{"product_id":"book-fwsb","title":"Nerd","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the vein of\u003ci\u003e You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlack Nerd Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, this witty, incisive essay collection from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e critic at large Maya Phillips explores race, religion, sexuality, and more through the lens of her favorite pop culture fandoms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the moment Maya Phillips saw the opening scroll of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/i\u003e, her life changed forever. Her formative years were spent loving not just the Star Wars saga, but superhero cartoons, anime, \u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e, Harry Potter, Tolkien, and \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e—to name just a few.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a critic at large at \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Phillips has written extensively on theater, poetry, and the latest blockbusters—with her love of some of the most popular and nerdy fandoms informing her career. Now, she analyzes the mark these beloved intellectual properties leave on young and adult minds, and what they teach us about race, gender expression, religion, and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spanning from the nineties through to today, \u003ci\u003eNerd\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of cultural criticism essays through the lens of fandom for everyone from the casual Marvel movie watcher to the hardcore Star Wars expanded universe connoisseur. “In the same way that the fandoms Phillips addresses often provide community and a sense of connection, the experience of reading \u003ci\u003eNerd\u003c\/i\u003e feels like making a new friend” (Karen Han, cultural critic and screenwriter).","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346708832560,"sku":"BDfwsb","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49346708865328,"sku":"10fwsb","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/fwsb-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773697743","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-fwsb","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}