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  • Finding Serenity: Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds And Space Hookers In Joss Whedon's Firefly
    by Glenn Yeffeth
    ISBN 1932100431 (1-932100-43-1)
    Softcover, Benbella Books

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    In this eclectic anthology of essays, former cast member Jewel Staite, "Kaylee," philosopher Lyle Zynda, sex therapist Joy Davidson, and noted science fiction and fantasy authors Mercedes Lackey, David Gerrold, and Lawrence Watt-Evans contribute to a clever and insightful analysis of the short-lived cult hit Firefly. From What went wrong with the pilot? to What's right about Reavers? and how the correspondence between the show's creator Joss Whedon and the network executives might have actually played out, the writers interrogate the show's complexity and speculate about what might have been if the show Firefly had not been cancelled.
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  • Flying High America
    by Jim Wark
    ISBN 8854400033 (88-544-0003-3)
    Hardcover, Random House Inc

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    This book takes a pictorial look at the nation from above, with dazzling full-color photographs of each region of the United States of America. These territories continue to reach out to settlers and travelers, challenging those who would try to conquer its mountains, rivers, and canyons as well as those who try get to know its patchwork quilt of people and regional cultural variations. The reader takes a thrilling journey over mountains, deserts, mighty rivers, swaths of farmland, and the great cities and landmark skyscrapers, all shown from an aerial vantage point. The design of the pages is carefully planned to bring out the panoramic qualities of the exceptionally beautiful photographs. The reduced album format of the book has been chosen to emphasize the wide-angle approach of the pictures. [via]

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  • Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television
    by Jerry Mander
    ISBN 0688082742 (0-688-08274-2)
    Softcover, William Morrow & Co

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    A total departure from previous writing about television, this book is the first ever to advocate that the medium is not reformable. Its problems are inherent in the technology itself and are so dangerous -- to personal health and sanity, to the environment, and to democratic processes -- that TV ought to be eliminated forever.

    Weaving personal experiences through meticulous research, the author ranges widely over aspects of television that have rarely been examined and never before joined together, allowing an entirely new, frightening image to emerge. The idea that all technologies are "neutral," benign instruments that can be used well or badly, is thrown open to profound doubt. Speaking of TV reform is, in the words of the author, "as absurd as speaking of the reform of a technology such as guns." [via]

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  • Glass Teat
    by Harlan Ellison
    ISBN 0441289886 (0-441-28988-6)
    Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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  • Kreski, Chris: Growing up Brady
    Growing up Brady
    by Chris Kreski, Barry Williams
    ISBN 0967378508 (0-9673785-0-8)
    Softcover, Good Guy Entertainment

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  • Iron Chef: The Official Book
    by Fuji Television, Kaoru Hoketsu
    ISBN 0425194078 (0-425-19407-8)
    Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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    Go behind the scenes in Kitchen Stadium. Meet Morimoto, Chen Kenichi, and all the IRON CHEFs. Learn the exclusive secrets to their signature creations. Sit down with Kaga and sample his ten favorite dishes of all time-with never-before-published recipes. And it doesn't stop there. Inside you'll find interviews with the tasters; insight from the show's creators and producers; loads of photos; plate-by-plate commentary on every IRON CHEF battle...and much more! [via]

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  • Shales, Tom: Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live
    Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live
    by Tom Shales, James Andrew Miller
    ISBN 0316735655 (0-316-73565-5)
    Softcover, Little Brown & Co

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    WHEN A YOUNG WRITER named Lorne Michaels talked NBC executives into taking a chance on a new weekend late-night comedy series, nobody really knew what to expect-not even Michaels. But Saturday Night Live, launched in 1975 and still thriving today, would change the face of television. It introduced brash new stars with names like Belushi, Radner, Chase, and Murray; trashed taboos that had inhibited TV for decades; and had such an impact on American life, laughter, and politics that even presidents of the United States had to take notice. Now, Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Shales and bestselling author James Andrew Miller bring together stars, writers, guest hosts, contributors, and craftsmen for the first-ever oral history of Saturday Night Live, from 1974, when it was just an idea, through 2002, when it has long since become an institution. In their own words, dozens of personalities recall the backstage stories, behind-the-scenes gossip, feuds, foibles, drugs, sex, struggles, and calamities, including personal details never before revealed. Shales and Miller have interviewed a galaxy of stars, including Mike Myers, Chris Rock, Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler, Chevy Chase, Will Ferrell, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Martin, Jon Lovitz, Jane Curtin, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Dana Carvey, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Garrett Morris, Molly Shannon, Damon Wayans, Chris Elliott, Julia Sweeney, Norm Macdonald, and Paul Simon-plus writers like Al Franken, Conan O'Brien, Larry David, Rosie Shuster, Jack Handey, Robert Smigel, Don Novello, and others who got their big breaks as part of the SNL team. The Coneheads, the Blues Brothers, Buck-wheat, Wayne and Garth, Hans and Franz, the Cheerleaders, Todd DiLaMuca and Lisa Loopner, "Cheeseburger cheeseburger," Mango, the Church Lady, Ed Grimley-they're all here. And for every fabulous character on-screen there was an outrageous maverick, misfit, or rebel behind the scenes. Live from New York does what no other book about the show has ever done: It lets the people who were there tell the story in their own words, blunt and loving and uncensored. [via]

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  • The Making of Star Trek
    by Stephen E. Whitfield, Gene Roddenberry
    ISBN 0345340191 (0-345-34019-1)
    Softcover, Random House Publishing Group

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    A complete history of what may be the most popular TV series ever -- the original Star Trek "TM" episodes! Filled with quotations from cast members, memos to and from Gene Roddenberry, biographies of cast members, sketches, photographs, set descriptions, and even budgets and cast schedules, this volume is a fascinating, invaluable behind-the-scenes account of the development and production of the original Star Trek "TM" series. [via]

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  • Monthy Python's Flying Circus
    by Chapman, John Cleese
    ISBN 0413741109 (0-413-74110-9)
    Hardcover, Methuen Publishing Limited

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    Special 30th anniversary edition of the complete unexpurgated scripts of the original television series (except for the animation bits). Contains 358 pages of text plus 16 pages of black & white photos, each of which is a still from various episodes. 5 in [via]

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  • Monty Python's Flying Circus: Just the Words
    by Graham Chapman, Monty Python (Comedy troupe)
    ISBN 0413625508 (0-413-62550-8)
    Hardcover, Methuen

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  • The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide
    by Mystery Science Theater 3000 Writers and Performers, Best Brains, Inc. Staff
    ISBN 0553377833 (0-553-37783-3)
    Softcover, Bantam Books

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    At last, the honest-Injun, 100%-MST3K-sanctioned guide to the 120 episodes of this extremely cool, Peabody Award-winning show. Contains multitudinous synopses, tidbits, photos, wisecracks, and descriptions of some of the most disgusting things ever seen on screen by the MST3K  writers. You know you want it, so get it while it's hot! [via]

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  • Naked Pictures of Famous People
    by Jon Stewart
    ISBN 0688171621 (0-688-17162-1)
    Softcover, Rob Weisbach Books

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    Sometimes it seems like every standup comedian worth his or her salt just has to do the book thing, and you might feel that yet another warmed-over stage routine is the last thing you need taking up valuable bookshelf space. Jon Stewart's book will come as an extremely pleasant surprise. He eschews the standard standup patter and instead gives us 18 short comic essays in a variety of styles that recall the prose work of Woody Allen, only with a few more references to genitals. Stewart proves himself a remarkably nimble humorist with a sharp eye for parody, whether he's writing "A Very Hanson Christmas" or "Adolf Hitler: The Larry King Interview."

    HITLER: ...Larry, look, I was a bad guy. No question. I hate that Hitler. The yelling, the finger pointing, I don't know ... I was a very angry guy.

    KING: And this ... new Hitler?

    HITLER: I get up at seven, have half a melon, do the jumble in the morning paper and then let the day take me where it will.... Me!! The inventor of the Blitzkrieg... When you stop having to control everything it's very freeing.

    Stewart is not afraid to flirt with bad taste, in fact, some of the pieces in this collection do for "flirting with bad taste" what Bill Clinton did for "not having sexual relations." But it's wonderful to see an edgy comedian taking on the traditionally cozy genre of the humorous essay, creating work that combines the wit of Robert Benchley with the energy and attitude of the best modern standup. Naked Pictures of Famous People proves that Jon Stewart is as comfortable, and accomplished, in front of a word processor as he is in front of an audience. --Simon Leake [via]

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  • Farrand, Phil: Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers
    Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers
    by Phil Farrand
    ISBN 0440505712 (0-440-50571-2)
    Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group

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    A follow-up to the first, best-selling Nitpicker's guide ferrets out the plot inconsistencies, scientific inaccuracies, and other foul-ups in the seventh, final season of the TV series, Star Trek: The Next Generation. [via]

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  • The Official Prisoner Companion
    by Matthew White, Jaffer Ali
    ISBN 0446387444 (0-446-38744-4)
    Softcover, Aspect

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    It is called, with deceptive simplicity, The Village. It is the world of tomorrow, or today. A man known only as Number 6 enters its storybook-like confines. He will learn, over and over again, that inside it there is no freedom, and from it there is no escape. He is without defenses, except for one invisible weapon: his uncrushable spirit. [via]

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  • The Other Glass Teat
    by Harlan Ellison
    ISBN 0441642748 (0-441-64274-8)
    Softcover, Berkley Pub Group

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    Media criticism. [via]

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  • Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Defined a Generation
    by Chris Turner
    ISBN 030681448X (0-306-81448-X)
    Softcover, Perseus Books Group

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    D'oh-it's "The Simpsons." And here's the book with the behind-the-scenes story of how America's favorite nuclear family first arrived at a TV near you, how the series grew into a worldwide icon, and who brings it to life so brilliantly week after week, year after year. Since first airing in 1987 as a cartoon interlude on the short-lived "Tracey Ullman Show," "The Simpsons" has deliciously skewered the foibles of American life, evolving into a cultural institution that reaches across the generations. As satire, it's sharp and funny. As a pop phenom, it's in a league of its own. And with Planet Simpson, it finally gets the sprawling, multidimensional critical look it so richly deserves. "Smart and funny, Turner writes with fitting enthusiasm for his subject while working in seemly references to cultural theory and TV-insider politics. His book is just the thing for fellow fans, and for anyone interested in how pop phenomena came to be." -Hollywood Reporter This book was not prepared, licensed, approved, or endorsed by any entity involved in creating or producing the television series "The Simpsons."
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  • Reading the Vampire Slayer: The New, Updated,Unofficial Guide to Buffy and Angel
    by Roz Kaveney
    ISBN 186064984X (1-86064-984-X)
    Softcover, Tauris Parke Paperbacks

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    The first edition of Reading the Vampire Slayer was highly praised in both the fan magazine SFX and the Times Literary Supplement. This second edition is hugely revised and expanded to cover the sixth and seventh seasons of Buffy and the third and fourth seasons of Angel. It contains chapters on the relationship between Buffy and the lovelorn vampire Spike and on the thematic structure of Angel, as well as interviews on the writing of Buffy with scriptwriters Jane Espenson and Steven DeKnight. Individual chapters have been updated and the useful episode guide is expanded to cover all seven seasons of Buffy and the four seasons of Angel, as is Roz Kaveney's general introduction to the scenes and structures of each season.
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  • Reading the Vampire Slayer: An Unofficial Critical Companion to Buffy and Angel
    by Roz Kaveney
    ISBN 1860647626 (1-86064-762-6)
    Softcover, St Martins Pr

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    Reading the Vampire Slayer is a very accessible collection of essays, edited by Amazon.co.uk contributor and respected SF and Fantasy reviewer Roz Kaveney, which analyses the first five seasons of the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and the first two seasons of "Angel". Kaveney's opening article sketches out the territory, providing an insightful introduction to the themes and structures of the two shows. The essays that follow consider a wide range of issues, but a common theme is the complexity and inventiveness of the shows, with their deconstruction of patriarchal authority and highlighting of the ambiguous nature of evil. Variously, the authors consider how Buffy subverts the "male gaze", the ways in which the shows challenge such concepts as established authority and traditional ways of learning and knowing, the use of humour, how the landscape of Southern California plays its part, and how fans have become actively involved in the writing of slash-fan fiction (which pairs characters such as Xander/Spike in sexual relationships). It's an eclectic mix, with some essays more obviously academic than others, but on the whole the style, which includes bibliographies for further reading, means this book should interest both students of cultural and media studies and more general readers. And it's a lot of fun to read, providing many thoughtful insights into two shows that have proved popular television can be both thought provoking and deeply moving. --Elizabeth Sourbut [via]

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  • The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer
    by Jennifer Lynch
    ISBN 067173590X (0-671-73590-X)
    Softcover, Pocket Books

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    Based on the explosive TV series Twin Peaks, this shocking diary reveals the sordid double life of Laura Palmer -- from adolescence up until the time of her murder. At 12 years of age, lovely Laura is already a girl in trouble. Her unexpurgated diary tells of visits by a cruel and evil creature named BOB, who tortures her sexually and whom she tries to control by seducing other men. Poor Laura struggles through a puberty unlike any you can imagine: 40 sexual partners by the age 15, lesbian affairs, orgies in the woods and a cocaine habit that fuels her experimentation. And, as she examines the horrifying details of her tumultuous young life, she finds herself vile beyond redemption. Be prepared for the shock -- for you're about to discover the nightmare version of daddy's little girl... [via]

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  • Sesame Street Unpaved: Scripts, Stories, Secrets, and Songs
    by David Borgenicht
    ISBN 0786864605 (0-7868-6460-5)
    Hardcover, Hyperion Books

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    The show that has taught over 70 million of us to count is turning 30! To help celebrate this milestone, Hyperion presents the ultimate insider's tribute to "Sesame Street"--a one-of-a-kind volume that lets readers relive all the classic memories, games shows, animation, and parodies through actual scripts, rare photos, celebrity flashbacks, and hilarious anecdotes. 400 color photos. NPR sponsorship. [via]

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  • Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show
    by Glenn Yeffeth
    ISBN 1932100083 (1-932100-08-3)
    Softcover, Benbella Books

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    This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include bestselling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfield, cult-favorite vampire author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and award-winner Sarah Zettel. The show and its cast are the topics of such critical pieces as Lawrence Watt-Evans's “Matchmaking in Hellmouth and Sherrilyn Kenyon's “The Search for Spike's Balls. An informed introduction for those not well acquainted with the show, and a source of further research for Buffy buffs, this book raises interesting questions concerning a much-loved program and future cult classic.
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  • The Simpsons
    by Matt Groening, Ray Richmond, Antonia Coffman
    ISBN 0060952520 (0-06-095252-0)
    Softcover, Perennial

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    Nearly a decade into their run, it's clear that The Simpsons is one of the best-loved and most influential television shows to come down the pike in a long while. If the show's attitude was a little less pervasive, this encyclopedic book would be aimed solely at Simpsons addicts. But that's not entirely true--Matt Groening and Ray Richmond have created a book that is essential for anyone interested in where TV is today. That's not to suggest that the book is serious, though--it's not. The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (that's debatable, but who cares?) is a collection of everything related to the show, from all the "couch gags" during the end of the opening credits, to the complete words to the theme song from The Itchy and Scratchy Show. There are broadcast dates, credits, and hidden jokes for every episode. You'll even find a list of things that make Homer go "Mmm..."

    If you're a fan of the show, you'll be hard-pressed to find fault with Ray Richmond's collection. The only glaring one is that the stills often look a little blurry. Oh, and couldn't they have come up with a funnier title? But that's nitpicking. Simpsons fans, you know what to do. [via]

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  • The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family
    by Matt Groening
    ISBN 0060193484 (0-06-019348-4)
    Hardcover, HarperCollins Canada, Limited

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    Nearly a decade into their run, it's clear that The Simpsons is one of the best-loved and most influential television shows to come down the pike in a long while. If the show's attitude was a little less pervasive, this encyclopedic book would be aimed solely at Simpsons addicts. But that's not entirely true--Matt Groening and Ray Richmond have created a book that is essential for anyone interested in where TV is today. That's not to suggest that the book is serious, though--it's not. The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (that's debatable, but who cares?) is a collection of everything related to the show, from all the "couch gags" during the end of the opening credits, to the complete words to the theme song from The Itchy and Scratchy Show. There are broadcast dates, credits, and hidden jokes for every episode. You'll even find a list of things that make Homer go "Mmm..."

    If you're a fan of the show, you'll be hard-pressed to find fault with Ray Richmond's collection. The only glaring one is that the stills often look a little blurry. Oh, and couldn't they have come up with a funnier title? But that's nitpicking. Simpsons fans, you know what to do. [via]

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  • The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'Oh! of Homer
    by William Irwin, Aeon J. Skoble, Mark T. Conard
    ISBN 0812694333 (0-8126-9433-3)
    Softcover, Open Court Pub Co

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    No doubt Aristotle just rolled over in his grave on the release of The Simpsons and Philosophy. An essay called "Homer and Aristotle" would appear to be a treatise on two ancient Greek thinkers; in this case, it is a depiction of Homer Simpson's Aristotelian virtues. Raja Halwani's "Homeric" essay is amusing though and moreover it actually ends up being enlightening, especially for those just learning Aristotle's ethics. Bart may be a Nietzschean without knowing it, Mr Burns is a cipher for unhappiness (except when he eats "so-called 'iced-cream'"), and Ned Flanders raises questions about neighbourly love. The book has a lot to say about the Simpsons and even more to say about philosophy.

    The Simpsons and Philosophy collects 18 essays into an unpretentious, tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly intelligent look at philosophy through the lens of Matt Groening's vaunted animated series. The editors are quick to point out that they don't think "The Simpsons is the equivalent of history's best works of literature--but it nevertheless is just deep enough and certainly funny enough, to warrant serious attention". The writers of the book are mostly professional philosophers and they are appropriately erudite. But what is truly astonishing, even for a confessed Simpsons addict, is their breadth of Simpsons knowledge, spanning all 12 seasons of the show's history. The Simpsons and Philosophy is obviously not intended to be a turning point in modern thought but it is an excellent introduction to some core elements of philosophy. --Eric de Place [via]

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  • The Simpsons Forever!: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family Continued
    by Matt Groening, Scott M. Gimple
    ISBN 0060987634 (0-06-098763-4)
    Softcover, Harpercollins

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    Viewers who acknowledge The Simpsons as one of the best shows ever to hit television are doubtless already proud owners of The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family. But since the show is still in production, that guide is no longer complete. And can you really live a second longer without a full list of last season's blackboard inscriptions? Simpsons creator Matt Groening and editor Scott M. Gimple come to the rescue with The Simpsons Forever! A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family--Continued. It's an exhaustive list of all the episodes of the ninth and tenth seasons, including screen shots, dialogue highlights (Moe, packing for Hawaii: "Ukulele, pineapples, beach pistol, scandalously revealing thong"), and "Stuff You May Have Missed," such as the fact that the motto of In 'n' Out Ear Piercing is "If It Dangles, We'll Punch a Hole in It." There are also brief bios of guest characters (Señor Ding Dong hates Chevy vans), song lyrics (Marge and Homer's version of "Those Were the Days"), and a fond-without-being-icky tribute to Troy McClure. The truly obsessed will welcome the lists: every couch gag of the past two seasons, which actors do which voices, and every single time Homer has said "D'Oh!" for the past two years. The Simpsons Forever does a terrific job of catching the humor and spirit of a truly great show. --Ali Davis [via]

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  • Asherman, Allan: The Star Trek Compendium
    The Star Trek Compendium
    by Allan Asherman
    ISBN 0671791451 (0-671-79145-1)
    Softcover, Simon & Schuster

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    Here is the essential fans' guidebook to the Star Trek universe--including material from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. This compendium features a complete show-by-show guide to the original series as well as the movies and animated shows, including plot summaries, fascinating behind-the-scenes information, and credits. 125 photos. [via]

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  • The Star Trek Encyclopedia
    by Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, Doug Drexler
    ISBN 0671536095 (0-671-53609-5)
    Softcover, Pocket Books

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    This new version of the Star Trek Encyclopedia is a reissue of the 1997 edition, plus a 128-page supplement of additional material that updates Deep Space Nine to the end of its run and Voyager to midway through season five. It also covers the movie Star Trek: Insurrection. The supplement is as meticulously detailed as the rest of the volume, listing such fascinating trivia as chadre kab (Seven of Nine's first meal), 'Kahless and Lukara' (a Klingon opera), and voraxna (a Cardassian poison), as well as all the new characters and species. Appendices include illustrations of starships, cast and crew listings, a historical timeline, and a bibliography. All photographs and illustrations (except for a few historical shots) are in color. The encyclopedia was devised in part to help production staff on the various Star Trek TV series to keep up with the ever-increasing level of detail generated by over 30 years of creative effort. It is an excellent reference volume and, whether you want to settle an argument or write a novel, this book will answer your questions. But beware: the extensive cross-referencing leads to curious time-distortion effects, in which the unwary reader, dipping in to settle a single query, encounters an irresistible urge to browse further, during which hours of normal time can pass in the wink of an eye. --Elizabeth Sourbut [via]

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  • The Star Trek Encyclopedia : A Reference Guide to the Future
    by Denise Okuda, Michael Okuda, Debbie Mirek
    ISBN 0671034758 (0-671-03475-8)
    Hardcover, Simon & Schuster

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    From 'audet IX to Zytchin III, this book covers it all. This is the ultimate reference book for all "Star Trek" fans!Added to this edition are 128 new pages. This addendum highlights the latest episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(R), Star Trek: Voyager(R)" and the newest feature film, "Star Trek: Insurrection(TM) ."The thousands of photos and hundreds of illustrations place the "Star Trek" universe at your fingertips. Planets and stars, weapons and ships, people and places are just part of the meticulous research and countless cross-reference that fill this book. [via]

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  • The Star Trek the Next Generation Companion
    by Larry Nemecek
    ISBN 0743457986 (0-7434-5798-6)
    Softcover, Star Trek

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    "The Star Trek: The Next Generation® Companion" is the complete guide to the series that brought " "Star Trek" ®" ® back to television for seven extremely successful seasons. Episode-by-episode summaries, credits, and behind-the-scenes notes that shed intriguing light on the production of the show. This edition is updated to include information on the film "Star Trek Generations." Indexed by episode number, by writer, guest stars, and directors, it's the one book that brings all this information together between two covers. [via]

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  • The Star Trek, the Next Generation
    by Larry Nemecek
    ISBN 0671794604 (0-671-79460-4)
    Hardcover, Pocket Books

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    As Star Trek: The Next Generation enters its fifth record-breaking season, it remains the #1 syndicated television show. In the tradition of the bestselling Star Trek Compendium, here is the all-new, official guidebook to the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. [via]

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  • Okuda, Michael: Star Trek, the Next Generation
    Star Trek, the Next Generation
    by Michael Okuda, Rick Sternbach
    ISBN 0671704273 (0-671-70427-3)
    Softcover, Star Trek

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  • Postman, Neil: Television and the Teaching of English
    Television and the Teaching of English
    by Neil Postman
    ISBN 0891974458 (0-89197-445-8)
    Softcover, Ardent Media Inc

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  • Ariano, Tara: Television Without Pity: 752 Things We Love to Hate (And Hate to Love) About TV
    Television Without Pity: 752 Things We Love to Hate (And Hate to Love) About TV
    by Tara Ariano, Sarah D. Bunting
    ISBN 1594741174 (1-59474-117-4)
    Softcover, Chronicle Books Llc

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  • Gerrold, David: The Trouble with Tribbles
    The Trouble with Tribbles
    by David Gerrold
    ISBN 0345347889 (0-345-34788-9)
    Softcover, Random House Publishing Group

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  • The Truth Is Out There Vol. 1: The Official Guide to the X-Files
    by Brian Lowry, Chris Carter
    ISBN 0061053309 (0-06-105330-9)
    Hardcover, HarperCollins Canada, Limited

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    Fans of TV's hottest cult show will find this compendium of facts and figures about The X-Files essential. Contains complete episode guide, photos, the story of the show's origin, interviews with X-Files creator Chris Carter and actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, plus a detailed look at the extraordinary special effects and a wealth of intriguing trivia. [via]

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  • The Twilight Zone Companion
    by Marc Zicree
    ISBN 1879505096 (1-879505-09-6)
    Softcover, Silman-James Pr

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    The Twilight Zone Companion is one of the finest examinations of a television series. Author Marc Scott Zicree spent five years researching and writing what is without a doubt the definitive look at this classic horror-fantasy-science fiction show. (The series originally ran from 1959 to 1965, but is still seen in syndication around the world.) Not only is the book an exhaustive episode-by-episode guide, but the author apparently interviewed every living soul who was ever associated with the show. It's quite likely that creator Rod Serling, who died before the book saw publication in 1982, would have been suitably impressed by the respect and dedication that clearly went into this labor of love. Zicree later revised and expanded The Twilight Zone Companion for a second edition in 1989, and discusses both the briefly revived series and the feature film based on the show. --Stanley Wiater [via]

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  • Holder, Nancy: The Watcher's Guide
    The Watcher's Guide
    by Nancy Holder, Jeff Mariotte, Maryelizabeth Hart
    ISBN 0671042602 (0-671-04260-2)
    Softcover, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

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  • [???]: Welcome to Twin Peaks
    Welcome to Twin Peaks
    ISBN 0451170318 (0-451-17031-8)
    Softcover, New Amer Library

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  • Welcome to Twin Peaks: An Access Guide to the Town
    by Lynch, Mark Frost
    ISBN 0671743996 (0-671-74399-6)
    Softcover, Pocket Books

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    Simon & Schuster, Jun 1, 1991 - 111 pages An unforgettable, in-depth tour of the town that captured America's imagination. This one-of-a-kind guide includes everything from Norma Jenning's cherry pie recipe to the type of tree the Log Lady's log is from to the Double R. Diner's Specials for the Week. Fully illustrated with photographs, line drawings, and color maps. [via]

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