Fan Phenomena

Lord of the Rings

Lorna Piatti-Farnell

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English

Intellectual Publishing
15 December 2015

Fantasy; Cultural studies; Epic Fantasy; Magic; Questing & Adventure; Sword & Sorcery; Dwarves; Elves; Witches & Wizards; Golum

Series: Fan Phenomena

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 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.

By: Lorna Piatti-Farnell
Imprint: Intellectual Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 24mm, Width: 17mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9781783205158
ISBN 10: 1783205156
Series: Fan Phenomena
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 15 December 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Fan Phenomena: Lord of the Rings

Fan Phenomena reflects the boom in university media studies in fantasy and related cultural topics. In this case, Tolkien rather than Dickens rules. Piatti-Farnell has brought together ten academics to examine the fan phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings. They examine its impact in a variety of forms, but especially in print and film. The essays range over such topics as fan social media, the impact of Peter Jackson's films on New Zealand tourism, intellectual property controversies, and gender portrayals. Numerous color photographs supplement an interesting, if varied, coverage. --Sydney Morning Herald