Fan Fiction Genres: Gender, Sexuality, Relationships and Family in the Fandoms Star Trek and Supernatural

Fan fiction explores what if James T. Kirk and Spock had a baby, left the Enterprise, and moved to New Vulcan, showcasing fans' creativity and gender and sexuality. Julia Elena Goldmann examines these generic structures and patterns in Star Trek and Supernatural fan fiction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

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"What if James T. Kirk and Spock had a baby, left the Enterprise, and moved to New Vulcan to live happily ever after? Fan fiction plots like this showcase the boundless creativity of fans, who not only craft their own storylines but also establish a standardized definition of content across different fandoms based on the relationships depicted in the text. Classification becomes deeply intertwined with issues of gender and sexuality in these fan fiction narratives.

Julia Elena Goldmann delves into these generic structures and formulaic patterns in a comparative analysis of Star Trek and Supernatural fan fiction. She also explores the intricate interplay of concepts such as gender, sexuality, relationships, and family representations in these texts. By examining these aspects, Goldmann sheds light on the unique ways in which fans interpret and reimagine the beloved characters and universes of Star Trek and Supernatural, contributing to our understanding of fan fiction and its role in shaping popular culture."

Dimension: 24 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837663143