Fan CULTure explores how present-day fans interact with the films, television shows, books, and pop culture artifacts they love. From creating original works of fanfiction to influencing the content of major primetime series through social media, fans are no longer passive consumers. They have evolved into active participants in creating and shaping these works. The all-new essays in this collection provide in-depth analyses of how fans interact with such popular franchises as Harry Potter, Supernatural, Lost, Lord of the Rings, Joss Whedon's Serenity, and examines as well non-media based topics like fans of the LEGO building blocks, Disneyland, and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.

About the Author
Kristin M. Barton is an associate professor of communication at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia. He lives in Woodstock, Georgia.

Jonathan Malcolm Lampley, a prolific contributor to many popular-culture periodicals and publications, is a professor of English and film at Dalton State College in Georgia.

Reviews
"highly recommended"-Choice; "excellent examination...essays are context rich...an enjoyable, easy read that is appealing on many levels from academic to...well, fandom"-Journal of American Culture.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786474189
Author Kristin M. Barton
Format Paperback
Page Count 212
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 295g