CFP - The Godfather / Fan Phenomena

From: "Lizie, Arthur" <[email protected]>

Hi everyone,

Please share the following announcement:

Now accepting abstracts to be considered for a new book Fan Phenomena: =
The Godfather from Intellect Press. This title will be part of the =
latest series of Fan Phenomena books, which aim to explore and decode =
the fascination we have with what constitutes an iconic or cultish =
phenomenon and how a particular person, TV show or film infiltrates its =
way into the public consciousness.

The Godfather (Fan Phenomena) title will examine the film's fan culture, =
its role as an enduring critical and commercial success, its influence =
on American and international cinema, as well as other areas of =
influence and social impact. Subjects are to be addressed in a =
thoughtful and accessible manner aimed at both fans and those interested =
in the filmic, cultural and social aspects of The Godfather and its =
sequels.

Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

* the film=92s success as both critical and popular artifact

* influence on television and long-form televisual narratives

* quality film sequels

* the American Dream

* perceptions of Italian Americans

* food

* literature and (fan) fiction

* influence on mobster and gangsta culture

* philosophy and business ethics

* online tributes and video games

* Italian Cinema

* music and music culture

Ten essays will be selected and published.

Abstracts should be 300 words long. Please include a CV or resume with =
your abstract. Abstracts due March 31, 2014. Final chapters of =
3,000-3,500 words will be due July 31, 2014. Please direct all questions =
and submissions to editor Arthur Lizie [email protected].

Arthur Lizie, Ph.D.
Professor of Film, Video and Media Studies
Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Maxwell 215J
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA USA
508-531-2170

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