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The Lost Encyclopedia, created in conjunction with the creators and producers of the show, is the only official and comprehensive guide to the people, places, and mysteries of Lost.
Featuring more than 400 pages and over 1500 images, the LOST Encyclopedia will be a comprehensive guide to the characters, items, locations, plotlines, relationships, and mythologies from all six seasons of the landmark series aired on ABC-TV and produced by ABC Studios. Created in full collaboration with ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios, this will be the first and only fully licensed and comprehensive reference to all things LOST, and it includes a foreword by executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book does clarify and explain a lot and in a few cases provides new definitive answers. I now understand things the show had me scratching my head about. Was very much worth getting hold of! :)
Definitely a book for fans...the book is NOT a substitute for the tv show.
Definitely a book for fans...the book is NOT a substitute for the tv show.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lost was a show you either loved or hated. Those that 'got it' went along for the ride. Those that got left behind will sadly never be convinced that what they missed was something truly special, the likes of which will never be seen again.
To pull off a show that had such a huge story arc and fantastical elements to it, yet have the characters all remain such well-realised and believable is no small feat, and reading the Lost Encyclopedia just makes you appreciate the sheer depth, scope, and hard work that went into delivering the show to such a rabid and passionate fanbase who asked as many questions of the creators as they demanded answers. There is only one other show in recent memory that I can think of that had such a consistent and rich universe to play in, and that was Battlestar Galactica - a show that touched upon things that spoke to the core of who we are as people. Lost was no different, but it does approach things in a more intimate and direct way by pushing emotional buttons.
All of this aside, the work that Tara Bennett and Paul Terry have put into this mammoth tome really shows. It is lavishly illustrated at every turn, with detailed information on every and any character that ever made an appearance - be that big or small. If it had some bearing on Lost's winding narrative, it can be found here.
The one thing you will not find however are too many definitive answers - many things are expounded upon, and the wealth of information and trivia is plainly obvious right out of the box. But the cryptic nature of The Island and its mysteries was (and always will be) the beauty of Lost. The only definitive answers you will find here are what the show already provided us with. The fact that this overwhelming wealth of information is collated here in one book is pretty awe-inspiring when looked upon as a whole, and gives you a real appreciation for the sheer depth of the show. A great example being that I've recently started rewatching the show from scratch on Blu-Ray, and in Season 2 Locke answers a crossword puzzle with the word: 'Gilgamesh'. The scene must last all of 2 seconds at most on screen. I went and looked it up on Wikipedia...pretty amazing stuff in hindsight.
Those that got it, enjoyed one of the most rewarding and satisfying shows that connected with us on very personal levels. This book only seeks to prove this further, and does so with great style and conviction. I applaud the authors and the obvious amount of hard work and effort that went into making it happen, I certainly don't envy their task!
For those of us who went down with Oceanic 815, this is an absolute must have. For those of you who are yet to visit the Island and uncover its secrets - put this on your Amazon wishlist, because once you've reached the end you'll be left craving more - and this book delivers that in spades, and then some.
PS: It smells absolutely great out of the box too - nothing like the smell of a freshly printed book! Kudos to all involved in putting this together.
To pull off a show that had such a huge story arc and fantastical elements to it, yet have the characters all remain such well-realised and believable is no small feat, and reading the Lost Encyclopedia just makes you appreciate the sheer depth, scope, and hard work that went into delivering the show to such a rabid and passionate fanbase who asked as many questions of the creators as they demanded answers. There is only one other show in recent memory that I can think of that had such a consistent and rich universe to play in, and that was Battlestar Galactica - a show that touched upon things that spoke to the core of who we are as people. Lost was no different, but it does approach things in a more intimate and direct way by pushing emotional buttons.
All of this aside, the work that Tara Bennett and Paul Terry have put into this mammoth tome really shows. It is lavishly illustrated at every turn, with detailed information on every and any character that ever made an appearance - be that big or small. If it had some bearing on Lost's winding narrative, it can be found here.
The one thing you will not find however are too many definitive answers - many things are expounded upon, and the wealth of information and trivia is plainly obvious right out of the box. But the cryptic nature of The Island and its mysteries was (and always will be) the beauty of Lost. The only definitive answers you will find here are what the show already provided us with. The fact that this overwhelming wealth of information is collated here in one book is pretty awe-inspiring when looked upon as a whole, and gives you a real appreciation for the sheer depth of the show. A great example being that I've recently started rewatching the show from scratch on Blu-Ray, and in Season 2 Locke answers a crossword puzzle with the word: 'Gilgamesh'. The scene must last all of 2 seconds at most on screen. I went and looked it up on Wikipedia...pretty amazing stuff in hindsight.
Those that got it, enjoyed one of the most rewarding and satisfying shows that connected with us on very personal levels. This book only seeks to prove this further, and does so with great style and conviction. I applaud the authors and the obvious amount of hard work and effort that went into making it happen, I certainly don't envy their task!
For those of us who went down with Oceanic 815, this is an absolute must have. For those of you who are yet to visit the Island and uncover its secrets - put this on your Amazon wishlist, because once you've reached the end you'll be left craving more - and this book delivers that in spades, and then some.
PS: It smells absolutely great out of the box too - nothing like the smell of a freshly printed book! Kudos to all involved in putting this together.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been a massive Lost fan from the start, I was delighted when this book was released. The sheer amount of material covered in the 6 seasons was mind boggling and this book categorises everything you could ever want to know regarding Lost, including the smoke monster, the characters, the numbers ect.
When reading the book, you begin to appreciate how intricate the show was, almost everything had a hidden meaning or agenda which is very easy to miss on the first viewing. Written in clear sections, things seem a lot clearer and certainly joins the dots together about things that you forgot, or went unnoticed when you were watching the show. However, if you are expecting clear and definitive answers with pages of explanations about all the Lost mythology, you will be disappointed. The book has clearly been written with the idea of giving the reader a load of information and then expecting them to come to their own conclusions about the show. If you are Lost fan, there is more than enough material here to keep you going for ages and certainly makes you want to watch the show again so you can go back and find all the things you missed on first viewing!
When reading the book, you begin to appreciate how intricate the show was, almost everything had a hidden meaning or agenda which is very easy to miss on the first viewing. Written in clear sections, things seem a lot clearer and certainly joins the dots together about things that you forgot, or went unnoticed when you were watching the show. However, if you are expecting clear and definitive answers with pages of explanations about all the Lost mythology, you will be disappointed. The book has clearly been written with the idea of giving the reader a load of information and then expecting them to come to their own conclusions about the show. If you are Lost fan, there is more than enough material here to keep you going for ages and certainly makes you want to watch the show again so you can go back and find all the things you missed on first viewing!
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Simple Review
Awesome book but only if you are a hardocre lost fan, then this is definently a book should buy, no its a book you need!
Published 8 months ago by Mushtazm
LOST HEAVEN!
As a massive Lost fan I adore this book it has everything you want to know and more,even if you think you know everything there is to know about Lost you will find things you never... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Smokey2010
Where's the VW?
I love the book, it was 23 euro which I thought was expensive, I don't know how they arrived at this odd price. Read more
Published 12 months ago by David Fitzgerald
A Perfect gift for Lost fans
I bought this for a house mate whom is not just a Lost fan.
He is a Lost geek.
When I gave him the Lost Encyclopedia he immediately started reading it and went in... Read more
He is a Lost geek.
When I gave him the Lost Encyclopedia he immediately started reading it and went in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kairisan
The Perfect Gift For Fans
I love Lost and I am a huge fan! I have watched the complete box set over 5 times and this book is the perfect companion. Read more
Published 16 months ago by MissEmilyGrace815
Typorific
Could have been great but isn't. The sheer amount of typos is beyond belief. Proof reading people??!! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Thomas J. Curtis
lost encyclopedia
Excellent book. A brilliant companion to the show. Gives snippets of previously unknown information is well set out and user friendly
Published 16 months ago by fido
awesome!!
the LOST encyclopedia that I received is plain awesome!! for a LOST-junkie like me, what better than a hardcover book filled with tidbits about all things LOST?? Read more
Published 16 months ago by alexkont
Almost perfect
I got this as a birthday present for a Lost fanatic, and liking the show myself had a flick through. The quality of the photos, and quantity of information is excellent. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Webb
A great resource for all Lost fans
When I saw this book was going to be released I didn't doubt and pre-ordered it. It is a great resource for al the Lost fans, an encyclopedia full of cloured pictures and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Amaya Ceinos Muñoz
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