01639cam a2200253 4500 553001650 TxAuBib 20150508120000.0 140825|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781594747892 159474789X (OCoLC)889164133 YDXCP eng YDXCP BTCTA BDX OCLCQ ZQP CLE WIM TxAuBib Maggs, Sam. The fangirl's guide to the galaxy : a handbook for geek girls / by Sam Maggs. 207 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Includes bibliographical references. "Fanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more - it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including how to make nerdy friends, rock awesome cosplay, write fanfic with feels, defeat Internet trolls, and attend your first con. Plus, insightful interviews with fangirl faves, like Jane Espenson, Erin Morgenstern, Kate Beaton, Ashley Eckstein, Laura Vandervoort, Beth Revis, Kate Leth, and many others"--adapted from amazon.com. 20150508. Mass media and girls United States. Women in popular culture. Mass media and culture. Individuality.