TV Tie-Ins: A Bibliography of American TV Tie-In Paperbacks [Hardcover]

Kurt Peer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997 | ISBN-10: 0965453642 | ISBN-13: 978-0965453646 | Edition: 1st

Ever wonder how many Partridge Family or Flying Nun books were published? This comprehensive work lists over 1400 paperbacks based on TV shows -- TV tie-ins -- that were published in America through 1990. A treasure trove of information, it not only provides easy-to-use, cross-indexed lists but also explores the history of TV tie-ins as well as the paperback book industry in general and television itself. Full of interesting trivia, and with an illustrated glossy insert section, it's a unique pop reference book all fans of classic TV can enjoy.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

TV buff Peer has compiled a master list of 1400 TV tie-ins published in the United States through 1990. The TV tie-in is defined as a mass-market paperback based on or issued in conjunction with a TV series. Most are original novels featuring series characters or novelizations of specific episodes. However, everything from humor titles to cookbooks to star biographies are included. Multiple indexes, plus an introduction tracing the development of TV and the paperback book industry, make this a fascinating and useful reference. The inclusion of book values would have been a nice addition for collectors. Still, this work is a better choice for paperback collectors than Randall Larson's Films into Books: An Analytical Bibliography of Film Novelizations, Movie and TV Tie-Ins (LJ 5/1/95) because of its series arrangement. Although there is much duplication, Peer's book is more comprehensive in its narrower topic and will appeal to a more popular audience. Purchase where collecting hobbies are popular.?Kelli N. Perkins, Herrick P.L., Holland, Mich.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Just about the last remaining affordable TV collectible category is that of the tie-in paperback book. With scattered exceptions, paperbacks with ties to TV shows remain pretty easy to find. Why such items have lagged behind in TV memorabilia popularity is a mystery, but with the arrival of Kurt Peer's TV Tie-Ins, the mystery as to just what's out there has been solved ... The cherry on top are the photos included in the work, most of which appear in a glossy insert section ... Apart from its inherent appeal as a fun reference, TV Tie-Ins is a dream come true for fans who have long wondered just how many Flying Nun books were published, or what the title of that hard-to-find seventh I Spy novel is. -- Television Chronicles #10, July, 1997 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 386 pages
• Publisher: Neptune Pub; 1st edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965453642
• ISBN-13: 978-0965453646
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,030,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Tv Tie Ins (Paperback)

Concise, accurate list of titles, authors, and publication dates for all American tie-in paperbacks. Even notes British publications not reprinted in the US. This book is invaluable for any TV tie-in collector.