Number of Pages: 403
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Television
Series Title: University of Southern Denmark Studies I
Format: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of Southern Denmark
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Direction & Production
Author: Andreas Halskov
Language: English
Review Quotes
"Andreas Halskov's
Beyond Television: TV Production in the Multiplatform Era is, quite simply, a tour de force work on American television from the first golden age to the present era of 'TV Plenty' or post-TV. Halskov's skill is his extensive knowledge of television and scholarly approaches towards the medium. His passionate engagement with the production of TV, how it is disseminated and its impact on the European television industry is palpable, and it makes for an immersive, informative and entertaining read. This book is a 'must-buy' for TV scholars and students as well as a general reading public interested in the history of today's dominant entertainment medium." --Prof. Kim Akass (co-author of
Quality TV and
TV's Betty Goes Global) "In an era where there is much discussion of broadening the audience for academic monographs, Halskov's approach represents one of the best attempts yet at achieving 'crossover' appeal. ..
TV Peaks remains highly commendable for its inclusive approach and should be praised for its enthusiasm and original flourishes." --Ross Garner,
Critical Studies in Television"Thoughtfully packaged, historically important, insightful. entertaining, and meticulously researched without reaching glib conclusions,
TV Peaks is a study worthy of a TV show that helped lay the groundwork for the current state of TV." --Mike Segretto,
Psychobabble "What makes the book exceptional, and a must for
Twin Peaks fans, are the interviews that have been conducted with both cast and crew of the show." --Lindsay Hallam,
Journal of Popular Television Reviews of Halskov's book
TV Peaks: Twin Peaks and Modern Television Orama (2015): "
TV Peaks: Twin Peaks and Modern Television Orama provides a formidable analysis of the show's central role in the contemporary TV landscape." --Andrew Hageman,
Los Angeles Review of Books