The term 'contents tourism' has been defined as 'travel behaviour motivated fully or partially by narratives, characters, locations, and other creative elements

This is the first book to apply the concept of ‘contents tourism’ in a global context and to establish an international and interdisciplinary framework for

Contents tourism is tourism induced by the contents (narratives, characters, locations and other creative elements) of films, novels, games, manga, anime, telev

This volume considers world-making as the intersection of the fan pilgrimage experience and the responses of destinations. It critically examines the emerging f

Comics and graphic novels are important components of popular culture and have international influence. They engage readers across all age groups and across fic