*CFP* "AGATHA CHRISTIE", FALL 2019 ISSUE, IN MEDIA RES JOURNAL

Dame Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) is one of the most important figures in mass media. Known as the “Queen of Crime,” Christie is the prolific author of some of the most famous works in detective fiction. As a writer, Christie is renowned for, among other things, crafting puzzling mysteries with startling solutions. Her oeuvre includes mystery novels, short stories, and stage plays. With the exceptions of the Bible and the plays of William Shakespeare, Christie’s works are the biggest selling literary texts in the world. Her novels include famous titles like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926), Murder on the Orient Express (1934), The ABC Murders (1936), And Then There Were None (1939), and A Murder is Announced (1950). 

Other famous works of hers include the short story “Witness for the Prosecution” and The Mousetrap, the longest running play in theatrical history. Besides authoring these famous works, Christie is also the creator of some of the most popular fictional detectives of all time, including Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. And, her works have been adapted in cinema, television, and other media throughout the world. These adaptations include the motion pictures And Then There Were None (1945), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and two versions of Murder on the Orient Express (1974, 2016). They also include various television programs, like Miss Marple (BBC One, 1984-1992), Agatha Christie’s Poirot (1989 – 2013), Agatha Christie’s Marple aka Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple (ITV, 2004 – 2013), and others. In Media Res welcomes submissions for a theme week on Agatha Christie. We welcome posts from a variety of perspectives on any aspect of Christie’s career and/or life.

Topics may include, but not limited to:

1. A specific novel(s), short story(s), or play(s) by Agatha Christie. 
2. A specific adaptation(s) of Christie’s work. 
3. Scholarship on Christie and/or her work. 
4. Controversies surrounding Christie’s work and/or adaptations thereof. 
5. Christie’s influence on literature and/or other media, like cinema and television. 
6. The lasting popularity of Christie’s work.

Proposals may be brief (one paragraph) but do be sure to describe the topic and key question(s) to be explored. Please submit your proposal by August 30, 2019. If interested, please contact In Media Res (inmediares@gsu.edu) with your proposals or for more information about the theme. Be sure to include the name of the theme week you would like to be involved with in the subject line of the email.

Academics, journalists, critics, media professionals, and fans are all welcome to submit proposals.

The actual piece will include either a 30-second to 3-minute clip, an image, or slideshow that will be accompanied by a 300 to 350-word response to/contextualization of your clip, image, or slideshow. In addition to your piece, you will be expected to engage the other pieces presented that week to encourage discussion and further flesh out the individual topic in relation to the week’s theme. 

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