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Amy Pascale

Joss Whedon Hardcover

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Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1845137191
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1845137199
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 1.5 x 9.21 inches

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While Amy Pascale*'s first "official" fandom was "My So-Called Life" in 1994, she was turning down friends’ invites to play at the age of three because she was “watching her shows” — "Sesame Street" and "Mr. Rogers."

That was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with television storytelling, understanding the importance of scheduling life around TV and perhaps most importantly: learning to judge people by the shows they watch.

Not surprisingly, she has worked in on-air and online media for over fifteen years. Amy is currently the Director of Strategy in MTV’s On-Air Promos department, where she also gets to write the words that come out of the mouths of Teen Wolves, Banshees, Hunters and Awkward kids trying to make it through high school. She co-founded and edits the offbeat online magazine PopGurls.com – which, along with her day job, is her excuse for watching as much television as she does (a lot).

She also now knows a whole lot about Joss Whedon — possibly even more than the man knows about himself.

*She is not the same Amy Pascal who is the Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group. However, that does not deter her from basking in the adoration of the countless people who thank “her” during the movie awards season. (It’s entirely possible that she’s played Jessica Chastain’s 2011 Golden Globe acceptance speech, extolling love for the “Great Great Amy Pascal,” way more times than she should admit.)

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JKRose

Joss: a reflection of us

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2014

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Wonderful biography of Joss Whedon, researched and written by Amy Pascale. I can't imagine a more revert but honest look at a man who has inspired a generation of fans toward such activism and passion. I found it impossible to find in bookstores and so picked up the kindle version to read at my own pace. But once I started, I couldn't stop. Reading the story of Joss put me in the same frenzy to devour words that I would have when a new Harry Potter was released. I devoured the whole thing in two sittings, staying up until 5 am the first night.

I picked up the book because I've been a fan of Joss's for years (staring with Buffy) without ever really knowing much about him. It wasn't until the cancellation of Firefly that I truly became a follower and realized the beautiful genius that touches and moves us through his storytelling. The book is an intimate look at his life and his influences, without getting distracted by the drama that surrounded some of his productions and ideas.

My only complaint is it felt like it spent too much time focusing on the development of Buffy and conversations from the Bronze forum. But after reading through the rest of the book, I know that the time spent there was connected to the larger themes of feminism and fan connection that permeates everything that Joss creates. I would have liked to have seen just as much time and space devoted to Dollhouse, which I feel is an even more relevant message of empowerment to resist "the system" than even when it first aired.

Thank you for letting us in on the humble genius that is Joss.

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To quote Faith, this book is 5 (stars) by 5

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 9, 2015

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This biography was up for book of the year in this category, which is a bit of a surprise, not because it isn’t good enough, but because it has the same irreverent style as its namesake.
If you’re reading this because you’re a fan of the man—I think he’d like that rhyme—you will not be disappointed. There’s plenty of background on his growing-up years, his time in college where he learned about filmmaking, and his early years with his father in Hollywood. But where it really takes off, as should be expected, is with Buffy The Vampire Slayer, first his disappointment at how the movie was taken out of his control, then Buffy’s triumphant return, this time on TV. For those who are not particularly fans of his yet reading this anyway, there’s plenty of interesting tidbits from his time in Hollywood, all the way to Much Ado About Nothing and the preproduction of the semi-sequel to that blockbuster that is The Avengers, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s just a touch about this family life, a few mentions without being intrusive; since I’m not a person who follows such things, I didn’t even know he had kids.
And just because there’s nowhere else for me to put this, I’m gonna say right now that, after binging on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for about a month, what I thought the first time is confirmed: the best moment of the whole series is “Buffy Summers, Class Protector.”
5/5 (Or as Faith would say, “Five by five.”)

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MacQueen

Really great!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 23, 2014

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I've been a fan of pretty much every show or movie that Joss has done for a long time now. I was amazed how many knew things I was able to learn from this book. It strengthened my respect for the man. The main theme that I found on every page is Joss' love for what he does. You see it in the book, in his works, and in the words from people that know him well.

Joss is loved by all who work for him and that says something. He is loyal to his actors and to the characters they portray. He was always fighting the good fight against production companies that wanted to tell a different story than he did. The guy is a genius. Who else has a cult following for a show that was cancelled during its first season. Who else can convince big name stars like Neil Patrick Harris to do a short musical for the web for free?

There are just so many good things to say about the book. It is well written and entertaining at a time when so many biographies are just plain dry and I recommend it for anyone that wants to know more about one of Hollywood's greatest writer/producer/director.

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Laura

Worth reading if you're a big fan of his shows

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2015

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I now know more than I ever needed to know about Joss Whedon, but I love everything he's done so I really enjoyed reading about the history and production of his shows and movies. The author did a pretty good job of not completely fawning over Whedon, but the book did often present him as a bit of feminist icon, which is often how he's presented in the media. Clearly he's a feminist and he's created some amazing female characters, but he also fridged Penny and killed off Tara (and he's a guy), so the degree to which people praise him for feminism has always struck me as a bit much. But overall I enjoyed the book, and I think it's a good read for fans of his work, especially of his shows. And I always love to see Dollhouse getting some love because I think it's very underrated.

Also there was so much Nathan Fillion in this book and he's the best.

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get to know Joss...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 24, 2014

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Reading this book is like spending a day (or more than a day, depending on how fast you read) with Joss and his many friends/fans/frolleagues, and it's just as delightful to meet them in the confines of the book as you might have imagined from having experienced Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse or anything else he's come into contact over the last two decades or-so (including Speed and the original Toy Story that you love so much). It confirmed for me something that I probably already knew as a writer: that good stories require a combination of good storytellers, passion, commitment, hard work, and families, whether organic or created by circumstance or script. While I don't write as well as or in the same formats as Joss, I am certain that this book has imparted to me many lessons on writing, crafting story, gleaning inspiration from the world, and acknowledging those who deserve credit. A must-read for Joss fans, and a great read for other writerly/sci-fi/fantasy folk. It's all about story, people. And this one is a good one.

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iROBOT

A fantastic read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 21, 2014

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A truly engrossing read into the life of a creative genius that fills with admiration (along a little bit of jelousy). It covers all the highs and lows that show how fulfilling and frustrating it is in leading a creative life. It left me fascinating to read the journey from an creatively ambitious but poorly executed Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie to creating the highest grossing blockbuster phenomenon The Avenges/Avengers Assemble.

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Totally geeking out

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 9, 2015

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Having been a fan of Joss for many years as soon as I saw this book I had to get it. There are some great interviews and quotes from the man himself as well as family and friends. So great to find out more about this great guy from himself and the people who.love working with him.

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Ro

Not just for geeks!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 18, 2014

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As only a fan could share, this is an interesting and informative book on a man much admired by many, not just us geeks! Not heaps of photos so don't look for them, but full of interview materials and a great read.

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Laura Allcock

of course I lobe it x It is amazing. I love how much access she was able ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 20, 2014

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It's a book written about God,of course I lobe it x It is amazing. I love how much access she was able to have to Joss. It's not an unofficial biography really because of the time Amy spent with Joss
In all honesty though it's about Joss Whedon so I'm going to love it no matter what xx It arrived in perfect time and I had no problems at all with anything.

Emma Yeomans

Found at times it sounded more like a celebration of Joss rather than a biography but ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 21, 2014

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Read it in one sitting. Well written and interesting. Found at times it sounded more like a celebration of Joss rather than a biography but as I love all things Whedon it didn't lessen an enjoyable read.

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