Book description
Astute, funny, literate, politically and culturally aware; in this
analysis of The Simpsons, Chris Turner, a provocative new
writer, dissects the world's favourite TV show - its genesis, past,
characters and influence. Bart, Homer and Marge have entered the
lexicon of iconic, global characters. Bart has the highest recognition
factor amongst kids in the UK & US, way above that of Harry
Potter. The British voted it their favourite TV programme ever. The
Archbishop of Canterbury called it 'one of the most subtle pieces of
propaganda around in the cause of sense, humility and virtue.'
Yet The Simpsons is thoroughly subversive and irreverent.
Bringing the savvy insight to The Simpsons that has been
brought to publishing on global politics, the internet and the
fast-food industry, Chris Turner looks at how teh programme is created
and the unique two-way relationship of inspiration and influence it
has with the real world. From Marge and moral values to Lisa and the
environment, from Homer and consumerism to Citizen Burns and corporate
villainy - this is the first book to be written that is as
intelligent, subversive, wide-ranging and funny as the show itself.
Chris Turner lives in Toronto and is a freelance journalist. His work
has been published by The
Independent
amongst other in the UK. When his article on the
Simpsons
generation was published in
Shift
magazine, Matt Groening found it so interesting he ordered multiple
copies to give to his friends and colleagues.
