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The Girls Next Door [Hardcover]

Paul Ruditis (Author)
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December 16, 2008
Step inside the Playboy Mansion, where the sexy stars of E!'s hit reality show The Girls Next Door are giving readers full access to the action you don't see on TV....

Hugh Hefner's girlfriends -- Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson -- have become superstars in their own right, thanks to their hit reality show on E!, in which all three gorgeous ladies share their glamorous lives with the cameras. But what crazy antics and juicy details didn't make the cut? This exclusive, behind-the-scenes companion to the show features never-before-seen photos, all new commentary, and three unique perspectives on life in the Playboy Mansion.

Want to look, act, or throw a party just like a Girl Next Door? Let Holly, Bridget, and Kendra show you how. In addition to sharing the secrets of their sexy style, the Girls talk candidly about their childhoods, their daily lives (including Hef's famous bashes), and their relationships with the ultimate Playboy himself...not to mention each other. In episode guides to all four seasons, the Girls share their take on what really happened each week, while interviews with the Mansion's memorable staff members reveal how they see the Girls and themselves. And Hef himself shares new insights and fond memories about his life with the Girls.

Being blonde and beautiful in the most famous bachelor pad in the world isn't as easy as it looks, but Holly, Bridget, and Kendra are having the time of their lives. Sharing stories from their favorite travel destinations, recipes from the Playboy kitchen, treasured photos, and much more, this insider's guide is a unique look at life with The Girls Next Door.


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About the Author

Paul Ruditis has written more than thirty books based on some of the most popular shows on television, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek, The West Wing, and Alias. He is also the author of an original fiction series for teens, DRAMA!, and the novel, Love, Hollywood Style. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Gallery Books; Mti edition (December 16, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416592407
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416592402
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Paul Ruditis has written over 30 books based some of the best shows on TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek, The West Wing, Alias, and Prison Break. While he continues to work on these media tie-ins, he has also focused a great deal of attention on his own original fiction, including his teen series DRAMA! and the Simon Pulse Romantic Comedy Love, Hollywood Style. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

 

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking but still fun for a big fan of the Girls, December 19, 2008
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I am an admitted Girls Next Door fan. I have purchased all of the DVD's and I catch the show every week and I love it. So, of course, when this book came out I jumped on it, despite the reservations that I had. For one, I hate it when books are released about a series when the series is in the middle of production. I was also concerned about the fact that past releases (the workout video comes to mind) from the Girls Next Door have felt more like slap-dash quick releases to nab some cash than the real in-depth offerings that you would hope for. This book was pretty much as expected.

The good:
-Fun insight into their world from the girls themselves.
-A map and description of the mansion (who hasn't wondered exactly where the grotto is in comparison to the house?)
-Comments and information from the staff
-Recipes from the show.
-A guide to the pets and the zoo at the mansion.
-A guide to the parties and travel of the Girls.

The bad:
-A majority of this book is recaps of each episode up to the end of Season 3. To make it a little fun, they have added a comment on each episode from ONE of the girls. I would have liked to see a comment from each girl, perhaps, or insight from the staff or crew. As it is, there is a lot of wasted space here that could have been made into a real treasure.
-Addresses and phone numbers to the GND sources (trashy lingerie) and places they have gone (Sunset Ranch, Culver Ice Arena). Some people might appreciate this, but I would rather they save the space for what we really want to know and let me just google the sources that I want to find.
-Lack of information on the questions that the girls get asked all the time (make up tips, health tips and, let's face it, the dirt! - there are a few, but we would all love to see in depth information).

Overall, I would recommend this for any fan, but I would caution them to be aware that the book is light on substances and full of fluff.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book for GND Fans!, December 9, 2008
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If you love "The Girls Next Door" on E! you will enjoy this book. There are a ton of pictures and one of the girl's comments on each episode from seasons 1, 2, and 3. The staff are also interviewed (Mary, J.D., Carlena, Brian, etc) and explain how the show made them recognized on the street. There is a short history on each girl and a Q&A section with each. There are photos from episodes we have seen and some private photos as well as photo shoot pictures. There are photos of the Mansion and all the different areas are described such as the game house, pet cemetery, bath house/gym, etc. There are photos from all the different parties with commentary by all three girls and Hef, and much more. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I wish there was a little more text. Overall, it's great.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars LOVE for the Girls Next Door, March 27, 2009
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Linda (Sonora, CA) - See all my reviews
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The Girls Next Door is filled with all of our favorite loveable characters from the show, but that is about all its filled with. This book is like a refresher of all the episodes of the show, so if you have watched the show all ready, you won't be missing anything in the book. When I heard a GND book was coming out I was excited at the thought that this would show a new outlook and insider secrets in regards to Holly, Bridgett, and Kendra. I did like all the pictures, but I was not pleased with the lack of new information. My hope for the future would be anew GND book with more new and behind the scenes info, but that probably won't happen now that they have all moved out.
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