"Illegale Fans": Die urheberrechtliche Zulässigkeit von Fan Art

Fan art is an aspect of creative mass culture that is enjoying great popularity in the digital era. Yet fan art stands in conflict with copyright law, and is thus a subissue in the broader legal discussion surrounding copyright law and its legitimation in the era of remix culture.

Furnishing vivid examples from the creative fan scene, the author investigates options for balancing interests in a manner that concords with current law.