The "Sopranos": The Official Companion (Hardcover)

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Tipping a knowing wink to Mafia pop culture and armed with a stylish mix of wickedly black humour, richly textured drama and savage violence, The Sopranos has quickly consolidated its position as a masterpiece of modern television. Frankly, to miss it is to be denied a superior cultural treat. Pleasingly, this official guide to the show is not a bog-standard episode guide with dull analysis. Indeed, author Allen Rucker has taken the clever and witty route of presenting the world of the Sopranos as a series of FBI files, wire-tap transcripts, confidential e-mails, seized evidence and the like. Whether it be Tony's relationship with his family (or the inner workings of "his other Family"), this approach works an absolute treat and allows readers to really immerse themselves in this vivid and engaging world. It is surprisingly effective as well, with elements that are only hinted at in the show wonderfully fleshed out, such as Tony and Carmela's teenage love letters(!), how Mob money is divided and Anthony Jr's school psychology report. Only in the last section of the book do we return to reality with an interview with Sopranos' creator David Chase, an in-depth episode guide and profiles of the cast (nearly all of whom are Godfather/Goodfellas alumni). With such lavish and inventive attention paid to it, this guide cannot fail to please, easily enhancing your enjoyment of a show that exposes most TV as mindless dross. Can you really refuse an offer like that? --Danny Graydon

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This work follows the life of Tony Soprano, a mafia crime boss from New Jersey, as he juggles his life in the mob with his family relationships and his psychiatrist. This is an in-depth look at the fictional world of the Sopranos, a multi-award winning US tv show. The family, friends, therapists and the FBI tell the story of Tony Soprano and his dual life. They are all here, his wife Carmela, his children, his mother, Livia - what a nightmare!, and his cronies from the mob. It's all wrapped up in the reflections of the woman who knows things about Tony even his wife doesn't know - Dr Melfi. This book has a collection of intimate personal details, never-before-seen family photographs and documents and stills from the show. It explains the history of both families and how they ended up in the web of love, deceit and psychotherapy that is the Sopranos.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could have been better, 21 Nov 2001 By A Customer This review is from: The Sopranos: A Family History (Paperback) Channel 4 Books has issued a paperback edition of the excellent official companion book to hit US TV series The Sopranos. But they have short-changed UK fans. The paperback version of this book published in America features 16 pages of new material covering Season 3. The UK edition does not. Shame on you, Channel 4 Books! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ANY FAN OF THE SOPRANOS, 3 Feb 2001 By A Customer As soon as i heard that there were a book to acompany the series i didn`t hesitate to purchase it,and i wasn`t dissapointed with its in depth look at how the family came together and some of the older members and where they originate no one who could be dissapointed.With a good look at how real life wiseguys earn and how they score makes this book unique.I was very impressed with Allen Ruckers in depth look at all the major people and all the major events that have happened in the series.Also he talks to all the stars of the show and tells you what else they have starred in.I could go and on and on but honestly just have a look yourself and i promise you won`t be dissapointed. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Best TV tie-in I've ever read, 8 Dec 2000 By A Customer A classic series such as The Sopranos deserves a well-written in-depth tie-in book to go with it. Now it's got one. This book doesn't just stick to your standard bios of the characters and actors and episode guides (though it does have these as well), but it goes deeper, exploring the history of the Sopranos family, digging out "FBI files" about the characters, along with transcripts of recorded conversations. Plus, as an added bonus, you get a guide to all of the murders in the first series in case you missed one! TV tie-ins don't come better than this... Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 6 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars The Sopranos : The Official Companion This is a great book telling you all about The Sopranos. This book tells you all about the tv programme, it has back stage previews and it tells you about the cast and crew. Read more Published on 14 Oct 2001 by aemightyduck@aol.com 5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic guide to the whole world of the Sopranos More than just your average TV tie-in this book really takes you deep into the world of the Sopranos. Read more Published on 7 Nov 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject! This book is awesome. The author is a mafia expert and a Sopranos expert, and the combination works well. Read more Published on 4 Nov 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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