Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book explores the relation of the critical and historical and theoretical lineage of remix to the technological production that makes contemporary forms of communication and creativity possible. It explains the many variables that historically inform the concept of the author by highlighting how remix and its preceding forms have continually disrupted the concept of the individual creator. The book suggests that the term's relation to remix, upon a close examination functions differently, even though both terms may at times be used synonymously. It evaluates how remix plays a role in relation to art practice in a time when global markets have opened up new ways to distribute goods and consume them. The book focuses on fan edits of films such as Superman vs. Batman, The Hobbit and the Star Wars series.