Best TV History & Criticism
They were the Golden Girls, and for seven seasons, this hilarious quartet enchanted millions of viewers with their witty banter, verve, sass, and love, and reaffirmed the power of friendship and family. Drawing on interviews with the show’s creators, actors, guest stars, producers, writers, and crew members, Jim Colucci paints a comprehensive portrait of the Girls both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes. Thanks to Colucci’s Golden Girls Forever, I now have the perfect companion for my nightly binge. “Jim Colucci has given the die-hard Golden Girls fan an absolute, in-depth look into one of the most iconic shows on television. “It’s wonderful to see Blanche, Rose, Sophia and Dorothy honored by a true pal and confidant like Jim Colucci.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The pictures are beautiful, never before seen photos and interviews, behind the scenes look at EVERYTHING from costume to set design.... and you can tell a lot of love went into making this."
"This book is very entertaining and informative."
"Bea, Rue, Estelle if alive they would be proud to exist on this cover."
"So many fan books are poorly produced, both in terms of material selected for inclusion and physical production – but that isn't the case here."
"Great book for any Golden Girls fan."
"Don't let the "Unauthorized" in the title scare you off: this is an excellent oral history of The Golden Girls with tons of behind-the-scenes insight from writers, cast, and crew."
This touching and hilarious memoir is 100 percent Carol Burnett -- funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Told in a chatty, intimate way, the stories encompass the star’s childhood; early days as an actress doing bit parts in New York City, appearing on game shows and various variety shows; her 11 years hosting The Carol Burnett Show; and life after the show ended its run.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Many of the questions I might have asked had I had the chance were answered in this book."
"It brought back such wonderful memories of Carol Burnett on the Garry Moore show, her specials, the variety show and co-workers."
"Carol Burnett is a truly talented lady who is extremely funny."
"Carol, if you ever want to give your staff a weekend off, I will make sure you laugh as hard as you made me laugh."
"She is a great story teller and I chose to listen to this book because it is Carol who reads it."
"Carol wrote like she was talking."
"Through Carol’s memoirs I am still laughing."
"I have loved Carol Burnett all my life every since I was a kid watching her show and specials when she #irst got started. She seems in her book to be just as I imagine her in life, kind and generous to everyone she deals with and never has a bad word to say about anybody."
"A truth-riot of a book!" She has been hailed by Bono and Shonda Rhimes for her singular voice and stinging political commentary...You may not have heard her name yet. But you probably will, because Luvvie Ajayi, a Nigerian-born "professional shade thrower," as she calls herself, is offering incisive, hilarious commentary on polarizing issues (race and gender in particular), and she has found her audience." "This truth-riot of a book gives us everything from hilarious lectures on the bad behavior all around us to razor sharp essays on media and culture. ―Shonda Rhimes, New York Times bestselling author of Year of Yes and executive producer of Scandal and Grey's Anatomy. "I don't know how Luvvie Ajayi got so smart so young about so many things, from feminism to social media, from the pervasiveness of rape culture to the excellence of Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits. "You will love Luvvie Ajayi's I'm Judging You , and you will argue with it, laugh hysterically at it, shout "AW HELL YES" at it, and carry parts of it in your heart to dissect or inspire...Perfect for starting important and meaty discussions about all of the topics your mama told you never to bring up at polite dinner parties...religion, race, relationships, reality tv. “The ultimate handbook on the dos and don’ts of socially navigating the digital era. "A smart, vividly humorous handbook...Overall, [Ajayi's] “do-better” calls for us to reclaim common sense, compassion, and critical thinking, in both personal and online interactions. ―Booklist, starred review "By exposing the uncool, unwashed underbelly of American society, Ajayi's essays force readers to reconsider their stances on a variety of issues, including social media and the public airing of everything, celebrities, sex tapes, the various types of friendships one might have, feminism, religion. "When I heard Luvvie was writing a book, I knew the following things would happen as surely as day follows night: I would read it, and I would love it...Luvvie is correct about more things more often than any single human woman has the right to be, and has the most stylish and deft command of language this side of P.G. ―. Mallory Ortberg, bestselling author of Texts from Jane Eyre " I'm Judging You is a brilliant, laugh-out-loud manual for the generation that can configure a wireless router but still hasn't realized social media is not the place for child support issues.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Don't misunderstand the title or the "Do-Better Manual" blurb, this book is more like the love child of a no-holds-barred conversation with a good friend about all the stuff that annoys you in a room with thick walls and an irreverent memoir written by a person who has had a fascinating life."
"I adored this book so much that I also ordered some to send to my girlfriends and cousins as gifts."
"Luvvie is a laugh riot on her blog and her first book (congrats, girl!)."
"For those days when you need to laugh, or need validation over something or someone who has done ticked you off and Luvvie has done the work of judging for you on a similiar subject."
"Nobody is safe for judgement, but it is easier to be judged all the while having a healthy laugh."
"Social commentary does not have to be boring to lead us to some truths and this young woman has an effective voice and solid outlook."
"The author wrote my thoughts down better than I would have expressed them myself."
"She was the first and only person I allowed to grace my already packed inbox with a newsletter and I never regret reading it."
Best TV Guides & Reviews
It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed. As an author, or co-author, she's written more than 20 official movieand TV companion books including Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition , Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show. , The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, Fringe: September's Notebook (an Amazon best book of 2014), Lost Encyclopedia, The Art of Ice Age. , and many more. .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I watch the shows, I have now read the books, I listen to the podcasts and I follow the FB pages. And I know a LOT, but this book still told me things I didn't know and was filled with great color photos and quotes from the actors and others involved in the production of the show."
"I was waiting to see if this book would actually be a companion book or a re-hash of everything social media savvy Outlander fans have seen and heard for a few years now."
"I'm now on book 5."
"The information provided about each member of the main cast of characters gives an in depth take on how the role came about and some of their thoughts about the series."
"A well researched book, giving fantastic insight in the filming, producing and making of the Outlander books."
"I have started my second reading of the books and have seen all the dvd's."
"I originally purchased this book for the images, but the content is also high quality — well written and keeps me interested."
"Got this for my wife for Christmas."
Best TV Direction & Production
This huge, 544 page full colour volume is simply one of the most lavish books ever produced for a TV show, and is presented in a foil-stamped leather-effect binding. " Firefly: A Celebration is a 550-page book dedicated to one of the best sci-fi shows ever developed. "If you’re a hardcore fan this book is Firefly porn."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Despite lasting only thirteen episodes and one movie, the name Firefly has become synonymous with beautiful things struck down before their time, with an enduring love, and most of all, with a want to live life simply, unfettered by unjust authority. This book is proof that we have done the impossible, and continue to do so, even almost a decade after the airwaves have forgotten Serenity and her crew, and the pitter pater of tiny feet in huge combat boots has since faded into the black; After all, you can never stop the signal."
"In conclusion, this is a must for any Firefly fan who doesn't already own the three titles that this book packs into one very huge binding."
"Collection of all the old stuff in a great package."
"The network execs sure screwed up on this one - they had a gold mine with Firefly and, for whatever reason, didn't have the intelligence or foresight to keep it going."
"If you hate Firefly: buy this now...and take it to a thrift store to show your contempt."
"Great book on a great show."
"Also, for the price of two softcover books you get all three in a bound hardcover that looks great on any bookshelf or coffee table."
"I expected big things, but this book is stunning."
Best TV Shows
Finally, learn what happens in the test kitchen before the cameras start rolling, what's really involved in our recipe development process, and what lengths we'll go to in order to produce a "best" recipe. And assembled just for this collection, The America's Test Kitchen Guide to Recommended Ingredients and Equipment unites all our important tastings and testings into an easy-to-navigate buyer's guide so you can be a savvy consumer whether you're investing in a new gas grill or picking up a can of tomatoes. Cheesy Nachos with Guacamole and Salsa. Chocolate Cookies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"bought one for my brother and he loves it and I ended up buying one for my husband for Christmas and we both enjoy it, especially the "Why this works" at the beginning of some of the recipes."
"I purchased this cookbook for my daughter and she loves it."
"I gave this as a cookbook and my daughter loves it, considering getting one for y daughter in law."
"Any recipe in this book that I have tried has always come out amazingly."
"Could not be more thrilled with this recipe book."
"The package arrived very quickly and in good condition."
"Every recipe from every show."
"excellent reference and cookbook."
Best TV References
It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed. As an author, or co-author, she's written more than 20 official movieand TV companion books including Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition , Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show. , The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, Fringe: September's Notebook (an Amazon best book of 2014), Lost Encyclopedia, The Art of Ice Age. , and many more. .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I watch the shows, I have now read the books, I listen to the podcasts and I follow the FB pages. And I know a LOT, but this book still told me things I didn't know and was filled with great color photos and quotes from the actors and others involved in the production of the show."
"I was waiting to see if this book would actually be a companion book or a re-hash of everything social media savvy Outlander fans have seen and heard for a few years now."
"I'm now on book 5."
"The information provided about each member of the main cast of characters gives an in depth take on how the role came about and some of their thoughts about the series."
"A well researched book, giving fantastic insight in the filming, producing and making of the Outlander books."
"I have started my second reading of the books and have seen all the dvd's."
"I originally purchased this book for the images, but the content is also high quality — well written and keeps me interested."
"Got this for my wife for Christmas."
Best Television Genres
It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed. As an author, or co-author, she's written more than 20 official movieand TV companion books including Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition , Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show. , The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, Fringe: September's Notebook (an Amazon best book of 2014), Lost Encyclopedia, The Art of Ice Age. , and many more. .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I watch the shows, I have now read the books, I listen to the podcasts and I follow the FB pages. And I know a LOT, but this book still told me things I didn't know and was filled with great color photos and quotes from the actors and others involved in the production of the show."
"I was waiting to see if this book would actually be a companion book or a re-hash of everything social media savvy Outlander fans have seen and heard for a few years now."
"I'm now on book 5."
"The information provided about each member of the main cast of characters gives an in depth take on how the role came about and some of their thoughts about the series."
"This is a MUST HAVE for any OUTLANDER FAN."
"Some of the directors comments were a little melodramatic but that might be what it's like in film making."
"Not really a 'story'...just a fantastic 'the making of' for my favorite TV adaptations of my favorite books."
"I love all things Outlander❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."