Why have the Twilight saga's representations of romance and relationships enchanted millions of fans and generated millions in revenue, from Barbie-type dolls to blockbuster films? Tanya Erzenherself no stranger to the allure of the seriessets out to investigate the phenomenon of Twilight, a series influenced by conservative Mormon religious ideas, by immersing herself in the vibrant and diverse subculture of "Twi-hards," in order to understand why she and so many others love the series (sometimes in spite of themselves). She attends Edward addiction groups, Twi-rock music, and fan conventions, and looks at the vast world of online fandom that Twilight has generated. Part investigation and part cultural analysis, Fanpire will appeal to obsessed fans and haters alike.
