Anatomy of the superhero film. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Larrie Dudenhoeffer.
• Authors: Dudenhoeffer, Larrie, 1974-
• Contents: Acknowledgements; Contents; List of Figures; Chapter 1 X-Ray Visions: An Introduction to an Anatomy of the Superhero Film; The Pursuit of the Superhuman; Twists and Turns; Chapter 2 An X-Ray into the Endo-Prosthetic Superbody; Blade; Daredevil; Elektra; Thor; Captain America; Conclusion; Chapter 3 An X-Ray into the Exo-Prosthetic Superbody; Batman; Spider-Man; The Punisher; Hawkeye and the Black Widow; Deadpool; Conclusion; Chapter 4 An X-Ray into the Epi-Prosthetic Superbody; Superman; X-Men; Ghost Rider; Green Lantern; The Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and the Vision; Conclusion. Chapter 5 An X-Ray into the Ecto-Prosthetic SuperbodyWolverine; The Hulk; Iron Man; Ant-Man; Jessica Jones and Luke Cage; Conclusion; Chapter 6 Imaging Results: An Addendum on Superhuman Embodiment; More Than Skin Deep; Some Final Off-Color Remarks; Bibliography; Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 791.43652; Superhero films -- History and criticism; Human body in motion pictures; PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference; Human body in motion pictures; Superhero films; Superheld; Actionfilm; Körper; Performing Arts -- Film & Video -- General; Social Science -- General; Film theory & criticism; Films, cinema; Cultural studies; Film genres; Motion pictures; Film: styles & genres; USA; Electronic books; Criticism, interpretation, etc
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319579221; 3319579223
• Related ISBNs: 9783319579214
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 8, 2017).
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