A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

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Synopsis
&“The definitive book about Bob Clark&’s 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more&” (Parade). This ultimate guide to everything fans want to know about A Christmas Story shares the inside scoop behind the film&’s production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. From Jean Shepherd&’s original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark&’s 1983 sleeper hit film and beyond, A Christmas Story has become a beloved Yuletide tradition over the last three decades. This is the untold story of the making of the film—and what happened afterwards. Ralphie Parker&’s quest for a Red Ryder air rifle didn&’t end with the movie&’s release; the tale inspired massive VHS sales, a Broadway production, and a mountain of merchandise. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, now fans of the movie and film buffs alike can lean all they didn&’t know about the timeless classic. &“Entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it&’s a perfect companion to the movie.&” —Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You&’ve Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils &“Caseen Gaines&’ comprehensive, insightful, and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition.&” —Jeremy Kinser, Queerty &“An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines&’ book. I couldn&’t stop smiling while reading it!&” —Noah Levy, cohost of VH1&’s The Gossip Table
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
336 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781770904156
Related ISBNs:
9781770411401
Publisher:
ECW Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Caseen Gaines, 2
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Humor
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Wil Wheaton
Foreword by:
Eugene B. Bergmann

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