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"The sets and costumes are ravishing, the attention to detail painstaking and the performances are brilliant. But above all, it's a cracking story." Alex O'Connell, The Times
“Downton Abbey is what television should be.” Simon Heffer, The Telegraph
“Downton Abbey’s final episode brought the biggest audience for an episode of a new drama on any channel since 2003,” Patrick Foster, The Times
“Sundays won't be the same without Downton: In an age of patronising, tacky television, Downton Abbey was a true British gem. For seven weeks, Julian Fellowes’s terrific series has achieved a grip on many imaginations stronger than any social drama since Upstairs, Downstairs almost 40 years ago.” Max Hastings, Daily Mail
‘This is a well researched, entertaining and handsomely illustrated book.’ Sunday Express
‘Fans of the brilliant period drama will love the exclusive photographs, and interviews with cast members in this appropriately lavish official ‘making of’ book.’ Woman’s Own
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The official companion to series 1 and 2.
Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into that period than ever before.
Step inside one of the most beautiful houses in Britain, past Carson the butler at the front door and into the grand hallway. Catch a glimpse of the family having drinks in the drawing room before dinner, dressed in their evening finery, whilst Lord Grantham finishes writing a letter in his study. Then climb the grand sweeping staircase to the maze of rooms upstairs and peak through Lady Mary’s open door to see Anna, her maid, tidying scent bottles and jewellery on the ornate dressing table. Follow Anna down the servants’ stairs and into the kitchens to watch Mrs Patmore frantically preparing dinner. Mrs Hughes keeps a watchful eye from her study and the world of Downton comes alive before you.
Experience the inner workings of the downstairs life and be dazzled by the glamour of upstairs life with profiles of all the major characters, interviews with the actors, behind the scenes insights and in-depth information on costumes and props.
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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The World of Downton Abbey" is a beautiful companion book to this wonderful television show --- you can see that it was put together with a lot of thought and attention to detail! It is a hardcover book printed on glossy paper, and on its 303 pages it offers a wealth of pictures and information.
The book begins with a foreword by series creator Julian Fellowes and is split into 9 different sections after that:
Family Life
Society
Change
Life in Service
Style
House & Estate
Romance
War
Behind the Scenes
It contains not only tons of background information about the show but also lots of interesting tidbits about life shortly before and during the First World War. There are lots of pictures from the show, of course, but also original photos from the era it is set in as well as war posters, costume sketches, etc.!
In my opinion, The World of Downton Abbey" is one of the most gorgeous and lavishly designed companion books ever to come along!
The book begins with a foreword by series creator Julian Fellowes and is split into 9 different sections after that:
Family Life
Society
Change
Life in Service
Style
House & Estate
Romance
War
Behind the Scenes
It contains not only tons of background information about the show but also lots of interesting tidbits about life shortly before and during the First World War. There are lots of pictures from the show, of course, but also original photos from the era it is set in as well as war posters, costume sketches, etc.!
In my opinion, The World of Downton Abbey" is one of the most gorgeous and lavishly designed companion books ever to come along!
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a must to accompany the series. It tells you a few secrets without give too much away. The photo are wonderful and it's a lovely book to leave around on the coffee table. If you only buy one book this year, make sure it's this one. I'm sure like any other Downton Abbey fan, you'll love it.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Despite having read other reviews, I was still pleasantly surprised to see the quality of this book. The presentation is absolutely beautiful with a hardcover and glossy dustjacket, it has full colour images throughout and fascinating, well written content that covers not just the behind-the-scenes of the show, but exactly how everything fits into the historical context. Highly recommended.
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Bought this for a friend as I had already bought one for myself & thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the actual historical links throughout. Excellent value.
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An excellent book giving a wonderful insight into Edwardian life but at the same time telling you more about the programme characters, and excellent price.
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great coffee table book!
I'm really happy with this beautiful book full of great pictures and loads of informatie about the making of the tv series!
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A lovely book with beautiful photographs. AS CLASSY AS THE PROGRAMME. hOW THE OTHER HALF LIVED IN THOSE DAYS. POOR SERVANTS MUST HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED.
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What a joy to read. I really loved finding out about the filming and the house. Fabulous. I recommend this book to all Downton Fans.
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