{"product_id":"supernatural-a-history-of-televisions-unearthly-road-trip-9781538134498","title":"Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSupernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip explores the phenomenon of the cult series and its devoted fan base, covering all 15 seasons and creator Eric Kripke's road to creating the series. It reveals surprising and revealing connections between the show and other series and discusses how it responded to social and industry changes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 238 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 January 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Supernatural premiered on the CW in 2005, many critics dismissed it as a shallow show centered around \"pretty guys fighting demons.\" However, the series defied expectations and lasted for 15 seasons, becoming the anchor of the network's lineup and the longest-running genre series in US television history. In Supernatural: A History of Television's Unearthly Road Trip, Erin Giannini explores the phenomenon of this cult series and its dedicated fan base. Spanning all 15 seasons, including the series finale that aired in 2020, the book delves into the show's predecessors, characters, major storylines, and fan activism. It also revisits creator Eric Kripke's journey in creating the series, uncovers surprising and revealing connections between Supernatural and other series, and discusses how the show responded to social and industry changes throughout its long run.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupernatural was the underdog that persevered for 15 years, surviving beyond its original network's lifespan and overcoming the departure of its creator and showrunner. Its loyal fan base played a significant role in its longevity, drawing inspiration from shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and influencing many subsequent series. The show's ability to adapt and evolve is a testament to its success, making it a staple of primetime television.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 422g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 236 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781538134498\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erin Giannini","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102281560314,"sku":"9781538134498","price":29.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646167487979_book.jpg?v=1646917959","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/supernatural-a-history-of-televisions-unearthly-road-trip-9781538134498","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}