A Collector's History of Fans
Author: Nancy J. Armstrong
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
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Cult Collectors
Author: Lincoln Geraghty
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-02-24
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1136474307
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCult Collectors examines cultures of consumption and the fans who collect cult film and TV merchandise. Author Lincoln Geraghty argues that there has been a change in the fan convention space, where collectible merchandise and toys, rather than just the fictional text, have become objects for trade, nostalgia, and a focal point for fans’ personal narratives. New technologies also add to this changing identity of cult fandom whereby popular websites such as eBay and ThinkGeek become cyber sites of memory and profit for cult fan communities. The book opens with an analysis of the problematic representations of fans and fandom in film and television. Stereotypes of the fan and collector as portrayed in series such as The Big Bang Theory and films like The 40 Year Old Virgin are discussed alongside changes in consumption practices and the mainstreaming of cult media. Following this, theoretical chapters consider issues of gender, representation, nostalgia and the influence of social media. Finally, extended case study chapters examine in detail the connections between the fan community and the commodities bought and sold. Topics discussed include: The San Diego Comic-Con and the cult geographies of the fan convention Hollywood memorabilia and collecting cinema history The Star Wars franchise, merchandising and the adult collector Online stores and the commercialisation of cult fandom Mattel, Hasbro and nostalgia for animated eighties children’s television
To Have and to Hold
Author: Philipp Blom
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2004-06-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1468302183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom amassing sacred relics to collecting celebrity memorabilia, the impulse to hoard has gripped humankind throughout the centuries. But what is it that drives people to possess objects that have no conceivable use? To Have and To Hold is a captivating tour of collectors and their treasures from medieval times to the present, from a cabinet containing unicorn horns and a Tsar's collection of teeth to the macabre art of embalmer Dr. Frederick Ruysch, the fabled castle of William Randolph Hearst, and the truly preoccupied men who stockpile food wrappers and plastic cups. An engrossing story of the collector as bridegroom, deliriously, obsessively happy, wed to his possessions, till death do us part.
Fans Over the Ages
Author: Bertha De Vere Green
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 208
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKKiller Instinct
Author: Reepal Parbhoo
Publisher: Prima Games
Published: 2013-11-22
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780804162760
DOWNLOAD EBOOK· The Ultimate Killer Instinct Fan Book takes a retrospective look at the series to showcase the art and history of the franchise and its characters. · A True Collectors Item Packed With Exclusives - The Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book includes exclusive interviews with the development team and the creator of the series, exclusive artwork that can't be seen anywhere else and exclusive back stage tour through the studios making the game. · Living Mobile Guide for All Character Strategies - Each hardcover book includes access to the living strategy guide with videos, tips and strategies all constantly being updated to cover the latest game changes and new characters. · Includes 16 Page Pull-Out Jago Strategy Guide - Exclusive Strategy booklet provides in-depth coverage of Jago, your free character included with Killer Instinct. · Learn from Killer Instinct Pros - Updated Strategies written by our tournament-champion authors and verified by the Killer Instinct team to take your game to the next level. · Explore the Studios Behind Killer Instinct - Peek inside the minds of the creators to see their inspiration and learn how the characters and their art has evolved.
Victorian Fashion Accessories
Author: Ariel Beaujot
Publisher: Berg
Published: 2012-02-28
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 1847886825
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn accessible and lively study of Victorian fashion accessories as tools of flirtation and indicators of class, political ideology, chastity and respectability.
Back to the Future
Author: Michael Klastorin
Publisher: Harper Design
Published: 2015-10-20
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780062419149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGreat Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly in this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies of all time. Few films have made an impact on popular culture like the Back to the Future trilogy. This deluxe, officially licensed book goes behind the scenes to tell the complete story of the making of these hugely popular movies and how the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown became an international phenomenon. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History is a stunning journey into the creation of this beloved time-traveling saga and features hundreds of never-before-seen images from all three movies, along with rare concept art, storyboards, and other visual treasures. The book also features exclusive interviews with key cast and crew members—including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, and more—and tells the complete story of the production of the movies, from the initial concept to the staging of iconic scenes such as the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance and the hoverboard sequence. The book also delves into the wider Back to the Future universe, exploring the animated television show and Back to the Future: The Ride. Written by Michael Klastorin—the production publicist on the second and third movies—with Back to the Future expert Randal Atamaniuk, this book delivers a range of surprises from the Universal Pictures archives and also includes a wealth of special removable items. Comprehensive, compelling, and definitive, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History is the book that fans have been waiting for. Removable items include: Hill Valley High School Tardy Slip Back to the Future The Ride security pass Save the Clocktower leaflet Sepia photograph of Marty and Doc from Part III Marty’s note to Doc from the first film with the envelope George McFly’s book Jaws 19 movie poster George and Lorraine’s prom photo Doc’s flux capacitor sketch from the first film Doc’s note to Marty from 1885 Biff one dollar bill from Part II Blast from the Past receipt from Part II Lenticular version of the iconic McFly family photo from the first film
Yoko Ono
Author: Nell Beram
Publisher: ABRAMS
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1613125135
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis lyrical biography explores the life and art of Yoko Ono, from her childhood haiku to her avant-garde visual art and experimental music. An outcast throughout most of her life, and misunderstood by every group she was supposed to belong to, Yoko always followed her own unique vision to create art that was ahead of its time and would later be celebrated. Her focus remained on being an artist, even when the rest of world saw her only as the wife of John Lennon. Yoko Ono’s moving story will inspire any young adult who has ever felt like an outsider, or who is developing or questioning ideas about being an artist, to follow their dreams and find beauty in all that surrounds them.
Snuff
Author: Neil Jackson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2016-01-28
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 1628921137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe phenomenon of so-called 'snuff movies' (films that allegedly document real acts of murder, specifically designed to 'entertain' and sexually arouse the spectator) represents a fascinating socio-cultural paradox. At once unproven, yet accepted by many, as emblematic of the very worst extremes of pornography and horror, moral detractors have argued that the mere idea of snuff constitutes the logical (and terminal) extension of generic forms that are dependent primarily upon the excitement, stimulation and, ultimately, corruption of the senses. Snuff: Real Death and Screen Media brings together scholars from film and media studies to assess the longevity of one of screen media's most enduring cultural myths. Thorough, provocative, and well argued, the contributions to this volume address areas ranging from exploitation movies, the video industry, trends in contemporary horror cinema, pornography and Web 2.0.
Fans and Fandom
Author: Holly Swinyard
Publisher: White Owl
Published: 2024-05-30
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 1399042874
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you have a Google alert for your favourite band going on tour? Or maybe you have a pull list at your local comicbook shop? Or perhaps youve got a season ticket to your sports team of choice? That would make you a fan, whether you realise it or not, and theres a lot more to fan culture than you might think. In the 21st century pop culture is everywhere; you cant move for a new superhero film or major franchise appearing in our lives and we love it. Were just jumping into the media landscape headfirst in order to get more of our favs, track down spoilers and deep dive about plot lines on social media. Its hard to deny fan culture as part of the world now, theres a fandom for everyone, but what does that actually mean, and where did it come from? From ancient times to modern media, humans have shared their love for the stories that mean something to them and brought in others to be fans of them too. Weve written ourselves in, made art of, and celebrated with others who love the same things as us all in the name of being a fan, even before the word fan existed. Theres a whole lot of who, where, what, when, why, how and huh to look into when it comes to fan culture. From Shakespeare to Superman, Dickens to Daleks, and fanfiction to Frodo there is so much more to fandom than meets the eye. And a whole lot of references to pack in too.
