Crissy Calhoun Books

Go deep into the heart of Mystic Falls with this episode-by-episode look at the second season of The Vampire Diaries. This next volume in a series School Library Journal called “well written and thoroughly detailed,” Love You to Death: The Unofficial Companion to The Vampire Diaries — Season 2 is the essential guide to the show, featuring insightful explorations of each episode with information on the rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, character development, and much more; chapters on the vampire, werewolf, and doppelgänger lore that inspired the series; and details on the making of the show, the people who put it together, and the fandom that keeps it alive. With photos of the irresistible cast and of the show’s filming locations, this second installment captures the fun, fangs, and fear that make this bloodcurdling show so epic.

The third volume in this acclaimed series is this essential guide to the cult TV hit The Vampire Diaries, featuring insightful explorations of each episode with information on the rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, character development and much more. It also includes chapters on the vampire, werewolf and doppelganger lore that inspired the series, as well as details on the making of the show, the people who put it together and the fandom that keeps it alive.

Taking devoted fans deep into the heart of Mystic Falls, the fictional setting of the CW hit series "The Vampire Diaries," this guide will satisfy the curiosity of the series' many loyal viewers. Garnering huge ratings for the network week after week, "The Vampire Diaries"' mix of horror, romance, drama, and self-aware humor has won it a growing and devoted fan base in its very first season. A complete episode guide and biographical portraits of the cast and veteran writer/producer Kevin Williamson, whose credits include "Dawson's Creek" and the Scream movies, make this an essential resource for fans. The story behind the creation of the show, information about the bestselling book series by L. J. Smith that first introduced Elena and the Salvatore brothers, and the rich veins of history and mythology that run through the scripts are explored in this essential companion to this new audience favorite

With a foreword by co-creator Julie Plec, the fan-favorite Love You to Death series returns with an essential guide to the fourth season of The CW’s hit show The Vampire Diaries. This season four companion delves headlong into the twists and turns of each episode, exploring the layers of rich history, supernatural mythology, historical and pop culture references, and the complexities and motivations of the show’s memorable cast of characters. Add expanded chapters on the making of the show, the people who bring the world of Mystic Falls to life, and the intensely loyal audience that keeps it thriving, and you have a guide as compelling and addictive as the show itself. Features exclusive interviews with: co-creator Julie Plec, executive producer Caroline Dries, writer Jose Molina, producer Pascal Verschooris, director Joshua Butler, cinematographer Dave Perkal, editor Tyler Cook, and composer Michael Suby.

Focusing on the fifth season of The Vampire Diaries, this essential guide offers an in-depth exploration of each episode, revealing the intricate history and supernatural elements that define the series. It features insights into the show's memorable characters, along with chapters detailing the production process and interviews with key creators. Celebrating the 100th episode milestone, the book also highlights the passionate fanbase that sustains the show's popularity, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of Mystic Falls.

The bestselling Gossip Girl book series catapulted into pop culture's stratosphere when it was adapted for television. Spotted takes readers through the first two seasons of the popular, award-winning show episode by episode. Calhoun dives below the surface plotlines to detail the cultural references, fashion, music and morality on the show. With biographies of the cast and creators, a comparison to its teen soap and literary predecessors and a look at the adaptation process from book to screen, this is a must-have accessory for any Gossip Girl fan.

Das reich illustrierte Fanbuch zur Kultserie fasst die Handlung der ersten Staffel zusammen und bietet Fakten, Klatsch und Wissenswertes zur Serie, sowohl vor als auch hinter den Kulissen. Die neun Hauptcharaktere werden ausführlich vorgestellt, ihre Beziehungen untereinander erklärt, und auch Nebenfiguren sowie Stargäste kommen nicht zu kurz. Zudem wird die private Seite der Hauptdarsteller beleuchtet, einschließlich ihrer Wege zu Gossip Girl. So erfährt man, dass Leighton Meester im Gefängnis geboren wurde, da ihre Eltern wegen Drogenkriminalität verurteilt wurden, und wie sie mit 13 Jahren ihre erste Fernsehrolle erhielt. Auch Blake Livelys unkonventionelle Kindheit in einer Schauspielerfamilie wird thematisiert, ebenso wie ihre Beziehung zu Co-Star Penn Badgley, ihr Handtaschen-Tick und ihr Engagement für Barack Obama im US-Wahlkampf. Die TV-Serie handelt von einer stilvollen Teenager-Clique in New York, die von Geld, Mode, Intrigen und Klatsch geprägt ist. Über allem schwebt die anonyme Bloggerin Gossip Girl, die die Erlebnisse und Gerüchte der High-Society-Clique kommentiert. Mit zahlreichen Fotos ist das Buch ein Muss für alle Fans der neuen Kultserie.