Screen Tourism and Affective Landscapes: The Real, the Virtual, and the Cinematic

The book explores the ways in which screen-based storyworlds can transfix, transform, and transport us imaginatively, physically, and virtually to the places they depict or film. It examines topics such as fantasy quests in computer games, celebrity walking tours, dark tourism sites, Hobbiton as a theme park, surf movies, and social gangs of Disneyland. It provides critical examples of affective landscapes across a wide range of mediums and locations and will appeal to students and scholars in film and tourism, geography, design, media and communication studies, game studies, and digital humanities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the mesmerizing realms of screen-based storyworlds, exploring their incredible ability to captivate, transform, and transport us to the very places they depict or capture on film. From the fantastical quests within computer games to the captivating celebrity walking tours, the eerie dark tourism sites, the enchanting Hobbiton as a theme park, the thrilling surf movies, and the vibrant social gangs of Disneyland, the possibilities for imaginative exploration are boundless.

In this rapidly evolving field of screen tourism, we witness a profound shift in the way we perceive and experience physical, virtual, and imagined locations. The immediate encounter with these landscapes, whether through firsthand experience or virtual visitation, creates a profound sense of place that transcends time and space. This edited collection takes a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of screen tourism, shedding light on the powerful affective impact of landscapes on our emotions, perceptions, and experiences.

Through provocative questions and comprehensive investigations, this book delves into the diverse facets of screen tourism. It explores the interplay between social groups, fan culture, new technologies, and broader changing trends in this field. By providing critical examples spanning a wide range of mediums, from the grand screen to the small screen, and across various locations, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic nature of screen tourism.

This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and students, including those in film and tourism, geography, design, media and communication studies, game studies, and digital humanities. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of screens, landscapes, and the human experience, offering insights into the transformative power of storytelling and the enduring allure of travel.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032355955