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The deadline for submissions has been extended to January 20th, 2004.

Contributions are invited for a collection of academic essays on The Rocky
Horror Picture Show and popular culture with appropriate publishing house
interest. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

RHPS and cult films
RHPS fandom, performance, and viewing practices
RHPS and youth culture
RHPS and the Gothic
RHPS and other cinematic genres, including the horror film and the musical
RHPS and popular music
RHPS and pornography
RHPS in the context of 1970s American and world culture
RHPS's current popularity and significance
Queer and feminist approaches to RHPS
RHPS on Broadway

Complete essays are due by January 20th, 2004. Essays should be roughly 20
pages (including notes) and adhere to MLA in-text citational format.
Interested persons are encouraged to discuss ideas with the editor in
advance of submitting essays.

Inquiries and essays to:

Jeffrey Weinstock
Department of English
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
<Jeffrey.Weinstock@cmich.edu>
(989) 774-3101
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