A. Carrazé, Les Nouveaux Feuilletonistes - Novel and Narrative Prose

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A. Carrazé, Les Nouveaux Feuilletonistes
Novel and Narrative Prose

Alain Carrazé, Les Nouveaux Feuilletonistes

Paris: Fantask Editions

September 23, 2016, 653 pages

  • EAN13: 9782374940069
  • 27 euros

Publisher's Overview

"More than cinema, television series are the realm of creators. Long before they were called showrunners, the masterminds behind these programs were always more than just super-producers: they are the very soul of the series. They are the ones responsible for maintaining the consistency of themes, plots, and character psychology across seasons. While the media spotlight and viewer affection still remain primarily focused on the actors, here we wish to return to the roots, to the designers, to the creators.
Quite simply, this book aims to give them a voice."

Alain Carrazé focuses on the creative forces behind modern television, positioning the showrunner as the true author of serial narratives. Long before contemporary streaming platforms dominated domestic viewing, these masterminds maintained the thematic consistency, narrative arcs and psychological depth of long-form television across multiple seasons. By shifting attention away from the traditional spotlight on actors and performers, the volume examines how these designers shape complex universes and sustain viewer engagement over extended periods, offering a sustained meditation on authorship in the medium of television.

This publication serves as a valuable resource for students of media studies, television historians and devoted followers of contemporary serial culture who wish to understand the mechanics of production. It addresses fundamental questions regarding artistic control, collaborative creation and the evolution of the feuilleton tradition in the electronic age. Readers interested in the transition of narrative forms from traditional print serialization to contemporary screen culture will find this extensive study an insightful guide to the behind-the-scenes architects of popular television.