Anti-Fandom: Dislike and Hate in the Digital Age

Book Overview

A revealing look at the pleasure we get from hating figures like politicians, celebrities, and TV characters, showcased in approaches that explore snark, hate-watching, and trolling

The work of a fan takes many forms: following a favorite celebrity on Instagram, writing steamy fan fiction fantasies, attending meet-and-greets, and creating fan art as homages to adored characters. While fandom that manifests as feelings of like and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479851043
• ISBN13: 9781479851041
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.9"