The Reality TV Handbook [Paperback]

John Saade (Author), Joe Borgenicht (Author), Evan Marriot (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 4, 2004

Outplay, Outsmart, Outdo!
 
For everyone who wants to be as cunning as Richard Hatch, as lucky in love as Trista Rehn, or as adored as Kelly Clarkson, The Reality TV Handbook is the ultimate insider’s guide to the essential skills you need to triumph over the challenges, hardships, and drama the producers throw your way.
 
Learn How To:
 
     •  Audition like an idol
     •  Eliminate your enemies
     •  Interpret a bachelor or bachelorette’s body language
     •  Manipulate your competitors
     •  Cook in the wild
     •  Get help from the crew
 
And dozens of other Strategy Skills, Survival Skills, Romance Skills, and Challenge Skills, along with guidance for Getting on a Show in the first place. Numerous insider tips reveal the secrets of producers, crew members, casting agents, and more, so you’ll know what really goes on behind the scenes. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, The Reality TV Handbook features everything you need to find your 15 minutes of fame.

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About the Author

As a reality executive at ABC, John Saade developed and oversaw production on The Bachelor, The Mole, Extreme Makeover, Making the Band, and Houston Medical. He is currently developing a number of reality shows and specials. He lives in Los Angeles with his family. Joe Borgenict is a writer/prodcuer and avid reality connoisseur. In between episodes of the latest shows, Joe has co-written The Action Hero’s Handbook, The Action Heroine’s Handbook, The Baby Owner’s Manual, and Undercover Golf. He continues to create his own reality in Salt Lake City, with his wife and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (July 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594740038
• ISBN-13: 978-1594740039
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,666,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Learn How to Win Reality TV, October 31, 2005

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James N Simpson (Gold Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Reality TV Handbook (Paperback)

This book is by the same co-author who wrote the masterpiece The Action Hero's Handbook. The Action Hero's Handbook was a vast improvement on its predecessor the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook which was less humorous and more of an instructional manual not prepared to poke fun at itself. The Reality TV Handbook seems to be closer in style to the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, full of great information for those who actually want to be reality TV stars but not much entertainment value for other readers. I would imagine in a year or so a better version of this book will arise like happened with The Action Hero's Handbook where the genre of reality TV and wanting to be a contestant will be made fun of a lot more combined with helpful information for would be contestants. At the moment though I'd say get this book if you actually want to be a reality TV star but if you don't wait for the more humorous and entertaining sequel to be published.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource and an entertaining read, August 19, 2005

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David Borgenicht "Dave" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reality TV Handbook (Paperback)

I bought this book when I was thinking about auditioning for THE APPRENTICE, and found it both entertaining and informative. It's probably more valuable for potential contestants than dyed in the wool reality fans, but has great info on everything from how to present yourself effectively to producers to the skills you'll need for the show itself. It's the only book of its kind, and it's a valuable reference.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny pop culture, September 10, 2005

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Bill Daunce "Bill" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reality TV Handbook (Paperback)

If you are a fan of pop culture and guilty pleasure television, you'll get a kick out of this book. The advice probably isn't very practical, but it is funny.