Friends: The Official Companion Book (Paperback)

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For a while they couldn't be escaped: every magazine plastered them on the cover; every talk show touted them; every trendy young woman was wearing the haircut. The Friends phenomenon seemed unavoidable. Now that the frenzy has died down, perhaps you're feeling a slight void in your life. Chandler, Ross, Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey aren't everywhere you turn. Happily, the show has entered syndication, meaning you'll be able to relive your favorite moments: the birth of Ross's son, Marcel the monkey humping everything in sight, the romance of Paolo and Rachel. But if that's not enough for you--and how could it be for the true devotee?--you'll need to get your hands on Friends: The Official Companion Book. With trivia, fun facts, plot summaries of the entire first season, snippets of dialogue, glam shots of the cast, and even a quiz (Do you know what WEENUS stands for?) and an "Uncensored Tail-All" by Marcel, the books contains all you need to become the ultimate expert on this popular TV show. A true find for the committed Friendsphile. --Jenny Brown

Product Description

Do you know who Holden McGroin is? Do you ever find things "twirly"? Do you worry about the size of the WENUS? Do you yearn to be an Ugly Naked Guy? Do you know exactly why gum would be perfection?

Don't worry--Friends: The Official Companion is there for you. Here at last is the only authorized guide to the television comedy that has taken America by storm, as millions of viewers have enjoyed the ongoing quests of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross to fall in love, find meaningful jobs, control their monkeys--in other words, get lives.

Friends: The Official Companion is chock-full of features available nowhere else--like "Friends Dearest," a shocking introductory tell-all by erstwhile friend Marcel the Monkey, explaining the evolution of the Friends species; "Friendsography," a detailed episode-by-episode guide to the first season; "Friendly Words," a collection of unforgettably hilarious lines from the show; "A Little Fri! endly Competition: The Totally Twirly Quiz"; interviews with the cast; and more than 100 photos in black-and-white and color, many of them never before seen.

So this is it--The One with Everything--an indispensable volume for Friends fanatics and casual viewers alike.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Main Street Books; 1 edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385483295
• ISBN-13: 978-0385483292
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #143,795 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT!!!, October 3, 1999

By A Customer

This book brought all the fun and laughter you remember from the episodes it covers, and more! With absolutely beautiful color pictures of the stars, as well as black and white pictures of some of the scenes from the episodes, and also candids of the stars themselves, a true Friends fan/addict can't go wrong with this one!! Every time I pick it up, it brings a smile to my face and heart! Fantastically written, I enjoy this book from first page to last no matter how many times I have read it. Just like the shows re-runs, I can't seem to get enough!! Thank you David Wild!! and the creator, director, and cast of Friends!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book full of information for fans!, January 27, 1999

By A Customer

All friends fans will LOVE this book, It has a whole chapter "written" by Marcel the monkey, Quotes from season one episodes, a summery of season one episodes and a BIG friends quiz, chock-a-block with brain teasers.Not to mention interviews of all the cast-If you havent read this book you're missing out!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun, this book had it all., February 11, 1998

By A Customer

I recently got a chance to read, Friends: The Official Companion and it was great. Everything you wanted to know about the first season of Friends was there. It was packed with all different pictures and side information that normally people wouldn't come across. This book was entertaining and was a lot of fun. I am really looking foward to reading the next one.