Fan Translations

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Dr. Jonathan Evans (Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies, University of Glasgow, UK) Dr. Ting Guo (Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies, University of Liverpool, UK)

Fan Translations

Dr. Jonathan Evans (Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies, University of Glasgow, UK), Dr. Ting Guo (Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies, University of Liverpool, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
08 January 2026

Translation & interpretation; Media studies; Globalization

Series: Bloomsbury Fandom Primers

Fan Translations introduces students and scholars in media studies, modern languages and related disciplines to the concept and practices of fan translation.

Beginning with an overview of the research on fan translation from both media and translation studies, this book focuses on issues such as the tension between creative readings and commercial exploitation, the role of translation in popular culture, the changing media landscape and the balance between translation as a form of self-expression and as a service to the community.

Fan Translations resists the assumption of a Global North subject in existing scholarship, and instead explores the connections between fandom and translation in the Global South where access to primary texts and official merchandise is often mediated through both official and fan translations as well as through unofficial products. Through the utilization of case studies, Evans and Guo explore different perspectives on fandom, translation and their intersections. These case studies touch on imperative topics in fan culture, such as fan translation in queer communities and media as a method of community building and the interrelation between fan and professional translation, leading to ongoing changes in media distribution.

By: Dr. Jonathan Evans (Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies University of Glasgow UK), Dr. Ting Guo (Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies, University of Liverpool, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9798765113653
Series: Bloomsbury Fandom Primers
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 08 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jonathan Evans is Reader in Translation Studies at the University of Glasgow, UK. Ting Guo is Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Translation Studies at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Reviews for Fan Translations

Fan Translations is a timely contribution that redefines existing understanding of how translation shapes fandom in the Global South. Evans and Guo skillfully bridge fan, media, and translation studies, highlighting the creative, communal, and sometimes contested roles of fan translation. Their case studies illuminate how fans navigate barriers of language and access, making this book relevant for people interested in contemporary transnational and trans-linguistic circulations of popular culture and the transformative power of fandom. * Jamie J. Zhao, Assistant Professor in Media and Cultural Studies, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, HKSAR *