Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Emily the Strange book ever published with this expanded edition, featuring an afterword by creator Rob Reger and sixteen new pages of signature snarky goth humor. Emily doesn’t change . . . she’s always strange! Emily the Strange is a cultural icon, with a bestselling book series, fashion line, punk rock music collabs, and much, much more! The razor-sharp-witted, moody, goth teen and her four sinister black kitties are an inspiration to the strange in all of us. Get lost, be yourself, and celebrate your darker side with the 25th anniversary Emily the Strange collection, including this expanded reissue of the original Emily the Strange book, a sticker book, and a set of 30 postcards. For fans of all ages, this anniversary edition of Emily the Strange features a new afterword, sixteen pages of new content, and all the secret messages and signature snark of the original book that started it all. EMILY IS EVERYWHERE: From skateboards to video games to graphic novels and more, Emily the Strange has delighted fans for more than 25 years! Grow your collection and dive deeper into the fandom with this expanded new edition of the first Emily the Strange book ever published. EMILY IS FOR EVERYONE: Emily the Strange is there to celebrate the odd child in all of us. Her barbed humor and fiery spirit inspire and resonate with people of all ages, including teenagers, young adults, and their parents. UNLOCK YOUR INNER GOTH: Embrace your inner rebellious child and love of goth, emo, and punk rock with the girl who’s at the heart of the scene. Emily the Strange is perfect for fans of Netflix’s Wednesday, Stranger Things, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. NEW AND NOSTALGIC: From the early 2000s to today, Emily the Strange has empowered generations of young rebels, philosophers, and cat lovers to get lost, stay strange, and take pride in what makes them different. Look back on life’s most important lessons and introduce Emily to the next generation with this new edition of her story. BOLD AND SURPRISING: Emily’s fearless aesthetic and signature snark are gritty, thought-provoking, and full of surprises. Every page is rendered in her signature bold colors—black, white, and red—and full of secret messages hidden in spot gloss. Perfect for: * Fans of Emily the Strange and her signature, snarky humor * Fans of the bold, distinctive art of Rob Reger * Supporters of Emily the Strange’s mission to promote self-assurance, creativity, and mental health in youth worldwide. * Teenagers and parents of teenagers * Fans of goth, emo, Halloween, witches, and the occult