Cypher Culture By highlighting the interplay between esotericism, conspiracy theory, and fandom, Cypher Culture examines how marginalized and embattled groups learn to read...

Forthcoming new book ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Cypher Culture
Conspiracy, Fandom, and the Messages That Were Not There

by Joseph Packer and Ethan Stoneman

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Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Legacy of Lara Croft: Studies of Culture, Fandom and Gender Since its debut in 1996, Tomb Raider has profoundly impacted gaming and popular culture, solidifying Lara Croft's status as a lasting pop culture icon. As

A few chapters on fandom in this new edited collection ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Legacy of Lara Croft: Studies of Culture, Fandom and Gender

Edited by Natalie Le Clue

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www.emerald.com/books/edited...

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Lee Ludvigsen, J. A., & Turner, M. (2026). Legacies of dialogue, risk and securitization: The renewed insecurity of citizenship–state relations in European football fandom. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 0(0).

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Semiotic opportunism and the “Brand as fan”: corporate performances of fandom in the Taylor Swift “Orange Rush” This paper explores the “Orange Rush” – a 72-hour period in August 2025 when global corporations adopted a standardized orange-and-glitter aesthetic to align with Taylor Swift’s announcement of her...

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Ardana, S. G., & Christiana, M. (2026). Semiotic opportunism and the “Brand as fan”: corporate performances of fandom in the Taylor Swift “Orange Rush.” Social Semiotics, 1–21.

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doi.org/10.1080/1035...

Queer fandom as a heterotopia: A netnography of Brazilian fans of <i>RuPaul’s Drag Race</i> Abstract Purpose This study explores how Brazilian fans of RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR)...

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Queer fandom as a heterotopia: A netnography of Brazilian fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race

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www.scielo.br/j/rbgn/a/WvJ...

From Koreanness to K-ness | Contemporary Korean Culture and Society | From Koreanness to K-ness: Contemporary Korean Culture and Society aims to conceptualise ‘K-ness’ as a new way of understanding the underlying characteristics

Some interesting chapters on fandom in this new edited collection ⬇️⬇️⬇️

From Koreanness to K-ness
Contemporary Korean Culture and Society

Edited By Seryun Lee

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www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...

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Woo, Chang Wan, et al. "The Cultivation of a Fandom: Relationship Cultivation Strategies in Fluid Fandom Organizations." Korean Journal of Communication, vol. 3 no. 1, 2026, p. 63-83.

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Rewriting the Warrior: Feminist Embodiment and Martial Arts in Anglophone Fanfiction by Indian Women This research investigates how Indian women authors use fanfiction platforms to reimagine martial arts narratives as sites of feminist agency and cultural reclamation. Through analysis of anglophone f...

My article, “Rewriting the Warrior: Feminist Embodiment and Martial Arts in Anglophone Fanfiction by Indian Women”, has just been published in "Indraprasth: An International Journal of Culture and Communication Studies".

www.academia.edu/165376866/Re... .

#FanStudies #MartialArts #AsianStudies

Yeap, lots of opportunities for all sorts of expert commentary on these signs and more. Always curious about what #FanStudies scholars would say about signs and protest like this . . . .

Hello! I'm AbjectCreme, your local Fan Studies class student. This series of accounts is dedicated to studying the Homestuck fandom. I hail from the good ol' "glory days" of the Undertale fandom, so I have some experience with some of the weird side of fanbases.

#homestuck #fanstudies

The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members: Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Cont...

Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland.”

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Communications Sector Snapshot: March 2026 | Canvas8

"We explore how people are navigating censorship, toxicity and surveillance while looking for community online. [...] And we delve deep into the communication strategies in the world of fandoms." #FanStudies

www.canvas8.com/library/repo...

8 Eventizing Premieres, Constructing Audiences, Performing Fandom 8 Eventizing Premieres, Constructing Audiences, Performing Fandom was published in Rebooting Inequality on page 178.

New chapter in an edited collection on Rebooting Inequality ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Eventizing Premieres, Constructing Audiences, Performing Fandom
Remaking One Day at a Time as a Cuban American Story

Kristin C. Moran and Esteban del Río

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www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

I am also teaching (undergraduate) #FanStudies this year, for the first time officially! What should I not forget to include?

The Elementary Structure of Fandom by Misra, Abir (9781041149996) | Browns Books

Forthcoming #FanStudies book ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Elementary Structure of Fandom

Abir Misra

This book offers the first comprehensive sociological analysis of a Pan-Indian Fandom with a transnational footprint.

www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Misr...

ok y'all, i am officially teaching graduate #FanStudies in the fall. what do you feel like are the best books/articles published in recent years? bonus: what are the best pieces published specifically by grad students, to teach the last week?

Two weeks left to submit Expressions of Interest if you'd like to join me in guest editing a special issue on Global Disney Fandom #FanStudies

Fan Burnout and the Multiverse | M/C Journal Introduction After the release of Avengers: Endgame (2019), the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) leaned more intentionally into the concept of the multiverse. Although Marvel had experienced treme...

New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Cook, T. (2026). Fan Burnout and the Multiverse. M/C Journal, 29(1).

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doi.org/10.5204/mcj....

The impact of man-made disaster uncertainty on anime pilgrimage intentions: The mediating influence of special interest-driven motivators Special interest tourism offers a strategic buffer against uncertainty due to its unique resilience. This study investigates the impact of uncertainty…

New article in Journal of Destination Marketing & Management (JDMM) ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The impact of man-made disaster uncertainty on anime pilgrimage intentions: The mediating influence of special interest-driven motivators

#FanStudies #FanTourism

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Jenkins, H. (2026). Virtual Travel, Imaginary Homelands, Pop Cosmopolitans, and Ethnic Enclaves. Emerging Media, 4(1), 149-171.

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journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

FSNNA 2026 Submissions (Undergrads) Please use this form to send us your proposal for FSNNA 2026, running October 22nd to October 25th, 2026! The full CFP can be found at this link, or you can paste into the browser: https://docs.goog...

For the second year in a row we are also running an #undergraduate track as we continue our commitment to supporting emerging voices in #fanstudies.

You can find more info in the same link as above, but make sure to submit to here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Submissions for the FSNNA 2026 #fanstudies conference are now open! Our theme this year is "Boundaries"

☑️Pick from: poster OR presentation (poster + talk)
✍️Due: Abstract, bio, keywords
⏰Deadline: Friday, May 8th, 2026

Full CFP & form here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Internet Vulgarities in China: Cultures, Governance and Politics Internet Vulgarities in China is the first comprehensive study to critically examine the cultures, governance and politics of internet vulgarities in Chinese society. Comprising twelve chapters, the a...

A few chapters that may be of interest to #FanStudies scholars in this new edited collection ⬇️⬇️⬇️

www.routledge.com/Internet-Vul...

FSNNA 2026 CFP ("Boundaries") Call for Proposals Fan Studies Network North America Conference 2026 (virtual) October 22-25, 2026 The Boundaries of Fan Studies and Fandom Boundaries have always been a part of fandom, as producers ...

The CFP for the always fantastic
@fsnnorthamerica.bsky.social annual conference is now live

Deadline: 8 May 2026

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docs.google.com/document/u/0...

Frontiers | When the State-Affiliated Media Adopts Fandom Strategies: The Relationship between Cute China and Citizenship in the Digital Era This study investigates the novel adoption of fandom-style strategies by Chinese state-affiliated media, a significant evolution in digital political communi...

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When the State-Affiliated Media Adopts Fandom Strategies: The Relationship between Cute China and Citizenship in the Digital Era

Wanqi Li & Anna Shang

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www.frontiersin.org/journals/com...

Mike Stack, Doctor Who and Gay Male Fandom: A Queer(ed) Media Franchise | Science Fiction Film & Television View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.

Review of Mike Stack, Doctor Who and Gay Male Fandom: A Queer(ed) Media Franchise in the new issue of Science Fiction Film & Television

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liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...

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de Moura, V., Moura, B. M., de Souza-Leão, A. L. M., & Hermann, V. (2026). Toot or Boot? Drag Celebrification and Fannish Performativity in the Brazilian RuPaul’s Drag Race Fandom. Brazilian Administration Review, 23(1), e250131.

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doi.org/10.1590/1807...

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New article in International Journal of Cultural Studies ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Death to Chad and Stacy: Incels and anti-fandom as group identity

Matthew L. and Kellen Sharp

Volume 27, Issue 3

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journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Free Agent Fandom | Live | Canvas8

Upcoming Event at Canvas8 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Free Agent Fandom
How to speak to sports fans in the post-loyalty era

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
10:00 GMT • 18:00 SGT
17:00 GMT • 10:00 PDT • 13:00 EDT

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www.canvas8.com/live/event/t...

New book chapter ⬇️⬇️⬇️
17: Fandom in the branded playground: experiences of adult LEGO fans worldwide

Vlada Botorić

in Research Handbook on the Sociology of Consumption

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www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...