Who Owns the Myth: Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga - Couverture souple

Fletzer, Pete

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798265199324

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Star Wars isn’t just a movie franchise. It’s the first true modern myth — a story that has been shared, reshaped, fought over, and reclaimed by generations of fans.

For nearly 50 years, Star Wars has lived not just on screen, but in the hearts of millions—evolving from a space fantasy into a cultural phenomenon, a modern myth, and a battleground of fandom. In Who Owns the Myth?, longtime Star Wars journalist and podcast host Pete Fletzer takes readers on a thoughtful, deeply personal journey through the galaxy of fandom itself—exploring how this legendary saga became sacred text for so many, and why the fight over its meaning has only intensified with time.

Through personal stories, historical deep-dives, and cultural analysis, Fletzer traces how Star Wars transformed from George Lucas’s vision into a living myth owned by its fans, challenged by its critics, and reshaped by every generation. Along the way, he confronts the toxicity that can divide fans—and the hope, healing, and connection that Star Wars still offers.

Whether you're a lifelong devotee or a new fan trying to find your place in the galaxy, Who Owns the Myth? invites you to reconsider what it means to love a story, share it, and fight for it—even when it doesn’t always love you back.

📚 For Readers Who Love:

• The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

• Textual Poachers by Henry Jenkins

• Using the Force by Will Brooker

• Deep dives into fandom, myth, pop culture, and the stories that shape us

👥 Perfect For Fans Who:

• Grew up with Luke, cheered for Rey, or debated over “who shot first”

• Believe stories belong to communities, not just creators

• Want a deeper understanding of fan culture, media legacy, and mythic storytelling

• Have ever felt alienated—or inspired—by the way Star Wars has changed

🛰️ Includes:

• Reflections on generational fandom

• A cultural history of Star Wars storytelling

• Analysis of myth, identity, and community

• A powerful foreword by actor and comedian Scott Chernoff

The Force isn't just in the galaxy. It's in the conversation.
This is the book for fans who love Star Wars—and aren't afraid to question it.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798265199324
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg