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Fan Phenomena: Supernatural explores the ongoing fascination and passion for a show that developed a relationship with fans through eight seasons and continues to have an impact on fan culture to the present day. Essays here explore the rich dynamic that has developed between fans and producers, actors, writers, directors, the show creator and show-runners through online interactions on Twitter and Facebook, face-to-face exchanges at conventions and representations of fandom within the show's meta-episodes. Contributors also explore gender and sexuality in the show and in fan art; the visual dynamics, cinematography and symbolism in the episodes as well as the fan videos they inspire; and the culture of influence, learning and teaching in the series.
About the author
Lynn Zubernis is a licensed psychologist and associate professor at West Chester University.
Katherine Larsen teaches courses on fame, celebrity, and fandom in the University Writing Program at George Washington University. She is the principal editor and Zubernis the associate editor of the
Journal of Fandom Studies. They recently coedited
Fan Culture: Theory/Practice and authored
Fandom at the Crossroads: Celebration, Shame and Fan/Producer Relationships, and
Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls.
Summary
Supernatural premiered on September 14, 2005, on what was then called the WB Network. Supernatural is as much a story of familial ties, love, and loyalty as it is of "saving people, hunting things." This book explores the fascination and passion for a show that developed a relationship with fans through eight seasons.
