Description: From Chinese K-Pop fans on social media, to professional cosplayers in Australia and video game communities that stretch from Hong Kong to Singapore, this book explores the varied world of fan cultures across the Asia Pacific.
Brief description: Tingting Hu is Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China.
Review Quotes:
"Transcultural fandom gets a long overdue exploration through the eyes of some of the most exciting new East Asian scholars who deserve our attention in the west. This far-reaching book, literally, takes us from K-Pop cafes to global sports fandom, offering a range of different conceptual and methodological approaches." --Henry Jenkins, University of Southern California, USA
"This anthology offers an unprecedented exploration of transcultural fandom in the Asia-Pacific, presenting compelling case studies that illuminate the region's diversity and complexity. By adopting a transcultural perspective, the volume deepens our understanding of global structures and highlights the vibrant interconnectedness of fan communities across borders and cultures." --Anthony Fung, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong