Fan Phenomena: The Lord of the Rings

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Fan Phenomena: The Lord of the Rings explores the rich fan culture surrounding J. R. R. Tolkien's beloved trilogy. This academically informed yet accessible volume examines topics including the philosophy of the series and its fans, differences between book and film followers, the adaptation process, and the influence of New Zealand on the films and tourism. Lavishly illustrated, it offers an insightful look at the enduring legacy of Middle Earth.
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Ideal for fans of Tolkien's work, readers interested in fan culture, film adaptations, and popular culture studies.

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Few if any books come close to being as beloved—or as ubiquitous—as J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Best-sellers for decades, they became even more popular on the heels of Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning film adaptations. And throughout, fans have not only read the books, they've engaged with them, building one of the most active and creative fan communities in the world.

This entry in the Fan Phenomena series offers the best look we've had yet at the fan culture surrounding The Lord of the Rings. Academically informed, but written for the general reader, the book delves into such topics as the philosophy of the series and its fans, the distinctions between the films' fans and the books' fans, the process of adaptation, the role of New Zealand in the translation of words to images (and the resulting The Lord of the Rings tourism), and much, much more.

Lavishly illustrated, it is guaranteed to appeal to anyone who has ever closed the last page of The Return of the King and wished the journey didn't have to end.

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Fan Phenomena: The Lord of the Rings has been praised for its superb exploration of the diverse fan community spanning generations and media. Reviewers highlight its thoughtful essays on fan social media, film impact, and cultural issues, noting it as a thoroughly engaging read for Tolkien enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783205158

Publisher: Intellect

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Intellect Books

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Edited by Lorna Piatti-Farnell

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 164

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Fan Phenomena The Lord of the Rings

About the Author

Lorna Piatti-Farnell is director of the Popular Culture Research Centre at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand.

Fan Phenomena: The Lord of the Rings