Sex and the City 2: The Stories. The Fashion. The Adventure. [Paperback]

Eric Cyphers (Author), Sarah Jessica Parker (Introduction), Michael Patrick King (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2010

Your bookshelf is about to get a whole lot sexier. As the highly anticipated Sex and the City 2 hits theaters, Running Press presents the official companion book, available both in paperback and as a deluxe hardcover edition.

With style emulated by millions of women, Carrie Bradshaw has become the fashion icon of our day. Nearly half of this book is devoted to showcasing and detailing the wardrobe and accessories worn by the women in the movie. As a complete guide to Sex and the City 2, the book is also filled with exclusive plot details, interviews with cast and crew, and never-before-told stories about the making of the film. The fashions, the friendship, and the fun are all gorgeously illustrated by more than 500 downright fabulous photos of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte, and the rest of the stellar cast.

Fans just can’t get enough of Sex and the City. This book will be a must-have for the millions who made the show the highest-rated on cable TV; who bought $400 million worth of tickets to the first movie; and who made the book that tied in with that film a New York Times bestseller!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Pittsburghlive.com, June 3, 2001
“For fashionistas, the best part is the beautifully-illustrated section that provides every last detail about the clothes, shoes and accessories worn by Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), along with commentary by the star.”

“From the welcoming introductions penned by Parker and King, to the amiable commentary provided by cast and crew, to the book's light tone of writing and handsomely displayed movie images, this offering will make readers feel like they are part of an affectionate extended family.”

 

The Well Heeled Society, 6/18/10

“Remember back in the day when the big Spiegel catalog came in the mail, and the world stopped as you flipped through the pages of ah-mazing fashions? That’s exactly how I felt when my copy of Sex and the City 2: The Stories. The Fashion. The Adventure arrived….a visual feast…I strongly encourage any lover of fashion or cinema to invest in this majestic book on the making of the movie. If you don’t believe me, just open it up on the gloomiest, rain-soaked day, and I guarantee it will lift your spirits.”

 

About the Author

Eric Cyphers has worked with the Sex and the City crew since the series began and is one of the producers of the new movie.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (May 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762440597
• ISBN-13: 978-0762440597
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #701,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography; heavy on fashion June 28, 2010

By Dave

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This book seems to get mixed reviews here, but I bought it anyway. Full of beautiful color photography, this book does not disappoint visually. As in the book about the first movie (Sex and the City: The Movie [SEX & THE CITY M/TV]), at times, the art department went a little overboard on the retouching, completely obliterating any lines underneath the stars' eyes (male AND female), giving them a completely unnatural smoothness. C'mon people--they all look great...let 'em show their age!

The emphasis on this book is the fashion; for Sarah Jessica Parker, her character Carrie's outfits are detailed in page after page, giving the info on the outfits, jewelry, and shoes. The other three stars do not get the same amount of space, which is a shame, because the entire franchise of Sex and the City is about the ensemble. It does get a little sickening how much SJP puts herself front and center with the publicity.

Plenty of other interesting anecdotes though: how Morocco filled in for Dubai, how the set was created for Stanford's wedding, Liza Minnelli's surprise gift to the cast, and how a Times Square restaurant was transformed into Samantha's office. The beginning of the book gives a brief recap of where the characters were at the end of the last movie, which serves as a nice bridge.

Fans of the second movie will enjoy this book. My only other gripe is that a hardcover edition was not made available.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Girls Are Back! YAY! June 1, 2010

By lovemy2pooches

Format:Paperback

I've loved the show for years and was always jealous of their sense of style. I totally loved the movie and this book is a fashionista's dream - a wonderful reference guide to all of its couture fashion - and full of interesting and entertaining behind the scenes stories. For anyone who is a fan of the show and its movies, this is a wonderful keepsake. Let's hope that we don't have to wait 10 more years for more!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOOOVE IT! June 2, 2010

By Lola

Format:Paperback

This book is fabulous. I love the behind the scenes look at the sets and the interviews with the cast members. The book really captures the essence of what SATC is about: the fashion, the girls, the guys, and how it all comes together.
If you are a fan of SATC you will love this book.