Picture 1 of 2
Gallery
Picture 1 of 2
Have one to sell?
RARE 1995 1st Ed "Soap Fans" - Harrington & Bielby TV Soap Operas Fanzines Mb
US $39.99
ApproximatelyS$ 51.66
or Best Offer
Condition:
Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Pickup:
Free local pickup from Santa Fe Springs, California, United States.
Shipping:
Free USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope®.
Located in: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 1 Oct and Fri, 3 Oct to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:231619733426
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Product Type
- Textbook
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Softcover
- Presumed 1st Ed. 1995
- ISBN
- 9781566393300
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Temple University Press
ISBN-10
1566393302
ISBN-13
9781566393300
eBay Product ID (ePID)
741075
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
277 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Soap Fans : Pursuing Pleasure and Making Meaning in Everyday Life
Publication Year
1995
Subject
Television / Genres / Drama, Media Studies, Television & Video, Popular Culture
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Performing Arts, Technology & Engineering, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
94-040796
Reviews
"A terrific labyrinthine look at the soap-fan culture. Harrington and Bielby cover it all-from the clubs to the crackpots, from today's hip n' sassy internet to the bubble-headed fanzines of yore-and the result is as juicy and compelling as the soaps themselves." -Michael Logan, TV Guide "A rare combination of scholarship and engrossing readability, Soap Fans offers a fascinating and mostly positive insight into the lives of the misunderstood and often maligned soap opera devotee." -Mimi Torchin, Editor-in-Chief, Soap Opera Weekly, "A terrific labyrinthine look at the soap-fan culture. Harrington and Bielby cover it all-from the clubs to the crackpots, from today's hip n' sassy internet to the bubble-headed fanzines of yore-and the result is as juicy and compelling as the soaps themselves." -Michael Logan, TV Guide"A rare combination of scholarship and engrossing readability, Soap Fans offers a fascinating and mostly positive insight into the lives of the misunderstood and often maligned soap opera devotee." -Mimi Torchin, Editor-in-Chief, Soap Opera Weekly, "A terrific labyrinthine look at the soap-fan culture. Harrington and Bielby cover it all--from the clubs to the crackpots, from today's hip n' sassy internet to the bubble-headed fanzines of yore--and the result is as juicy and compelling as the soaps themselves." --Michael Logan, TV Guide "A rare combination of scholarship and engrossing readability, Soap Fans offers a fascinating and mostly positive insight into the lives of the misunderstood and often maligned soap opera devotee." --Mimi Torchin, Editor-in-Chief, Soap Opera Weekly
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
302.23/45/0973
Table Of Content
List of Tables and Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Soap Opera Fan World 2. Soap Fans' Subculture 3. Becoming and Being a Fan 4. Entering the Wild Zone 5. Story Struggles and Meaning Making 6. Fandom in Everyday Life Appendix Notes References Name Index Subject Index
Synopsis
Do soap opera fans deserve their reputation as lonely people, hopeless losers, or bored housewives? No, according to C. Lee Harrington and Denise D. Bielby. These authors--soap fans themselves--argue that soap fans are normal individuals who translate their soap watching into a broad range of public and private experience. People who cut across all categories of age, gender, race, ethnicity, income, education, and ideology incorporate a love of the soaps into their day-to-day leisure activities.Interviews with soap opera viewers, actors, writers, producers, directors, the daytime press, and fan club staff members reveal fascinating details about the inside world of fandom and the multitude of outlets for fan expression--clubs, newsletters, electronic bulletin boards, and public events. Numerous examples illustrate the pleasure fans derive from critiquing characters, speculating on plot twists, and swapping memorabilia.Examining the experiences that shape fan culture, Harrington and Bielby analyze the narrative structure and various aspects of the production of the soaps. Their examination reveals that the "meaning" of soaps is complex, individualized, and not simply a reflection of the narrative content of the stories. The authors show fans who actively contemplate what it means to be a fan, and who adjust their level of involvement accordingly., Do soap opera fans deserve their reputation as lonely people, hopeless losers, or bored housewives? This title argues that soap fans are normal individuals who translate their soap watching into a broad range of public and private experience.
LC Classification Number
PN1992.8.S4H37 1995
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (3,701)
- 6***s (116)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFabulous! The tins were exactly as described, extra carefully package, and ship quickly. Excellent communication and service. Highly recommend this seller!
- s***5 (8905)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent transaction
- z***p (87)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchase🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Seller feedback (3,701)
- 6***s (116)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseFabulous! The tins were exactly as described, extra carefully package, and ship quickly. Excellent communication and service. Highly recommend this seller!
- s***5 (8905)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent transaction
- z***p (87)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchase🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥