Fandom At The Crossroads: Celebration, Shame And the Fan/Producer Relationship

Apr 06, 2012 10:08

Ok, so it's about another fandom.  BUT it has so much to do with being a fan, writing fanfiction, being overly invested in the show, any fan can relate.

You will be amazed.





From the description:

Fandom At The Crossroads: Celebration, Shame and Fan/Producer Relationships is an in-depth exploration of the reciprocal relationship between a groundbreaking cult television show and its equally groundbreaking fandom. For the past six years the authors have inhabited the close-knit fan communities of the television show Supernatural, engaging in criticism and celebration, reading and writing fanfiction, and attending fan conventions. Their close relationships within the community allow an intimate behind-the-scenes examination of fan psychology, passion, motivation, and shame.

You can check it out here.

I don't advocate buying this book because not only is it another fandom, it costs almost $60. HOWEVER, I recommend looking at Chapter 17, "Reciprocal Relationships," in which Eric Kripke talks about his relationship with the fans, and how that can change the course of a show!

Also, our beloved Doris Egan created Ben on Dark Angel, and Jensen Ackles was the only actor she wanted.  She discovered that women felt the same way, but the producers found Ackle's attractiveness disturbing.

Check it out!  You can request where to look, and the table of contests will interest you, too.  There are so many pararells to our fandom(s) it's amazing.

discussion, pimping, fandom

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