- Paperback: 250 pages
- Publisher: ECW Press,Canada (12 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1550225391
- ISBN-13: 978-1550225396
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 17.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 280,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An intense, intelligent drama that asks what if aliens survived the infamous UFO crash of 1947, Roswell boasts a huge, dedicated fan base (when threatened with cancellation, fans sent 12,000 bottles of Tabasco sauce, the aliens' drink of choice, to a competing network, convincing them to pick up the show). This book features biographies of the actors and creators of the show, in-depth commentaries on each episode, a look at the history and mythology behind the show, plus its incredible fans. The first 2 seasons aired on BBC and the 3rd will air on SKY. With 30 b/w photos.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Roswell charts the progress of three teenage aliens who are struggling to come to terms with their identity and this book, the best of only several published about the teen series, is written by the fans for the fans, making it stand out from the likes of Dawson’s Creek and Buffy The Vampire Slayer books.
It begins with a 'sciencey' introduction, chronicling the real Roswell incident in the summer of 1947. Thankfully, it does not dwell too deeply on this and it passes on to the main characters, where it gives general information about each member of the Pod Squad plus the others – Liz, Maria, Sheriff Valenti, Kyle, Alex, Jesse & Tess. Although only giving personal facts for the aliens and Liz and Maria, each biography is adequately detailed.
The episode guide is comprehensive and details each episode, including the bloopers, alien powers used and the music used in each episode. Interestingly, the author has also included the situation when the song was heard.The Internet section is good, with websites and Roswell Internet terminology. Also, several quizzes and a chapter on ‘The Roswell Chicken Jokes’ – a thread that began on the Fan Forum.
There is a brilliant array of black and white photos throughout but, disappointingly, only 8 pages of colour photos and no complete group ones.
In the acknowledgements at the beginning, the author dedicates the book to the fans of Roswell and this makes the book more personal as it is written by someone who enjoys the show, which is apparent throughout.
Crash Into Me is an excellent memoir from this programme and an enjoyable read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Is a in depth look at the world of Roswell. A must have for all Roswell fans. There are some interesting bits of information about the actors and the show. As well as the stories behind the dedication of the fans to save the show and through the love of Roswell fans have raised thousands of pounds (dollars) for charity.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
A Out-Of-This-World Book
11 Nov 2002
Format:Paperback
I think that this book is outstanding. It give you a timeline of events that happened on June 24th - July 10th 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico. The book also tells about the television series "Roswell " which is based on the 1947 crash and the Roswell High books written by Melinda Metz. If you're a Roswell fanatic then this is the book for you. Its has The Episode Guide for all three seasons, colored and black and white pictures of the cast, and to test your Roswell knowledge a Roswell quiz. I highly recommend this book if you're a sci-fi reader.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
All you wanted to know about Roswell....
19 May 2003
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Fans of the TV show, Roswell,- formerly on the WB, now playing in syndication on Sci Fi channel, will not be disappointed in this book .
It is an indepth viewer guide that has a list of actors/their bios, the history of the show and episode guide for all 3 seasons. A nice bonus is the chapter on the fans and how they impacted the show with their campaigns, letter writing and loyalty. Also included is a brief outline of the events of the real Roswell Incident that occured in 1947 in New Mexico.
For fans of the show and those that have seen the episodes, this is a nice guidebook to give you more info.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Another great show cut short... Here's what u need to know
13 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
Roswell was the second show from producer Jason Katims, that found it's audience and was let go. ( The other being My So called Life) 'Crash Into Me' will help those who were fans relive the drama, and it will make fans of those who missed it first time around. ( You can catch Roswell on SciFi )
This book not only gives information on the show, and it's characters, but it tells of the Summer of 47', when a spacecraft supposedly crashed in Roswell, New Mexico.
What I find particularly informative about the book, is it lists the music from each episode, which I think is key. Many then not so popular bands, had some really good songs featured on the show.
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