Escape into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions

As YouTube’s
, 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
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
and the writing of John Hodgman and Chuck Klosterman,
is “a passionate, perceptive” (Hua Hsu, author of
) 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.