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Summary: I was skeptical but I agree
Review: this is an immense and thoroughly entertaining undertaking by the author. It is by turns hilarious and interesting. If you cant watch the show, then read this. It is almost, but not quite, as fun as the show is. It also showcases the amazing depth to the show. There is not a comedy, now or ever, that was put together with such intricacy and plot and imagination. This is really intelligent stuff. Loved it!
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Summary: If this qualifies as non-fiction,
Review: Then it is my favorite non-fiction book ever! There is so much in these pages I nearly fainted when I had discovered it! Being a Simpsons-obsessive, like the editor guy said, I did find little wrong things here and there. (not necessarily wrong, but not enough info) And, towards the end of the book (or maybe it's the way the series turned out) there seems to be a little less info on each episode. I read it all the time. In fact, I'm going to have to buy a second copy pretty soon because I read mine WAY too much. Another thing is, the pictures are a little fuzzy, and I felt the book could've been a LOT thicker. (I think every ep should have its own two page spread!) This book far exceeds Forever! probably mainly due to the fact that the seasons contained are the best Simpsons eps ever. A few more quibbles: Why was the Cape Feare ep only one page? Who the heck is Dr. Colossus? I swear I've seen that ep hundreds of times, but he's not in there! Maybe it's been cut (my local channel is known for cutting small scenes in their reruns) but it's driving me mad. Email me if you have any info. Lastly, why was there a printing mess-up? I had to buy TWO versions because much the season four and the entire five was missing. I know MG probably had nothing to do with it, but it kinda got me mad. Enough of the negative. But this book is really great! The sad day The Simpsons gets cancelled, they should go back and do a two page spread on every ep, but till then this'll do fine.
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Summary: and a complete guide it is...
Review: with "things you may have missed" and other things in this book, you wouldn't have missed anything in buying this book. How many times Homer said "Do'h" and his "mmm's", bart's chalkboard entries, guest characters/stars and the many jokes, this much, much more than those ... popular TV show guides. Excellent color feature, but wonderful summaries. Anything you ever wondered about the Simpsons...included in the guide. It definetly is complete; if you buy the 2nd one, The Simpsons Forever!: the complete guide continued. It even includes character descriptions, if you didn't already know. The ideal book for any huge Simpsons fan. With all the memorable episodes included, its a must-buy for any Simpsons fan. There's so much information packed in the pages, you'll spend you're valuable time reading this....
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Review: this has great episodes!!!!! from simpsons roasting on an open fire. to.my sister my sitter.
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Summary: A Simpsons Fan Essential
Review: A big, thick, meaty slice of all things Simpsons, "The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family" is a quality reference guide for obsessive Simpsons fans. It features plot summaries, memorable quotes and character bios throughout. Just reading an episode entry will bring back fond memories of your first viewing, and if you're thinking of buying this book, I'm sure you've seen every episode multiple times. Plus, you'll get the low-down on the inside jokes, movie parodies and celebrity guest voices the show is famous for. Besides copies of the episodes themselves, what else could a Simpsons fan possibly want or expect? Make no mistake, this is no cheapie knock-off. It's full color, and amazingly in-depth. Despite just a few typos some proof-reading would've taken care of, this book should... nay, it MUST be in your Simpsons collection, along with its updated companion volume.
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Summary: A must for any one who watches the Simpsons
Review: I have been watching the Simpsons since it first came on over a decade ago. It has always amazed me how this show has stayed consistently funny over the years. Every line of dialogue in every show almost seems to have a humorous spin to it somewhere in it. This book helps you to identify those inanities and much more. Each page offers a description of a secondary character (i.e. Superintendent Chalmers, Very Tall Man, or Disco Stu), a complete synopsis of the plot, selected quotes from the episodes dialogue, and a box of subtle gags and jokes that the untrained eye may have missed. It is however annoying that the writers and publisher did not combine the second volume into this book. Requiring an extra use of funds. Also annoying about this book is the difficulty in finding some of the episodes because of a rather incomplete index. However, this is required reading for fans of the show.
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Summary: Uh, I read it...didn't like it...
Review: When I [found] A Complete Guide..., I could not wait to dig into it to relive some of the funniest episodes from my favorite show as well as catch quick and/or subtle jokes I might have missed. After spending an hour or so flipping through its page by page guide, I was ready to clean my ceiling fan blades. A Complete Guide utterly lacks the satiric tone of the show. It's the equivalent of having someone you work with who isn't terribly funny describe an episode of the Simpsons from the previous evening. Simply reading factual accounts of bits that are sublimely funny left me cold. The ultimate Simpsons book has yet to be written.
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Summary: A Simpsons smorgasbord!
Review: "The Simpsons" has consistently distinguished itself as one of the most intelligently written comedies on television. This book is a gloriously detailed guide to the series' first eight seasons. Each individual episode gets a full page (in some cases, two pages) which contains a plot summary, full-color scenes, memorable lines of dialogue, writing/directing credits and other appetizing tidbits. The book's many supplemental sections include a complete "Itchy and Scratchy" filmography, a collection of Krusty the Clown merchandise, and a guide to the original Simpsons short films. As ambitious and successful as this book is, there are some omissions. I would have liked to have seen photos and short bios of each of the main cast members who bring these characters to life. Some perspective on the show's impact upon pop culture would also have been welcome. These criticisms aside, this is a wonderfully funny and informative book. From the secret ingredient in the "Flaming Moe" to the lyrics of "The Stonecutters' Song," this book is packed with delights and surprises. If you are a casual "Simpsons" fan, this book may turn you into an obsessed fanatic; if you are already such a fanatic, you will be in heaven.
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Summary: Buy it for the Little Things
Review: If you love the Simpons, your love this book. The only real question is why you should buy it after watching the shows so many times on t.v. Why, because it is so funny. Watching the shows, you may miss alot of things, because they go by to quick, or because there is too much happening. The book slows it down and shows your the inside secrets on the gags and jokes. Each page has a little biography about a charactor on the show. Each page gives us a little bit more to laugh about. Buy it, enjoy it, and have good fun. It is great fun for anyone from 10-100.
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Summary: You can read this book over and over and over and ....
Review: This is a guide to the first 7 seasons of the simpsons. It has details that are hard to pick up as well as tidbits of information you didn't know. Keep it handy while you watch and see if you can pick up anything in the show that is in the book. I enjoy this book very much!
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