Author : Thom Zahler
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 29,44 MB
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN :
When a magical amulet helps Fluttershy get in touch with her wild side, she starts seeing things from a whole new perspective--that of her animal friends! What could possibly go wrong?
Author : Paul Allor
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 23,54 MB
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1684067294
Things are getting a little crazier than normal in Ponyville! Pinkie Pie gains extraordinary powers after eating a magic apple, but will she use her new powers for good, or for fun? Meanwhile, the entire town is getting into the spooky spirit for Nightmare Night! Then, Rainbow Dash decides the elder ponies of the retirement village could use some more excitement in their lives. So she invents EXTREME BINGO! What could go wrong? Collects issues #69-73.
Author : Lincoln Geraghty
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 20,35 MB
Release : 2014-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1136474315
Cult Collectors examines cultures of consumption and the fans who collect cult film and TV merchandise. Author Lincoln Geraghty argues that there has been a change in the fan convention space, where collectible merchandise and toys, rather than just the fictional text, have become objects for trade, nostalgia, and a focal point for fans’ personal narratives. New technologies also add to this changing identity of cult fandom whereby popular websites such as eBay and ThinkGeek become cyber sites of memory and profit for cult fan communities. The book opens with an analysis of the problematic representations of fans and fandom in film and television. Stereotypes of the fan and collector as portrayed in series such as The Big Bang Theory and films like The 40 Year Old Virgin are discussed alongside changes in consumption practices and the mainstreaming of cult media. Following this, theoretical chapters consider issues of gender, representation, nostalgia and the influence of social media. Finally, extended case study chapters examine in detail the connections between the fan community and the commodities bought and sold. Topics discussed include: The San Diego Comic-Con and the cult geographies of the fan convention Hollywood memorabilia and collecting cinema history The Star Wars franchise, merchandising and the adult collector Online stores and the commercialisation of cult fandom Mattel, Hasbro and nostalgia for animated eighties children’s television
Author : Katie Cook
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,86 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
A new plot of land has been bequeathed to the Apple family and they, along with the rest of our favorite ponies, go to investigate the land's worth! Unfortunately the land has been taken over by Cattle Rustlers who think there's treasure hidden somewhere on it! It's an epic Western-pony-style!
Author : Ted Anderson
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 23,93 MB
Release : 2015-11-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Rarity helps Cherilee and her sister mend hurt feelings over a long-simmering grudge. A massive event celebrating Ponyville's founding is nearing but an argument between friends splits the town into two argumentative factions! And, something sinister is happening at Sweet Apple Acres! Bad apples have come alive and are determined to take over all of Ponyville! Collects issues #29-33.
Author : Magnolia Belle
Publisher : LB Kids
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 46,77 MB
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 031643177X
Rainbow Dash loves puling a prank-or two or three! To prove that she's the greatest prankster around, she launches a one-pony prank war on all of Ponyville. When she finally goes too far, it's up to Pinkie Pie and the rest of the gang to set her straight with a little prank of their own! © 2017 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
Author : Thom Zahler
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 2018-04-18
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN :
Princess Celestia disguises herself to live amongst ordinary ponies for a day. What she learns about her subjects, and herself, will surprise her!
Author : Thom Zahler
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : pages
File Size : 32,51 MB
Release : 2017-09-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN :
Following the notes of Mage Meadowbrook, Fluttershy and Twilight Sparkle search for an elusive flower that could possibly cure any ailment! But as the search turns into an obsession, Twilight risks losing the flower forever!
Author : Ashley Hinck
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0807171255
Politics for the Love of Fandom examines what Ashley Hinck calls “fan-based citizenship”: civic action that blends with and arises from participation in fandom and commitment to a fan-object. Examining cases like Harry Potter fans fighting for fair trade, YouTube fans donating money to charity, and football fans volunteering to mentor local youth, Hinck argues that fan-based citizenship has created new civic practices wherein popular culture may play as large a role in generating social action as traditional political institutions such as the Democratic Party or the Catholic Church. In an increasingly digital world, individuals can easily move among many institutions and groups. They can choose from more people and organizations than ever to inspire their civic actions—even the fandom for children's book series Harry Potter can become a foundation for involvement in political life and social activism. Hinck explores this new kind of engagement and its implications for politics and citizenships, through case studies that encompass fandoms for sports, YouTube channels, movies, and even toys. She considers the ways in which fan-based social engagement arises organically, from fan communities seeking to change their world as a group, as well as the methods creators use to leverage their fans to take social action. The modern shift to networked, fluid communities, Hinck argues, opens up opportunities for public participation that occurs outside of political parties, houses of worship, and organizations for social action. Fan-based citizenship performances help us understand the future possibilities of public engagement, as fans and creators alike tie the ethical frameworks of fan-objects to desired social goal, such as volunteering for political candidates, mentoring at-risk youth, and promoting environmentally friendly policy. Politics for the Love of Fandom examines the communication at the center of these civic actions, exploring how fans, nonprofits, and media companies manage to connect internet-based fandom with public issues.
Author : Christopher J. Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 38,54 MB
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1538122561
Reaching back to the beginnings of television, The Greatest Cult Television Shows offers readers a fun and accessible look at the 100 most significant cult television series of all time, compiled in a single resource that includes valuable information on the shows and their creators. While they generally lack mainstream appeal, cult television shows develop devout followings over time and exert some sort of impact on a given community, society, culture, or even media industry. Cult television shows have been around since at least the 1960s, with Star Trek perhaps the most famous of that era. However, the rise of cable contributed to the rise of cult television throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and now, with the plethora of streaming options available, more shows can be added to this categorization Reaching back to the beginnings of television, the book includes such groundbreaking series as The Twilight Zone and The Prisoner alongside more contemporary examples like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Hannibal. The authors provide production history for each series and discuss their relevance to global pop culture. To provide a more global approach to the topic, the authors also consider several non-American cult TV series, including British, Canadian, and Japanese shows. Thus, Monty Python’s Flying Circus appears alongside Sailor Moon and Degrassi Junior High. Additionally, to move beyond the conception of “cult” as a primarily white, heteronormative, fanboy obsession, the book contains shows that speak to a variety of cult audiences and experiences, such as Queer as Folk and Charmed. With detailed arguments for why these shows deserve to be considered the greatest of all time, Olson and Reinhard provide ideas for discussion and debate on cult television. Each entry in this book demonstrates the importance of the 100 shows chosen for inclusion and highlights how they offer insight into the period and the cults that formed around them.
