The West Wing: Inside Bartlet's White House [Mass Market Paperback]

Keith Topping (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002

With an experienced and impressive cast, (including Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney and Richard Schiff) "The West Wing" is one of the most talked about series in the UK and a hit drama show for the NBC network. This guide to the show covers every episode of the first two seasons of the programme, including the highlights of the episodes in categories such as "American History X", "Sex and Drugs and Rock'n'Roll", "A View from the Hill" and "Logic, Let Me Introduce You to This Window". This unofficial guide dives into the world of American politics and searches for the truth and integrity behind the Bartlet administration.

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About the Author

The West Wing is Keith Topping's twentieth book. He has written a number of other Virgin programme guides, including Slayer: An Expanded and Updated Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Hollywood Vampire: A Revised and Updated Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Angel and High Times: An Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Roswell. He is also co-author of the The Guinness Book of Classic British TV.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753506122
• ISBN-13: 978-0753506127
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,244,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For fans only...., June 19, 2003

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destiny morna "destiny21" (louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The West Wing: Inside Bartlet's White House (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a guide book to the hit show the West Wing. It was written by Keith Topping who has authored several other show guides including Buffy, Angel and Roswell. This covers seasons 1-3 of the show.

I like this book and the author's style of writing. It does not contain in depth episode synopsis or analysis so those looking for that would have to look elsewhere. This book is meant for those who have seen the episodes and want more in depth knowledge. It covers
**cast/ brief bios

**episode list
**episode analysis which includes in its section
------american history
------political references
------donna comments
------logic problems (continuity errors)
------quotes
**a very brief internet intro to west wing

All in all, this book is fun for fans and those familiar with the episodes. It did not have any pictures which I felt was a lack and the reason it drops a star. Overall a worthwhile purchase

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tedious? What book was he reading?, June 22, 2002

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Thomas E. Farley "Tom" (Racine, WI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The West Wing: Inside Bartlet's White House (Mass Market Paperback)

It's journalistic insofar as bits embarrassing to the principals of the show are included. But it's clearly meant for the hardcore fan; about five to six pages on each episode, up through "The Women of Qumar." Each episode has cast and crew details is broken down into categories such as American History X, Sex and Drugs and Rock'n' Roll, A View from the Hill and Logic, Let Me Introduce You to This Window.
For major Wingnuts such as myself, we've heard some, if not most, of this stuff before. But it is nice to have it all in such a tidy, portable package.
My personal favorite category is Cast and Crew Comments, such as from our man Benjamin in re: the hate mail following the Zoe/Charlie kiss in "Six Meetings Before Lunch":
"Frankly, the most surprising thing is that these people were watching our show and not 'WWF Smackdown.' "
Well worth the cover price, in my opinion.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable program guide, June 18, 2002

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genius2610 (North Hollywood) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The West Wing: Inside Bartlet's White House (Mass Market Paperback)

I found this book completely by accident and couldn't believe the amount of information and research that had clearly gone into it. As a dedicated West Wing fan I sometimes struggle to keep up with the constant flow of dialogue and information that spews out of the characters mouths - this guy's done my job (and my thinking) for me. Good, coherent reviews and a very thorough job all round. Highly recommended to fellow fans.