Focused Fandom (Paperback)

Steven Savage

ISBN 10: 1482767031 / ISBN 13: 9781482767032

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Are you a fanartist? Or an artist who does hobby work? Or are you just thinking about picking up pen and program - and wondering what it may mean for your career? Let's face it, there's something unique about the fanart world - of working with pre-existing properties, navigating cultural questions, and more. It's time to look in depth at the specific culture and career issues that people may find - and face! The result of extensive interviews with a variety of fanartists, "Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers" is a guide for you and everyone you know to help you use fanart in your career. The book features: * Easy organization - Three major sections help you focus on the advantages, career options, and career must-dos for people interested in cosplay and costuming. Each section is subdivided helpfully. * A variety, ideas, and suggestions - Zoom in on what's going to help you the most! * Exercises, challenges, and next steps - Don't just get advice - get guides to what you should do next, while you read the book. * Quotes from artists, graphic designers, and more - Get unique, personal insights from a variety of people just like you! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Focused Fandom (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1482767031
• ISBN 13: 9781482767032
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Are you a fanartist? Or an artist who does hobby work? Or are you just thinking about picking up pen and program – and wondering what it may mean for your career? Let’s face it, there’s something unique about the fanart world – of working with pre-existing properties, navigating cultural questions, and more. It’s time to look in depth at the specific culture and career issues that people may find – and face! The result of extensive interviews with a variety of fanartists, “Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers” is a guide for you and everyone you know to help you use fanart in your career. The book features: * Easy organization – Three major sections help you focus on the advantages, career options, and career must-dos for people interested in cosplay and costuming. Each section is subdivided helpfully. * A variety, ideas, and suggestions – Zoom in on what’s going to help you the most! * Exercises, challenges, and next steps – Don’t just get advice – get guides to what you should do next, while you read the book. * Quotes from artists, graphic designers, and more – Get unique, personal insights from a variety of people just like you!