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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Deadwood by David Milch is more than a book about a TV series. Very much in the vein of the show's writing, Milch's profane, matter-of-fact prose delivers up his thoughts on everything from incipient society to the futility of marriage. He's even candid about his own drug taking. For the would-be author, it's also a writing master-class. Learn which events and characters have historical depth and which are Milch's glorious creation. Incidentally, studded throughout the book there are also in depth character profiles from the main actors, in their own words, exploring their character's contradictions and motivations. And around the characters there are also symbols. Milch is big on symbols - the most important being Gold - its ability to orchestrate the camp of Deadwood from a puddle of mud - it's most monstrous abstraction made flesh; George Hearst. Revealed also; the symbolism of Al Swearegen's peaches - in their own way, just as important as oranges in The Godfather films. And once that symbol has been established, the folly in its unsolicited modification. Finally, one cannot talk about Deadwood without mentioning its colorful language. Milch's take on the profanity of the series is that it exists as a common method of disavowing the passitivity of language - that its absence questions the strengths of the characters. Which, ironically, makes the reader wonder about Milch's own profanity in the context of the book. If it's a veiled, macho posture: what does it conceal? We can but guess. For those, like myself, who despair at the loss of the series in its third season - and eagerly anticipate the concluding telefilms - this book is a great way to keep the show alive, it even includes an episode guide. I can't recommend it highly enough.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A truly beautiful book. The look and feel of the tome is perfect and mirrors that of the show. The photos (of which they are LOADS) are STUNNING. The historical references and newspaper clippings brings the whole thing to life, Milch's narrative is enlightening and the cast interviews are very interesting. Includes some choice quotes/script sections and an episode guide at the back. Never seen a better TV show or movie companion. Only criticisms are: 1) about 20 pages too short and 2) Milch's rather lame postscript on why there was to be no final series makes the blood boil. Is a really nice gift for any fan of the show.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a fan of the TV series 'Deadwood' then this fine book is an absolute must.There are brief synopsis of each episode from the three series,interviews,history and lots of photos.It's not just cast members that share their thoughts as people behind the scenes get a richly deserved look in as well.
The book is presented in a very professional manner and there is hardly anything that I can think of that has been left out.A truly excellent tie in to an excellent series.Highly recommended.
The book is presented in a very professional manner and there is hardly anything that I can think of that has been left out.A truly excellent tie in to an excellent series.Highly recommended.
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A fantastic overview of a brilliant programme.
This book gives both an historical and contemporary look at the people and town of Deadwood, with some great writing from the creator of the show David Milch. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wayne
not what I thought it was
I was hoping this book would be the story of "Deadwood" with background about the characters and detail of the "real" Deadwood. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by M. Fogg
Deadwood Stories of the Black Hills
Well what can you say!
This series is a master piece and the book is just great.
In watching the whole series you take on board that David Milch was finding his own way... Read more
This series is a master piece and the book is just great.
In watching the whole series you take on board that David Milch was finding his own way... Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by C. J. Woodman
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