Despite the many jokes and stereotypes about New Jersey and its
residents, in reality the state is a wildly diverse place, home to a
vast variety of landscapes, cultures, and people. There is no singular
New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share
about the state will surprise you.
New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State is
an eclectic anthology featuring personal essays, interviews, and comics
from a broad group of established and emerging writers and artists who
have something to say about New Jersey. It offers a multifaceted look at
the state's history and significance, told through narrative nonfiction,
photographs, and illustrations.
New Jersey Fan Club is edited by Kerri Sullivan, founder of the
popular Instagram account Jersey Collective (@jerseycollective), which
features weekly takeovers by different New Jerseyans. This book
functions the same way: it gives dozens of different contributors the
chance to share what New Jersey looks like to them. The book is an
exploration of how the same locale can shape people in different ways,
and it will inspire readers to look at the Garden State with fresh eyes
and appreciate its bounty of beautiful places and vibrant spaces.
