Social media can be described as a platform on which people can come together to communicate, share ideas, entertain, and be entertained. Before the internet explosion of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, it could be said that the telephone, radio, and television were our first forms of social media, however the internet has provided a far more interesting and varied platform on which to market ourselves.
Internet celebrities swiftly became a normal part of this cyber world; once only singers, actors, and other artists rose to the heady heights of stardom, but now it seems a reachable goal for many, many more people (and animals) than before. Even TIME Magazine is categorising this newer celebrity culture, with their own list of ‘Most Influential Internet Stars…’
This new type of celebrity has created a new genre of book, which is great news for us Reading Addicts! We can now enjoy the likes of Esther the Wonder Pig, or British YouTube stars Amazing Phil and Dan Is Not On Fire in book form.
Here are a few of the best social media stars’ books around today. Enjoy!
TIME Magazine now has a yearly update of the most influential people on the internet.
(Image credit to Kenneth Bachor for TIME)
1. Esther the Wonder Pig
2. Amazing Phil and Dan Is Not On Fire
3. Sh*t My Dad Says
"No. You don't read news. You read stuff you agree with. Just because somebody's shit smells like yours, doesn't mean it's not still shit."
— Justin (@shitmydadsays) June 22, 2012
4. Dear Girls Above Me
5. Hyperbole and a Half
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