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Andrew Shaner
Freelance Writer
Andrew Shaner is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania with a wide range of expertise. His interests are in film, literature (especially comic books), and technology. His published works include poetry, narratve fiction, a senior thesis on the works of acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki, and several articles on film, television, and technology.
In 2011, he received his B.A. with Honors in English from Penn State. He is an aspiring digital medievalist hoping to get his M.A. in Digital Humanities where he intends to research the intersection of technology and culture as it pertains to both the medieval world, and our modern, tech-driven society.
Andrew is currently living with Multiple Sclerosis but he refuses to let that stop him. His hobbies include gaming, reading, traveling, and moviegoing. He also enjoys writing "About the Author" sections in the third person.
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Portfolio Info
Number of Articles Written: 7
Number of Images Uploaded: 1
Number of Usage Licenses Sold: 4
Number of Unique Licenses Sold: 0
Number of Full Rights Licenses Sold: 4
Featured Articles
A Brief History of Comics and Comic Collecting25 Years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Why the Radical Reptiles Are Still Awesome
A Brief History of Comics and Comic Collecting
This article explores the foundations of comic book collecting. In doing so, it explores the interesting history of comics and their place in the American literary and artistic landscape. Additionally, this article details the role of comics in today´s popular culture.
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25 Years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Why the Radical Reptiles Are Still Awesome
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Given their huge success from very humble beginnings, it is a good time to examine their origins and future as a franchise. This article provides a history and pop-cultural reflection on the TMNT.
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The History of World UFO Day
World UFO Day is an obscure holiday on July 2nd that is "celebrated" by UFO enthusiasts in the form of conventions and other gatherings in order to encourage world governments to "fess-up" about the existence of aliens and paranormal beings. This article explores the origins of World UFO Day and, more specifically, the Roswell incident (also on July 2nd) that sparked the UFO craze. It also examines the influence of Roswell on popular culture.
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