Queerbaiting and Fandom Teasing Fans Through Homoerotic Possibilities |
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| Editor:
| Brennan, Joseph |
| Series title: | Fandom and Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60938-671-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2019 |
| Publisher: | University of Iowa Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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In this first-ever comprehensive examination of queerbaiting, fan studies scholar Joseph Brennan and his contributors examine cases that shed light on the sometimes exploitative industry practice of teasing homoerotic possibilities that, while hinted at, never materialize in the program narratives. Through a nuanced approach that accounts for both the history of queer representation and older fan traditions, these essayists examine the phenomenon of queerbaiting across popular...
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In this first-ever comprehensive examination of queerbaiting, fan studies scholar Joseph Brennan and his contributors examine cases that shed light on the sometimes exploitative industry practice of teasing homoerotic possibilities that, while hinted at, never materialize in the program narratives. Through a nuanced approach that accounts for both the history of queer representation and older fan traditions, these essayists examine the phenomenon of queerbaiting across popular TV, video games, children's programs, and more.