The Simpsons : a cultural history
Moritz Fink (Author)
This book looks at The Simpsons' place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show's popularity as the longest running episodic program in TV history
Informational works
xvi, 245 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
9781538116166, 1538116162
1073034234
Introduction: Yellow planet
Part one: From counterculture to couch culture ; "So, we meet again, Mad magazine" : the Simpsons' comics ancestors ; The birth of The Simpsons ; The Simpsons' road to success
Part two: Springfield on the map. At home at 742 Evergreen Terrace ; A town called Springfield ; Pop culture institution
Part three: Simpsonized. The renaissance of animation
Merchandising The Simpsons
The Simpsons in remix culture
Conclusion: The future of The Simpsons
Appendix: Thirty years and thirty landmark episodes : an opinionated compendium