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Fandom - the hidden power behind many of the most surprising events in recent history
Politics-as-fandom - a concept explored in I Heart Politics, a fascinating new book by the writer Phoenix Andrews
Written from the heart of the social media maelstrom, but with a real sense of history, Andrews offers a fresh, lively and energetic take on how and why politics divides us
Fascinating... explains a lot about the state of our politics today
If you've ever wondered why politics has become so intense, read this page-turner, which is as knowledgeable as it is fun
An entertaining, articulate exploration of modern politics. From Napoleon to Blair, Thatcher to Corbyn, Pericles to Liz Truss, Andrews skilfully illuminates how politicians have inspired, used, and sometimes regretted their fandoms. Read it to understand politics -- and the people who love politics -- today
If you want to find out why we're in the political position we're in right now, this is the book for you. Andrews breaks down the last few years in politics in an accessible and fun way -- a must read
Equal parts fascinating and funny, insightful and infuriating. I'm a fan
A source of both joy and jeopardy for all involved, fandom - for good or ill - is now part and parcel of twenty-first century politics. Andrews appreciates this better than anyone and has written a fascinating book that will help all of us understand exactly what's going on.
This is an important book, by turns deeply serious and darkly funny. Andrews takes the tools of cultural analysis and in a personal, accessible yet analytical tone, uses them to explain why the kaleidoscope of our politics seems so broken.
A furiously funny sprint through history and into the global events of the past few years, I Heart Politics explains how the phenomenon known as 'fandom' has crossed over from celebrity culture into politics, changing everything. Looking at the contemporary landscape through Andrews' insightful eyes, we can see how the very thing that's tearing us apart could also be the key to our salvation.
Andrews' writing is illuminating, educational and a whole lot of fun. What can I say? It'll make you a fan.
Phoenix Andrews is a journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher. His expertise in politics, fandom, popular culture and digital culture has seen him published in The Times, Independent, Slate, Prospect, New Statesman and other publications, and interviewed by BBC World Service and Times Radio. He likes clothes too much, so much so that he started to make his own (badly).