Fan Cultures (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415240253)

Emphasising the contradictions of fandom, Matt Hills outlines how media fans have been conceptualised in cultural theory. Drawing on case studies of specific fan groups, from Elvis impersonators to X-Philes and Trekkers, Hills discusses a range of approaches to fandom, from the Frankfurt School to psychoanalytic readings, and asks whether the development of new media creates the possibility of new forms of fandom. Fan Cultures also explores the notion of "fan cults" or followings, considering how media fans perform the distinctions of 'cult' status.

Author: Matthew Hills
ISBN-10: 0415240255
ISBN-13: 9780415240253
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2002
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.18w x 0.55d