{"product_id":"the-king-of-action-figures-9781737348757","title":"The King of Action Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Andrew J. Brandt, the Pencraft Award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eMixtape for the End of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, a coming-of-age tale for fans of John Green set to the sounds of a galaxy far, far away. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEighteen year-old aspiring comic book artist Josh McCreary has a problem: despite being accepted to the prestigious Indianapolis Art Institute, he lacks the funds to pay for his tuition. And with the semester coming up fast, he has to find a solution quick. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis fortunes seemingly are changed when his friends Dustin and Joel discover something incredible: at an estate sale is the most incredible find of all time-a one-of-a-kind prototype action figure that could net them over six figures. All they have to do is drive a thousand miles to buy it before the greedy local comic shop owner can get his hands on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with Joel's girlfriend Hannah and her cousin Katie, they embark on a life-changing roadtrip. For some of them, it's a chance to change their fortunes. For others, a chance at beginning the life they've always dreamed of. And for Josh-a chance at letting go...and finding love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA love letter to all things geek, \u003cem\u003eTHE KING OF ACTION FIGURES \u003c\/em\u003e \"shows how the fandoms we love and the friendships we form not only provide a safe space and a sense of community but can also give us the courage to believe in ourselves and our dreams.\" (Alisha Emrich, author of \u003cem\u003eNerdCrush\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Caprock Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781737348757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d","brand":"Andrew J. Brandt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673053855925,"sku":"9781737348757","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fc1e1796-dee1-4ee9-9d5f-651989d0a5be.jpg?v=1709053310","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-king-of-action-figures-9781737348757","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}