Desperate Housewives: Behind Closed Doors (Paperback)

by tk (Author)

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Product Description
When Desperate Housewives debuted on ABC last fall, viewers were served up a dish of delectable characters and delicious plot twists. This Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning show offers a glimpse into life in the suburbs-and it+s not all soccer moms and PTA meetings. From the lovably clumsy single mom Susan, to the perfectionist homemaker Bree, to the harried mother of three Lynette, to the vixen-next-door Gabriela, these housewives defy stereotypes.This first official Desperate Housewives fan guide gives viewers an irresistible glimpse into the world of Wisteria Lane. With profiles and interviews of the cast and creative team, never-before-told anecdotes and set details, glamorous photographs of the housewives (both in and out of character), as well as fascinating details from the writers and producers on what it takes to make the show-including a foreword written by the show+s creator and executive producer, Marc Cherry, on his initial inspiration in creating the show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (September 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401308260
• ISBN-13: 978-1401308261
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Compendium to the Marvelous Show, September 25, 2005

By	L. Carol "carolcecilia" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone who loves "Desperate Housewives" and wants to get as much of the inside scoop as possible should be getting the DVD and this book. While the interviews and profiles of the ensemble cast detailed in the book make reading about the "Desperate Housewives" experience gratifying, it is so much more as it takes us on the joyride of reliving much of the show's endearing moments by capturing all the crazy one-liners and quotable quotes. From Edie's infamous "FYI" to Susan in retort; to Karl's "The Heart Wants What It Wants"; to Julie's advice to Susan, "I always assumed I'd have sex for the first time before you had it again"; to Rex's indignance to Bree, "You're in the NRA. You own, like, four guns. If somebody broke in, I'd expect you to protect me"; to Bree's sarcastic snap-back, "Do me a favor, Rex. Please don't mistake my anal retentiveness for actual affection", to Mike's cheeky response on seeing Susan in her birthday suit: "And for what it's worth...WOW!" and much much more in unforgettable lines and show trivia! Get the book and indulge in a bit more of the dirty laundry of the (anti-)heroes and heriones that made up our favorite TV show!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an excellent show for smart women over 20 !**, October 2, 2005

By	Stephanie M. March "smarch1965" (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this book as soon as I found out it was coming out. It is full of interviews and information plus extra goodies for those of us **addicted** to Desperate Housewives. If you love the show this book (and the 1st season DVD) are a must have.
Pour a glass of wine, put up your feet and enjoy!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for DH lovers, October 26, 2005

By	Serge Daenen "aka Chezzdevil" (Perpignan, Pyrenees Orientales, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book very helpful in understanding all what's going on in the series; it is presented in an easy format with lots of attention paid to little details, i can recommend it to all desperate housewives adepts !

Serge, Perpignan, France