Billion-Dollar Kiss: The Kiss That Saved Dawson's Creek and Other Adventures in TV Writing

Billion-Dollar Kiss: The Kiss That Saved Dawson's Creek and Other Adventures in TV Writing
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The BEST behind-the-scenes book about television writing!

"Kiss" the author for writing this book!

Good, but not about Dawson's Creek!

Could Not Put it Down!!

great story, fresh style, honest information about notoriously superficial and opaque world of entertainment writing

Billion-Dollar Kiss: The Kiss That Saved Dawson's Creek and Other Adventures in TV Writing
Jeffrey Stepakoff
Manufacturer: Gotham
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 159240295X
Release Date: 2007-05-10

Book Description

When Jeffrey Stepakoff was graduating with an MFA in playwriting, he imagined a life in the New York theater, wearing a beret and smoking clove cigarettes. Writing for the "boob tube" didn't even cross his mind. But he ended up in L.A. in the late 80's, when television writers were experiencing their equivalent of a gold rush. After the billion- dollar syndication of Seinfeld, when studios were paying astronomical amounts of money to writers to create the next Friends or ER, the sudden mania for scripted entertainment made the TV writer a hot commodity. He found himself meeting with big agents, inside primetime story rooms, pitch meetings, and on the set of some of TVs most popular shows, and making more money than he'd ever thought possible.

Weaving his personal story with television's, Stepakoff takes us behind the scenes to show what it's like to have a story idea one week and see it come to life and be seen by millions of people just a week later. Stepakoff also takes us inside the industry to explain what we're watching and why by exploring the growing problems of media consolidation, the effects of interference from executives, the lack of diversity, and what reality television is doing to quality scripted television.

When the market crashed and the dust settled, TV executives and the media conglomerates they worked for were sitting on a broken business model. Slowly, a new programming idea began to take hold—what if the writer and their salaries were removed from the equation? Reality TV was born and the TV writer suddenly became obsolete— at least temporarily.

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The BEST behind-the-scenes book about television writing!.......2007-08-01

Having written and produced over 250 hours of television drama, I lived nearly every scenario in Jeffrey Stepakoff's book. Now, as a Professor of Television Writing, this is the ONLY book my students will be required to read. From process to production, history to reality, "Billion Dollar Kiss" is the most complete guide to the business of writing for television. Plus, with Stepakoff's light and humorous touch, it's a kick to read.

"Kiss" the author for writing this book!.......2007-07-06

A tell-all insiders look into the "real" world of television from TV writing, making, producing, and all the eccentric characters that are involved along the way...Jeffrey Stepakoff describes the television industry from soup to nuts, through its glory (and not so glory) days. As a huge fan of Dawson's Creek, and an avid watcher of television, and lover of quality writing in general, this book was truly a non-stop treat. Thank you Jeffrey for opening our world to this crazy, fun, and certainly unpredictable biz!

Good, but not about Dawson's Creek!.......2007-06-27

I bought this book being a huge fan of Dawson's Creek and looking forward to the behind-the-scenes of that show. I was sorely disappointed! There are maybe 20 pages of Dawson's creek in the 300+ pages of the book. Because of this, I find that the title of the book is highly misleading.

I can definitely appreciate the TV industry scoop and insider perspective of the book. It was easy to read and entertaining, although I did spend the entire time reading waiting to get to the part where he worked on Dawson's. However, as someone who would not have read the book if it had been more appropriately billed as "An Insider's Perspective at the History and Workings of the TV Industry," I feel somewhat cheated.

Don't get me wrong, if TV history insider is what you are looking for, this book is great. But if it's Dawson's you are looking for, look somewhere else.

Could Not Put it Down!!.......2007-06-13

I highly recomend this book to anyone who wants an insight into how Hollywood works. Amazing read!

great story, fresh style, honest information about notoriously superficial and opaque world of entertainment writing.......2007-06-09

Having just this week seen a "news" story about the "CREAKY-ness" (oh, please!) of Dawson's Creek, I was reminded of how Jeff Stepakoff's book about Hollywood and TV writing rockets along with a payload of facts and smoothly-feeding fuel tank of wit. What a pleasure, to see taste, insight, and actual rhetorical skill streaming from what is far too often a trashy industry.

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Dawsons creek scrap book
The real thing, straight from the show, by its own admission
Good for the 'major' fans!
The low down on the lifes of the star's at Dawson's Creek!
The book is a must have for fans.

The Official Dawson's Creek Scrapbook
K. S. Rodriguez
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ASIN: 0671026739

Book Description

The official collectors' edition is a must-have for every fan. Here's the behind-the-scenes scoop on today's hottest TV show and its stars: Katie Holmes (Joey), James Van Der Beek (Dawson), Joshua Jackson (Pacey), and Michelle Williams (Jen). This scrapbook is packed with information about the show, including:

Behind-the scenes news about the stars
A "Did You Know" section of extra facts about the show
How Dawson's Creek came to be -- straight from Kevin Williamson, the hit TV show's creator
What made it into the show -- and what didn't: actual script reproductions from the pilot episode
"Dawson fasten your seat belt. It's going to be a bumpy life," and other favorite character quotes
Styles of the stars

And over 80 full-color photos: close-up after close-up of your favorite characters, great group shots, and scenic images of Capeside, the place that Joey, Dawson, Pacey, and Jen call home.

The real thing, straight from the show.

Customer Reviews:

Dawsons creek scrap book.......2007-04-15

Its cool if you like dawsons creek. Its about the cast and characters, their history and life, behind the scenes, best catchphrases and some scripts from the show.

The real thing, straight from the show, by its own admission.......2003-05-28

I made my way to the WB as a result of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," so while I knew that "Dawson's Creek" was their teen soap opera but when a SNL skit made reference to Pacey I thought that was a different name for a girl. But when my students in Popular Culture begged to be able to write about this show for their television papers I started watching it (the gang was graduating from Capeside High in that episode). Last month when the show went into syndication and was available on DVD I was able to go back and watch the show all the way from the beginning and on through the grand finale (For the record, no, I was not surprised by who died or who Joey picked, not that I necessarily approved of either decision). In that context it is interesting to check out "Dawson's Creek: The Official Scrapbook" and relive the beginning once more.

The most interesting thing is that Kevin Williamson and the producers clearly thought that Michelle Williams as Jen, who had been an alien in "Species" and was about to co-star in "Dick" with Kirsten Dunst, was supposed to be the main female on the show. Of course, it ended up being Katie Holmes as Joey. Then there was the matter of Dawson's hair during that first season, which might not have made James Van Der Beek look five years young, but certainly made him look immature (although the book claims the look is supposed to be "poetic"). Then there are the "More than 80 photos!" promised on the cover, almost all of which are the four main heartthrobs in various combinations (but none of Joey and Pacey, oddly enough), and which easily convince me that Michelle Williams smiling and showing her teeth looks a lot better than smiling with just her lips (you have to pay attention to details like this to really appreciate a show).

The main thing is that this scrapbook is fan friendly. You get short bios of both the four characters and the actors playing them, shots of the locations where the show was filmed, shots of some of the favorite scenes, and the best lines from the first season (e.g., "I just think out emerging hormones are destined to alter our relationship and I'm trying to limit the fallout"). There is also a brief section on "Styles of the Stars" where we learn Pacey is "a D student with a Julius Caesar haircut" and a couple of pages of actual scripts from the show (that is "couple" as in two). The chief attraction remains the inside tidbits, as to who was creator Kevin Williamson's high school sweetheart that served as the model for Joey (Fanny Norwood), the name of Josh Jackson's Rhodesian Ridgeback (Shumba), and where they film the exterior scenes for Capeside High (University of North Carolina at Wilmington). So, what you end up with is not great, but certainly worthwhile at this price.

Good for the 'major' fans!.......2001-03-31

This is good for fans of dawsons creek. Its full of pictures, but most are from the first season. Its not got a story line or anything its, just something to look threw that you would do very quickly and probably never look at again. If you just love the show, your gonna want to get this, but i would recoment getting one of the Dawsons Creek novels instead because they are far more entertaining!

The low down on the lifes of the star's at Dawson's Creek!.......1999-06-11

This book is a must have of any Dawson's Creek fan! The book doesn't have a story line like any other Dawson's Creek book but describe the lifes of the 4 main characters in the Creek and in real life. By reading this book you find out about the star's past , present and future television and film jobs . The book gives you information about which star bring's his dog to work every day , what starsign they are and what there nick-names were ! You also find out about the characters in the creek which is a great help to those people who haven't seen Dawson's Creek and don't know the back grounds of all the characters. If this hasn't grasped you there is a piece by the producer Kevin Wialliamson with his thoughts and comments. The book also has a copy of some of the original T.V script with Kevin Williamson comments . My favourite part of the book is a page full of some of the most famous quotes ever in Dawson's Creek which reminds you of past events in the Creek. Over all I find this book a inspiring guide to the minds of 4 of the most confused teenagers which makes it a perfect guide to Dawson's Creek!

The book is a must have for fans........1998-10-13

The book is a must have even though the true fans probably already know all of this stuff. The book has the best quotes and tells about the characters and the actors. The only thing people don't probably know is about the changes in the piot script. Over all its a pretty good book.

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Good Reading
Bayou Blues

Bayou Blues (Dawson's Creek Special 2)
Anna Fricke , and Barbara Siebertz
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"No one is allowed."

Joey, Pacey, Dawson, and Jen shudder at the housekeeper's ominous words. It's dark and gloomy at one end of the Southern plantation where Jen's cousin Monique lives, and nothing's been touched in the off-limits wing since 1870. Isabella Percy, Monique's relative, died there of a broken heart, waiting in vain for her true love to return after the Civil War.

A spooky mansion, a secret tunnel, a romantic love story, and some voodoo: Dawson is convinced the group is in for the adventure of their lives.

But evil is near.

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Good Reading.......2005-07-08

This book was totally awsome for a Dawson's Creek book. The characters got to do cool things. And it had a creepy story to it like a thriller movie. I recomend this to all Dawson's Creek fansor even ones who aren't as big fans. Great reading for a book from a tv show.

Bayou Blues.......2001-05-31

Strangely, this book was awesome. I read a couple of the other Dawson's Creek books before, but I liked this one even better because of the suspense. It was really fun and suspenseful. I've read tons and tons of TV-related Young Adult novels, and this one is far away the best. Most are really, really cheesy, but "Bayou Blues" actually reads like an actual novel written by writers with actual talent. It's definitely a fun read.

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Songs from Dawson's Creek

Songs from Dawson's Creek (Film & TV)

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0634009869

Book Description

Features 13 songs played on the hit TV show: Any Lucky Penny * Cry Ophelia * Did You Ever Love Somebody * Feels like Home * I Don't Want to Wait * Kiss Me * Life's a Bitch * London Rain (Nothing Heals Me like You Do) * Lose Your Way * Ready for a Fall * Shimmer * Stay You * To Be Loved.

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Songs from Dawson's Creek.......2007-05-27

Product came to our home quickly, everything was in perfect shape. Thank you.

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Dawson's Creek 4: Mysterious Boarder

Manufacturer: Channel 4 Books
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Binding: Paperback

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love it
A very good DC book
From the Publisher:
The best ever

Playing for Keeps (Dawson's Creek)
C.J. Anders
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Summer Camp Clash

Summer is finally here and the gang nab jobs as counselors at Camp Takabec. Jack is the football counselor, Dawson does audiovisual, Joey's in arts and crafts, Jen and Pacey are directing the camp musical, and Andie is an academic tutor for challenged kids.

They're managing to have a blast, even though Jen and Joey both fall for the same mysterious college guy from England. Meanwhile, a friendly color war is developing into "The Sex Wars," pitting the guys against the gals. But who will win this friendship tug-of-war?

JOEY, DAWSON, PACEY, JEN, JACK, ANDIE

Six teens ready to take on the world.
They're learning about life, and learning how to love.

Customer Reviews:

love it.......2003-04-17

i love the fued between the group of friends! it all turns out good in the end though.

A very good DC book.......2000-10-03

This was an awesome Dawson's Creek book. I thought it wasvery good, but I don't think that it was as great as some other DCbooks. The story line was unique, but I don't think thatit delt with the characters feelings as well as some of the other DCbooks. Other than that it was a very good DC book and I wouldrecommend it to any DC fan!

From the Publisher:.......2000-08-04

Summer is finally here and the gang nabs jobs as counselors at Camp Takabec. Jack is the football counselor. Dawson does audiovisual, Joey's in arts and crafts, Jen and Pacey are directing the camp musical, and Andie is an academic tutor for challenged kids.

They're managing to have a blast, even though Jen and Joey both fall for the same mysterious college guy from England. Meanwhile, a against the gals. But who will win this friendship tug-of-war?

The best ever.......2000-08-01

This book was the bomb! Even though Andie is now with Joey in the show. It was nice to read the book.

They Don't Wanna Wait: The Stars of Dawson's Creek

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Actually there is more analysis than gossip in this book
Wow! This Book Is Totally Awesome!

They Don't Wanna Wait: The Stars of Dawson's Creek
Kathe Tibbs , and Biff L. Peterson
Manufacturer: ECW Press
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Not since that famous Beverly Hills area code was etched into our minds has teen life been given such loving attention. TV's newest hit, A smart, articulate, sexy program showing "real" kids at the very top of their intellectual game, Dawson's Creek set exciting new standards for how television portrays young America. Created by Hollywood sensation Kevin Williamson, it does for the small-screen teen soap opera what his metafilmic Scream did for the slasher flick. In the small town of Capeside, a close-knit group of teenagers hang together and fall apart. Their rites of passage are familiar, classically adolescent, and as we follow Dawson, Pacey, Jen, and Joey through their exciting years we learn that life has everything to do with misbehaving. Covered in They Don't Wanna Wait are the stars: a compelling, captivating, talented bunch who leave the set each day, shaking their heads, marveling at the emotional and intellectual accuracy of the scenes they play. Revealed is what makes the show a nearly sacred experience for its participants and much Dawson Leary has in common with his creator, Kevin Williamson.

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Actually there is more analysis than gossip in this book.......2003-07-27

"They Don't Wanna Wait: The Stars of Dawson's Creek" came out after the first two seasons of the recently departed signature show of the WB network. The title, of course, is inspired by the Paula Cole song that served as the theme song for the series and while this book clearly uses the young stars of the show a selling point, it actually provides a lot more insights into the series than you would expect. The first two seasons takes us through the Pacey and Ms. Jacobs, Jen and Dawson, Dawson and Joey, Joey and Jack, Pacey and Andie stages of the series. Authors Kathe Tibbs and Biff L. Peterson offer up standard cast bios of the six principles (the youngsters, not Dawson's parents or Grams), covering how each got involved in acting and was hired for the show, along with various movies in which they had appeared by that point in their careers.

However, despite the fact that "They Don't Wanna Wait" offers up the stars of "Dawson's Creek" as its selling point, these profiles are the second smallest part of the book. The second chapter is devoted to rather a detailed look at the Hollywood writing career creator of "Dawson's Creek," Kevin Williamson. "The Importance of Being Earnest," the third chapter, consists of a pair of critical essays. The first looks at "TV Teens in the 1990s," making the case for how the idyllic teen world of John Hughes films gave way to the demographic spurred youth boom of "My So-Called Life," "Party of Five," "Dawson's Creek," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The second, "Up the Creek: The 'Dawson's' Formula," refutes the dismissal of the series as simply a teenage version of "Melrose Place" ("Payton Place" is you are my age).

The final section of the book is an Episode Guide covering the episodes from the first two seasons. For each Tibbs and Peterson provide the title, writer, director, original airdate, and list of guest stars (Note: Williamson originally used movie titles as the titles for first season episodes but had to change them because of copyright problems; both titles are provided here). They do not simply provide a synopsis of the storyline for each episode, but a running commentary and analysis of what is happening (e.g., arguing Joey is the show's voyeur) that will make these sections of considerably more interest to those who have seen the show rather than the neophyte. When the authors claim that Episode 8, "Road Trip" is to Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" the way "Clueless" is to Jane Austen's "Emma," you have to admit that Tibbs and Peterson are going for more that mere summaries.

Most of the information provided about the cast and creator of "Dawson's Creek" is apparently culled from secondary sources, and each of the first three chapters concludes with a list of references. If Tibbs and Peterson ever actually interviewed Williamson or anybody else associated with the show there is no way of knowing from what is in this book (unless I missed something). I bring this up only because if this is indeed cobbled together completely from other sources you cannot find the seams. Besides, there is more than enough originality in the insights and analysis they provide in the last second chapters of the book. Those who pick up this book because they want to know more about what "Greek God" James Van Der Beek was like growing up or want another color photograph of Katie Holmes or Michelle Williams might be disappointed that the authors move on to more substantive issues than how Meredith Monroe got this acting gig, but I was pretty impressed they went for so much more in this volume. The only serious complaint is that "They Don't Wanna Wait" does not even get the gang out of Capeside High School.

Wow! This Book Is Totally Awesome!.......1999-12-10

It was so cool to read all the interesting background information on James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams! And I never knew that Kevin Williamson was really gay--he really is! Know I know why Dawson stands alone in the boat like that--he's a truth-seeker in an ocean of lies! This book tells you all the facts about the most important television show ever filmed. Yeah!

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love the idea
Worth reading
MY Favorite one! RECOMMENDED!
Joey's got props
missing the Kevin Williamson touch

Double Exposure:Dawson's Creek #5
C.J. Anders
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Caught on film...

Bessie's restaurant is in desperate need of repairs, so Joey is thrilled to land a high-paying modeling gig...until photos of her wearing lingerie end up on the Internet. Jack keeps his cool, but Dawson goes postal. Only Jen's clear thinking can save the day.

Meanwhile, Pacey hits the weights and his newly toned physique is turning heads. Andie is clearly impressed but so are all the beautiful models he's meeting....

Customer Reviews:

love the idea.......2003-07-29

i thought this book was one of the best in the series. the story brought joey and pacey closer which was great, although it would have been better had they let that story develop a little more. The ony bad thing was that jack was in the book for about two seconds, either he should have had more lines or they should have left him out. But all in all this one is worth the read.

Worth reading.......2000-11-24

I liked this it had a good story line but the hole book seemed to be about joey. It is definatley worth reading if your a dawsons creek fan though. I would also definatley recomend major meltdown as i think thats the best in the series.

MY Favorite one! RECOMMENDED!.......2000-06-30

Out of all the Dawson's Creek books , this one is my favorite! I really liked the idea of everything! I'm glad she got closer to Pacey... cuz i like them together :)

Joey's got props.......2000-05-25

I enjoyed this book because it focused a lot on Joey. She is my favorite character on Dawson's Creek. This book was spectacular. With Pacey in it, it added humor. Joey's dilemma was the plot of the book, and I could not put it down.

missing the Kevin Williamson touch.......1999-05-05

This attempt at a good Dawson's Creek story was achieved.It is certainly the best out of the books that are out there on the show.But all the books are missing the Kevin Williamson touch that only he can bring to the characters.And where was Andie's brother Jack.He only said about two things the whole story.

Shifting into Overdrive: Dawson's Creek #3

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The creekers hit new york!
Cool!
It would be a great episode!
I loved this book.
It was the best book i have read in a long time!!!!!!

Shifting into Overdrive: Dawson's Creek #3
C.J. Anders
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ASIN: 0671024760

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Based on the hit television show produced by Columbia TriStar Television.

The road calls...

Joey and Jen totally need a Dawson-free zone, so when Jen's wealthy cousin invites her to an elegant Sweet Sixteen party in New York City, Jen coaxes a reluctant Joey along. Meanwhile, Dawson and Pacey are hot on their trail, dying to know what the girls are up to. The guys hit the road. And the road hits back....

Is high society ready for Jen's ex-boyfriend Billy, and Danny, a sophisticated senior who's totally into Joey? And two sleepless gate-crashers? It's party time....

Joey, Dawson, Pacey, Jen.

Four fifteen-year-olds ready to take on the world.

They're learning about life, and learning how to love.

Customer Reviews:

The creekers hit new york!.......2000-08-28

I liked this book i thought the Jen and Joey story line was great but the dawson story line wasnt vewry interesting and the Pacy one was non existant! He was just thrown in here and there. But this was made up by the Jen and Joey one. This book has a different atmosphere to the other dawsons creek ones i think thats because its set in new york so it goes from quiet Capeside with the usuall dawson and Joey solemates story lines which are still there but there not the whole story, to all new ones. I think thats wg=hat makes this book good.

Cool!.......2000-05-17

God,this book was awesome.It would be great for an episode.

It would be a great episode!.......1999-06-29

This book would make a great episode! Joey was almost happy! It was the first time that you could really see how desperate Dawson is, and how persistant Jen is to win Joey as a friend. Tihs book provides all of the usual conficts of a "too old" group of teens. I would recomend it!

I loved this book........1999-05-05

This book is great, this is just like watching a new episode of Dawson's Creek. It keeps you interested the whole way through, so READ IT!

It was the best book i have read in a long time!!!!!!.......1998-12-25

It was awesome. I totally loved it. It was like something that could really happen. For anyone who loves Dawsons Creek, it is definitely the book to read!!!!!!

Way Too Much Information: A Fanatic's Guide to Dawson's Creek

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POSSIBLY THE WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER HAD THE MISFORTUNE TO RE
This is an excellent book to read!!
This Book Could Have Been Written By An Illiterate Child
Not too much information
Good Book for research on the television show.

Way Too Much Information: A Fanatic's Guide to Dawson's Creek
Sheryl Altman
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0061071374

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Fade in...

A bona fide DC fanatic offers us a voyeristic perspective on the hit TV show--the girls, the guys, the gossip, the mind games...everything that makes Dawson's Creek sizzle. And everything the ultimate DC devotee craves.

The actors' lives--what goes on when the cameras stop rollingEpisode reviews: everything from the lingo, the lip-locks, the lines you wish you'd saidThe total soundtrack--a complete discography of today's hottest music as heard on the showA blow-you-away bibliography of articles, interviews, books, and web sties with DC infoCharacters, quotes, and killer quizzesBehind-the-scenes scoops: What were the show's creators thinking? And a sneak peek through the camera lensThe secret past of Scream creator Kevin WilliamsonMega color photos, facts, and figuresThe answers to every mystery in the universe (found in a Spielberg film, of course)

What else? Every nuance, every subtext, every mounting sexual theoretic, and more! Lights, camera, action...it's going to be a bumpy read!

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POSSIBLY THE WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER HAD THE MISFORTUNE TO RE.......2001-02-05

i WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS ARRIVING IN THE POST, BUT DISAPPOINTMENT DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE MY FEELINGS WHEN IT CAME. THE BOOK ITSELF IS FLIMSY, PRINTED ON CHEAP, NASTY PAPER AND BARELY WORTH 50P. ALTMEN WRITES WITH A DISTURBINGLY GIDDY, CHILDISH APPROACH, CONSIDERING SHE GIVES YOU THE IMPRESSION SHE IS A GROWN, MARRIED WOMAN. PLUS SHE HAS NO IDEA WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS 'YOU NEVER SEE TOMBOY JOEY IN A SKIRT OR DRESS' ARE BOUND TO IRRITATE FANS WHO WATCH EVERY WEEK,AND HAVE SEEN JOEY PROGRESS FROM A TOMBOY TO HAVING A WARDROBE WHICH A MODEL WOULD BE ENVIOUS OF. UNFORTUNEATELY, STATEMENTS SUCH AS THIS ARE FREQUENT AND ANNOYING, THIS WOMAN DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE. DON'T BE TEMPTED BY THE DECEPTIVELY CHEAP PRICE OF THIS, BUY A PROPER GUIDE. THIS IS A WASTE OF TIME, EFFORT AND MONEY.

This is an excellent book to read!!.......1999-07-15

This is an excellent book to read if you love the tv show Dawson`s Creek. You will know all of the info about the characters and all of the actresses and actors who play them. This is the best chance to know more than your friends about your favorite tv show!! Put this book on your list of books to read this summer. Trust me, this is coming from a Dawson`s Creek fanatic,you have to get this book and read it now!! Hope you enjoy it!!

This Book Could Have Been Written By An Illiterate Child.......1999-01-03

I am pretty new to DC, but I still know a lot about it. I thought this book might have good info, but I was terribly mistaken and it was a waste of my $4.50. Sheryl Altman writes like a giddy teenybopper and obviously has no clue what the hell shes talking about. This book could've might as well been a 6th grade writing assignment. If you want to read a guide to a television show, you want someone who knows what they're talking about. I mean, the author spends a whole chapter discussing Dawson's interest for Steven Spielberg! Ms. Altman, i have five words for you: DON'T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB.

Not too much information.......1998-09-07

It was short compared to the other Dawson's Creek books and had the same information. The only original thing in this book was the episode analysis with grades for romance.

Good Book for research on the television show........1998-06-23

The book is pretty good, it's more for elementry school, Jr. High School level though. It has lots of great information on the cast, a episode guide, pictures of the cast from the show and previous things they've done. All in all it's actually pretty good.

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