Description: "In this book, essayists investigate fan activities connected to books, film, and online games, such as Harry Potter-themed weddings, using The Hobbit as a sacred text, and taking on heroic roles in World of Warcraft. Popular culture is revealed to be a fertile source of religious and spiritual creativity in the contemporary world"--
Brief description: Carole M. Cusack is a professor of religious studies at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Review Quotes: "The sheer variety of articles in the book, not only in terms of the pop culture covered, but also, more importantly, in terms of the different explorations of approaches to the possible intersections between religion and pop culture, makes this a fine addition to the study of pop culture, religion, and new religious movements, and also a readable volume for a more general public of fans who might want to delve more deeply into their own fandoms."-Numen