Race in Fandom: Call for submissions (due October 1, 2010)

(x-posted everywhere; first seen on fight_derailing)

Special issue: Race and Ethnicity in Fandom (Summer 2011)

Transformative Works and Cultures
http://journal.transformativeworks.org/

editor AT transformativeworks.org
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DESCRIPTION

_Transformative Works and Cultures_ (TWC), an online-only,
peer-reviewed journal focusing on media and fan studies, broadly
conceived, invites contributions for a special issue on race and
ethnicity to be published in summer 2011.

( details )

SUBMISSIONS

Submit final papers directly to TWC by October 1, 2010. Please visit
TWC's Web site (http://journal.transformativeworks.org/) for complete
submission guidelines. Please contact the guest editors with questions
or inquiries.

ARTICLE TYPES

Theory: Apply a conceptual focus or theoretical frame. Peer review.
5,000-8,000 words.

Praxis: Apply a specific theory to a formation or artifact; explicate
fan practice; perform a detailed reading of a specific text; relate
transformative phenomena to social, literary, technological, and/or
historical frameworks. Peer review. 4,000-7,000 words.

Symposium: Provide insight into developments or debates surrounding
fandom, transformative media, or cultures. Editorial review.
1,500-2,500 words.

Heading to Penguicon soon. note: Book Sale

I'm heading to Michigan tonight. Tomorrow, wedding of friends, then Penguicon begins. Much madness will ensue. My bag is packed and I'm heading out the door with light anticipation in my heart.

Please take note of the following:

FROM THE INFAMOUS ATTIC, GARAGE, CUBBY HOLES AND BOOK SHELVES OF BIG HEARTED HOWARD DeVORE

A USED BOOK SALE

(For those who didn’t know Howard, he was a lifelong SF collector and huckster, BNF, member of First Fandom, frequent convention GoH, Hugo nominee, and 2006 Worldcon Fan GoH.)

COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF ALL PAPERBACKS (10,000+ being sold by the box – 80-100 per box) BOOKCLUB EDITIONS (about 200-300) DIGESTS (2-300), ACE DOUBLES, SELF=PUB BOOKS, APRILL PRESS ASSORTED ODDS & ENDS & MAYBE SOME OTHER SPECIAL THINGS!

Sale will be held at Howard’s old house, a 10 minute drive from the Penguicon hotel. Load up a van and bring your friends. It is about ½ mile off I-94, and very easy to find. 4705 Weddel St Dearborn. So…when you’re ready to take a break, or are going out to eat, drop by and pick up some bargain reading material. Many books are like new, many are old but in good condition.

May 1-3:
Friday 3 to 7, Saturday 11 to 5, Sunday 11 to 5

SECOND CHANCE SALE DATE:
MAY 16 & 17 11am to 4pm

Questions/directions: Cheryl 1-248-953-3034 or Karol 1-734-788-7204

Driving directions to 4705 Weddell St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, USA
8.1 mi – about 11 mins

From the Penguicon hotel:

1. Head south on Merriman Rd toward Smith Rd 0.6 mi
2. Take the ramp onto I-94 E 6.1 mi
3. Take exit 204 for MI-39/Southfield Fwy 0.2 mi
4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Pelham Rd 0.3 mi
5. Turn left at Pelham Rd 0.7 mi
6. Turn left at Eton Ave 0.2 mi
7. Turn right at Weddell St 131 ft

4705 Weddell St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, USA