Sandvoss (sociology, U. of Surrey, UK) gathers international contributors in media studies, cultural studies, sociology, and event management to examine sports stardom in its global context. Drawing o
A completely updated edition of a seminal work on fans and communities We are all fans. Whether we follow our favorite celebrities on Twitter, attend fan conventions such as Comic Con, or s
A completely updated edition of a seminal work on fans and communities We are all fans. Whether we follow our favorite celebrities on Twitter, attend fan conventions such as Comic Con, or s
We are all fans. Whether we log on to Web sites to scrutinize the latest plot turns inLost, “stalk” our favorite celebrities on Gawker, attend gaming conventions, or simply wait with bated breath for