- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Meredith Books (Mar 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0696217120
- ISBN-13: 978-0696217128
- Product Dimensions: 27.5 x 20.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,003,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
This is really a large sized, coffee table styled, soft cover book that focuses on the stars that make "Trading Spaces" the cable show hit that it is. It is a pictorial odyssey with text that reads as if a fawning fan were writing it and striving for the lowest common denominator. Still, a rabid fan of the show, to which I admit being, will enjoy finding out more about those who make "Trading Spaces" a show worth watching.
The book gives an overview the show and some behind-the-scene details about what goes into making an episode. It also gives a relatively brief biography of each member of the show's cast, as well as lavish, loving color photographs of them. It tells the reader how each cast member came about landing a spot on "Trading Spaces". There are also before and after photographs of some of the rooms on which they have worked. The book ends with a complete episode guide for seasons one, two, and three, replete with room by room discussions for each episode.
If one is not a rabid fan of "Trading Spaces", one should deduct at least one star from my rating and not buy this book. It is a book only rabid fans of the show would appreciate.
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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Trading Spaces - A Breath Of Fresh Air!
29 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
I'm a huge fan of TLC's "Trading Spaces". I love the concept (based on the fabulous BBC show "Changing Rooms") and I love the designers (they really are the ones that make this show a hit) and I love home design. BUT - if you are looking for a HOW TO book. This isn't for you.... this is a fun and gossipy book ABOUT the designers, carpenters and host Paige Davis. If you want HOW TO tips, wait until later this year when THAT book comes out.
This book if full of profiles, home pictures, tales and reviews of each of the designers and their most famous rooms. It's a fun look inside their lives and recommendations. It's a marketing person's dream :) It's fluff --- but in a good way. It's a great soft sided book that takes your mind off more serious topics of the day.
My favorite spotlights are Hildi (it really shows her softer and sweeter side) and my all time fav. groovy girl Genevieve. She's such a wonderful free spirit. BUT - without a doubt, my crush on Vern's talent is even greater after reading about him in this book.
"Trading Spaces - Behind The Scenes" is just a great pick me up and I enjoyed every minute of it!
68 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Everything you ever want to know about Doug Wilson, but....
14 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
This book is a good example of savvy marketing at it's best. My husband and I have watched the show ever since the Alex Mcloud era, and we were hoping to get some tips and how-tos on some of the designs we've seen over the years. This book is basically a big biography of the designers- I could give a flying fig where Doug Wilson went to High School, I want to know how he does those cool paint techniques! If you're looking for tips and techniques like me, hold out until August- TLC will be releasing two more books from the TS camp; one on furniture, paint and fabric, and the other on accessories. However if you're really looking for poster-size photos of the designers (I kid you not), look no further.
41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
The Stars of Trading Spaces
6 April 2003
Format:Paperback
The book is an inside look at the designers and others who appear on the TV show. It is not meant to be a "How To" book. Within the scope of its purpose, it does well. It shows many pictures and gives a lot of information about the people. It's a sort of introduction to the show through its stars and does a good job of showing their personalities, quirks, & mess ups. It does show a little about the rooms that have been decorated on the show and has a list with comments about every show at the end of the book. It also does show a few tips about decorating. There are two more books scheduled to be published that will be more like decorating "How To".
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