{"product_id":"we-are-gotham-finding-american-society-in-the-television-series-paperback","title":"We Are Gotham: Finding American Society in the Television Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard A. Hall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaria Antonieta Reyes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJosh Plock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The television series \u003ci\u003eGotham\u003c\/i\u003e gave viewers a unique perspective on the fascinating world of Batman, the legendary comic book character. More than a simple \"origin story,\" the series introduces viewers to a pre-Batman Gotham City, where young hero-cop James Gordon fights a one-man war on crime. In a city where crime is evolving from traditional organized crime to a city plagued by flamboyant and psychotic \"super villains,\" there is a desperate need for a Batman. All of this is witnessed by Bruce Wayne, who was orphaned after his parents were murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book details how characters and story lines throughout the series touch on modern America: our ethics and flaws, our fears and aspirations. Chapters also explore the show's unique twists to classic depictions of the franchise's characters, who have been adored by millions of fans across the decades. Throughout the text, the authors examine \u003ci\u003eGotham\u003c\/i\u003e for its insight into 21st-century America, concluding in the exhilarating and frightening conclusion that \"We ARE Gotham.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard A. Hall\u003c\/b\u003e has taught courses on various areas of American popular culture as well as U.S. military history. Retired from teaching, he lives in Laredo, Texas. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAuthor and longtime Batman fan \u003cb\u003eMaria Antonieta Reyes\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Laredo, Texas. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosh Plock\u003c\/b\u003e has written about comics and films for House of Geekery and other pop culture websites. His knowledge of popular culture has also led to his appearance on several podcasts. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 233\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.82 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52488945926451,"sku":"9781476680859","price":96.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bjArQjVRTVkxQ0VDVnUrdWVCSFdyQT09.webp?v=1759892329","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/we-are-gotham-finding-american-society-in-the-television-series-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}