Joss Whedon The Genius Behind Buffy

This biography of Joss Whedon, creator of television'sBuffy the Vampire Slayer, offers a compelling look at one of the most talented television writers, directors, and producers of this generation. It explains how Whedon turned a midseason replacement show on the fledgling WB network into one of the most beloved shows of all time. Examined is Whedon's life from childhood to the present; his successful screenwriting career, which includesToy Story,Speed, andX-Men; the development ofBuffyandAngel; and the launch of his much-anticipated science fiction series,Firefly. Discussed are Whedon as a producer with a self-proclaimed "feminist agenda," as a genre fan writing for genre fans, and as a leader and mentor.Havens, Candace is the author of 'Joss Whedon The Genius Behind Buffy', published 2003 under ISBN 9781932100006 and ISBN 1932100008.