Matthew Hills: Fan Cultures (2002)

ISBN: 9780415240253

Matthew Hills: Fan Cultures (2002)

ISBN: 9780415240253
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Emphasising the contradictions of fandom, Matt Hills outlines how media fans have been conceptualised in cultural theory.
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ISBN
9780415240253
Author
Matthew Hills
Pages
237
Binding
Soft cover
Publisher
ROUTLEDGE
Date of publication
2002
Format
Book
Language
English
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.