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.

Candace Havens is a columnist for TV-Data Entertainment Features Syndicate, an online news and media service, where she writes five weekly columns for an overall audience of 44 million readers. She is also an entertainment reporter for 96.3 KSCS in Fort Worth. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas.