Dead on the Vine: Books by Social Media Stars
So, Vine is dead. The video sharing service allowed users to post six second long looping video clips. The end of Vine was announced on October 27, 2016 by its paren't company Twitter who plans to disable new uploads while keeping existing files online.
Vine in its four years, created superstars like musician Shawn Mendes and a whole host of people whose popularity on Vine led to high paid endorsements and careers as "influencers".
When people become famous on services like Vine and YouTube the next step for some is to write books. These are some of them:
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Binge by Tyler Oakley
• Audiobook
• eAudiobook
• eBook
A collection of witty and personal essays by one of the most prominent LGBTQ voices on YouTube. Oakley is a social activist working to reduce the suicide rate in LGBTQ youth.
Caspar Lee by Caspar Lee and Emily Riordan Lee
With assistance from Caspar, Emily Riordan Lee tells the story of her son's childhood and rise to fame as a YouTuber.
I, Justine: an Analog Memoir by Jusine Ezurik
• eBook
One of YouTube's most popular lifecasters, Justine Ezurik describes the lifelong love affair with technology that has led to fame and fortune.
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It gets Worse: Essays by Shane Dawson
YouTuber, musician, filmmaker Shane Dawson recounts stories about his life.
Jack and Jack: You don't know Jacks by Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson
The Jacks have been friends ever since they met in kindergarten. They became famous for posting comedy and music videos on Vine and YouTube. They also released 2 mobile games. Then they wrote this book.
Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style and Success — Online and Off by Michelle Phan
• eBook
Phan began posting makeup advice and vlogs in 2005 and quickly built a large following.
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Rookie Yearbook Four edited by Tavi Gevinson
Gevinson began writing her famed fashion blog Style Rookie at 11 and fame came quickly. Rookie, an ezine, was created when Gevinson branched out from fashion to concentrate on a broader lifestyle focus.
Work in Progress by Connor Franta
Vlogger Franta shares the story of his life and offers advice about living an authentic life.
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost): a Memoir by Felicia Day
Actor, writer, producer Felicia Day describes her odd childhood and the passion for gaming that led to the creation of The Guild, a web series that ran online for 6 seasons.
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