Dr. Amy H. Sturgis 📖It was a delight to join my co-editor #EmilyStrand to talk about our new anthology #StarWars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away with #JoshBernhard of #TrashComPod!
https://www.trashcompod.com/acafans-the-rigorous-study-of-star-wars/
It's a great day to say "Thank you!" to all in the #StarWars & #SFF community who have helped spread the word about our new #VernonPress anthology, Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Many thanks to #BradBrowne & #JasonKaufman of #DiceInMind, #EliseCedeño of #TeachingWithMagic, #JonnyMayner of #StarWarsBookCommunityPodcast, #MegDowell of #NowThisIsLit, #JoshBernard of #TrashComPod, @sparrow of #MythgardMiscellany's #PubNight, & the #DigitalCulturalStudiesCooperative for their wonderful conversations, reviews, interviews, & support!
Book info:
https://vernonpress.com/book/1751
Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away
'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise. With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, 'Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away' speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'.