Second Skin

Fanthropology: Dated Materials

I recently caught a 2008 documentary about MMORPGs called Second Skin. They focused on seven individuals (most of whom played World of Warcraft) and what kind of lives they led. Two of the people had met...
Mad Tea Party

Fanthropology: “Casual” Fans

There are, of course, a number of things that I have been a fan of over the years. In some cases, I discovered something right at the start and in other cases, I came along years later. But regardless of when...

Fanthropology: A Broadening Base?

I heard someone quip recently that they were glad the Dr. Strange movie was getting a lot of attention because it meant that, when Steve Ditko eventually passes away, his obituaries will say more than...