Greetings to everyone, My name is Tim Rayborn, and I am writing to see if any be interested in contributing to a new scholarly anthology published by McFarland, devoted to the “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” television series. My co-editor and I are particularly interested in essays on gender studies, given how the show masterfully subverts so many traditional norms. Below is the general CFP with the details about the type of content we are seeking, as well as deadlines and other relevant information. If this is of interest to you, or if you have colleagues who might be potential contributors, please feel free to contact me directly at the email address below. Thank you so much for your time. Tim Rayborn McFarland Publishers, an independent book publisher devoted to a wide variety of topics, including history, sports, and pop culture, will be publishing a collection of essays on the new Netflix television series Marvel’s Jessica Jones. I and my colleague Abigail Keyes will take on the role of editors. I have written three books for McFarland (two available now and one published in 2016). I have a PhD from the University of Leeds (UK) and am a professional performer of classical music. Abigail has a background in dance and performance studies, and is completing an MA at Mills College in Oakland, CA. We are both long-time comics fans, and are eager to explore this amazing new series. The show has generated an incredible amount of positive reviews and feedback. Its 13-episode season takes viewers through a thrilling and harrowing story arc. It expertly explores the topics of abuse and PTSD, rape, sociopathy, control, society’s reactions to these issues, and much more. In addition to the main characters of Jessica and Kilgrave, two additional dysfunctional relationships make for important and compelling additional plot material, that of Trish Walker and Simpson, and Hogarth and her estranged wife. There is a wealth of material from this show that can be unpacked and thoroughly examined. In assembling a collection of essays, we would like to see a considerable variety of topics, particularly centered on gender studies, psychology (particularly related to abuse and PTSD), and sociology. Possible subjects might include: • Abuse: domestic, relationship, parental, professional, and how these are one of the show’s central themes • Subverted gender roles; the Bechdel test (reversed in this show); the portrayal of women in a strong and positive manner • The portrayal of PTSD • Rape, both physical and mental; Kilgrave’s power as a representation of it • Jessica’s use of alcohol on the show and other substance abuse • Kilgrave, sociopathy, and the mentality of an abuser • Sociological studies would be welcome, such as why the show is so popular with both comics fans and non-readers, and which themes seem to resonate with modern viewers. Essays must be in English, fully cited with end notes, and bibliography, all in accordance with the current Chicago Manual of Style (the style manual for this collection). The length of each contribution should be between about 5,000 and 10,000 words, unless there is a good reason that a given essay should be shorter or longer. Please use clear, concise writing, not overly academic jargon or dense prose. Peer review will be conducted after the collection is submitted, currently scheduled for late autumn 2016. Accordingly, the deadline for article submission is August 1 to allow us time to edit properly. Submissions before that deadline are, of course, most welcome and helpful. If contributors wish to include images not in public domain or text excerpts from copyrighted materials requiring written permission to reproduce, they will be expected to obtain such permissions on their own, and pay the required reproduction fees (if needed). McFarland cannot reimburse for this expense. I will need hard copies of each such permission. McFarland also prefers that contributors not use exact quotations of dialogue from Jessica Jones episodes or images/screen captures, as these require additional permission/fees from the television studio and can delay publication. Potential contributors should submit a one- to two-page proposal including a potential title, a short description of the topic(s) for your essay, a brief summary of your background and qualifications, and contact information. Please email your proposals to me at: [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time and interest, and we look forward to receiving and reading your proposals. Best wishes, Tim Rayborn ---- Learn to speak like a film/TV professor! Listen to the ScreenLex podcast: http://www.screenlex.org