Escape into Meaning

Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions

By: Evan Puschak

Narrated by: Evan Puschak

Producer, editor, and writer behind the highly addictive, informative, and popular YouTube channel The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak presents “a brilliant, wide-ranging essay collection that explores meaning and how we make it with the thoughtfulness and open-hearted generosity that have long been hallmarks of Puschak’s writing” (John Green, New York Times bestselling author).

As YouTube’s The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak plays the polymath, posing questions and providing answers across a wide range of fields—from the power of a split diopter shot in Toy Story 4 to the political dangers of schadenfreude. Now, he brings that same insatiable curiosity and striking wit to this engaging and unputdownable essay collection.

Perfect for fans of Trick Mirror and the writing of John Hodgman and Chuck Klosterman, Escape into Meaning is “a passionate, perceptive” (Hua Hsu, author of Stay True) compendium of fascinating insights into obsession. Whether you’re interested in the philosophy of Jerry Seinfeld or how Clark Kent is the real hero, there’s something for everyone in this effervescent collection.

I love the channel and hope to see more videos

But the book isn't like it. It's really interesting but I got bored on some essays. I really wanted to like it more.

Fascinating, relevant, personal essays

If you enjoy the way Nerdwriter dives into topics on his YouTube channel, then I think you will love his collection of essays. I have definitely gained some important insights and ideas to mull over in my own life.

Incredibly Relatable

I loved this so much! it was incredibly relatable and endearing. Full of Heart.

Longform Nerdwriter Delivers

If you like Nerdwriter, you’ll like this book. I almost wish HBO or somebody would pick this up so he could make companion videos for them.

Essential Essays for the mind and soul

Never have a listened to a more thought provoking nor conversation starting accumulation of thoughts and ideas as I have with this book. I see myself re-listening to this book for years to come.