Milly Williamson (Books)

Milly Williamson Books

Milly Williamson's work delves into the sociology of 'taste' within media consumption, focusing on contemporary television and film. She critically examines celebrity culture and fan phenomena, exploring their intricate relationship with evolving media landscapes. Williamson also investigates the intersection of the press, gender, and Islam, offering nuanced perspectives on these complex societal issues.

The Lure of the Vampire - Gender, Fiction and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy

224 pages
8 hours of reading

3.6(78)Add rating

"The Lure of the Vampire: Gender, Fiction and Fandom from Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire Slayer" explores the curiosity and fascination surrounding the enduring myth of Dracula and vampires. Over one hundred years after Bram Stoker's influential novel was published, an interest in vampires is still prevalent in popular culture. This is suggested by the recent popularity of such television shows as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and it's spin-off, "Angel." Milly Williamson examines this phenomena and looks at the issues of gender pertaining to both vampires and their followers, the modern portrayal of vampires, the nature of identity and identification, and the fans themselves.