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It frames the history of fandom through narrative concepts and focuses on why readers write and share stories based on existing media and characters. The book moves from a prehistory of fanfiction to media-fandom developments, then to fanwriting today and publishing dynamics. It also profiles creators and movements that broaden authorship beyond traditional writing.","ANNE JAMISON  \nWhy Fanfiction is Taking Over the World  \nAn Imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. Dallas, TX  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.  \nCopyright © 2013 by Anne Jamison  \nSmart Pop is an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. 10300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 530  \nDallas, TX 75231 [www.benbellabooks.com](www.benbellabooks.com)[ ](www.benbellabooks.com)[www.smartpopbooks.com](www.smartpopbooks.com)  \nSend feedback to [feedback@benbellabooks.com](feedback@benbellabooks.com)  \nPrinted in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available for this title. 978-1-937856-83-0  \nCopyediting by James Fraleigh  \nProofreading by Chris Gage and Brittany Dowdle  \nText design and composition by John Reinhardt Book Design Printed by Bang Printing  \nDistributed by Perseus Distribution [www.perseusdistribution.com](www.perseusdistribution.com)  \nTo place orders through Perseus Distribution:  \nTel: 800-343-4499  \nFax: 800-351-5073  \nE-mail: [orderentry@perseusbooks.com](orderentry@perseusbooks.com)  \nSignificant discounts for bulk sales are available. Please contact Glenn Yeffeth at [glenn@benbellabooks.com](glenn@benbellabooks.com) or 214-750-3628.  \niii  \nIntroduction © 2013 by Lev Grossman  \n“Mad as a Box of Frogs”© 2013 by Wendy C. 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