One sentence summary
Milk and Vine: Inspirational Quotes From Classic Vines by Adam Gasiewski is a collection of quotes, poems, and humor from the popular online video platform, Vine.
Book genre
Humor, reference and poetry
Main topic of the book
The main topic of the book is to collect and celebrate the most popular and iconic 6-second videos and jokes from the Vine platform.
Key Ideas
- Quotes: Adam Gasiewski offers poetic lines and witty one-liners from the most popular Vines.
- Humor: Some of the best Vine clips and puns are collected.
- Social Commentary: Gasiewski does not shy away from making thoughtful social commentaries about our society and pop culture at large.
- Original Poetry: Adam Gasiewski writes original poetry inspired by Vine lines.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- The Introduction: The introduction provides an overview of each of the main sections in the book.
- Vine Clips: This section consists of the most popular and memorable Vine clips of all time, from the comedic to the artistic. It includes quotes, puns, and poems from the original 6-second videos.
- Fun and Games: This section is a compilation of trivia about Vine, interactive games, jokes, and activities.
- Original Poetry: This section is dedicated to original poems and rhymes written by Gasiewski, inspired by the Vine platform.
- The Afterword: The final section of the book features a few of Gasiewski’s favorite Vine clips, as well as some closing thoughts.
Key Takeaways
Milk and Vine: Inspirational Quotes From Classic Vines is an entertaining, witty celebration of the Vine platform, its stars, and their hilarious musings. It’s a poetic, entertaining, and thought-provoking look into the popular short form of expression.
Author’s background and qualifications
Adam Gasiewski is a writer and editor based in Chicago. He was a major Vine enthusiast and has taken part in multiple Vine projects. He is also a published author of the poetry book, French Frills & Bulgarian Finesse.
Target Audience
The target audience for this book is Vine fans who appreciate clever, witty one-liners and social commentary.
Publisher and First Publication Date
The book is published by Quirk Books and was first released in August 2016.