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The Gilmore Girls Companion [Paperback]

A. S. Berman (Author), Edward Herrmann (Foreword)
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Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2010
Since we first peeked into Stars Hollow, Conn. on Oct. 5, 2000, Gilmore Girls has delighted people worldwide. Combining unparalleled writing with endearing characters and a respect for the complexities of life, the series continues to bring people together today.

The Gilmore Girls Companion takes you behind the scenes of this television classic, from the first glimmer of the idea to the making of the series finale, based on more than 40 interviews with cast and crew, including Edward Herrmann, Kelly Bishop, Michael Winters, Sean Gunn, executive producer Gavin Polone and writer Jane Espenson. Go inside the writers room, the wardrobe trailer and the editor's office as an episode comes together in a scant eight days.
Along the way, relive your favorite Gilmore moments with a full program guide, complete with behind-the-scenes recollections from many of the people who made it all possible.

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From the Author

If you're reading this, chances are very good that even though Gilmore Girls ended three years ago, you simply can't get the lives and loves of the people of Stars Hollow out of your mind. I'm the same way. You've probably heard people say that they wrote a particular book because it was the kind of book they wanted to read; in this case, that's exactly what happened. 

Throughout the show's seven-year run, I stalked Amazon and my local bookstores, always hoping that someone would publish a book about this, one of my favorite shows of all time. By 2008, a year after the last episode had aired, I realized that nobody was going to write one, which is when I approached my publisher about the prospect of writing one of my own. Thankfully, the head of BearManor Media is one of those souls who realizes just how important some television shows can be to people. 
After nearly three years, 480 pages, and more than 40 interviews with the cast and crew of Gilmore Girls, I've come to appreciate just how unique this series, and the people who worked so tirelessly behind it, really are. My hope is that after reading it, you will too. 

About the Author

A.S. Berman is a longtime Gilmore Girls fan, and author of The New Horror Handbook and 30 Years of British Television. He and his wife (and Gilmore Girls Companion art director) Pamela share a house with a cat named after Max Medina, though CatKirk now seems more suitable. (Max, no!) Berman is currently working on Soap! The Inside Story of the Sitcom that Broke All the Rules.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: BearManor Media (November 25, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1593936168
  • ISBN-13: 978-1593936167
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A S Berman
A former writer and editor for USA Today, Berman writes for several national publications. 30 Years of British Television was his first book.

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“ This book is a must-have for anyone that is or ever was a GG fan. ” Ladybug81  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Excellent tidbits and interviews. ” Mr. Jones  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read January 24, 2011
By ladybugj
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was waiting for someone to review this book before I bought it just to be sure it was a good read.But since no one did, I HAD to have it. I really enjoyed this book and it made me go back and rewatch many episodes to see some of the details that the author pointed out. At times I could not put this book down even if it was majority a book about the episodes. I would have loved to have more of the main characters interviewed but overall, this was a GREAT book that puts the show in a different light for me. I respect the author's opinion and enjoyed some of the backround details of the show.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of details February 15, 2011
By Jeffrey Yutzler
Format:Paperback
Bottom line is that big fans of the show will absolutely love this book. Even moderate fans of the show should appreciate the beginning of the book (a forward by Edward Hermann - Richard Gilmore - and the backstory of how the show came into being) and the After Gilmore chapter (which summarizes the subsequent three years for all of the key people). Big fans of the series will go gaga over the amazing amount of detail that forms the bulk of the book.

For each episode, there is:
* a synopsis
* Ginchy!, a collection of particularly heart-warming moments
* Notes
* Amen, sister friend! (memorable dialogs)

There are also amusing sections where appropriate such as:
* Kirk-of-all-trades
* You've entered Emilyland
* Emily's maid du jour
* Today's celebration

In addition to all that, there are extensive behind the scenes notes, biographical information on many of the actors and production people, and more. Besides being fun to read, it helped reinforce the dedication to quality that everyone had. When you watch the show, the attention to detail is quite evident, but the book gives the details that describe what it was really like.

While the book would have been better if the principles (Amy Sherman-Palladino, Lauren Graham, and Alexis Bledel) would have been interviewed, the reality is that it wasn't going to happen.

Kudos to the author for going through the enormous effort required to get all of this information together in one place.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans! June 16, 2011
By Ladybug81
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If anyone is considering it, but not sure if it's worth it: it totally is. There are just so many behind-the-scenes tidbits about everyone and everything. Edward Hermann apparently took Alexis under his wing at the beginning of the series and watched out of her: her would tell the producers, etc., when she was being burnt out (she, a novice and shy, wasn't comfortable speaking up for that). If you watch the early episodes and notice how much Lorelai puts her arm around Rory, it's Lauren guiding Alexis to her mark. Kelly Bishop risked jinxing herself by telling the people at the audition what a great script it was. Keiko kept sneakers and a sweater from her Lane wardrobe; Todd Lowe swiped some Hep Alien swag. This book is a must-have for anyone that is or ever was a GG fan.
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