Recollecting Collecting: A Film and Media Perspective

This book explores the diverse world of collecting film and media-related materials, highlighting the motivations and types of collections. It examines a variety of fascinating collected materials, including films, fan magazines, records, comics, action figures, design artifacts, costumes, and props. The book discusses the meaning and practical nature of film and media collections and considers the vast array of personal and professional motivations behind their assemblage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Wayne State University Press

This captivating volume delves into the diverse realm of collecting film and media-related materials, offering valuable insights into the theories of collecting and representations of collecting. Lucy Fischer's introduction explores the significance of collections of film ephemera and other media-related collections in understanding the relationship between material culture and film and media studies. Fischer highlights that collectors have diverse motivations and types of collections, adding depth to the exploration.

The subsequent eleven chapters showcase the analysis of a diverse range of fascinating collected materials by media studies scholars. These include Doris Day magazines, Godzilla action figures, and LEGOs, among others. While most contributors focus on their personal collections, some also provide valuable insights into specific collections of others. It is noteworthy that collections, initially informal and personal, have undergone significant growth, accretion, and reorganization to serve as valuable teaching and research resources in the field of film and media studies. Readers are provided with glimpses into diverse collections, encompassing films, fan magazines, records, comics, action figures, design artifacts, costumes, props, and even iconic items such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer costumes, Planet of the Apes publicity materials, and Amazing Spider Man comics.

Recollecting Collecting critically examines and visually illustrates the meaning and practical implications of film and media collections, while also considering the diverse range of personal and professional motivations that drive their assemblage. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, providing a comprehensive exploration of the world of collecting and its profound impact on our understanding of film and media.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780814348567