What Would Sipowicz Do?: Race, Rights and Redemption in NYPD Blue (Smart Pop series) (Paperback)

~ (Editor) "Surly, craggy-faced and often unpleasant, Andy Sipowicz seems an unlikely hero..." (more)
Key Phrases: pride problem, Andy Sipowicz, New York, Hill Street Blues (more...)

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Product Description

Taking an entertaining, intelligent look at the culturally influential 11-year television run of NYPD Blue, this examination includes a collection of essays on topics ranging from the series' portrayal of race relations in New York City to Sipowicz's famously thorny demeanor. A media critic, two police psychologists, and addiction, interrogation, and sex experts contribute essays that take an accessible, intelligent look at a show that has redefined the police drama genre. From insightful analysis of the show's evolution to lighthearted jabs at its quirks, this is a work that will deepen any fan's Blue experience.

About the Author

Glenn Yeffeth is the editor of Seven Seasons of Buffy and Taking the Red Pill. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Benbella Books (December 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932100342
• ISBN-13: 978-1932100341
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #905,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough Sipowicz, December 14, 2005

By	Brian (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

I was disappointed by this book. It was not what I thought it was going to be. I love NYPD Blue and I love Sipowicz. I think Sipowicz is the most interesting, complex, and real character on television. I found that many of the essays (the book is comprised of 16 essays on different themes in NYPD Blue) use Sipowicz and NYPD Blue merely as a launching pad to discuss more general topics. For example one chapter starts off discussing Sipowicz's interaction with AA, but then turns into an essay on AA, not on Sipowicz or NYPD Blue. There's not enough Sipowicz in this book for me.

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not waste your time or money on this book!, August 2, 2009

By	Joseph L. Footdale - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I should have read a closer analysis of this book. I thought it would be entertaining about past situations presented to a ficitonal character and how he responded. Instead it was a bunch of rhetoric from scholars disecting fictional situations. I would not recommend this book to any fan of NYPD Blue. BORING!

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is awesome, May 14, 2005

By	L. Fritz (Vegas) - See all my reviews

Great book I love NYPD Blue and this is great with some good insight into the show. I love this and love Andy so you need to buy this now.