Clive Young

Clive Young is an author and lecturer covering the crossroads between high technology and popular culture. He has been interviewed by the London Times, Los Angeles Times and other outlets as an expert on the subject, and ran "Mos Eisley Multiplex," the first website devoted to fan films, from 1998-2000; during that time, USA Today named it a "Hot Site of the Day." He will appear in the upcoming documentary, Star Wars Fans, discussing the cultural consequences of fan productions, and has...See more

Clive Young is an author and lecturer covering the crossroads between high technology and popular culture. He has been interviewed by the London Times, Los Angeles Times and other outlets as an expert on the subject, and ran "Mos Eisley Multiplex," the first website devoted to fan films, from 1998-2000; during that time, USA Today named it a "Hot Site of the Day." He will appear in the upcoming documentary, Star Wars Fans, discussing the cultural consequences of fan productions, and has lectured on the topic at universities, libraries and conventions. As the author of Crank It Up [Backbeat Books, 2004], Young profiled 72 of the world's top rock concert roadies about their work. The book received strong reviews from mainstream magazines like Billboard and Hit Parader, as well as specialist press. Young covers the music industry as both the senior and web editors of Pro Sound News, and has also written for MTV, VH1, American Songwriter, Music Business International, Wine Enthusiast and numerous other outlets. More information on Young can be found at his website, ... See less