The Blade Runner Experience: The Legacy of a Science Fiction Classic

by Will Brooker (Editor)

Since its release in 1982, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner , based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? , has remained a cult classic through its depiction of a futuristic Los Angeles; its complex, enigmatic plot; and its underlying questions about the nature of human identity. The Blade Runner The Legacy of a Science Fiction Classic examines the film in a broad context, examining its relationship to the original novel, the PC game, the series of sequels, and the many films influenced by its style and themes. It investigates Blade Runner online fandom and asks how the film's future city compares to the present-day Los Angeles, and it revisits the film to pose surprising new questions about its characters and their world.

Genres: Film

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2005

About the author

Dr. Will Brooker is a writer and academic, Professor of Film and Cultural Studies at Kingston University, England, and an author of several books of cultural studies dealing with elements of modern pop culture and fandom, including Batman, Star Wars and Alice in Wonderland

Reviews

[Stan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting collection of articles about Blade Runner. The book was published before the final cut of the film was released, so the articles that speculate about what such a release would look like are dated. Also, the book is written in a scholarly tone, so those who aren't familiar with that style of writing might find some of the articles difficult to access. That being said, if you are a fan of Blade Runner and are comfortable with academic writing, then this book will probably be of interest.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little collection of essays dealing with Blade Runner and its associated media (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner the game (PC), the spin off novels, etc.) Essays vary in quality, but almost all are enjoyable with my personal favorites being Class Pathology in Blade Runner, and False LA. Overall a good read for any Blade Runner fan, or film student.

[Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't really help me for my term paper. Still an interesting read.