The preeminent source for Lost fans, this fourth volume of the popular companion series finds the show having regained both audience fervor and critical praise as the rescued "Oceanic 6" decide whether or not to return to the island for those left behind. Featuring the most comprehensive episode guide available as well as many never-before-seen photos, this resource is invaluable for all followers of Lost, whether casual viewers or hard-core theorists. With an analysis of how John Locke could become the mysterious Jeremy Bentham, the in-depth handbook also includes background information on the show's historical, philosophical, religious, and literary references, such as those alluding to James Joyce's Ulysses and Stephen King's The Stand.
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"Nikki Stafford knows TV, and she knows TV fans . . . Stafford has succeeded in creating books for [Lost fans], a crowd that could arguably be called the most difficult to please." —Jon Lachonis, BuddyTV.com
"An excellent companion to the Lost Season 5 DVD and Blu-ray sets." About.com
“Nikki Stafford has a gift for writing about television . . . this book is an interesting read and definitely a must for any Lost fan.” —The Medium Online
"If you're a fan of the popular TV show Lost, you can't be without this unofficial guide." —California Bookwatch
About the Author
Nikki Stafford is the author of several books, including Bite Me!: An Unofficial Guide to the World of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once Bitten: A Guide to the World of Angel, and Uncovering Alias: An Unofficial Guide. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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Nikki Stafford has appeared on television, radio, the web, and in print as an expert on all things Lost, and her Finding Lost series of books (published by ECW Press) is considered the Lost fan's bible. Newsday has referred to Nikki as "one of the show's leading scholars," and superfan DocArzt wrote, "The Finding Lost series is quite simply the best resource for fans." Nikki is the author of several authoritative television companion guides, including ones for Xena: Warrior Princess, Angel, and Alias (all published by ECW Press). Her bestselling book, Bite Me: The Unofficial Guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is in its third edition, and she was a featured keynote speaker at the Third Biennial Slayage Conference on the Whedonverses in 2008 (she has been asked back for the 2010 conference). Nikki blogs regularly on her site, Nik at Nite (http://nikkistafford.blogspot.com) and has contributed to other collections, including The Essential Cult TV Reader (ed. David Lavery) and Girls Who Bite Back: Witches, Mutants, Slayers, and Freak (ed. Emily Pohl-Weary). She has conducted a complete Lost rewatch at http://lost-rewatch.blogspot.com. Nikki lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Her season 6 instalment of the Finding Lost series will be published in October 2010.
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If you like Lost, you love Finding Lost,
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This review is from: Finding Lost - Season Five: The Unofficial Guide (Paperback)
I'll admit it, I'm a fan. But I became a fan because this series of books is so good! After watching the series on my own, and trying to find answers to my questions on-line I discovered Nikki's blog, [...] and her enlightening books. They have thoroughly enriched my experience of an already great television series.
The books are organized as follows: first she has thoughts on the episode itself, and how it relates to what we already know about the story and characters from previous episodes. Then she breaks out into several sections: - Highlights (the funniest or most poignant moment), - Did you notice? (possibly important clues to the story that you may want to remember), - Interesting facts (things not necessarily in the show but related, like cultural references), - Nitpicks (stuff that may not sit right or make complete sense at the moment), - Oops (clear mistakes, usually in continuity), - 4 8 15 16 23 42 (where the numbers appear or are relevant, surprisingly often!), - It's just a flesh wound (who got physically hurt and how), - Lost in Translation (anything in a different language not translated as part of the episode) - Any Questions? (possibly the most important section, all the open questions from this episode - sometimes answered in later episodes, and sometimes left as a Lost mystery!) - Ashes to Ashes (deaths) - Music/Bands (Music on the show, which is usually very good) IN between episode analyses, Nikki gives us background on the books that pop up in the show, and what their relevance is to the story. *Bonus* Open questions we HOPE get resolved in Season 6. And it is all written in a fun and accessible style. Because of the level of detail and discussion, you can't stay "lost" for very long. Have a Lost fan in your life? This series of books make a great complementary gift to the DVD's, at least they did for me.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Simply the best series on TV - and the best series of books on LOST is right here,
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This review is from: Finding Lost - Season Five: The Unofficial Guide (Paperback)
The arrival of the latest installment in Nikki Stafford's Season Guides to LOST is met with a resounding cheer by her gi-normous (and growing) fan base. Whether one is seeking to get caught up on the ground-breaking series' most recent episodes or stoking a passion for deeper understanding of the show's mythology, Nikki's clear and concise analysis offers fresh perspective on the narrative and enlightened commentary on the characters that fans have made their own for five seasons and counting. If you are already a devotee of Nikki's books, you share my envy of those who may be discovering her work for the first time. Take this book to the checkout and then call your family and friends; you'll be blissfully unavailable until you've finished it - and quite possibly read it again to make sure you haven't missed anything!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Insightful and Entertaining,
This review is from: Finding Lost - Season Five: The Unofficial Guide (Paperback)
Season 5 blew every Lost fan away with the intricacies, the plot twists and the fascinating insanity of Island life. Nikki's guide is the perfect "constant" to keep you on track. With episode by episode guides she gives you highlights, points out details you might have missed and helps to elucidate the many questions you will have racing through your head while keeping the tone light and entertaining.
If you are looking for something to enrich your Lost experience, look no further. Nikki's entire Finding Lost series are a must have for every Lost fan. I promise you will not be disappointed.
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