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Performing Arts History & Criticism

Investigating Charmed

The Magic Power of TV

edited by Karin Beeler & Stan Beeler

Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Initial publish date
Jan 2008
Category
History & Criticism
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781845114800
    Publish Date
    Jan 2008
    List Price
    $29

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Description

In 1998 'Charmed', Constance M. Burge's story of three sisters who discover they are powerful witches, first aired on the WB network. With eight seasons and a run of best-selling DVDs, the series has established a continuing global presence as the very essence of cult TV.
'Investigating Charmed' is the first comprehensive guide to this groundbreaking series. It brings together for the first time expert contributors - all fans of the show - to explore the show's unique brand of witchcraft and fantasy. From notions of upturned sexuality and alternative forms of family life, to ideas of feminism and the portrayal of female heroes, this book penetrates the very heart of the 'power of three' and their crusade against the demonic population of the underworld. Looking also at the fans' relationship to the show, as well as the novels, fan fics and blogs it has spurned, the book on this fantastic magical show concludes with a complete Episode Guide which covers all eight seasons.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Stan Beeler is Chair of English at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. His publications include Reading Stargate: SG-1 (co-edited with Lisa Dickson) published by I.B. Tauris in 2006.
Karin Beeler is an Associate Professor in the English Department and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia. She is the author of Tattoos, Desire and Violence: Marks of Resistance in Literature, Film and Television.