[PDF] Hydraulic Lime Mortar for Stone; Brick and Block Masonry: A Best Practice Guide by Geoffrey Allen in Arts-Photography

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Through classroom activities; wizard rock concerts; and organizations like the Harry Potter Alliance; Harry Potter fans are using creativity to positively impact the world. This collection of essays and interviews examines how playful fandommdash;from fanfiction to Muggle quidditch; cosplay; role-playing games; and even Harry Potter burlesquemdash;not only reimagines the canon but also challenges consumerism; questions notions of identity; and fosters participatory culture. The contributors explore issues applicable to fan studies and performance studies at large; such as the role of performance; the nature of community; and questions of representation and ownership in the digital age. Presented in three parts; the essays discuss discrepancies between sanctioned versions of Harry Potter and fan creations; the reenactment and reinterpretation of the original narrative in fan performance; and collaborative and participatory performances that break down the boundaries between actors and audiences.