My Life Was Perfectly Simple. Then He Walked Through The Door... I'm private investigator Laura Holt. My agency was hired to protect a valuable shipment of precious gems but with one catch: the client wanted to meet my boss. Only problem was that he didn't exist. I made him up because no one would ever take a female investigator seriously. But one day this total stranger with ocean blue eyes, a dazzling smile and at least five identities tried to steal those jewels. The next thing I knew he had assumed a sixth identity, moved into my office, moved into my life, and despite my best efforts, he moved into my heart. We've been together for five years; I married him (well, sort of) and I still don't know his real name! I suppose it really doesn't matter anymore because from the moment he walked through the door, the entire world came to know him as REMINGTON STEELE The ULTIMATE Remington Steele guide! Over 750 pages!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Quantity over Quality,
By noro021 (Europe) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Steele Loved After All These Years: A Remington Steele Retrospective (Paperback)
If you're a huge Remington Steel fan happy with anything and everything you can get pertaining to the show, this book might be for you. From a more critical standpoint, this book leaves quite a lot to be desired. It's a huge book, but unfortunately, quantity has won over quality. And, quite frankly, the book appears to have been rushed, as it's a rather slipshod piece of work on several levels. Where's the editor when you need him/her? Some of the book's weaknesses include a very LONG and tedious episode guide. Episode summaries from 3 different sources are listed (TV Guide, original production synopsis, DVD liner note) and include pretty much the same information. The original production synopsis, for example, would have sufficed. Trivia for some episodes is included, which is the one thing that prevents the episode guide from turning into a complete snooze fest. Unfortunately, the author has not devoted sufficient time or space to this untapped source of interest. The movie quotes, a trademark of the show, are presented in a seperate chapter. The more logical way to go (not to mention more accessible and reader-friendly) would have been to include them in the episode guide under each episode concerned. A detailed list of the actors' acting credits post Remington Steele is another tedious and unnecessary section of the book. For those interested, the IMDB.com site provides more detailed information and sources on specific films/TV shows. The summaries used as introduction to each actor's professional credits would have sufficed, or they may have been extended somewhat in the absence of the list of credits. A few pages of the book are devoted to Remington Steele cartoons, one created especially for the book (and that is better suited in a fanzine than in a book with any kind of dignity), and another whose origins I know nothing about. Regrettably, the author fails to make any sort of point by including the cartoons except that they are supposed to be amusing. Immediatley following the cartoons is a guide to the Remington Steele DVDs. It lists the included episodes on the discs and bonus material. However, this is tedious information that you can get by looking at the back of the DVDs, or visiting almost any site that sells the DVDs. Since the author has insisted on including this section, it boggles the mind why she hasn't seized the opportunity to write any thought-provoking reviews on the bonus material. Finally, the linguistic standard of this book is not as high as it is for most other books. Expect to find many errors in the language -- both grammatical as well as in the spelling.
Conversely, what should have been in the book but isn't is a recount of 80s television and Remington Steele's place and importance in that era of programming. Particularly, the importance of the Laura Holt character to the feminine discourse (as well as viewers) should have been properly addressed. Surprisingly, the author offers no concrete information about the show's ratings. The book has some strong points, too, though, such as material supplemented by the Executive Producer/Creator/Writer Michael Gleason and cast and crew interviews. My overall impression of this book after having read it (and compared it to other books in the same genre) is that it's very unprofessional. I'm actually a little surprised that it's sold through an 'official' channel such as Amazon. The author shows a lack in ingenuity and a fear of writing, as she seems to be more content to include lists and material previously written by others than her own work. The tone and style of the book is very strongly that of a fan writing about her favorite TV show rather than a professional writer. It's a good thing to feel passionately about the topic you relate, but if you can't, or if you don't have someone in your corner to draw the reins, passion can easily turn into mindless drivel. Rewritten and downsized, this book could be a real gem. Currently, however, it is no tour de force.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must For Steele Fans...,
By Xenos (Wauwatosa, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Steele Loved After All These Years: A Remington Steele Retrospective (Paperback)
Try this for a deep, dark secret...The greatest detective show ever, Remington Steele? It's just been immortalized in a wonderful new book by Judith Moose entitled "Steele Loved After All These Years". This 764 page book (no, I'm not kidding) is a "must have" for all Steele aficionados. It's a wonderful collector's item filled with fun facts, great quotes and a ton of pictures. Want to find out about the original concept of the series and how it progressed and developed into the show we all know and love? It's in the book. Curious as to how Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist were cast as the enigmatic Mr. Steele and unflappable Laura Holt? Yep, it's in there. Want to see the script for the pilot episode? It's there, too. Want to know what Pierce thought the fifth season should have been like? Uh-huh...In there! Want to hear about all the squabbles amid the cast and crew? Sorry...It's not that kind of book. (Thank goodness!)
So, what are you waiting for?! Buy this book...Kick back...Relax...And re-live a very special show in a whole new way. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Steele Packed,
This review is from: Steele Loved After All These Years: A Remington Steele Retrospective (Paperback)
This is a must have for all Remington Steele fans. It's full of cast comments and photos that bring the whole series alive again. So many new tidbits and reviews written lovingly by the author and die hard fans fill the pages. I couldn't put it down and I was just as sad when it ended as when the series went off the air. It's further testimony to the durability of the show.
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