“The Psychology of Joss Whedon: An Unauthorized Exploration” from BenBella Books, available this month and edited by Joy Davidson, PhD.
“The Psychology of Joss Whedon” explores the immense psychological depth of Whedon’s creations. It reveals many facets of Whedon’s creativity and is one of many reasons that Whedon has maintained such a devoted fan base, many who are rabidly awaiting Joss’s return to TV with the new FOX series “Dollhouse.”
Since it is still unclear when “Dollhouse” will actually make it to the airwaves, and “The Psychology of Joss Whedon” will give fans something to whet their appetite for all things Whedon until the show debuts — as well as “look†into the mind of the TV genius that might give us an idea of what to expect from his latest creation.
With essays on Angel’s mommy issues, Buffy’s perverse attraction to vampires and terror management on board Serenity, “The Psychology of Joss Whedon” is a fascinating journey and intriguing look at the mind of the man and his beloved fan.
Book Synopsis
Joss Whedon—creator of the wildly popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its spin-off Angel, the short-lived series Firefly, and the feature film it inspired, Serenity—takes a seat on the couch in this in-depth examination of the psychological gravity that has captivated his deeply devoted fan base. Whedon fans will enjoy a discussion of issues that are both funny and profound, from the significance of Angel’s mommy issues and the best way to conduct government experiments on vampires to what could drive a man to become a cannibalistic Reaver and the psychological impact of being one girl in all the world chosen to fight the forces of darkness.
About the Author
Joy Davidson, PhD, is a psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author who is a familiar expert guest on national television and radio, including Oprah, 20/20, CNN News, NPR, Prime Time Live, Entertainment Tonight, and Montel. She is the author of or contributor to 6 nonfiction books and the creator of multivolume self-help videos for women and couples. She is a well-known magazine and web advice columnist and appears frequently in publications such as Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Esquire, Redbook, and Men’s Health. She lives in New York.
I was looking for some comprehensive information about the book, and I finally got on this page. Great review, I was afraid that the ‘psychology’ word from the book’s title wasn’t very honest about what the book represented.