Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1960s and 70s

The Post-Holocaust Authors

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Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1960s and 70s

The Post-Holocaust Authors

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Following the Holocaust, American literature experienced a resurgence of Jewish themes, characters, and contributions. This book focuses on the genres of science fiction and fantasy of the post-Holocaust period and argues that while the era was colored by grief, it also offered a renaissance of Jewish creative expression. The author provides an overview of texts beginning with the rise of Jewish speculative fiction anthologies in science fiction and fantasy and delving into emerging subgenres such as alternate history, post-apocalyptic, cold war, second-wave feminism, counterculture parodies, new wave, postmodernism, and cyberpunk to illustrate how Jewish culture made its mark on popular culture. The book also covers the Silver Age and Bronze Age of comics which saw Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Julius Schwartz, and Marv Wolfman form new superhero teams to battle prejudice and draws parallels with some of the most impactful shows made by Jewish creators, including Star Trek, Twilight Zone, and Doctor Who. The analysis also looks beyond the American context to include texts from Germany, the Soviet Union, Brazil, and Israel.

Table of Contents

History? How the Hell Did That Happen?
by Jack Dann

Introduction

Chapter 1: Major Franchises

Chapter 2: Silver and Bronze Age Comics

Chapter 3: Postwar Fantasy Subgenres

Chapter 4: Humor from Spaceballs to Sleeper

Chapter 5: Science Fiction Tropes

Chapter 6: Alternate History

Chapter 7: The Postwar World

Chapter 8: The Emerging Israeli Genres

Conclusion

Product details

Published Aug 30 2024
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 268
ISBN 9781666941845
Imprint Lexington Books
Dimensions 237 x 160 mm
Series Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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