Abstract
This article explores the ways in which Forrest J Ackerman modelled social practices for the readers of Famous Monsters of Filmland. His composite identity as both fan and producer marked him as an embodiment of the utopian possibilities inherent in both the production and consumption of mass culture. Ackerman offered readers the possibility of reconciling the inherent tensions between the private and the public and the masses and the individual by way of horror fandom. By doing so, Ackerman inspired readers to assert agency in the home via consumption practices shaped by the affects of fandom.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
