Fandom, Second Edition by Jonathan Gray, Cornel Sandvoss, C. ... - 9781479812769

New York University Press

Fandom, Second EditionIdentities and Communities in a Mediated World\nAuthor(s): Jonathan Gray, Cornel Sandvoss, C. Lee Harrington\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: New York University Press, United States\nImprint: New York University Press\nISBN-13: 9781479812769, 978-1479812769\nSynopsis\nA completely updated edition of a seminal work on fans and communities \n We are all fans. Whether we follow our favorite celebrities on Twitter, attend fan conventions such as Comic Con, or simply wait with bated breath for the next episode of our favorite television dramaeach of us is a fan. \n Recognizing that fandom is not unusual, but rather a universal subculture, the contributions in this book demonstrate that understanding fans--whether of toys, TV shows, celebrities, comics, music, film, or politicians--is vital to an understanding of media audiences, use, engagement, and participatory culture in a digital age. \n Including eighteen new, original essays covering topics such as activism dire.