All Things (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 6) [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)

by Marc Shapiro (Author) "The episode opens with a recap of the story-line of "Biogenesis" (6X22), which concluded with Mulder in the grip of insanity in a padded room..." (more)
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In its seventh season, The X-files continues to break new ground and fascinate millions of viewers with its compelling story lines, inventive visuals, and superb characterizations.  This comprehensive and authoritive episode guide reveals the truth for fans of the acclaimed dramaric series created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.  Behind-the-scenes details of the show's seventh season include:

• More than 250 photographs -- including eight pages of full-color photos -- of Mulder, Scully, and other characters, as well as powerful images from every episode.
• Remarkable detailed synopses for each show -- including dialogue, action sequences, back stories, and plot twists
• Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew including Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, Frank Spotnitz, and Vince Gilligan, as well as X-Files production staff
• The particulars of each episode's special effects, wardrobe, location shooting, and post-production
• Complete listings of ratings, worldwide broadcast outlets and awards

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Marc Shapiro is the author of numerous non-fiction books about the film, television, and music industries, including biographies of James Cameron and Lauryn Hill, as well as two previous books on the X-Files, THE ANDERSON FILES and WHAT'S YOUR X-FILES IQ?. He lives in Pasadena, California. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• ISBN-10: 0061076112
• ASIN: B000C4SP6A
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,682,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Official Guide Just Keeps Getting Better With Age, November 25, 2001

By	Lee DeWald (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Things (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 6) (Paperback)

I had some apprehensions about this book before it even came out. First, the release date for this volume was pushed back, which is not typically a very good sign. And second, this volume was being drafted by Marc Shapiro and not Andy Meisler (who did such a wonderful job with the previous two volumes). But after having read through it, I can happily allay any apprehensions about this book not living up to its predecessors. Volume 6 in this series is just as good, if not better, than those volumes that came out before it.

Marc Shapiro does a great job in delivering the goods behind every episode. I was very impressed with this from Andy Meisler, and Marc Shapiro doesn't disappoint. There is interesting background information on all the episodes - things like the time-crunch in making "Requiem" and the fact that Gillian Anderson had to wear a wig in a car scene in "The Goldberg Variation" because it was shot after her hair stylist had sheared off her lovely locks.

Included in this book are eight full-color pages of images from the seventh season. Those images selected are fine enough, but they only focus on about four or five episodes, which doesn't do such a great season justice. It would have been nice to see more of a mix - some mythology episodes ("The Sixth Extinction" and "Sein Und Zeit") and stand-alone episodes ("En Ami" and "All Things"). But this is a minor detraction from an overall sharp-looking book.

Any fans of the series should have this volume sitting on their bookshelves. This is a must-have, and it is an enjoyable read. Well worth the wait in the time it took to get it published.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!!, August 21, 2001

By	"conspiracy_8" (Somwhere, Over the Rainbow) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Things (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 6) (Paperback)

This Book would have to be my all time favorite that only adds to my collection of vol.3-6 now. If you want more x-files, and want to learn more about Season 7, I suggest buying this book. Of course, like the other volumes it has in-depth details of each episode as well as black & white pictures to accommodate them. There are eight pages of color pictures: X-Cops, Je Souhaite, Fight Club, FPS, and, Hollywood A.D.. Very Cool! I enjoy this book very much, despite the delay in publishing, but beleive me, it was worth the wait. There's also the back story of why the ending of Requiem was kept a secret, why Chris waited until the last day of shooting Requiem to write the finale, and why only 2 people knew of it's true ending. . . . All in All, an Excellent Book to add to your X-Files Paraphernalia!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All You Need To Know About Season 7, June 20, 2002

By	"agent_trust_no_1" (Rio Rancho,NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Things (The Official Guide to the X-Files, Vol. 6) (Paperback)

This book has great photo, dialogue each show, the cast, interviews, and intersting facts about the show. This is a must have in any one x-files colection.:) :) :) :) :)