After just two seasons, Deadwood® has become one of cable's highest rated series, a symbol of how great television can be when pushed to its limits. From the masterful acting to the surprisingly credible re-creation of a Western gold-rush town to the grippingly profane dialogue, Deadwood® is television made at the highest level of craft. Deadwood® is a vividly illustrated and comprehensive companion volume that brings fans behind the scenes to get the full story of HBO®'s award-winning drama--from Custer's opening of the Black Hills (and defeat by the Sioux), to the compelling story of the frontier Chinese and how they braved racism and formed a shadowy society in the west. With unprecedented access, the book gives readers in-depth interviews with cast, crew, writers, designers, and historians. Original, specially commissioned photography provides a fresh look at the people and places of Deadwood®, with new portraits of the lead characters (based on actual persons), detailed depictions of the set (including the Gem Saloon and Jack Langrishe's theater), and images revealing how the show is made, from costuming and makeup to the mixing of Deadwood® mud. A provocative, entertaining, and always evocative portrait of an era.
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David Milch is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director. He spent five seasons with Hill Street Blues as executive story editor and executive producer. In 1992, Milch co-created the history-making police drama NYPD Blue, which earned high ratings and multiple Emmy® Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Writing in a Drama. He is the creator of Deadwood®, which received 11 Emmy nominations in its first season (winning two), and earned McShane a Golden Globe for Best Actor. He lives in California.
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice,
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This review is from: Deadwood: Stories of the Black Hills (Hardcover)
Was anyone ever described to you as "nice"? Scary isn't it. I am an ardent fan of Deadwood and a fan of David Milch. This book is a `nice' coffee-table addition that succeeds as a way of fondly recollecting the characters and singular moments of Deadwood. I was hoping for an extension and an amplification of Deadwood - more great Black Hill's tales from Milch's magic pen. In that respect, the book is disappointing.
It does add some insight to the Deadwood stories, that is, the Deadwood teleplay and the process of making it. Milch eloquently adds some detail and color to the Deadwood story. Since the "Deadwood story" is his interpreted and interpolated history, the story is only really complete in Milch's imagination. Those of us who would love more will buy this book and savor the bits we can get. It is not enough though, but then, it could never be enough. The Deadwood actors also add detail and perspective in their own words. Milch's ability to blend the real actor's traits and skills with his visions of Deadwood is constantly recounted. The actors all seem to share their respect for Milch's stunning ability to shape the character to the actor and the actor from the character. Their introspections are interesting, but here again, too little and perhaps too hastily put together. In the end, I recommend the book as a memento of Deadwood, three seasons of good television. However, if you are searching for more Deadwood stories, this is not the place. I suspect the huckster in Milch couldn't resist one more retail opportunity; I certainly do not begrudge him a dime for all the great entertainment he has afforded me. Still, I'd love to see "Deadwood, the novel by David Milch", alas, I can only hope.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Great insight into the Deadwood characters,
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This review is from: Deadwood: Stories of the Black Hills (Hardcover)
First, let me say that we LOVE the "Deadwood" series (can't wait for series 3 to be available on DVD). This book is a great "companion" for the series, but if you are looking for a detailed historical reference on the town of Deadwood, this book is NOT for you.
However, if your interest lies in the area of "what is behind" the stories and characters of Deadwood, or "what makes David Milch tick", then I highly recommend this book. There is SOME historical information, mostly specifically related to individual characters. Most of the text, however, is made up of David Milch's "musings" on what made him write Deadwood, how the characters came to be, and what their motivations are - and it is fascinating! The book also contains character profiles dictated by the actors themselves, which give a real insight into each of them as individuals and their approach to acting - this was wonderful for people like us who are interested in actors and how they work. Overall, I believe that the book is a fabulous example of a "merchandising" item that actually adds value to fans by supplying really interesting background information, rather than a lot of "glossy photos". If you like/love "Deadwood", if you want to know more about "why" it was made, "who" is involved, and "where" it's going, then I highly recommend this book.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Fan Book and a Lot More,
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This review is from: Deadwood: Stories of the Black Hills (Hardcover)
As a faithful observer of the characters in Deadwood, I picked up a copy of this book as soon as it was released and read it from cover to cover in one, long, sitting.
I think "Deadwood" renders great insights into the characters through interviews the actors who portray them and their interpretations of Milch's vision. And while I'm on Milch's vision, I found his narrative fascinating, not only for his explanation of that vision, but also his take on life. This lends a very personal element to the book that is uncommon and very welcome. Finally, I particularly enjoyed the actual stories of the real Deadwood about which I knew very little. I certainly knew that Wild Bill Hickock was real and met his demise in Deadwood, but I was unaware of how many of the characters actually lived and breathed there in real life. So I thought the book satisfied my at several levels: details about the show and its characters; the creative force behind the show; and the history lessons as well. This is a must read for fans of "Deadwood".
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