The West Wing: The American Presidency As Television Drama (The Television Series) (Paperback)

~ Peter C. Rollins (Editor), John E. O'Connor (Editor)

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"The Liberal Imagination: The West Wing Is the Ultimate Hollywood Fantasy--The Clinton White House Without Clinton, " --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

This collection of essays translates visual language into on-screen politics. While the series "The West Wing" may be criticized as "idealistic", its clever techniques of camera work, lighting, editing, and mise en scene reflect America's best image of itself, and entertains a loyal audience that wants to believe in the nobility of the American Dream. It introduces readers to the sensibilities to appreciate the show's nuances and the necessary knowledge to avoid any misreadings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press; 1 edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081563031X
• ISBN-13: 978-0815630319
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,594 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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53 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Camelot the way it should have been, December 17, 2003

By	Henry (Enid, OK USA) - See all my reviews

The West Wing is an idealized look at how the American presidency should have been; idealized but not flawless. Jed Bartlet has plenty of things to drive anyone close to him around the bend. This book looks at the Emmy award-winning series from a number of perspectives. Anyone interested in American history or the presidency will find this an essential look at a peculiarly American institution. Great Job.

5.0 out of 5 stars The book really captured the essence of the brilliance of Aaron Sorkin, September 30, 2009

By	Christopher Korman "trishie10" (Santee, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was wondering did the authors ever think of doing a complete breakdown of every episode from 1to7 with guest Star credits and behind the scenes stories and breakdown of plotlines.I would love to read how the actors dealt with John Spencers Death and Leo respectively.I would love to see pictures from behind the scenes like a day of shooting and a tour of the set pictorially speaking.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 19, 2009

By	Nan N. Kennedy (Atlanta) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a really interesting book about a great TV series. The service on the delivery was very good.