THE PSYCHGEIST OF POP CULTURE: THE WITCHER

Dean Guadagno
Oct 14, 2023
1 min read

Updated: Oct 13

Rachel Kowert (Editor), Amelia Herbst, Ashley J. Elliott, Celeste Sangiorgio, Christopher Leech, Doug Cockle, Elizabeth Kilmer, Hayden Jones, Iliana Fernandez, Jared Kilmer, Marie Shanley, Sarah A. Hays, Seth Pierce

In a world where men are monsters and monsters are men—who is the real monster?

The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Witcher delves into the psychology of the characters and stories of this popular franchise. From the original book collection to best-selling video game series to the hugely popular Netflix show, The Witcher is a transmedia experience that has captivated hearts and minds across the globe.

In this series of edited essays, we explore the psychology behind what makes this fandom so captivating and dig deeper into why, in The Continent filled with magic, we found ourselves and our lives reflected in its stories. Topics discussed within these pages include grief, trauma, and resilience through the eyes of Yennefer and Ciri, leadership and parenting through the experiences of Tissaia and Vesemir, the ethics of the Witcher code, and the embodiment of Geralt himself (among others).

PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Paperback		9781312258402	2023	225
English	eBook		9781312258358	2023	225
English	Paperback	Play Story Edition	9781300480525	2025	232