Digital Fandom 2.0: New Media Studies

In this completely revised and updated version of Digital Fandom, Paul Booth extends his analysis of fandom in the digital environment. With new chapters that focus on the economics of crowdfunding, the playfulness of Tumblr, and the hybridity of the fan experience, alongside revised chapters that explore blogs, wikis, and social networking sites, Digital Fandom 2.0 continues to develop the «philosophy of playfulness» of the contemporary fan. Booth’s analysis reveals the many facets of the digital fan experience, including hybrid fandom, demediation, and the digi-gratis economy. With a foreword from noted fan scholar Matt Hills, Booth’s new Digital Fandom 2.0 shows the power of the fan in the digital age.Additional ISBNs9781433110719, 9781433137082, 1433110717, 1433137089, 9781433131509, 1433131501Digital Fandom 2.0: New Media Studies 2nd Edition is written by Paul Booth and published by Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers. ISBNs for Digital Fandom 2.0 are 9781433137075, 1433137070 and the print ISBNs are 9781433110719, 1433110717. Additional ISBNs include 1433110717, 1433137089, 1433131501, 9781433110719, 9781433137082, 9781433131509.