Shea Serrano
American author, journalist, and former teacher known for pop-culture and sports books such as The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things), and for his humorous writing and prominent social media/newsletter presence.
Books
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1. Basketball
A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated
A playful, illustrated collection of essays and art that answers quirky, provocative questions about basketball, blending humor, sharp opinion, pop-culture references, rankings, hypothetical debates, and historical reflections to celebrate the game’s players, moments, and culture while inviting both casual fans and diehard devotees into spirited, accessible arguments and thought experiments.
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2. The Rap Year Book
The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deemed
A lively, illustrated year-by-year celebration and critique of hip-hop’s most consequential songs from its origins through the 2010s, each entry arguing for a single track as that year’s defining record and explaining its musical, cultural and commercial impact while offering alternative contenders, anecdotes, stats and humorous commentary; the book blends bold opinions, striking artwork and archival material to trace rap’s evolution and provoke debates about influence and legacy.
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3. Movies
A witty, illustrated collection of short essays, lists, and imaginatively framed questions that celebrate, critique, and obsess over movies of all kinds; it mixes personal anecdotes, sharp pop-culture analysis, and playful thought experiments to argue for what makes films memorable, funny, and emotionally resonant. Rather than a formal history or textbook, the book reads like a conversation between a devoted fan and fellow movie lovers, spotlighting beloved classics, guilty pleasures, and overlooked gems while examining performances, scenes, and cinematic cliches with humor and affection.
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