Friends - by Simone Knox & Kai Hanno Schwind (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Introduction.-The One with All the Laughing and the Hugging: Specificity of Humour and Comedic Types.-The One where They Tame the Three-headed Monster: Foregrounding Holistic Performance.-The One where They Look at Monica's Apartment: Style, Space, Set Design.-The One with the Emblematic Problematic Fave: <i>Friends</i> and the Politics of Representation.-The One with the Orbit of Failure: The <i>Joey</i> Spin-off, other Adaptations and the Global Reception of <i>Friend</i>s.-Conclusion: The One where They'll Still Be There for You: Reflections on Friends' Place in Television Culture for its 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>This book offers a long overdue, extensive study of one of the most beloved television shows: <i>Friends</i>. Why has this sitcom become the seminal success that it is? And how does it continue to engage viewers around the world a quarter century after its first broadcast? Featuring original interviews with key creative personnel (including co-creator Marta Kauffman and executive producer Kevin S. Bright), the book provides answers by identifying a strategy of intimacy that informs <i>Friends</i>' use of humour, performance, style and set design. The authors provide fascinating analyses of some of the most well-remembered scenes--the one where Ross can't get his leather pants back on, and Ross and Rachel's break-up, to name just a couple--and reflect on how and why A-list guest performances often fell short of the standards set by the ensemble cast. Also considered are the iconic look of Monica's apartment as well as the programme's much discussed politics of representation and the critical backlash it has received in recent years. An exploration of <i>Joey, </i> the infamous spin-off, and several attempts to adapt <i>Friends</i>' successful formula across the globe, round out the discussion, with insights into mistranslated jokes and much more. For students, scholars, creative industry practitioners and fans alike, this is a compelling read that lets us glimpse behind the scenes of what has become a cultural phenomenon and semi-permanent fixture in many of our homes.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p></p><p>Dr Simone Knox is Associate Professor of Film and Television at the University of Reading, UK. She sits on the board of editors for <i>Critical Studies in Television</i>, and has published on topics including acting, audio-visual translation, format adaptation, representation and television aesthetics.</p> <p>Dr Kai Hanno Schwind is Associate Professor at Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway, and has published on international television formats, format adaptation, sitcom, television humour and satire. He has a background in creative writing and directing for radio, stage and screen. </p><br><p></p>
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