Celebrating 20 years of YouTube, this book reminds people of the joy of discovery and the strength of YouTube's fandom by going beneath the surface of what's trending and exploring the fascinating universe of smaller communities.
A celebration of 20 years of YouTube and the people who make it the platform what it is, It's on YouTube celebrates the joy of discovery and the strength of YouTube's fandom by exploring the smaller communities that have developed over the past two decades. From analog horror, cat TV, study with me, cozy gaming, hyper-realistic cakes, hydraulic presses, geocaching, plant timelapses, DIY robotics, and bike DJing, the people behind the videos explain why the passions they love are so unique for them and their fans.
In It's on YouTube, the readers are taken on a whistle-stop tour of some of the most intriguing corners of YouTube. Analog horror, cat TV, study with me, cozy gaming, hyper-realistic cakes, hydraulic presses, geocaching, plant timelapses, DIY robotics, bike DJing, and character nail art are just some of the smaller communities that are celebrated in this premium hardback coffee table book. Creators take center-stage, explaining to the readers in their own words why the essence of their passion makes it so special for them and their fans. While extensive, the book only captures a snapshot of our collective experience of YouTube. Taken all together, they are a reminder that the things people love to watch are as multifaceted as we all are.