{"product_id":"black-nerd-problems-essays-paperback","title":"Black Nerd Problems: Essays - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOmar Holmon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sharp, hilarious essay collection from the creators of \u003ci\u003eBlack Nerd Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, this pop culture manifesto celebrates fandom and representation through a bold Black perspective\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethat \"will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture\" (Ernest Cline, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen William Evans and Omar Holmon launched \u003ci\u003eBlack Nerd Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, they set out to create a space for thoughtful, funny conversations about comics, gaming, television, and science fiction from the point of view of people of color. What began as a small corner of the internet quickly grew into a vibrant community hungry for fresh takes on everything from \u003ci\u003eMario Kart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e to X-Men and superhero blockbusters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this energetic collection of cultural criticism and personal essays, Evans and Holmon tackle representation in media, the politics of fandom, grief and masculinity, internet culture, and the evolving landscape of geek identity. Whether breaking down blockbuster franchises or examining real-world events through a nerd lens, they blend humor, insight, and unapologetic honesty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmart, irreverent, and deeply thoughtful, this book offers a powerful and entertaining look at modern geek culture--and who gets to belong in it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Evans is an author, speaker, performer, and instructor known for founding the Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam and cofounding the popular website \u003ci\u003eBlack Nerd Problems\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been a national finalist in multiple poetry slam competitions and was the recipient of both the 2016 Sustainable Arts Foundation Grant and the 2018 Spirit of Columbus Foundation Grant. The Callaloo and Watering Hole fellow is the author of three poetry collections and currently lives with his family in Columbus, Ohio. He is an MFA candidate at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOmar Holmon lives as he writes, one nerd reference at a time. Recognized by Rutgers University as a distinguished Alumnus Poet, he is the author of the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eWe Were All Someone Else Yesterday \u003c\/i\u003eand cofounder of the website \u003ci\u003eBlack Nerd Problems\u003c\/i\u003e. Omar's voice is one that makes a home across numerous demographics. Like \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Mind\u003c\/i\u003e but with more comic book and movie quotes, Omar is able to find the correlation between pop culture and any body of work, using humor in his social commentary to make serious points.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.01 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46595500474553,"sku":"9781982150242","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/39kljOXw_j9781982150242.webp?v=1783664464","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/black-nerd-problems-essays-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}