Playing Harry Potter - Essays and Interviews on Fandom and Performance (Paperback)

Through classroom activities, wizard rock concerts and organizations like the Harry Potter Alliance, Harry Potter fans are using creativity to positively impact the world. This collection of essays and interviews examines how playful fandom - from fanfiction to Muggle quidditch, cosplay, role-playing games and even Harry Potter burlesque - not only re-imagines the canon but also challenges consumerism, questions notions of identity and fosters participatory culture. The contributors explore issues applicable to fan studies and performance studies at large, such as the role of performance, the nature of community, and questions of representation and ownership in the digital age. Presented in three sections, the essays discuss discrepancies between sanctioned versions of Harry Potter and fan creations, the reenactment and reinterpretation of the original narrative in fan performance, and collaborative and participatory performances that break down the boundaries between actors and audiences.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2015
Editors:	Lisa S Brenner
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-9657-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Fantasy Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Role-playing & war games Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-9657-6
Barcode:	9780786496570

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