The show that has taught over 70 million of us to count is turning 30! To help celebrate this milestone, Hyperion presents the ultimate insider's tribute to "Sesame Street"--a one-of-a-kind volume that lets readers relive all the classic memories, games shows, animation, and parodies through actual scripts, rare photos, celebrity flashbacks, and hilarious anecdotes. 400 color photos. NPR sponsorship.
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
YA-An entertaining and educational look at this remarkable program. When Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969, not even the most optimistic visionaries of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could have foreseen its worldwide success. Young adults who have known Big Bird, Bert, and Ernie since birth will fondly remember their preschool days. They will also appreciate the clever dialogue and humor that kept their parents watching with them. Borgenicht does an outstanding job of conveying his enthusiasm for all aspects of the show. The book's title is a clever suggestion of a fun-loving expos? and Sesame Street Unpaved does, indeed, expose all of the activities, characters, and creatures that have made Sesame Street a cultural icon. The book layout is high energy, just like the program. The variety of fonts, photos, graphics, and the bright colors are exciting. The trivia questions, the behind-the-scenes secrets, and Muppet profiles are great fun while the technical tidbits are informative. A sentimental stroll for all of those fans who have spent time together watching Sesame Street.
Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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David Borgenicht is the creator and co-author of the best-selling WORST CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK series. He is also the author of dozens of other books, including THE STAR TREK BOOK OF OPPOSITES and HOW TO CON YOUR KID. He is the president and publisher of Quirk Books (www.quirkbooks.com), Philadelphia-based publishers of entertaining, informative, and amusing fiction and non-fiction.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a 70s kid who watched the show in its HEYDAY, the era of the clumsy baker and the number painter, the period of Number Pinball, Roosevelt Franklin, and Hair Gordon, when David and Maria were sweethearts (They say. I thought they were just very good pals), Mr. Hooper was alive, and Snuffy was perceived as Big Bird's fantasy, I have to say this book is excellent!!! It has enough memories to fill Cookie Monster's cookie jar, Big Bird's nest, Oscar's trashcan, and Susan & Gordon's apartment combined. IT'S JAM PACKED WITH ENOUGH MEMORIES TO CHOKE A SNUFFLEUPAGUS! I recommend it highly to anyone who remembers the Alligator King and the King of 8!!! Just one complaint about the book -- IT WAS A LITTLE TOO SHORT!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A fantastic overview of the Sesame Street continuum, this heavily-illustrated tome has songs, behind-the-scenes information, a giant picture of Count Von Count laughing maniacally (worth the price of entry along), and lots of neat information with which to dazzle your friends (apparently Oscar the Grouch was originally brown).
The only drawback is a confusion of purpose - it's not sure whether it's a guide for kids or grown-ups, and the information is therefore fairly light (there's no episode guide, for example, and Buffy Saint-Marie is never mentioned fully by name). Still, it's a great thing to have around, and you can dip into it every so often for a new fact.
Best of all, it'll make you want to watch the show again, if you aren't already - it's one of the finest things on television anywhere, and anything that encourages people to watch it is a Good Thing in my opinion.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Ted
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Format:Hardcover
In this, the first Sesame Street book for adults, We can see a history of the show from it's begining to its 30th birthday.
I have fond memories of this show and am distressed that this fine book has become out of print so quickly.
It has a history of the many characters on the show, including ones who were nixed for various reasons. Anybody remember Don Music or Gladys the Cow?
How about the day Mr. Hoopers's death was announced. I missed that part and probably would not have remembered it as I would have only been 3 at the time.
As I look back to my childhood years, I have many fond memories of the show and would want to see this book reissued.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
"so far" in 1998
With Sesame Street's signature song in the late Joe Raposo's manuscript (or facsimile thereof) creating both front and back endpapers, "Sesame Street unpaved" is a coffee-table... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Leah Chang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sesame Street Unpaved
I had the luck to grow up with Sesame Street from it's very beginning, and this book is a wonderful trip back to that magical place!
Published 6 months ago by Blue Lisa
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's ok, there's a better book
There doesn't seem to be much to this book, it's kind of like a scrapbook with basic information about characters. Also, it's outdated. Read more
Published 10 months ago by SGZ6007
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sesame Street Unpaved
A must have book for Sesame street fans (especially the original fans). It has facts scripts and songs of all your favorites, including a section of each popular muppet character,... Read more
Published on July 2, 2010 by Catherine Mawer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Want to Feel Like a Kid Again???
This book is a treasure. It'll show you things about the show most people would never ever get to know... Like what inspired the character of Oscar... Read more
Published on February 15, 2010 by Diana Huang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Advance Praise For Sesame Street Unpaved:
"This book not only good to read,it DELICOUS!" - Cookie Monster
"I can't wait to read ths to rubber duckie!"- Ernie
"This book is better than anything! Read more
"I can't wait to read ths to rubber duckie!"- Ernie
"This book is better than anything! Read more
Published on September 29, 2009 by Lori Ann Russo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book! Entertaining read!
Published in 1999 for Sesame Street's 30th anniversary, it is chuck-full of facts, trivia, pictures, lyrics... Read more
Published on April 3, 2004 by Sarah Szefer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for teenagers who are into Sesame Street
I found out about this book from a website. It shows a lot of secret facts about the origins of such characters and their names, and describes some old clips, most of which are... Read more
Published on July 1, 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get a copy while you can!
Reading Sesame Street Unpaved was like taking a joyful walk down memory lane. A fan of the show since I was a toddler, I savored each and every page of this lovingly crafted... Read more
Published on January 7, 2003 by E. B. Glass
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Wonderful Book!
This book is not meant to be a definitve history of Sesame Street, but rather a picture-rich fan appreciation of the series that entertained and educated children for over thirty... Read more
Published on July 26, 2002 by Mark Pollock
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