https://doi.org/10.31648/mkks.2896
Amateur erotic literature and art have been a major component of fan culture virtually since its formation in mid-20th century. Expansion of the Internet and advancement in computer technology created an environment in which this phenomenon has become even more important. However, these developments are not clearly visible in scholarly literature on fandom, or even in work of researchers explicitly focusing on fan erotica. The goal of the author of this article is to indicate the main causes of this situation, by describing and critiquing the main academic narratives on the described issue. This study focuses on the traditions of fan studies influencing the work of contemporary scholars and the tendency to consider “erotic fandoms” as a separate phenomenon, analysing it apart from the mainstream activities of media fans. In the summary of the article, the author proposes some theoretical adjustments to approaches that could produce deeper and more appropriate research on fan erotica.
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