The Addams Chronicles: An Altogether Ooky Look at the Addams Family (Paperback)

by Stephen Cox (Author) "I must be insane to write this book..." (more)
Key Phrases: pilot presentation, Charles Addams, Uncle Fester, Ted Cassidy (more...)

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Product Description
In a marvelous tribute to the Addams' oddball creatures and the television show that made them instant celebrities, "The Addams Chronicles" contains lively behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews with cast members and the show's creator. B&W photos. Color insert.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing; 2 Rev Exp edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888952911
• ISBN-13: 978-1888952919
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book to have on a TV show!, May 12, 2000

By A Customer

You'll be blown away at how author Cox has assembled so much information, trivia, interviews, and more on "The Addams Family" legacy. The color section in the center of the book is like eye-candy. You'll see this material no where else, I'm sure. I've collected Chas. Addams and "Addams Family" for years and this is the best book. The added bonus about "The Munsters" was interesting, as was the wonderful Foreword by John Astin--my favorite Gomez. Inside are more than 200 pictures which explore the entire Addams lineage plus behind-the-scenes photos which will blow you away. THE book to have on a TV show, without a doubt.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Info about the classic TV show., November 8, 1998

By A Customer

Stephen cox does a great job bringing information about the cast and crew of the original Addams Family show which aired in 1964. Being a second edition howver, not much new information was added. The Movies and new show are mentioned but not gone into in detail. In addition, some glaring misspellings and poor editing show a lack of followup by the publisher. This is unfortunate due to the fact that this book should be owned by ALL Addams Family fan-atics. Lets make sure the 3rd edition gives us more on current history however

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive "Addams Family" reference book, December 6, 1998

By	stuartmanning (London) - See all my reviews

Steve Cox's 1991 tome "The Addams Chronicles" is easily the most comprehensive book ever issued concerning the show, having already gone through two printings. Some seven years after the original's debut, Cox has re-visited the manuscript and updated it, with incredible results.

In an age where reference books are published in such huge numbers, it is wonderful to see a publication that genuinely earns its place on a fan's bookshelf. This is not a feeble attempt to justify a reprint, nor is it a half-hearted revision. Instead, it manages to remain true to the original, whilst also appearing fresh and new. The photographs alone will be enough to stun most fans ("The Addams Family" filmed on a closed set, and photographs have always been limited, with colour shots nearly non-existent). From the previously unpublished colour shots adorning the cover, to the jaw-dropping colour insert, the clarity and beauty of these photographs represents an unprecedented collection, and exceeded all of my expectations. The black and white shots disappoint no less, offering an incredible array of previously unpublished shots, including an ultra-rare picture of creator Charles Addams visiting the set, along with numerous other treasures.

Aided by Cox's easy-going, informative prose (a couple of niggling typos aside), this book is a joy from cover-to-cover, and triumphantly re-asserts "The Addams Chronicles" reputation as the primary text concerning the show.