Author Archives: Celeste Monsour

Twitter has grown to become the hot social networking tool. So it should be no surprise that some avid fans have brought their love of Twitter into other parts of their lives. Here are ten, from the most casual of tributes to the most permanent. Read More

Jack Dawson, Jack Tripper, Jack and the Beanstalk — ever notice how many stories have protagonists named Jack? Something about their personalities make those around them respect and follow them. Here are ten such heroes named Jack, in no particular order. Read More

There is, perhaps, no more iconic image of old-skool 8-bit gaming than the NES controller. With its blocky shape and simple color scheme, it's easily recognizable no matter what form it's depicted in. Here are five bags, purses, and cases inspired by Read More

Amigurumi is a Japanese form of crocheting, usually of cute animals or chibi-style figures. It's a popular craft for fans of just about everything, as it lends itself well to distinctive characters, like this amigurumi Fellowship of the Ring, made by Read More

Amber Benson, best known for her role as Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has been making a name for herself as a writer for several years. Now, she takes her first stab at an original urban fantasy novel with Death's Daughter. Read More

For most geeks, the act of customizing cars is relegated to video games like GTA and Burnout. But there are some industrious fans who use their cars as another way to show their loyalty to a particular fandom. Here are ten of the most interesting Star Read More

Even Time Lords get the sniffles. Here are four tissue box covers inspired by Doctor Who. Read More

Tomorrow marks the end of the road for the reimagined series of Battlestar Galactica. In honor of the finale, here are ten fan-made creations inspired by the series. Read More

If you're planning on following NBC's new drama Kings and don't want to be spoiled, avoid reading the Bible — at least the Book of Chronicles. It turns out the characters and plot are based on the story of King David, and a quick bit of research reveals Read More

This year's MegaCon took place from February 27-March 1 and, by all accounts, was a rousing success. Several of us at Fandomania were there to cover the event as well as to enjoy the convention, and we were not disappointed. Read More

The worlds of Joss Whedon and cross-stitching collide in this week's Fandomestic, as Celeste brings us five awesomely geeky creations inspired by Joss' works. Read More

The long-awaited film adaptation of Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons's Watchmen is released this weekend, so it's only fitting that we check out some of the crafty things its fans have created. Twelve, to be exact — one for each issue of the original graphic Read More