The Television World of Pushing Daisies: Critical Essays on the Bryan Fuller Series by Alissa Burger
Pushing Daisies was one of the most successful network television shows in recent history. This collection of 10 essays addresses the quirky, off-beat elements that made the show a popular success, as well as fodder for scholarly inquiry. Divided into three main sections, the essays address the themes of difference, placement of the series within a larger philosophical context and the role of gender on the show. A consideration of Pushing Daisies' unique style and aesthetics is a consistent source of interest across these international and interdisciplinary scholarly critiques.