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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Signed
- No
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Vintage
- No
- Pages
- 197
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- movie film holiday classic
- Publication Date
- 2013-10-01
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Illustrated
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781770411401
- Book Title
- Christmas Story : Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic
- Publisher
- ECW Press
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Performing Arts
- Topic
- Film / General, Film / Guides & Reviews, Film / History & Criticism, Film / Genres / Comedy
- Item Weight
- 30.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 202 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
ECW Press
ISBN-10
1770411402
ISBN-13
9781770411401
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159952229
Product Key Features
Book Title
Christmas Story : Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic
Number of Pages
202 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Film / Guides & Reviews, Film / History & Criticism, Film / Genres / Comedy
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
30.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
"An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" --Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "All Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." Library Journal on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "Fans of the film - and film fans in general - will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story . Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." --Michael Ambers, producer, The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now, "Speaking of comprehensive, Caseen Gaines' A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic can easily be called the definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more, Gaines' book is the perfect companion to the perfect holiday movie." -- Parade.com "Fans of the film - and film fans in general - will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story. Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." -- Michael Ambers, producer of the TV Guide Network's The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now "The ultimate companion book to the ultimate holiday movie!" --Mike Gencarelli, MediaMikes.com "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" --Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table "A Christmas Story, everyone's favorite modern holiday classic, finally gets the extraordinary book it deserves. Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." -- Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "Entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." -- Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful, and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." -- Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" -Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Though brutally honest in recounting crew conflicts and the fickle world of show business, Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where "anything could happen." - Publishers Weekly on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." -Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Caseen Gaines...has written the most comprehensive book on the history and making of the movie...This is definitely a book that any fan of the movie must have on their shelf, not only to read, but to use as a reference." -- Flick's Tongue blog, "All Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." - Library Journal on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" -- Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table, "The definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more." -- Parade, "Speaking of comprehensive, Caseen Gaines' A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic can easily be called the definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more, Gaines' book is the perfect companion to the perfect holiday movie." — Parade.com "Fans of the film – and film fans in general – will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story. Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." — Michael Ambers, producer of the TV Guide Network's The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now "The ultimate companion book to the ultimate holiday movie!" —Mike Gencarelli, MediaMikes.com "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" —Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table "A Christmas Story, everyone's favorite modern holiday classic, finally gets the extraordinary book it deserves. Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." — Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "Though brutally honest in recounting crew conflicts and the fickle world of show business, Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where "anything could happen." Publishers Weekly on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." --Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
791.43/634
Table Of Content
My Christmas Story by Wil Wheaton Christmas Revisited: Minor Disasters and Happy Endings by Eugene B. Bergman Introduction / xxi 1. The Ten-Year Itch 2. Atop Mighty Mount Olympus 3. St. Catharines and the No-Show Snow 4. Indiana, Canada 5. Reconstructing Christmas 6. Explorers Road Trip for Ralphie 7. This Little Piggy Came Home 8. Zack the Bully, Toady, and Nameless Victim 9. Applauding the Geniuses on Cleveland Street 10. The Shark and the Real Turkey Notes Acknowledgements Index
Synopsis
"The definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film." -- Parade A delightful gift book with rare and previously unreleased photographs, behind-the-scenes insight, and interviews with the stars of the beloved film Learn about the special effects required to stick Flick's tongue to the frozen pole, the film's unlikely rise to fame after a mediocre theater debut, and which famous actor Darren McGavin beat out for the role of the Old Man From Jean Shepherd's original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark's 1983 sleeper hit film and beyond, A Christmas Story has become a beloved yuletide tradition over the last three decades. This engaging book reveals -- and celebrates -- the inside scoop behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. This is the untold story of the making of the film -- and what happened afterwards. Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder Air Rifle didn't conclude with the movie's release; the tale inspired massive VHS sales, a Broadway production, and a mountain of merchandise. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, this book provides fans of the movie and film buffs alike with all they didn't know about the timeless classic., A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favourite since its release in 1983. While millions watch the movie every year on television, few know the story behind the film's production, release and unlikely ascent to Christmas-Eve-24-hour-marathon fame. Now, in time for its 30th anniversary, the story of the making of the film - and what happened afterwards - is being told for the first time. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs and drawing on original interviews with cast and crew., Since its release in 1983, A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favorite. While millions watch the movie every year on television, few know the story behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent. Ralphie Parker's quest for "a Red Ryder carbine action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time" didn't begin or end with Bob Clark's sleeper hit. Adapted from Jean Shepherd's radio broadcasts and short stories, A Christmas Story has inspired a mountain of merchandise, two sequels, and a big-budget Broadway musical. Not bad for a movie that was only a modest hit during its original theatrical run. Now fans can delve into the story behind the making of the film -- and the story of what happened after its release. Drawing on original interviews with cast and crew, and complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic is sure to make you glad you didn't shoot your eye out, The untold story of the making of one of the most popular holiday films of all time -- and what happened afterwards -- is being told for the first time. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs from the set.
LC Classification Number
PN1995.9.C5113
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