num_pages: 224
description: One of the most critically acclaimed series ever produced Breaking Bad (Sony Pictures Television/AMC 20082013) won legions of avid viewers who debated its every nuance as they followed the evolution of terminally ill high-school teacher Walter White as he became the drug kingpin Heisenberg. This one-of-a-kind bookthe ultimate official guide to the showcovers the evolution of Breaking Bad from the pilot to the final episode and beyond. Adapted and expanded from Breaking Bad Alchemy  the interactive e-book for the iPad it highlights the unique elements that made the series so magnetic. The book is filled with insider secrets about the making of the show and the meanings behind its iconography as well a complete Breaking Bad timeline; in-depth looks at the series groundbreaking cinematography music and special effects; exclusive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan; and new text from noted film critic David Thomson. Bad fans will enjoy the book's updated design more than 100 new images and perceptive captions. Renowned critic David Thomson reveals an extensive interview with Vince Gilligan just for this edition and provides an insightful introductionarguing that Breaking Bad is not only a great show but one of the most significant works of fiction in the new century. In addition to exploring how this epic series came to be Thomson sets Breaking Bad in the context of both crime literature and long-form television.
language: English
title: Breaking Bad: The Official Book
publisher: Union Square & Co.