Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (4 Volume Set) [Paperback]

Vincent Terrace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0786433051 | ISBN-13: 978-0786433056

Before the Internet and the rise of scholarship on popular culture, Vincent Terrace built his reputation as one of the leading researchers in TV reference. This work represents decades of research and spans television's entire history. While documentation regarding cast and personnel is now often found online, descriptions of the shows from authoritative sources are still not widely available. Terrace fills that gap with this work, which covers over 9,100 shows (including pilots!) and constitutes the most comprehensive documentation of TV series ever published. All the traditional genres are here along with show genres not well covered elsewhere - including children's programming, talk shows, game shows, stage plays, women's programming, dance, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Monumental...a treasure trove." --Choice

"The most complete such directory ever published...especially useful...a host of details." --Communication Booknotes Quarterly

About the Author

New Yorker Vincent Terrace has worked as a research contributor for ABC television and has written more than 30 books, including many about television and radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1872 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (November 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786433051
• ISBN-13: 978-0786433056
• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.4 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,780,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #98 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Pop Culture

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