Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30001 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Synopsis
An authorized companion to all nine seasons of the award-winning television series and two films features contributions by creator Chris Carter, cast members David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and writer Frank Spotnitz in a study of the series' episodes, mythology, unresolved plots, characters, and other insider details. 25,000 first printing.

Customer Reviews

The Truth is in Here
The first reviewer is spot on. This large hardback volume, whose correct subtitle is "Behind the Series, the Myths and the Movies", weighs almost 4lb (1.8kg) and has a small typeface for the main text. In its 248 pages there are a dozen photographs that span two pages and more than 700 smaller photographs. Many delightful pictures evoke memories of the series and include Mulder and Scully's kiss in I Want to Believe (IWTB). There are more than 40 pictures from IWTB and good coverage of this movie and those in front of and behind the camera.

In addition to two pages of index there are five pages of thumbnail images whose captions include details of the episode title, directors and first broadcast date for the episode. This is followed by a page listing the awards the series won during its nine years.

There are some typographical errors and a few words omitted. On page 209 the reference to Scully and Mulder kissing with baby William appears, incorrectly, in the text for season nine. This memorable scene appears in Existence, the last episode of season eight. Despite these slight blemishes this is a splendid book.

The details from behind the series reveal the many tens of thousands of hours of hard work and dedication that went into the episodes and the movies. Understanding the huge effort involved in the episodes of just one season can leave the reader feeling exhausted!

The last paragraph of the introduction by Frank Spotnitz says much about the X Files and this book: "The fact that people are still watching these episodes (and now writing about them) is a dream come true. I don't need to feel nostalgic about the past. I can simply turn on the television, just about anywhere in the world, and celebrate the achievement that The X-Files was, and is."

Highly recommended.

A must have for all X-philes !
This book is an absolute must have for any & all X- Files fans out there. It is a complete guide to the show, from the very first episode right through to the new film. Its packed with hundreds of full colour pictures and tells you everything you could possibly want to know about the show and its 15 year history. Also, hidden away in the books cover are 3 poster, Chris Carters hand written note cards & a copy of The Lone Gunmen newspaper. What are you waiting for ? Buy it now !

Absolutely amazing!
This is one of the best books of the x files. If you love XF you must have it! It has an extraordinary quality in pictures and reviews from season 1 to 9, including both films. Also, the book includes some surprises, You won't regret it!