Articulating the Action Figure by Jonathan Alexandratos

Articulating the Action Figure by Jonathan Alexandratos

Action figures are more than toys or collectibles--they are statements on race, gender, class, body positivity and more. This collection of nine new essays and one interview argues that action figures should be analyzed in the same light as books, movies, television shows and other media. Through an examination of the plastic bodies that fill our shelves and toy boxes, "Action Figure Studies" can inform the next generation of toys.

“These toys have been literal figures in the discussion of race and politics..[offers] food for thought on the connection between action figures and gender bias and body positivity...hyper-commercialism is also considered, including a look at Hasbro, which was famously one of the first to target both children and parents.... While much is covered pertaining to how action figures stand as cultural history artifacts, through which we can explore much deeper themes, the mere mention of She-Ra and the like will send readers down a meandering and nostalgic rabbit hole. Though the sturdy foundation of this book is highly academic, the soft underbelly of bygone birthday party themes is certain to keep readers intrigued.”—Booklist ; “Alexandratos presents a collection of essays written by scholars who discuss action figures and the various ways they relate to culture, gender, literature, and society at large”—ProtoView.

Jonathan Alexandratos is a playwright and essayist who lives, teaches, and writes in New York City. His plays, like his academic work, usually involve action figures and pop culture, and have been produced internationally.

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ISBN 13	9781476664279
ISBN 10	1476664277
Title	Articulating the Action Figure
Author	Jonathan Alexandratos
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mcfarland
Year published	2017-03-31
Number of pages	188
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.