Amber Share

Amber Share is an American author and illustrator based in North Carolina. Her 2021 book, Subpar Parks is based on her drawings about the one star reviews some American National Parks received.[1] The project on which the book is based began in 2019 and had more than 300,000 followers as of 2021.[2][3][4] The book pairs her illustrations with some basic facts on the parks, her opinion on the critical review and the occasional input and tips from Park rangers.[5] In 2024, a follow-up book, Subpar Planet, was announced, which catalogs one-star reviews for parks and tourist sites around the globe.[6]

References

1. "Hilarious Travel Posters for National Parks Inspired by Their Bad 1-Star Reviews". 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
2. Billock, Jennifer. "Ridiculous Reviews of Some of the Best National Parks". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
3. Brand, Madeline. "One-star review for Yosemite: Why some people are unimpressed with our national parks". Retrieved 2022-07-25.
4. O'Reilly, Katie (2021-07-20). "Meet Amber Share, Roaster of Nature's Fiercest Critics". Retrieved 2022-07-25.
5. Borchers, Callum; Nunez, Xcaret. "With 'Subpar Parks,' Illustrator Amber Share Turns 1-Star National Park Reviews Into Art". Retrieved 2022-07-25.
6. Share, Amber. "Subpar Planet: The World's Most Celebrated Landmarks and Their Most Disappointed Visitors". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 2024-07-09.