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Black Nerd Problems - by William Evans & Omar Holmon (Paperback)

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  • A sharp, hilarious essay collection from the creators of Black Nerd Problems, this pop culture manifesto celebrates fandom and representation through a bold Black perspective that "will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture" (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author).
  • About the Author: William Evans is an author, speaker, performer, and instructor known for founding the Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam and cofounding the popular website Black Nerd Problems.
  • 304 Pages
  • History, United States

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About the Book



"The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays on everything from Mario Kart and The Wire to issues of representation and police brutality across media"--



Book Synopsis



A sharp, hilarious essay collection from the creators of Black Nerd Problems, this pop culture manifesto celebrates fandom and representation through a bold Black perspective that "will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture" (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

When William Evans and Omar Holmon launched Black Nerd Problems, 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 Mario Kart and Game of Thrones to X-Men and superhero blockbusters.

In 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.

Smart, irreverent, and deeply thoughtful, this book offers a powerful and entertaining look at modern geek culture--and who gets to belong in it.



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"Evans and Holmon examine a broad swath of the popular-culture landscape, from anime and video games to comic books and movies, mixing social commentary and insight with the sheer love of the true fan... [The] authors reach far and wide across fan culture and use a pleasing blend of humor and pathos to connect readers to the material. An exercise in pop culture criticism that is simultaneously funny, thoughtful, and provocative." --Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"This book is a welcome, come-in gesture. You may not get every pop culture reference, but you'll feel it." --Chicago Tribune

"Reading Black Nerd Problems will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture. If you dig writing that is authentic, enthusiastic, and cynicism-free, this BNP collection will be your jam. I promise." --Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One

"[A] wide-ranging, compulsively readable debut collection...Evans and Holmon are often hilarious...and always original. This hugely entertaining, eminently thoughtful collection is a master class in how powerful--and fun--cultural criticism can be." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"William Evans and Omar Holmon reveal the many things at work in the mind of the brown nerd: skepticism, humor, delight, but most of all, love. Man, I wish this book existed when I was a kid." --Marc Bernardin, co-creator of Comixology's Adora and the Distance and supervising producer of Star Trek: Picard

"Holmon, [...is...] the co-founder, along with William Evans, 41, of the website Black Nerd Problems. Their book of the same title will be published this summer. Both projects excavate the territory of nerd culture -- comics, anime, e-sports, tabletop gaming, science fiction, fantasy and more -- from a Black perspective that the broader nerd community has historically overlooked or, worse still, outright attacked." --T, The New York Times Style Magazine

"Omar and Will are the best of the best at dissecting pop culture." --Kari Byron, bestselling author of Crash Test Girl, host of Crash Test World, and former host of Mythbusters

"Alternately hilarious, thought-provoking, and passionate, sometimes all within the same essay. The authors' knowledge of all things nerdy is encyclopedic yet the depth at which they connect their subject matter to real-life issues is what makes the book stand out." --School Library Journal

"The humor balances the seriousness of the subject matter, allowing for a better, more intimate understanding of the authors' passions. By taking readers through feelings of disappointment, elation, confusion, and pure unbridled joy, Holmon and Evans make Black Nerd Problems an incredibly cathartic read and a must have for anyone that appreciates what it is to be a nerd." --AIPT Comics

"If you are a blerd, Black Nerd Problems is a must-read. It is insightful, humorous, and written like you are just having a conversation with a nerdy friend." --Blerd.com

"From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the nuanced aspects of cosplay while Black, Evans and Holman give their unabashed and at times emotional takes on some of pop culture's greatest hits, making for a very entertaining read." --The Root, "The Best Books to Give (and Get) This Holiday Season"



About the Author



William Evans is an author, speaker, performer, and instructor known for founding the Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam and cofounding the popular website Black Nerd Problems. 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.

Omar 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 We Were All Someone Else Yesterday and cofounder of the website Black Nerd Problems. Omar's voice is one that makes a home across numerous demographics. Like A Beautiful Mind 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.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.01 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Gallery Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: William Evans & Omar Holmon
Language: English
Street Date: May 24, 2022
TCIN: 1007910885
UPC: 9781982150242
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-9525
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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