Inspector Morse, the ever-popular Oxford sleuth, has delighted audiences worldwide, from his first appearance on TV screens in 1987 right up to his farewell performance in 2000. Actor John Thaw gave a memorable performance as the rough-diamond bachelor cop, a character who first appeared in a series of books by Colin Dexter. Now, this illustrated guide offers a critique of every Morse episode ever produced; a comparison of the character on the page and on screen; and full background information on both the inspector and his able assistant, Sergeant Lewis. It is a book for die-hard fans as well as new converts to the series.
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Inspector Morse, the ever–popular Oxford sleuth, has delighted audiences worldwide, from his first appearance on TV screens in 1987 right up to his farewell performance in 2000. Actor John Thaw gave a memorable performance as the rough–diamond bachelor cop, a character who first appeared in a series of books by Colin Dexter. Now this illustrated guide offers a critique of every Morse episode ever produced, a comparison of the character on the page and on screen, and full background information on both the inspector and his able assistant, Sergeant Lewis. A book that will appeal to die–hard fans as well as to new converts to the series.
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David Bishop is an award-winning screenwriter and author. He currently lectures in creative writing at Napier University. He has written several novels, as well as writing radio and TV dramas for the BBC. He worked as an editor on both Judge Dredd Magazine and 2000AD.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Resource Book!!!,
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This review is from: The Complete Inspector Morse (Hardcover)
I enjoy the Morse series but with 33 DVDs it can be difficult to keep track and locate which program you want to watch or share with friends. This handsome well organized volume certainly helps by providing well written concise overviews of most of the details of each show including information on the soundtrack and filming locations. It also includes information regarding all of the Morse writings by Colin Dexter. I found the critical analysis at the end of each entry to be quite accurate with regard to the quality of the book or film. If you enjoy Morse, don't hesitate to order this book, you will love it! There are also some beautiful color and black and white photos included of John Thaw, Colin Dexter, etc. Mr. Bishop deserves a big "THANKS"!
Amazon should probably remove the review above from the clueless individual who thought this was a book of short stories. Apparently they gave it a low rating because they made a foolish mistake. Talk about being unable to accept responsibility for your own actions...ever think of returning it if it was not what you wanted?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource for the Morse otaku,
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This is a nice resource for fans of both the novels and TV series featuring Colin Dexter's Chief Inspector Morse character. This edition also includes some limited coverage of the early episodes of the sequel series that features Morse's longtime partner Lewis now promoted to Inspector. While I honestly cannot speak to the absolute accuracy of all of Mr. Bishop's coverage not being an expert myself on either the books or TV series, I do find it a useful resource to my interest in the character. If you like Morse, and also enjoy collecting media related books of this type (TV series and Film histories etc.) I think you'd enjoy having this one.
Please note that prices seem to vary wildly on this book, I recommend PostScript books, a UK based bookseller (via Amazon) who are selling it at the proper 'remaindered book' price which with shipping to the US was *FAR* less than most are listing it for.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quintessential literature,
By Ufowriter "Ufowriter" (Eastern England, as usual!) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Inspector Morse (Paperback)
I'm working my way through the entirity of Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse series, and I must admit that Dexter really has a talent of working his words into reality. One will sit in a chair, reading a Morse novel, and will suddenly find oneself in the scene, with Morse, with Lewis, with the excitement that comes with any Morse novel. Dexter brings you to quintessential England, Oxfordshire, the whisky that so many of his beautiful characters enjoy, and the life of the curious genius Inspector Morse.
If you like detective novels, but want to be brought into a state of utter reality, having forced upon you the very scene that the fantastic write Dexter is describing, go for a Morse novel. This book will aid you in finding out about Morse and the scenes, and I hope that any willing reader will enjoy reading these exciting novels. 4 stars with a smile.
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