The twelve essays in this collection examine aspects of sci-fi and fantasy television, from the recurring desert landscape of The Twilight Zone to the gritty aesthetic of the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. For fanboys of one or more, this volume should provide illuminating context.
Publishers Weekly, Web Exclusive Review, July 2009
An anthology of thoughtful essays which re-examine overlooked ... Read moreand forgotten series, as well as exploring the appearance and feel of this genre of television as a whole. A remarkably studious examination of the implications of imaginative popular culture, especially recommended for media studies shelves with a focus on science fiction and fantasy.
Wisconsin Bookwatch, June 2009
An anthology that brings together intelligent discussions of such varied series as The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Highlander: The Series, Futurama, and Battlestar Galactica has much to offer. ... I found Channeling the Future an interesting collection, one that contributes to the rapidly growing and well-justified body of recent commentary on sf television.
Science Fiction Studies, March, 2010
College-level libraries strong in science fiction and film analysis need this!
Midwest Book Review, March 2010
This is an eclectic collection that covers a lot of territory. It is an enjoyable read, and will no doubt form a valuable record of television sci-fi at what may prove to be its peak. More than that, it is genuinely thought-provoking in its discussions of what our imagined futures say about us as a society.
Uk Times Higher Education Magazine, 3 September 2009
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