A Kid's Guide to Fandom: Exploring Fan-Fic, Cosplay, Gaming, Podcasting, and More in the Geek World!

by Ratcliffe, Amy
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ISBN: 9780762498758
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The ultimate guidebook to help young fans get in touch with their geeky side and learn to create, share, and enjoy the world of fandom and geekdom.
Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities -- from fan works to cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more
Filled with history, trivia, tips and advice to getting started, and insight from creators and artists from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, A Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction, facts, history sidebars, and easy to digest information on how to:
  • Create Fan Fic or Fan Art
  • Design and Create a Cosplay
  • Start a Podcast
  • Design and Create Games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games)
  • Find and Create Supportive Communities
  • Find and Attend Conventions
Plus, interviews with popular creatives like Alan Gratz, Erin Lefler, Jen Bartel, Daniel Jos Older, Akakioga Cosplay, Rose Eveleth, Kat Kruger, Jordan Den Ellis, Liz Crowder, and more.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Ratcliffe, Amy
  • ISBN: 9780762498758
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.50
  • Number Of Pages: 144
  • Publication Year: 2021

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