- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (7 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743489950
- ISBN-13: 978-0743489959
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 17.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 151,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Few television programmes have made such an impact on the public consciousness as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which has hooked a dedicated band of viewers of both sexes and all ages, and whose heroine has become a cultural icon for our times. In January 2003 in a poll of the Top 100 SF and Fantasy characters of all time, the vampire Spike was voted No. 2 and Buffy No. 3 by the readers of SFX, the world's largest-circulation science fiction magazine. Here is the long-awaited companion to the final three seasons of the show, with the same sassy mix of detail and insight that has led volumes one and two of the Watcher's Guide to be hailed as the best of their kind. The third volume includes full episode guides to seasons 5, 6 and 7 -- thirty-three episodes in all, including the highly-acclaimed 'The Body', the legendary musical episode 'Once More With Feeling' and the sensational series conclusion -- plus comment on the show and its place in television history from a host of contributors, cast and crew. This is a book that no Buffy fan can afford to be without.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
The first two volumes of The Watcher's Guide contained episode guides that weren't very large or complete, but the books more than made up for it with their detailed behind-the-scenes segments. Being the "official" guides, they had exclusive access to the cast and crew, with exclusive interviews and descriptions of how episodes are made. Volume 3 has been a long time coming, and is almost totally a disappointment. The writers of the first two volumes are gone, and Paul Ruditis has sole credit for this one. The book is totally lacking in behind-the-scenes information, as though Ruditis was denied the exclusive access that this "Official companion" is supposed to have.
The Episode Guide section (which covers seasons 5 to 7) covers each episode with the same detail as previous volumes, which is enough for a casual reader but not really informative. It lacks the behind-the-scenes trivia boxes that were peppered around the previous guides, and it criminally fails to include the listing of music tracks. In place of the huge behind-the-scenes sections from previous Volumes, we now get some amateurish essays instead. A big chunk of the book is padded out with the shooting script for "Restless", a season 4 episode that shouldn't even be covered by this guide. This book is padded out with unnecessary pages, or even blank pages, yet it still doesn't reach the same page count as Volume 2.
As a glossy casual book to be occasionally dipped into, the Watcher's Guide Volume 3 suffices. Its summaries of the episodes in seasons 5 to 7 will jog the memories of casual fans, and it has a lot of pictures. But for serious Buffy fans who expected exclusive and official insight into the show, this is a wasted opportunity and a disappointment.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Considering the length of time this book was held back by due to Season 7 being the last season you would think that the book had some in depth coverage of season 7 but it doesn't. It completely lacks the cast and crew insight that made the other two volumes essential reading for Buffy fans. It seems as though the book was rushed together at he last minute with disappointing essays that don't make up for the lack of interviewing. The whole point of buying the official versions is so that you get a feel of what it's like to work on the show and what the cast and crew felt about things and with this being the last one I thought it would have been amazing with loads of behind the scenes stuff for the last season especially. The breakdown of Restless is quite good but the author makes points about hings that were insignificant and, by Joss's own admition, completely accidental and not meant to be read into in that much depth. There are several areas in the breakdown where the author contradicts things that joss himself has said on the DVD release of Season 4. All in all the book would be good for people who were new to the show and wanted to see what they'd missed and the breakdown does mention any continuity links with other seasons which would be helpful to new viewers but not seasoned Buffy fans who already know this.
Lets hope the next installment of Angel's Casefiles is better - it's got the same author but with Diana Gallagher too so hopefully she will have thought to do some interviews and improve the quality of the book!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I have been waiting for a long time for this volume to come out!The past two have been must read for any real Buffy fan!Thay gave you a great insight,not only into the episodes but also into the cast and behind the scenes!But this volume seems to have forgotton that altogether!Yes the episode guise is there and a few slightly pointless, in my opinion, essays!Ok they may be things that havent been read before and are nice to see but where is all the other stuff that made this series of books one of the best accompanyments to a series i have seen?
In the other volumes it was interesting to read what the cast thought of the show, what the crew thought of the show and it was nice to get a insight into how it all works behind the scenes.The make up,the stunts etc!Then you got a list of the songs included which helps jog your memory.I thought there would be something extra for Once More With Feeling but nothing!Then all the quotes are missing which are always good for a giggle but again nothing!!!This book just doesnt live up to the past two and its a real shame seeing as its the last one and the end of the show!If your a big Buffy fan its worth it to complete your collection but if not dont bother!scan the net and you'll get what in this book!!!
In the other volumes it was interesting to read what the cast thought of the show, what the crew thought of the show and it was nice to get a insight into how it all works behind the scenes.The make up,the stunts etc!Then you got a list of the songs included which helps jog your memory.I thought there would be something extra for Once More With Feeling but nothing!Then all the quotes are missing which are always good for a giggle but again nothing!!!This book just doesnt live up to the past two and its a real shame seeing as its the last one and the end of the show!If your a big Buffy fan its worth it to complete your collection but if not dont bother!scan the net and you'll get what in this book!!!
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A Biased Official Guide
I recently ordered all three of The Watcher's Guides, and I enjoyed the first two quite a lot. However, this one was disappointing. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by M. Dean
Buffy seasons 1-7 box set
i think that the buffy box set is very attractive and very good value for money. It works perfectly and i am very greatful for this. Thank-you, keep it up!
Published on 12 April 2005 by Rebecca
Oh come on!
If you are one of those people who hated Spike and think he should have been killed in season 2 you'll love this book. Being a bit more mature than that I can't say I do. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2005
Buffy watcher's guide
I was utterly dissapointed by this book. Seeing as how it's 'supposed' to be an official book I expected an objective view on my favorite seasons. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2004 by Lore Krajsman
Not as Good as it should have been.
I bought this book because after all the waiting I did to get with delays due to there being no season 8 I thought it would be well worth it. Read more
Published on 9 July 2004 by hero_of_canton
All Good!
I was bought Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide, Volume 3 as a present and I must say that it is an excellent read, as like the other two volumes it details all episodes... Read more
Published on 3 July 2004 by "kevinanderson23"
Disappointed
It has been a long time coming but ended up being something I could have just missed.
I purchased this for my niece as we are both fans of the show and the photos are just in... Read more
Published on 2 July 2004 by Shell
Take 3
This book seems to have been a long time coming, so was it worth the wait?
This book is divided into two parts which is the 'episode guide' (Season 5-7) and 'the essays'. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2004 by Benson
not a patch on the first two volumes
Very disappointing. Do not be misled by 5-star reviews
written before the book went on sale.
written before the book went on sale.
There are none of the behind-the-scenes interviews that made
volumes 1 and... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2004
A must!
I think every Buffy fan should get this, mainly because it's the last official companion for the last three seasons. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2004 by Elizabeth
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