Fandom for us, by us: The pleasures and practices of Black audiences, by Alfred L. Martin Jr.

Authors

  • Khaliah Reed Wake Forest University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.3065

Keywords:

Affect, Black fandom, Black futurity, Community, Cultural studies, Fan culture

Abstract

Alfred L. Martin Jr., Fandom for us, by us: The pleasures and practices of Black audiences. New York: NYU Press, 2025. Paperback $30.00 (200p) (ISBN: 9781479824922); e-book $30.00 (ISBN: 9781479824939).

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Published

2026-09-14

Issue

Vol. 49 (2026): General

Section

Book review

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Copyright (c) 2026 Khaliah Reed

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