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TTBOOK: Revenge of the Nerds Benjamin Nugent describes nerd history and the different nerdy subcultures. Dan Lamoureux produced and directed the documentary film “Nerdcore for Life.” David Anderegg thinks we need more nerds. Holly Black says that girl nerds and geeks definitely exist. Gary Brecher explains what it means to be a war nerd. Benjamin Nugent is the author of "American Nerd: The Story of My People." He tells Jim Fleming there are two main categories of nerds and something about their history and the different nerdy subcultures.

Dan Lamoureux is a self-described dork who produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life." He tells Anne Strainchamps what inspired him to make the film, and we hear clips of geek rap.

David Anderegg is a Professor of Psychology at Bennington and the author of "Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them." He tells Steve Paulson about his inspiration for writing the book.

Holly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children. Her work includes "The Spiderwick Chronicles." Black tells Anne Strainchamps that girl nerds and geeks definitely exist.

Gary Brecher is a data entry clerk in Fresno, California. But he's better known as "War Nerd," which is the title of his column in Moscow's English language alternative newspaper and his book, "The War Nerd." Brecher tells Steve Paulson what it means to be a war nerd.