For the Barb in all of us--a guidebook for the kind and tragically
uncool. While few people were surprised that the Netflix series Stranger
Things was a smash hit, no one expected that one of the show's minor
characters, the nerdy, faithful underdog Barb, would break the internet.
But Barb resonated with us--the chill, bespectacled BFF and her unjust
abandonment hit a collective nerve. It turns out, in a world of Nancys,
we are all Barb.
Here we celebrate TV's most relatable, and tragic, bestie. Get Barb's
hot tips on makeup and eyewear, as well as her do's and don'ts of party
attendance. Have you ever wondered what Barb keeps in her bag (hint:
Trapper Keepers and Bazooka gum) and what she would put on her dream
mixtape? And find out whether or not you really are a Barb (maybe you're
actually a Nancy, a Steve, or a Jonathan) with our "Which Hawkins High
student are you?" quiz. With full-color illustrations throughout, The
Book of Barb brings you inspiration from the ultimate wingwoman and
trendsetting style icon--Barb has style tips, quotes, and life advice
straight from the Upside Down.