TORT MARCELLO. FAN CULTURES IN 19TH CENTURY THEATER - AGATA ŁUKSZ

Discover a fascinating journey back in time to the 19th century theater, where the first fan cultures were born. Agata Łuksza's "Tort Marcello" is an extraordinary story about theatergoers, admirers of stage stars, whose passion and enthusiasm shaped Polish theater life. Immerse yourself in the world of past idols and their devoted fans, learn forgotten stories and discover how modern fandom was born.

• Recovers early fan experiences and practices in Polish theater life of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Tells about 19th century theatergoers, their passion and devotion.
• Reveals connections between theater history and fandom history, showing mutual influences.
• Presents how the media of that time portrayed fans and how they expressed their passion.
• The author, Agata Łuksza, is a cultural scholar with a historical interest, working at the Institute of Polish Culture at the University of Warsaw.
• The book contains 376 pages full of fascinating stories and analyses.
• The book's format is 239x171 mm, ideal for reading anywhere.

The book "Tort Marcello" is not only a story about the history of theater, but also about the history of emotions and passions. The author, Agata Łuksza, analyzes the phenomenon of fandom with extraordinary precision and insight, showing its roots and evolution. We are transported to the world of 19th century theaters, where the audience reacted vividly to the performances of the actors, and their favorites became true idols. It is a story about adoration, fascination and enthusiasm, which has survived in the name of the famous Marcello cake, commemorating the actress Helena Marcello.

Agata Łuksza, a cultural scholar with a historical interest, works at the Institute of Polish Culture at the University of Warsaw. She is the author of the book "Glamour, femininity, spectacle. The actress as an object of desire" and articles published in "Didaskalia", "Pamiętnik Teatralny" and "Theatre Journal". Her research focuses on the history of culture, theater and fandom, which makes her the ideal person to tell the story of "Tort Marcello".

"Tort Marcello" is a must-read for all lovers of theater, history and fan culture. It is a book that allows you to look at modern social phenomena from a new perspective, showing their roots in the past. Discover the fascinating world of 19th century theatergoers and see how much we owe to their passion and enthusiasm. The book was published by Universitas in 2023, in paperback, and has 376 pages.