Napoleon Dynamite: The Complete Quote Book: Based on the Hit Film from Fox Searchlight Pictures [Large Print] [Paperback]

Jared Hess (Author), Jerusha Hess (Author), Emily Westlake (Editor), Simon Spotlight (Technical Editor), Simon Schuster (Technical Editor), Napoleon Dynamite (Drawings), Fox Searchlight (Collaborator), Paramount Pictures (Collaborator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Pulled from the hit film that made a hero out of a tetherball-loving guy with glasses and stellar dance moves, the words, phrases and speeches in "Napoleon Dynamite: The Complete Quote Book" capture the hilarious dialogue that worked its way into the hearts and mouths of millions of fans. Quirky, comical and yet somehow perfect for any situation, the lines included here are sure to inspire exasperated sighs, bizarre conversations and awkward exchanges in homes, schools and workplaces across the country. Sweet!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment; 2005 edition (July 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416913912
• ISBN-13: 978-1416913917
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Large Print > Nonfiction

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52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Officially Published by the Studio, but a Better Book is Needed, July 6, 2005

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Bryan E. Leed "Jesus says, 'Go and Sin No More!" (Dayton, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Napoleon Dynamite: The Complete Quote Book: Based on the Hit Film from Fox Searchlight Pictures (Paperback)

This is the first officially published Napoleon Dynamite book by the Fox studio, but they should publish something much better and in-depth for this awesome movie.

This book is exactly what the title claims it is, a book full of quotes from the film. But since fans of the movie ALREADY have all of the best quotes memorized and in daily use, this book is best used by casual fans who might remember some amusing moments, but they didn't get into the film enough to trade quotes with their friends at work, school, or around the house, on a regular basis. Unfortunately, casual fans probably don't care enough to purchase a Napoleon Dynamite book. "Idiots!"

This book could have been better with more photos, bigger photos, photos of Summer Wheatley, (there are NO photos of Summer!), printed larger on the page. The text is mostly large headline text that takes up most of the page, on most of the pages.

The book takes about 15 minutes to read its 92 pages.

The only thing new that I learned is that Corinna is the name of the girl who answers the phone at Pedro's house, and Vern is the name of the little boy on the bus who asks Napoleon what he is going to do today.

This book is not TOO expensive, for what you get, so hardcore fans of the movie might as well buy it for their home libraries, or to leave sitting around as a conversation piece.

What we really need is an official MAKING OF Napoleon Dynamite book! With an infinity of sweet photography of behind the scenes stuff, and a detailed account of how the movie got made. Maybe throw in some interviews and commentary from the ensemble cast, etc.

There is an UNofficial Napoleon Dynamite book out, called "Taming a Liger: Unexpected Spiritual Lessons from Napoleon Dynamite," by Jeff Dunn and Adam Palmer, which is a pretty good read. That book has more insightful observations to consider, for the hardcore Napoleon movie fans.

This book is NOT a rip-off, because it is exactly what it says it is, a quote book. It's just not a very useful book, and a higher quality, more encompassing effort is yet to be officially published.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Will Make Your Wildest Dreams Come True, September 23, 2005

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Gadget Guy "Richard" (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Napoleon Dynamite: The Complete Quote Book: Based on the Hit Film from Fox Searchlight Pictures (Paperback)

While I bought this for my thirteen year-old daughter, everyone who loves the movie has gushed over it. It is a silly piece of fluff, and great fun. We have laughed over it, played "who said this?" and generally lost 15 IQ points discussing it. My wife thinks there is something wrong with us, but then she hasn't seen the movie.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it says it is...., August 2, 2005

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E. Wrye "thomasmarc" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Napoleon Dynamite: The Complete Quote Book: Based on the Hit Film from Fox Searchlight Pictures (Paperback)

Nothing new to this book - just quotes from the movie. If you're a big fan of the movie, you probably already memorized most of the quotes. If you have friends who are big fans and you're feeling left out and want to be able to use some of the sweet quotes they're using, then the book would be good for that.