Move Aside Rowling: A Study of Ownership in Regards to Harry Potter Fanfiction
Themes:
Fan CreationFandom
What:
Lecture
When:
12:45 PM, Saturday 10 Aug 2019 CDT
(1 hour)
Where:
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
- Owl Room (D171/173)
This lecture examines the role of fanfiction in the Harry Potter fandom, including all of J.K. Rowling's "extra-texts" that have been added to the canon post-publication. We will specifically discuss Cursed Child and how our perception of fan writings has changed since the play's publication.