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YouTubers Expand Past YouTube

 

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Tyler Oakley and other stars are adding their names to the long list of Youtubers ranging from Hannah Hart to Shane Dawson who have made their mark in print.

Oakley is one of the most recognizable Youtubers, having the similar popularity as Grace Helbig and Jenna Marbles. His main channel has over seven million subscribers and nearly 500,000,000 views, and his multitudinous fans are awaiting his new autobiography Binge. The book is being released on Oct. 20, though it is currently available for pre-order.

Oakley was not the first major Youtuber to publish a book. Zoe Sugg, also known as Zoella, was one of the first Youtubers with her book Girl Online. Even the most famous Youtuber, Pewdiepie, with over 35 million subscribers, has jumped on the publishing bandwagon with his novel This Book Loves You. 

Other novels published by Youtubers include The Amazing Book is Not on Fire by Dan Howell, Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up by Grace Helbig, Selp-Helf by Miranda Sings, The Pointless Book by Alfie Deyes, My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut by Hannah Hart, You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery by Mamrie Hart among countless others.

Youtubers are not solely moving into print, many are also moving into podcasts and even the big screen. Tyler Oakley stars in a successful podcast titled Psychobabble, and even Vlogbrothers stars John and Hank Green (also known for their work in Crash Course, Sci Show, and other channels) have a podcast called Dear Hank and John. The second most popular Youtube channel Smosh is now featured in a movie titled Smosh: The Movie. 

For fans of Youtube stars, these new mediums are an enriching way to access online content. There is no predicting what lies ahead in terms of new projects.

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