Book Description
Experience one of television's greatest science-fiction series, The Twilight Zone, fully dramatized for AUDIO! The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas feature a full cast, music and sound effects and today's biggest celebrities in modern audio dramas of creator Rod Serling's classic scripts. Hosted by Stacy Keach, The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas will keep you glued to the edge of your seat whether listening in your home or while driving in your car. This collection features 10 stereo recordings: A Kind of Stopwatch starring Lou Diamond Phillips; Lateness of the Hour starring Jane Seymore and James Keach; The Thirty-Fathom Grave starring Blair Underwood; The Man in the Bottle starring Ed Begley, Jr.; Night of the Meek starring Chris McDonald; The After Hours starring Kim Fields; Mr. Dingle, the Strong starring Tim Kazurinsky; A Stop at Willoughby starring Chelcie Ross; The Lonely starring Mike Starr; Of Late I Think of Cliffordville starring H.M. Wynant.
Customer Reviews:
New Versions of Great Stories.......2007-02-11
I just added these radio dramas to my collection. When I purchased them I thought they were olde time radio dramas and that the TV show had been made from them. Not so. These are modern radio versions made from the scripts of the old TV show. And, in many ways, I like them better than the TV versions. I have every intention of buying all of them I can get. My only criticism is that I get tired of hearing Stacy Keach's advertisement for the website at the end of each program. Small annoyance. I highly recomment them.
Into The Twilight Zone...Anywhere !.......2006-03-16
These are some of the original T.Z. episodes re-written especially for 'radio'.
Now available on CD, these are the first ten episodes of the radio series on ten discs. The stories are in no particular order according to the T.V. show, but does include 'The Lonely', the first televised episode. The other stories include 'Night of the Meek', 'A Kind of Stopwatch', 'The Lateness of the Hour', 'The Thirty-Fathom Grave','The Man in the Bottle','The After Hours', 'Mr.Dingle The Strong', 'A Stop At Willoughby' and 'Of Late I think of Cliffordville'.
They do vary in (content)quality, from stories like 'Night of the Meek'...whilst very professional and well executed, is also very 'workmanlike' and lacking the atmosphere of the original. However, 'The After Hours' works magnificently portraying a truly spooky atmosphere which is enhanced by these pin-sharp recordings.
Stacy Keach steps into Rod's wingtip brogues as the host 'in-and-out' of the stories and he is an excellent choice. Each episode has a guest star and I for one was pleasantly shocked by how good Lou Diamond Phillips is, as he crops up a few times in the entire series.
All in all, a very good first volume. A good choice of stories, something quite literally for everyone (horror, suspense, comedy and sci-fi stories) with top notch production values.
I will certainly be buying Volume 2 & 3 as I have enjoyed this one so much.
A great new twist on a classic!!.......2006-01-23
These radio dramas are so cool!!I recieved a free sample cd from the creators and really loved what I heard. I for sure wanted to own all of them for my long commute. As the reviewer earlier said..the sample cd I recieved had "commercials". I knew I would not pay for advertising so I called the company to ask if the ones I would purchase would be add free. They informed me that the newer 10 cd volumes did not have commercials. Well I just recieved the 1st three 10 cd volumes from Amazon this week and can vouch for the no commercials fact. From what they said the smaller pack versions have commercials.
These guys did a stellar job of these radio dramas! They had to change a few things here and there to fit the radio format..and I do not mind any of the subtle changes. The sound effects and the atmosphere they create is pure magic...I have gotten lost in each one I've heard. I have been a TZ fan since childhood (I'm 39) and I can honestly say these are very very well done imo. I think Rod Serling would be proud!! Look forward to getting the rest of them in the near future. If you like TZ I think you will love these.
Beware of advertisements in these recordings.......2005-12-27
These stories are well done but what they neglect to mention is that there are advertisements 2 to 3 times per episode. A major flaw. When I pay for a recoeded story I don't want to have to forward through the ads. So be warned if you don't like advertising in your listening experience don't buy these!!!
Amazing sound experience!.......2004-12-17
First off, this is NOT just the audio tracks from the TV show put onto CD. These are close to the same story lines from the classic shows, but were actually rewritten and modified for radio, as the visuals now have to be in your mind, not on a television screen. The actors are different too, and the audio is the cleanest, most crystal clear audio of any recording you can find today. Plus the stereo imaging is amazing.
This is a treat to listen to just if you an audiophile into really great audio and production techniques alone, it is an adventure for your ears.
But the stories are classics as well, so this is a really nice treat. I have heard a few episodes played on a local radio station and on XM radio, but neither of those two sources do any justice to the audio quality and sonic realism of having the actual CD and listening to it on good speakers or headphones directly from these CDs.
The sound effects are really amazing too.
No Twilight Zone fan should be without this, and anyone into Old Time Radio programs would really find this a treat as well, especially with the digital clean audio. No tape hiss, no record pops, it is creepy how clear the audio is.
Book Description
In the chronicles of television’s history, Rod Serling
Customer Reviews:
Worth Three Times the Price.......2007-10-10
All I can say is WOW, What a masterpiece. I'd have paid $50 for this book easily now that I've got it in my hands. Anyone who is a lover of the Twilight Zone won't merely love this book, they will COVET it! The only thing missing is an index at the back of the book, why this was excluded or just plain overlooked is beyond me. This book was obviously a very laborious endeavor, why omit an index? That aside, this book is an incredible find.
Marvelous Guide to An All-Time Classic TV Show!.......2007-08-22
Arguably Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone" is the finest television show of the early 1960s; certainly the one all us baby boomers remember most fondly. Every week, under the guise of science fiction or fantasy, Serling & Co. would present little morality tales that were, in turn, insightful, horrifying and touching. Stewart Stanyard revisits the "Twilight Zone" in this marvelous visual tribute published by ECW Press.
Some years ago Marc Scott Zicree wrote THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION, which many feel is the definitive book to Serling's creation. Zicree's book is basically an episode guide marked by insightful commentary and a genuine fondness for the subject matter.
Stanyard's book is more of a general history and appreciation of the show and complements Zicree's volume quite nicely. It certainly outshines it in terms of photographic material. Syanyard's book features over 350 rare production and behind-the-scenes photos showing Serling, cast and crew in action. What a treat!
Another plus of Stanyard's book is the collection of interviews he did with surviving cast and crew such as Carol Serling, Richard Matheson, George Clayton Johnson, Earl Holliman, Cliff Robertson, Bill Mumy, and others. It's a shame so many "TZ" alumni such as Buck Houghton, Burgess Meredith, John Anderson, etc. are gone since Stanyard is a gifted interviewer. (But why no interview with Jack Klugman who is still living?)
Lastly, the affection and respect so many viewers had for Serling and his creation are showcased in 12 appreciation essays that wrap up the book. The comments by George Clayton Johnson and the sons of Charles Beaumont and Buck Houghton are especially noteworthy.
In short, this book is a 24-carat treat worthy of Serling, who was one of America's finest writers. It is an essential purchase for fans of the series! Read and enjoy!
Tons of information for TZ fans.......2007-08-13
This book is absolutely loaded with in depth information about the original Twilight Zone. It is not an episode guide but instead offers an inside look at the show and practically everyone who had anything to do with it.
On almost every page there are fantastic quality pictures. It really is a must have for fans of the Twilight Zone!
Check out these related items...
TZ episode guide: The Twilight Zone Companion
Every episode of the original Twilight Zone with lots of extras: Twilight Zone: The Complete Definitive Collection
This is what it's all about!.......2007-06-03
I'm not a real fan of most of the TZ books out there, with the exception of a few, and those few are the books that don't take a stance on personal opinions. When it comes to a show like the Zone I don't really care to hear what other people think of the lesser known episodes. Although deservedly so, everyone seems to name one of fifteen when recounting their favorites. If I have to hear "the one with the glasses" one more time I just might assume I am actually IN the Twilight Zone! If anyone took the time to watch the lesser known episodes they would surely find new favorites.
It's just the sort of book that I will enjoy picking up every once in awhile and reading and viewing missed photographs that I may have missed the first 300 times I looked through it. As much as I enjoyed the interviews with the actors, I am grateful the author opted to interview other creative forces like George Clayton Johnson. Everyone knows Twilight Zone has inspired modern day film makers, so it was a fresh of breath air to hear them state that in this very book.
Let's face it, there is very little out there for real Twilight Zone fans to collect or emmerse themselves in other than the actual show. A book like this takes us to another dimension...backstage. I get a chill looking at some of these photographs, wondering what it was like during the making of one of the best Television shows ever aired. This book gives insight into that, and probably as close as I will ever get standing next to Rod Serling as the film rolls!
It's a good read, but it could have been better. .......2007-05-23
Being a Twilight Zone aficionado, I like the book, but I just feel like they should have interviewed more of the actors that were in the original show. Like, Julie Newmar for instance. I was expecting more. But don't get me wrong. There is still enough behind the scenes information concerning the show to make the book worth the money that I paid for it.
Customer Reviews:
Odd For Engel To Write A Bio Of Someone He Clearly Doesn't Like.......2005-09-09
This is the second Rod Serling biography I've read and it is terrible! Engel claims to be a fan of Serling's work but the entire book is just a lame depiction of Serling, claiming that any good idea he ever had was stolen from someone else. Serling the man is also depicted as a bumbling, inept, insecure fool without an ounce of integrity. Perhaps this biased, negative approach stems from the fact that Engel is a journalist and the media tends to fixate on the "sexy" underbelly of life.
Also, it's surprising how little Engel knows about the fiction writing process. It's the writer's job to take what is going on around him or her and spin it into a tale, but whenever Serling is shown doing this, he is stealing. Well, as Mark Twain said: "Good writers borrow, great writers steal." The legendary Max Brand used to say: "When reading a story, stop halfway through, figure out how the thing will end, write a new beginning to support your ending and, boom, you have a story." Is this stealing or is this being inspired. As I writer myself, the latter is the right explanation. How Engel misses this, I don't know.
At any rate, this is a poor exploration of Serling's life, written in a style that fails to captivate. There are better books on Serling. Avoid this one and read those.
Book Description
Experience one of television's greatest science-fiction series, The Twilight Zone, fully dramatized for AUDIO! The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas feature a full cast, music and sound effects and today's biggest celebrities in modern audio dramas of creator Rod Serling's classic scripts. Hosted by Stacy Keach, The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas will keep you glued to the edge of your seat whether listening in your home or while driving in your car. This collection features 10 stereo recordings: The Obsolete Man starring Jason Alexander; The Bard starring John Ratzenberger and Stacy Keach; Back There starring Jim Caviezel; A Short Drink From a Certain Fountain starring Adam West; Monsters Are Due on Maple Street starring Frank John Hughes; Mr. Garrity and the Graves starring Chris McDonald; Escape Clause starring Mike Starr; Four O'clock starring Stan Freberg; Uncle Simon starring Peter Mark Richman and Beverly Garland.
Customer Reviews:
twilight zone radio dramas vol.2.......2007-01-05
it's a great 10 cd set. you will have to spend a lotta $$$ to get all 10 volumes.its great listening if you like a change from music.....
Customer Reviews:
An interesting look at Science Fiction's thoughts on Christianity.......2007-06-08
Gabriel McKee has evidently read an amazing amount of Science Fiction novels and short stories as well as watching films and TV series. His book looks at different philosophical and religious ideas and how they are used in SF, explaining their use in particular SF books/series and occasionally relating the thoughts to philosophy. Able to quote both St Augustine and Star Trek, this is an engaging and easy to read book which shows the broad range of views in SF, particularly relating to deities, faith, human nature and the future and has an extensive bibliography and index which will no doubt be helpful to SF fans. Although referencing Christian beliefs, this book isn't aiming to be a presentation of the Gospel through SF links, it is rather a collation of different views that might interest SF fans and because of this its appeal is probably limited.
A thoroughly excellent book.......2007-05-13
A fascinating, readable, entertaining, clever, and comprehensive look at science fiction's treatment of religion, spirituality, and God. A great book.
Amazon.com
The Twilight Zone Companion is one of the finest examinations of a television series. Author Marc Scott Zicree spent five years researching and writing what is without a doubt the definitive look at this classic horror-fantasy-science fiction show. (The series originally ran from 1959 to 1965, but is still seen in syndication around the world.) Not only is the book an exhaustive episode-by-episode guide, but the author apparently interviewed every living soul who was ever associated with the show. It's quite likely that creator Rod Serling, who died before the book saw publication in 1982, would have been suitably impressed by the respect and dedication that clearly went into this labor of love. Zicree later revised and expanded The Twilight Zone Companion for a second edition in 1989, and discusses both the briefly revived series and the feature film based on the show. --Stanley Wiater
Customer Reviews:
Mixed Bag.......2007-09-04
Zicree's Twilight Zone Companion is alright as a reference guide for information on original airing dates, credits, and backstage tidbits. The organization of the book could have been more user-friendly but nothing to quibble about. Interviews with those associated with the program were also interesting and worth the price of admission.
Zicree is docked two stars for presenting his critiques as anything other than completely subjective. He is welcome to his opinions as we all have favorite episodes and ones that we find less enjoyable. That's the nature of art in any form. For me, the problem is with the fact that Zicree doesn't at least admit up front that his opinions have less to do with the quality of a given story and more to do with a leftist world view. His apologetics for all things Socialist (see his comments on Khruschev and Castro) coupled with a hatred for traditional American culture (see his comments about an episode concerning Custer, for example) are grating to say the least. While one may argue these geopolitical points in a different setting, a guide to a TV series, in my opinion, appears to be an ill chosen forum.
Just a closing comment here: Zicree could not bring himself to find any good thing to say about contributer Earl Hamner's episodes. It seems to me that it may have more to do with Hamner's later work in the Walton's, a series with a very traditional viewpoint that is the antithesis of Zicree's left-wing dogma, than with the quality of Hamner's TZ scripts.
Good background information, but skip Zicree's commentary.......2007-08-09
This book does include a wealth of information on the creation, production, and writing of the Twilight Zone. It contains interviews with producers, writers, and a synopsis of each episode. Unforunately, it also contains Zicree's fatuous comments on which episodes he likes the best. I'm not knocking it because I like episodes he enjoyed, but it's the who cares factor. You or I could write a book summarizing episodes and discussing which ones we like the best. There's nothing that gives Zicree's opinions any weight, so his commentaries should be taken with a grain of salt.
That said, it does contain a lot of behind the scenes information about how the series got off the ground and the changes it went through during its five season run. I recommend it to fans, but with reservations. The background material is engrossing, but the commentaries are rather superficial.
A Must-have for Fans of the Show!.......2007-07-06
I was watching a Twilight Zone marathon the other day and found myself constantly referring to this book each time I saw an actor with a familiar face. This would lead me to look at other interesting tidbits that the author has gleamed. There is a treasure-trove of information about each episode smartly laid out in chronological order with a complete index at the end for easy reference. Each episode has a very well written synopsis so if you find yourself interrupted during an episode you never saw before, you can always read in detail what you missed.
This is well worth the $10.85 that Amazon is offering it for and it is probably the best companion book to a television series that I have ever seen!
Nice Read... with a few minor annoyances.......2007-06-20
This companion book is very necessary for any fan of The Twilight Zone. It offers, interviews, insight, cast lists, dates, EVERYTHING; even an extensive look into the lives and/or backgrounds of Rod Serling and the other writers - which I enjoyed.
Where it annoyed me is the fact that Zicree ends up criticizing and suggesting for us what to think of many episodes. Throughout the whole book, he bashes scripts (eg. "If such and such were changed or taken out, it would have been better." "This script is cliche-ed"), actors and actresses (eg. "...with and uninspired performance by..."), directors (eg. "...in the hands of any other director, this could have been great...").
Zicree even "nit picks" on facts: there's an episode in which he points out that Rod Serling had gotten the distance from Earth to the planet Venus wrong. LOL WHO CARES?!! Serling was an overworked writer (which Zicree makes very clear, but still decides to nit pick), not a NASA engineer! There's also another passage in which he proclaims an episode a disappointment just because the plot is slightly possible. "Any episode that is this grounded in reality, should be considered a disappoinment." Ok, thanks for letting us know Marc. *sigh* Pleeease... Further in the book, he starts off an episode's commentary with, "Despite the basically absurd premise..." WHAT?! It's science fiction! It's the TWILIGHT ZONE! Aren't all the stories based on absurd premises?! Not to mention, that aforementioned quote about being "too grounded in reality" - now the TZ is too absurd for him?!? What an annoying little man this Zicree dude is...
I was hoping for more behind the scenes info such as commentary from people who actually worked on the episodes, or how certain effects were accomplished in such an era. While there is a lot of those two things too; I was hoping for a lot more it. And A LOT less of the writer's feelings and bashings of the episodes he felt like picking on.
Still this book is a required read for any fan.
excellent! excellent! excellent!.......2007-02-16
If you are a major fan like myself of the series, or simply a sci-fi enthusiast. This is a gem of a book. It is fantastic...the structure is great..given quotes from the opening and closing scenes, actor info and basic plot outline. Great for that quick reminder of much loved episodes...Rod Serling in a word Genius...Marc Scott Zicree....thank you!!
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The Twilight Zone the Original Stories
Manufacturer: Fine Communications
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Binding: Hardcover
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Although Rod Serling, who created the classic television series that ran from 1959 to 1965, is the writer most associated with The Twilight Zone, he was not, of course, the only one. Serling was a serious admirer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and he scoured every magazine and collection available to find stories suitable for his series. This anthology showcases almost every original story that had been adapted into an episode. The result is a masterful collection of 30 classic tales by Richard Matheson (who also wrote the warmly nostalgic introduction), Charles Beaumont, Ray Bradbury, Damon Knight, Lewis Padgett, Jerome Bixby, and Manly Wade Wellman, among others. Fans of The Twilight Zone will enjoy revisiting their favorite episodes in literary form, but even if you've never seen the show, you'll enjoy this fine anthology. --Stanley Wiater
Book Description
For five seasons, in episode after episode, The Twilight Zone showcased the very best in fantasy and suspense, keeping television viewers on the edge of their seats with its powerful combination of strong story line and direction. The series creator and inimitable master of ceremonies, Rod Serling, was honored by many a copycat, but no show since has surpassed its captivating appeal. This volume contains the original stories that inspired some of the most celebrated episodes. Inventive tales by such masters as Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, Ray Bradbury, Damon Knight, and others provide thrills, terror, wonder, and great fun in 560 chilling pages.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2001-01-28
I loved this book. All of the stories were fantastic, I recommend it.
What a Book!.......1999-03-18
Once again, Rod Sterling and his crew of writers amaze me. Even though I've seen some of the episodes already on TV, I still enjoyed reading, as the stories all left me with a dropped jaw, and laughing as I realize Sterling and the crew are geniuses!
Not for the faint of heart.......1997-03-26
A terrific collection of short stories that later became Twilight Zone espisodes. All the stories have slightly twisted, very creepy endings. Features stories by Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, Henry Slesar, Ambrose Bierce, et al. Very highly recommended if you don't feel you need too much sleep at night
Book Description
Gauntlet Press announced last year that we are publishing all 92 of Rod Serling's scripts for The Twilight Zone, authorized by his wife Carol Serling. This is a 10 volume signed limited edition set entitled AS TIMELESS AS INFINITY: THE COMPLETE TWILIGHT ZONE SCRIPTS OF ROD SERLING. Except for The Twilight Zone Magazine and a few textbooks, this is the first time that Carol Serling has authorized (and will take an active role in) the publication of these scripts. The books are edited by Tony Albarella (co-author of THE TWILIGHT ZONE SCRIPTS OF EARL HAMNER and one of the Board of Directors for the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation).
AS TIMELESS AS INFINITY offers a unique and definitive look at Rod Serling's landmark Twilight Zone teleplays. The classic scripts are reprinted directly from Serling's personal collection, currently housed in the Special Collections Archive at Ithaca College. As editor, Albarella is working closely with Carol Serling to bring out material that has never before been made available to the public.
The scripts appear in their original format and are not typeset or altered in any way. In some cases this includes Rod's handwritten changes or notations. The Ithaca material also includes many revisions and earlier script drafts that differ, to varying degrees, from the final shooting scripts. We include these variant details where appropriate to document the creative process and track the evolution of the stories.
A commentary accompanies each rare script; in many cases this includes exclusive interview material with cast and crew and select comments from Serling himself. In addition, many of Rod's friends and colleagues pay tribute to the man and his work. Included are appreciations from contemporaries that worked with Serling as well as current talents who were inspired by him. Participating in Volume Two will be acclaimed author Robert McCammon, whose bestselling novels and short stories have earned scores of prestigious awards.
Preparation for this ambitious collection began in early 2002. Since then, over one hundred interviews have been conducted and the gathering of unique material is an on-going process. These books offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes examination of Rod Serling and his signature creation, including examples of Serling's personal correspondence, vintage communications from CBS, rare production photos and much more.
Rod Serling was a true visionary - one of the pioneers of early television - and The Twilight Zone showcased some of his finest creations. AS TIMELESS AS INFINITY presents these ageless tales in a tribute worthy of Serling's legacy.
For only those ordering through Gauntlet Press, you receive a free chapbook entitled "I am the Night - Color Me Black." It contains variations of three scenes from this classic Twilight Zone tale. This presentation includes material exclusive to the chapbook.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Presentation.......2005-06-12
Ever since the release of "The Twilight Zone Companion" by Marc Scott Zicree twenty-two years ago, followers of THE TWILIGHT ZONE and Rod Serling have awaited the possible release of a second opinion, if you will. Zicree's comprehensive volume covers the series in depth, and everyone who calls themself a fan of THE TWILIGHT ZONE has a copy of this book. "The Companion" has been criticized for its brevity and lack of thorough coverage of many episodes, possibly due to publisher requests that the book serve as a casual episode guide.
Other attempts have been made in recent years to expand upon what "The Companion" did. Most recently and notoriously, the horridly-written and overpriced volume by Presnell and McGee (1998) and several other books on the series that have included episode guides with commentary. 2001 and 2002 marked the release of Richard Matheson's TWILIGHT ZONE SCRIPTS, and in 2003 Earl Hamner's eight scripts were released. The scripts of Charles Beaumont are also now in print (edited by Roger Anker, published by Gauntlet Press), the three TWILIGHT ZONE scripts written by Jerry Sohl (edited by Christopher Conlon, BearManor Media, c. 2004), as is a collection of eight scripts written by non-mainstream writers compiled by Andrew Ramage (c. 2005, BearManor Media). The eight ZONE scripts and stories written by George Clayton Johnson were released a number of years ago, in 1976.
Tony Albarella undertook the project of introducing all ninety-two scripts written by Rod Serling. Having gotten a warm-up on the art of commentary writing as editor of Hamner's TWILIGHT ZONE SCRIPTS (Cumberland House, 2003), Albarella's commentaries here are excellent. Although not cast as an episode guide, this looks to be the finest analysis of TWILIGHT ZONE episodes to date. After audiences have taken Zicree's words as 'the last words on TWILIGHT ZONE' for many years, Tony Albarella gives a particularly insightful look at each episode. He has taken the time to interview many actors who appeared in/starred in each segment.
Included in each volume are the original, unedited, typewritten copies of Serling's scripts, sometimes with handwritten annotation. Bonus items include a photo gallery with never-before seen production and publicity stills, and short but touching tributes to Serling and the series by actors. Also included are nice essay appreciations by well-known TV and sci-fi writers.
Volume 2 includes the scripts for "Walking Distance", "Judgment Night", "King Nine Will Not Return", "The Silence", "The Passersby", "The Trade-Ins", "Of Late I Think of Cliffordville", "A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain", and "I am the Night - Color Me Black". Albarella offers fine,
in-depth commentary on all, and they are generally right on the mark. They include fascinating anecdotes from over a dozen actors who appeared in these "classic" episodes.
Volume 2 also includes musical cue sheets for each episode, taken straight from CBS's archives, which list the composer and title of the stock music clips that underline certain pointed dialogue and give dimension to scenes. These have never seen the light of day until now; this is very welcome information to diehard Zone fans.
After years of being bottled up and not readily available, this series of script books may well be the finest, if not
the most distinguished, presentations of TV scripts
currently out there.
Average customer rating:
- An Underated Talent.
- My favorite Twilight Zone book
- This Book Is Amazing
- Coming from a big TZ fan, this is an EXCELLENT book
- If you enjoyed The Twilight Zone TV series!...
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Twilight Zone
Rod Serling
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Amazon.com
The Twilight Zone was a television series produced in the 1960s that presented unforgettable tales of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Rod Serling, an award-winning writer of television dramas, was the creator and host--and wrote more than 90 of the 156 episodes. The series has since been shown around the world and the title is now a part of pop culture lore. Serling adapted 19 of his favorite teleplays into short stories, first published as a trio of paperback originals. The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories is a hardcover omnibus collection that includes all 19 stories and a historical introduction. These stories have passed the test of time and are uniformly entertaining and well crafted. However, any reader who is a fan of the TV show may have difficulty allowing the stories to stand on their own without the filmed episodes intruding. Even so, Serling was undeniably a true master of the fantastic, and fans should cherish this volume beside their videocassettes of the series. --Stanley Wiater
Customer Reviews:
An Underated Talent........2007-07-02
"The Twihlight Zone" was never a concept from its inception, but rather the shellshocked flashback torments of Rod himself. The book made true strides in connecting each story presented to the episodes that Serling later converted into teleplay. Like Roddenberry who came later to tv with "Star Trek," Serling was a man of hope, vision, & an eternal optimist as pertains to the potential for humanity. Issues from bigotry, rascism, the horror of war, & governments gone mad with power are all here. The Twilight Zone was arguably the best show of its or any other time on American Tv since it made the viewer THINK! For me the best episodes were those involving gentler themes. From the hardships of common folks to the moral questions that are still very valid in todays world. "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street, The Mighty Casey,' & The Fever are fine examples of Serling's ability to hold up a mirror & strip away the pretense & hypocrisy that exists when people truly have to act when facing the unknown. A good read, you won't be disappointed.
My favorite Twilight Zone book.......2004-07-06
I think there was one story that resonated with me the most. One was called A Stop at Willoughby. 1. A Stop at Willoughby was about a charachter having job burnout. He told his boss "why don't you eat a Crisco sandwich" then stormed out of the office angry and disollusioned. On his way home from the train ride he day dreams of a place called Willoughby. The place is like an 1880's Courrier and Ives postcard of a quaint town in hot summer July. Without giving away too much of the main story, his wife does not support him, although his secretary likes him. On his final train ride home he gets off of a place called Willoughby where the 1880's train conductor says "Willoughby, a place where you can live your life in full measure." The last scene is where some coroner is calling his death a suicide.Also read Night of the Meek, a real sweet Christmas story with a happy ending.
This Book Is Amazing.......2004-03-10
I first read this book when I was in high school because a teacher of mine let me borrow it. He told me to keep it as long as I wanted, but I only kept it for a week because I couldn't put it down. Simply put, this book is amazing. Author Rod Serling was really ahead of his time, in my opinion. Every story in this book was truly innovative, and really deserves everyone's attention.
Coming from a big TZ fan, this is an EXCELLENT book.......2002-09-14
It's difficult to write a review on the whole book, so I would like to cut it into pieces.
~The Mighty Casey- I must say that I hate baseball and baseball stories, but the way Rod Serling brought the Mighty Casey together just made it an instant favorite. 3 ***'s
~Escape Clause- A great story, and the way Rod brought it together makes it another favorite. 3 ***'s
~Walking Distance- A great episode and a great story. It fit all together. 5 *****'s
~The Fever- Has got to be one of my favorite stories in the whole book. 5 *****'s
~Where is Everybody?- Another great story- 5 *****'s
~The Monsters are Due on Maple Street- I love this story so much. The episode is a classic and the story in this book is classic. 5 *****'s
~The Lonely- Another classic story- 5 *****'s
~Mr. Dingle, the Strong- Great story- 4 ****'s
~A Thing about Machines- Creepy story- 5 *****'s
~The Big, Tall Wish- Another great example of a twist ending 5 *****'s
~A Stop at Willoughby- Wonderful episode and wonderful story- 5 *****'s
~The Odyssey of Flight 33- This might be my second least favorite in the book. It's a good story, but it isn't an attention grabber. 2 **'s.
~Dust- Good story- 3 ***'s
~The Whole Truth- Least favorite in the book to me. It's okay, but it's just not the best one. I give it 2 **'s.
~The Shelter- Great and exciting story! 4 ****'s
~Showdown with Rance McGrew- 2 **'s
~The Night of the Meek- I've heard that this wasn't a great episode, but I loved this story. I give it 3 ***'s
~The Midnight Sun- Excellent Story! I loved it! 5 *****'s
~The Rip Van Winkle Caper- 3 1/2 stars
There you go. All in all, you have a great book. If you are a Twilight Zone fan, you will probably agree that it is a great book. I'm not sure if you can enjoy this book if you've never seen the tz episodes it was based on. For me, the stories were brought to life in such a way that I could pick out lines of the dialogue actually used in the show.
If you enjoyed The Twilight Zone TV series!..........2001-02-13
...and if you'd like to delve further into the mind of Rod Serling, you're in for a real treat with this collection of short stories. Serling's angst and passion shines beautifully in his well-crafted, flowing prose, which bring those classic TV shows to a higher level since Serling writes in 3rd-person omniscient so more of his thoughts come to light. My only regret is that this book is the only published work of Serling's (that I know of). He's one of my favorite authors.
Book Description
Considering everything from Nike ads, emaciated models, and surgically altered breasts to the culture wars and the O.J. Simpson trial, Susan Bordo deciphers the hidden life of cultural images and the impact they have on our lives. She builds on the provocative themes introduced in her acclaimed work Unbearable Weight--which explores the social and political underpinnings of women's obsession with bodily image--to offer a singularly readable and perceptive interpretation of our image-saturated culture. As it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between appearance and reality, she argues, we need to rehabilitate the notion that not all versions of reality are equally trustworthy. Bordo writes with deep compassion, unnerving honesty, and bracing intelligence. Looking to the body and bodily practices as a concrete arena where cultural fantasies and anxieties are played out, she examines the mystique and the reality of empowerment through cosmetic surgery. Her brilliant discussion of sexual harassment reflects on the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill controversy as well as the film Disclosure. She suggests that sexuality, although one of the mediums of harassment, is not its essence, and she calls for the recasting of harassers as bullies rather than sex fiends. Bordo also challenges the continuing marginalization of feminist thought, in particular the failure to read feminist work as cultural criticism. Finally, in a powerful and moving essay called "Missing Kitchens"--written in collaboration with her two sisters--Bordo explores notions of bodies, place, and space through a recreation of the topographies of her childhood. Throughout these essays, Bordo avoids dogma and easy caricature. Consistently, and on many levels, she demonstrates the profound relationship between our lives and our theories, our feelings and our thoughts.
Customer Reviews:
Academic or ?.......2001-12-22
As a student for a significant amount of time, I have read a lot of academic literature. This particular book was not read as an academic assignment, rather on its initial personal appeal to me. While it addresses very pressing issues, particularly those of individuals in this society needing to access and identify the controllers of thought and opinion within mass media, I don't believe it does so with the effectiveness I seek in an academically oriented work. The tone of the work seems more one of complaining or lamenting rather than one of solid academic treastise.
Before you consider my assessment harsh or unfounded, read not just the introduction, but the first essay. The use of all the parentheses (inserted comments) detracts from the book's logical and critical presentations. It comes across as an annotated copy of a draft, rather than a final copy ready for publication. I am constantly admonished to keep personal issues out of my academic writing, to present it logically, concisely and objectively. Granted, not all subjects go well with these strictures and there are times and places when academic writing needs to be embellished with a personal point of view. In the case of Ms. Bordo's book, I think it could be done in a far more effective fashion.
Despite what I perceived as its shortcomings, it did present very interesting material. It took some effort to get through the material, but what I gleaned from it is both timely and very useful.
I'm the author, and I've never done this before...........2001-12-10
That is, publicly comment on other people's evaluations of my work. I'm usually happy to let others decide the value of my writing...which is why I'm writing this--to encourage readers to judge "Twilight Zones" for themselves rather than on the impression created by the Kirkus Review and the second customer comment on this page. I don't care about the "stars" (I only rated myself because I was asked to.) But I do care about the misleading prominence of comments written by people whom I believe are not in touch with current cultural trends or their impact on our lives. Essays from "Twilight Zones" are being reprinted in first-year textbooks for undergraduate students. Yet the perception that this is an obscure, irrelevant, self-indulgent tome dominates this page. I think that's an extreme misrepresentation....
The critical implications of everyday life.......2001-01-10
Bordo's Twilight Zones continues the powerful critical trajectory set up by her award-winning Unbearable Weight, showing how media impacts our daily lives in the most intricate ways. More than any other public intellectual writing today, Bordo's writing is a compelling and passionate analysis that clears up many forms of mystification, academic and cultural. This book provides new and complicated ways of understanding contemporary events and how they are created/represented in the mass media, and how these creations in turn work to shape our lives.
What about philosophy?.......2000-02-09
It's been a while since I begrudgingly, and achingly, plowed through this book. I recall that most of the essays were really unimpressive critical readings of cultural issues, like O.J., the depiction of women in the media, etc. And frankly, Bordo didn't say much...
Bordo is best known for her book on Descartes. Since then, she's become better known to a broader audience, and the quality has suffered for this. As a pop culture critic, Bordo should know this pattern all too well.
Now as I recall, there is one essay of philosophical (un)interest. Bordo treads the tired postmodern versus liberal feminism debate. She pull the rabbit out of the hat by doing a Houdini act whereby she criticizes both and at the same time affirm both.
And here's a short review of her book on women and eating disorders: mostly good but then Bordo makes her "nowhere/everywhere" argument. Her solution to the alleged contention in feminism is to bring in Foucault as the Deus ex machina of her silly essay.
In other words, don't take Bordo's philosophical writings seriously. You're best served to read the people and the books that she claims to be arguing for or against. If you're looking to get a summary of the current issues and debates in feminism, don't look to Bordo. Her occasional essays in these areas are so watered down and so high and mighty that they do a great disservice to the many great works being done by feminists today.
On the other hand, if you take her pop culture writings seriously... you probably watch too much t.v., and seriously at that.
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