Resources

These are books, films, websites, and other resources that I have come across in pursuit of my studies of Fandom. This list is by no means exhaustive and will grow as I continue my studies. Suggestions for additions are always welcome. 

Books

The Art of Asking By Amanda Palmer

While Amanda Palmer's book is more about teaching the reader how to ask for the things they need from the people in the community, it also a perfect example of how to interact with fans as community. Throughout the book, Palmer explains how she built not just a fan base but a community that not only supports her professional endeavors but also each other. You can read more about Amanda Palmer on her website.


Man of War By Charlie Schroeder

Charlie Schroeder has written an excellent book about all the different types of reenactments that are out there. It's a great resource for people who are just getting started or what to know more about reenacting. You can learn more about Charlie Schroeder on his Blog.

Films

Back in time 

Back in time is a documentary directed by Jason Aron about the cultural significance of the Back to the Future series on America. In addition to the production history of the series, the film also features interviews with the cast, crew, producers, and the big names in the BTTF fandom.   

Trekkies and Trekkies 2 

Denise Crosby's Trekkies and 
Trekkies 2 takes on a tour of the wild and fascinating world of Star Trek fandom. The documentaries include interviews from many of the cast and crew that are placed along side extended interviews of fans who have been profoundly effect by the show. 

Done the Impossibel: The Fans' Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity'

Done the Impossibel 'is a documentary about the fan moment that help take the short lived series 'Firefly' from a television to the silver screen. Hosted by Adam Baldwin it features interviews with the cast and crew and important people within the fandom. 

Websites

Epbot  is a great blog about Cos-play, crafting, television, film, and convention going by Jen Yates, who is also the author of the popular blog Cakewrecks. The frequent updates often include step-by-step crafting projects inspired by Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Bioshock. Yates also is a frequent attendee of conventions and has several beautiful costumes that she has created over the years. 

 Io9 and Kotaku are excellent resources for news related to science fiction and fantasy or video games and technology. Both part of the Gawker suite of culture and society blogs and often their content overlaps. 

Other Resources

The University of Iowa special collections library has created one of the largest repositories of fandom related materials in the country. The library is currently working to digitize the collection into a massive searchable database that will help preserve the contents, some of which date back to the early 1920s. **Please note: This is a research library and not open to the public except for longer term research purposes.