Original Monograph on Dark Fandom Available

Dr. Hammonds' book, Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom, is now available for pre-order through Rowman & Littlefield (Lexington) and other major book distributors. Orders will be fulfilled when the book goes to press on June 15th, 2024. You can order your copy of the book on the publisher's website here: Rowman & Littlefield - Hammonds, Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker The book expands on Dr. Hammonds' dissertation research regarding the dark side of fandom. In a nutshell, Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker examines the ways that malicious fans of major film franchises covertly code hurtful messages into mundane movie talk by fighting for control over the interpretation[s] of their favorite texts. Dr. Hammonds uses the example of Batman fans' responses to the film Joker (2019) to illustrate how certain fan communities allow bigoted speech to flourish under the guise of "mere interpretation" of the movie. The book responds to- and expands upon- research in communication, philosophy, narrative theory, fan studies, and American culture studies in weaving a thorough analysis of how to spot malicious rhetors in the act. Furthermore, Dr. Hammonds suggests insights based upon what recent forms of ill-intended rhetoric can tell us about civic tensions in contemporary American culture. More information about the book - including an official synopsis, professional reviews, and purchasing details - can be found on the flyer posted below (click the link). You can save 30% on your order by using Dr. Hammonds' discount code from the flyer: LXFANDF30

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