Serialization in Literature Across Media and Markets

Serialization is an old narrative strategy and a form of publication that has been popular in contemporary literary culture. This book investigates a resurgence of serial narratives in contemporary literary culture, analyzing how they are shaped by literary tradition and develop the format according to the logics of new media and digital technologies. It sheds light on the interplay between the narrative content and medial, social, and economic contexts, drawing on insights from literary studies, literary sociology, media studies, and cultural studies.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 124 pages
\n Publication date: 10 December 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Serialization, an age-old narrative strategy and a prevalent form of publication, has a rich literary history that spans centuries. Despite its longstanding popularity, serial narratives continue to captivate audiences in the modern era. In this comprehensive book, the author delves into a resurgence of serial narratives in contemporary literary culture. Through an in-depth analysis of a diverse range of series, including Mark Z. Danielewski's experimental book series "The Familiar," audiobook series by the Swedish streaming service Storytel, children's books by Lemony Snicket and Philip Pullman, and their adaptations into screen, the author explores how contemporary series are shaped by literary tradition while also adapting to the logics of new media and digital technologies.

The book sheds light on the intricate interplay between the narrative content of the selected serials and the broader medial, social, and economic contexts in which they exist. Drawing upon insights from literary studies, literary sociology, media studies, and cultural studies, the author offers a unique and interdisciplinary perspective on a historical phenomenon that has proven increasingly successful in contemporary media culture. Serialization in Literature Across Media and Markets thus serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students of literature and media, as well as for anyone with a passion for good series and a desire to understand the underlying reasons for their enduring appeal.

\n Weight: 288g\n
Dimension: 238 x 224 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367608095\n \n