The End and the Beginning (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 5) [Paperback]

Andy Meisler (Author)

Book Description

Series: Official Guide to the X-Files | Publication Date: March 22, 2000

For the past six years, The X-Files has challenged, enlightened, and entertained millions of viewers worldwide. With fascinating storylines, visual creativity, and superb characterizations, it has broken new ground and become a media phenomenon. Now fans of the acclaimed dramatic series created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson can discover the truth about the show's sixth season with this comprehensive and authoritative episode guide to behind-the-scenes details including:More than 230 photographs of Mulder, Scully, and other characters as well as the most evocative images from every episodeIn-depth synopses for every show-including dialogue, action sequences, back stories, and the most exciting plot twistsExclusive interviews with the cast and crew including Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, Frank Spotnitz, as well as X-Files guest stars and production staffA breakdown on special effects, wardrobe, location shooting, and post productionComplete listings of ratings, worldwide broadcast outlets, and awards

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About the Author

Andy Meisler writes about television for the New York Time and several other publications. He is the author of I Want To Believe: The Official Guide to The X-Files as well as the co-author of The Secret Life of Cyndy Garvey with Cynthia Garvey and I Am Roe: My Life, Roe v. Wade, and Freedom of Choice with Norma McCorvey. He lives with his wife in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (March 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061075957
• ISBN-13: 978-0061075957
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this review..., May 17, 2000

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This review is from: The End and the Beginning (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 5) (Paperback)

This series of volumes started with the somewhat disappointing "The Truth is Out There", a book covering 2 seasons in less pages than later volumes covered 1. "Trust No One" followed for Season 3...better than the first volume in comprehensiveness, but nowhere near the depth afforded by "I Want to Believe" (Season 4) "Resist or Serve" (Season 5) and now this one, "The End and the Beginning" (Season 6). Andy Meisler has done the job of providing the definitive print version of the X-Files...the only materials on the X-Files enjoyable even when the power goes out and VCR's computers and DVD's are silent. These books, at very reasonable prices, are must-haves for fans of the show. For people wondering about gaps in their knowledge of the series, these books will fix the problem.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the wait..., March 30, 2000

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This review is from: The End and the Beginning (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 5) (Paperback)

I've been waiting several months for this book to come out because I've enjoyed the other four volumes so much. This volume, though slightly late, met all of my high expectations. It gives plot synopses of all the episodes from the stellar sixth season (don't miss my favorites "Milagro" and "Triangle!") and, more interestingly, inside info on the development and filming of each episode, including trivia and funny anecdotes. There's a beautiful section of color photos in the center of this volume including a great picture of Mulder and Scully making baseball sexy :) If you're a fan of the show, trust me, you can't live without these books.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Truth is in Here, January 15, 2001

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Kari (Longview, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The End and the Beginning (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 5) (Paperback)

This is definitely a must-have for any X-Phile, especially if you missed an important episode of Season 6. It contains a detailed summary of every episode in a mini novel-like form, with commentary about that episode. It's also great to have if you desperately want to view a Season 6 episode, but you didn't tape it. In this book, you can READ the episode. I know it's not the same as watching it, but it's something. And for all you 'Shippers like me out there, you can re-live all the greatest 'Shipper moments, like in the episode "Triangle."--the famous kiss, and Mulder's famous "I love you" line to Scully. And let's not forget the part in "The Unnatural" where Mulder teaches her how to play baseball, or in "Dreamland" where Mulder dances in front of the mirror while in the body of Morris Fletcher.

The book also contains colorful photos commemorating every unforgetful moment of the season. Now I can't wait for the next volume. I'm one of the unfortunate people who missed the Season 7 finale, where Mulder gets abducted and Scully announces to Skinner that she's pregnant . . .