{"product_id":"the-simpsons-by-moritz-fink-9781538188163","title":"The Simpsons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its crudely drawn vignettes on \u003cem\u003eThe Tracey Ullman Show\u003c\/em\u003e to its nearly 700 episodes, \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e has evolved from an alternative programming experiment to a worldwide cultural phenomenon. At 30 seasons and counting, \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e boasts the distinction as the longest-running fictional primetime series in the history of American television. Broadcast around the globe, the show’s viewers relate to a plethora of iconic characters—from Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie, and Bart to Kwik-E-Mart proprietor Apu, bar owner Moe, school principal Seymour Skinner, and conniving businessman Montgomery Burns, among many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons: A Cultural History\u003c\/em\u003e, Moritz Fink explores the show’s roots, profiles its most popular characters, and examines the impact the series has had—not only its shaping of American culture but its pivotal role in the renaissance of television animation. Fink traces the show’s comic forerunners—dating back to early twentieth century comic strips as well as subversive publications like \u003cem\u003eMad\u003c\/em\u003e magazine—and examines how the show, in turn, generated a new wave of animation that changed the television landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on memorable scenes and providing useful background details, this book combines cultural analysis with intriguing trivia. In addition to an appreciation of the show’s landmark episodes, \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons: A Cultural History\u003c\/em\u003e offers an entertaining discussion of the series that will appeal to both casual fans and devoted aficionados of this groundbreaking program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471829057772,"sku":"9781538188163","price":55.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b85ddc0d0f7bb8630ce9c4c4cac25520.jpg?v=1775694130","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-simpsons-by-moritz-fink-9781538188163","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}