Kings Of Madison Avenue: The Unofficial Guide to Mad Men

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Kings Of Madison Avenue: The Unofficial Guide to Mad Men
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jesse McLean
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:231
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 171
Category/GenreTelevision
ISBN/Barcode 9781550228878
ClassificationsDewey:791.4572
Audience
General
Illustrations 50 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher ECW Press,Canada
Imprint ECW Press,Canada
Publication Date 1 September 2009
Publication Country Canada

Description

From critical reviews swooning over the elegant storytelling to fashion design paying homage to the show's sleek sensibility, everyone is talking about Mad Men. This companion volume provides readers with detailed episode guides, cast biographies and further historical context reflecting the breadth and depth of a series that sketches the 1960s cultural landscape with skill.

Author Biography

Jesse McLean has written television and film criticism for popmatters.com, movie industry op-ed pieces for Suite101.com, and numerous humor articles for "Yankee Pot Roast." He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews

"McLean's enthusiasm is evident in the prose, which is both witty and informed. . . For new viewers of Mad Men, this is a good primer for the show. But for fans, it's a book that will ultimately sell itself." -- Scene Magazine