The Nitpicker's Guide for X-Philes

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Summary: Nitpickers Guide to the X-Files is Totally Entertaining
Review: I cannot tell you how many times I have pulled out my Nitpicker's Guide during an episode featured in the book and hit the mute button so I can relay some interesting tidbit of information or witty comment to my viewing companion. I have found that The Nitpicker's Guide for X-Philes balances an incredible amount of information with some wonderful tounge in cheek humor, and I LOVE it. Since I have been watching the season 1 reruns on FOX along with the new season 5 shows, I've found myself turning to my Nitpicker's Guide every Sunday night. Not only is it chock full of interesting tidbits, the author has captured the essence of the X-Files, going beyond the actual episodes to explore the motivations behind the entire series. After all, the X-Files is as much about psychology as it is about the paranormal. One of my favorite parts of the book is the "Whose Truth is Out There Anyway" section where Mr. Farrand explores the differences between the way Mulder and Scully view the truth. At that point, The Nitpicker's Guide for X-Philes goes from being a mere guide to the world of our favorite FBI agents to being an analytical exploration of character and motivation. While I do love the analytical stuff, the best part of The Nitpicker's Guide for X-Philes is the author's sense of humor. I was watching Eve the other night and had to once again utilize the mute button to tell my companion how Mr. Ferrar confessed to considering testing his daughter for the "Exsanguinate you father gene." Like the X-Files, Mr. Ferrar also shows a great ability to laugh at the characters and himself. In this way, the self depricating humor, the self-mocking feel of the X-Files, comes through strongly. I look forward to reading his 'autopsy' of each episode because I am sure to be amused. Lastly, Mr. Ferrar also writes from the position of being a father, and often observes episodes that he believed to be too graphic for his daughter. Although I'm not a parent, I think this would be helpful for those X-Philes who have children as a tool to screen out some of the more gorey episodes. My conclusion, get the book. It's funny, intersting, intelligent, and worthy of your time.

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Summary: Simply outstanding work...
Review: I got this book at a used book store a few years ago as a mere curiosity since I had just bought the X-Files season 1 DVD. As I started watching the DVD, I read the corresponding parts in book after each episode. I was instantly hooked by that combo. Reading the episode analysis added so much insight, trivia and humour to each show, that I found myself lost once I started watching season 5 (the book only covers seasons 1-4). I wish there was a sequel...

To re-iterate what many others here have said, you should absolutely get this book if you are a fan of the X-files. You simply can't go wrong with it.

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Summary: New coffee table book!
Review: I keep my copy next to my tv-guide, that way I can look for the nit picks! Actually it is a good book, but it does tend to distract you from the episode.

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Summary: Delve into the unknown!
Review: I loved this book. If you are a true X-phile, you will find this very interesting. All the things you'd never think to look for are right there! I especially loved the ' You Are An X-Phile If...' I have done most of them. Let's all hope he writes another for seasons 5-7 and the movie!

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Summary: The best X-Files book out there!
Review: I own more than 20 of the X-Files books, and this one is the best. You can watch the show and check the book for nits from each episode. You can even mail the author with any nits you've found that he hasn't. It's a must-have for all X-Philes!

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Summary: This book kept me laughing about the X-Files.
Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave a serious show like the X-Files a lot of humor. I would reccommend this book to anyone who loves the X-Files, and can take a joke about the mistakes. It's a great book, you should buy it!

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Summary: Very helpful for new fans
Review: I thought that it was very informative, and after I read a summury, I watched the corresponding episode much more closly. It was fun picking out mistakes. I did think that it needed some pictures though, preferably color.

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Summary: the coolest book i have ever read
Review: I thought the book was great. I made my friend go out and buy one for herself. It is the only book that i could find that has a fun approach to the x-files, all the other ones are boring without any expression at all. Just one thing, you only said that seven people called mulder 'fox'. I found at least two or three more in the episode 'paper hearts' alone! I'm not saying that i don't think you were pretty close, but next time, pay a little more attention. Please Write A Sequal!!! Your friend X-phile, Miss X

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Summary: A fun departure from the usual episode guides
Review: I was surprised to find no reviews of this book. It's a pretty interesting look at the plot inconsistencies and other production "glitches" in the X-Files. Some of the stuff is REALLY nit-picking, but the author admits that it is all in good fun. If you can take the same approach, and want to learn about things that you may not have noticed, this book can be fun. I suppose it's also nice to know that for all the amazing work the creators of the X-Files have done, nobody's perfect!

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Summary: Like watching the Xfiles with a good friend. Loved it!
Review: Interesting, fun and educational. Can't wait for the next one.