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Things We Loved This Week #9

Things We Loved This Week #9

In this week’s Things We Loved This Week we share (spoiler alert)…the things we loved! Read on for our pop culture recommendations including a new Hollywood Chris coloring book, reflections on Stephen King and Star Trek, and a can’t-miss conversation about Bob Ross and Christmas. Our latest book, which came out this week! I’m Dreaming of… Read more Things We Loved This Week #9

The Psychology of Zelda cover

Smart Pop Classics: Unmasking Grief

In the Smart Pop Classics series, we share greatest hits from our throwback essay collections. In “Unmasking Grief” from The Psychology of Zelda, authors Larisa A. Garski, F. Cary Shepard, and Emory S. Daniel apply the five stages of grief model to The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, resulting in a transformative understanding of the… Read more Smart Pop Classics: Unmasking Grief

An excerpt from Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit

Calling all pop culture fans: Our latest book, Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit: Life Lessons from Pop Culture, is out now! It’s a perfect read in the wake of New York Comic Con, whether you were enjoying the con in-person or wishing you could be there. To celebrate… Read more An excerpt from Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit

Smart Pop at at New York Comic Con 2021!

We’re thrilled to share that Smart Pop will be exhibiting at New York Comic Con from October 7–10! If you’ll be there, swing by booth #1761 and say howdy. Some of the goodies we’ll have include: Special 30% discount off all books Vulcan, Wookiee, and Hobbit buttons, featuring art from our new book Original art… Read more Smart Pop at at New York Comic Con 2021!