For those of you who are familar with my in-depth postings, I just wanted to come out and say that there's a method behind my madness: a few colleagues and I are in the process of putting together a book on the "SatAM" in which we will take a critical look on the cartoon, its characters and its niche in the world of animation, as well examine just how its take on the classical "good vs. evil" tale holds up in today's world.
We are in the very beginning stages and the finished work will not be ready for at least two years. And no, I personally am not looking for a mass audience, but hey, since every other science fiction/fantasy series has received some sort on in-depth analysis in academic circles, why not "SatAM?" Would anybody like to add any thoughts on the show?
Sounds great, I am looking forward to reading it.
Have you cleared it with all the appropriate parties? (Sega, Dic, etc.)
Could you show me about where did you find about the book of SatAM is on the works?
He's writing it, that's where.
It's not an officially liscenced book as far as I know, and I doubt it will clear with Sega, Dic and Buena Vista.
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Have you cleared it with all the appropriate parties? (Sega, Dic, etc.)
(Smiles) Oh...I can assure you it's all taken care of. Thanks though.
Mmmm-hmmmm. Forgive me if I don't take your word for it.
Whens it out?
after being written and published?
I don't expect the book to be published for at least another two years, perhaps a little bit longer but I can guarantee you it will be great. If any of you have ideas that I could possibly add regarding the overall quality and continuity of the show, fill free to let me know.
Actually, I think that there's some sort of legal loophole if you're only writing critically about something copyrighted, which is how academic texts work.
It wouldn't be the first critical fan-work I've seen get published.
I'm a bit vague on US copyright law, though - my legal training only extended to the UK.
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Actually, I think that there's some sort of legal loophole if you're only writing critically about something copyrighted, which is how academic texts work. It wouldn't be the first critical fan-work I've seen get published. I'm a bit vague on US copyright law, though - my legal training only extended to the UK.
Bingo.
If it is anything like Prime Targets was to Transformers, then it'd be awesome.
Something which said Prime Targets had was Episode Summaries, then other categories alike:
'Memorable Moments',
'Ass-Whuppings' (whoever got royally beaten),
'Goofs',
'TV Tie-Ins',
'Character Development',
'Group Dynamics',
'Stuff you need' (A bunch of stuff relating to something within that particular episode which would be particularly cool to have if it was real, for instance in the first episode Nicole)
'Places to go' (obviously those mentioned in the episode)
History
And finally The final evaluation; titled The Final Computation in Prime Targets, but perhaps for your book something a bit more relevant.
I recommend to not make things really long winded. Ive noticed in a few of your essays and such about how long they can actually be, but having it too long wouldnt be very beneficial.
As well as this, making it a real impressive book could also see the inclusion of such things as Archie Sonic, and Sonic Underground? (The latter is admittedly not as related to Satam other then the character designs, but its inclusion would be nice?)
I think that all in all, such a thing would be a very promising and worthy book, as anything else based solely on a series of only 26 episodes wouldnt be as filling.
Of course, Im dieing for the day someone makes an unauthorised book about all the other spinoffs relating to Sonic such as Aosth, SATam, SU, Archie, Sonic OVA, Fleetway, and anything else alike that. 
But it seems like an impossible task, especially one thatd be done well.
But yeah. SATam and Archie, possibly even SU together would be great. Good luck and have fun with it.
Btw, another note to make is that, in Prime Targets, at least, pictures of the actual licensed characters weren't allowed, and thus there were pictures used for the cover and section dividers of generic robotic characters an such. My only wonder then for such a book is that Sonic wouldn't be allowed on it, and then what? A generic hedgehog or cast of Mobians would have to be put on it, or something?
Actually, I think that there's some sort of legal loophole if you're only writing critically about something copyrighted, which is how academic texts work.
It wouldn't be the first critical fan-work I've seen get published.
I'm a bit vague on US copyright law, though - my legal training only extended to the UK.
Word, Sam.
*still needs to get that* xx
You mean you haven't already? As the premier moonatic around here, I thought you'd have pre-ordered it!
I got my copy about six months ago. It's interesting stuff. 
Let me know what you think, if you get a copy.
So Warriors of Legend is good? I almost bought it for myself this Christmas, which is when I first heard about it while searching for other Sailor Moon-related stuff.
As a look at the context-specific aspects of Japanese culture, it's fairly comprehensive.
Good luck, and I hope to read it some day.
