Behind the scenes with Ratty
346850
Great read behind the scenes of a major rock band.  If you are into rock music and all the behind the scenes goings on (I mean set up, onstage banter, etc) on how a professional band works this is for you.  It is not a bio of Queen or any of their members, but rather an intricate adaptation of anecdotes and the ups and downs of being on the road.  Ratty relives these moments in great detail. I really enjoyed the book and recommend it to all rock fans, but especially Queen fans.  I couldn't put it down once I started to read it.  Finished it in a day!
2523986
Interesting behind the scenes look at what being on the bachelor is really like; however, the book doesn't only focus on her time on the show.
1276788
I enjoyed reading about one of my favorite actors and interesting sidebars of VIP personalities
Like Jacquie Kennedy, bunny Mellon, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton ect. Loved it!
169141
This book is perfect for the Raspberries fan. It is full of photos, interviews, and articles about the band. A very engrossing read and a fascinating behind the scenes story of a great 70's band.
4915364
Enjoyed the inside look at what takes place behind the scenes. I grew up watching the show and appreciated learning more about what took place behind the scenes to bring the Brady Bunch to life each week. I have it four stars because I would have liked the book to be a bit longer and hoped to hear more stories about the show. Overall, great read.
4559876
There aren't a lot of memoirs out there specifically about Ritalin addiction, so I enjoyed getting an inside scoop into the life of someone addicted to stimulants. Wurtzel clearly has a gift in her prose, and, although sounding incredibly entitled and ungrateful at times, is a fascinating read nonetheless.
78624
A great book for those who grew up with Lucy and Desi in their home.  Behind the scenes was different then on the screen and Harris brings this to light.  The book gives insight into the personalities of these two stars.  Also, the names and friends written about in the book provides fantastic trivia.
543120
I absolutely loved this follow-up book to A Steet Cat Named Bob.  I loved the further peek into their lives, and learning about how they are doing after the success of the book.  Keeping it real!
2114432
"The Lost Chronicles" is a nice look inside the making of the hit TV show.  The book tells how the pilot of the show was conceived and then filmed; has lots of pictures and interviews with the cast and crew; and a recap of every episode in the first season. There's also an in-depth report on the day by day filming of the episode "In Translation". Also included is a DVD with a behind the scenes look at how they prepared the plane used in the pilot episode; interviews with some of the cast; and some deleted scenes.

For the most part, this is a great companion guide to the TV Series "Lost". The behind the scenes details are fascinating including how they planned to initially kill off Jack and why the producers decided not to do so. The explanation of why they used certain plot devices was also interesting.  The interviews with the actors and actresses were fun to read. Especially fascinating was the chapter the covered the filming of one episode - it's amazing how much work is done to film one episode.

Unfortunately, the weakest part of the book is the episode guide. It's written in diary form, but no one person on the island would be able to know what was going on in other character's minds. I was hoping for a more detailed recap with an explanation of both what happened in "real" time and what happened in the flashbacks. I was also hoping for a mention of the "Easter eggs" that happen in most episodes (i.e. Sawyer being taken into custody while Boone is at the police station looking for Shannon).  These Easter eggs are an integral part of the show and I was disappointed that they weren't even mentioned in the book.

Other than the episode recaps, I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to Lost fans.
1215595
<div id="video-block-R1XUP7M6IQ8OEP" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1xtQLRGQRS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71djM3o%2BWSS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;This is my fifth artbook from Pixar.

In typical Pixar artbook fashion, the pages are filled with concept drawings, visualizations and the thought process that went behind the production of Ratatouille. Through these pages, you'll come to a realization that their success is no fluke.

The creators travelled to France to research on the restaurants, food and the people. The effort and level of detail they put into the research can be clearly seen from the artwork from the book. The concept art and renders of the food in 3D made me imagine how they will taste if they were actually real.

You'll be able to see a lot of character designs for the humans as well as the rats. Sculpted models are also provided in photos. The storyboards, as you'll see plenty, are followed strictly in the movie. The compositions and lighting are the art form itself.

This book is filled with life and food, just like the movie. It makes for a perfect coffee table book.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
2126094
Reading "Tales of a Ratt" was very much like being privy to a rock star's private diaries: a completely raw uncensored product, seemingly untouched by an editor.  Bobby Blotzer shines the light on the the hidden places where you could once only imagine he and his fellow Ratt mates scurried about.  He shares the highs, both literal and figurative, and he gives unprecedented access to the deepest of lows he experiences after the glamour of fame wears off.
  As a reader, you can appreciate the honesty of Blotzer's confessional tome.  The writing itself, however lacking, does open the door to an entertaining look at not only Ratt, but the entire universe of 80's metal.  Many of the big names of that decade are featured in various anecdotes throughout the book.
  Blotzer confesses his struggles after the success of Ratt comes to an abrupt end.  He details the copious financial, emotional, and relationship difficulties that plague him post 1989.  He spares nothing.  As a reader, I found myself thinking that the most important person this book could possibly reach would be Bobby Blotzer himself.  Surely if he were to revisit his multiple chapters about continually finding the wrong woman, he would notice his tendency to pick exactly the same kind of woman every single time.  I think this book also illustrates the perpetual immaturity that fame and rock and roll can bring: here is a talented musician well into middle age who finds drunk driving laws a "Nazi" concept and
all-day-into-evening drinking fests just a regular activity.  I'm convinced this guy will never outgrow his rock n roll glory days; Bobby Blotzer is going to live as though he is a rock god until the end.
4799298
A great behind the scenes look at one of the founding fathers of heavy metal music...Vanilla Fudge. Little did I know all the behind the scenes drama. The fights, the back stabbing, the idiocy. You'll love it. The best news of all is that The Fudge is still out there rockin'. (Tim Bogert has retired but Mark, Carmine and Vinny are still out there and continue to keep us hangin' on)
4899236
A couple months ago Paul "Pee-Wee Herman" Reubens along with puppeteers & others got together to do the commentary track for this Christmas Special...YEAH for the extras!!!

INSIDE SCOOP FROM FORMER PLAYHOUSE PUPPETEER: Better yet, the gang will be getting back together in the future for commentaries to go with the upcoming DVD release of the Playhouse-

Aarrrgggghhhhh!
4116739
A fun and quirky inside look at an industry behind the microphone.
3520708
Nice to have a bit of a background on Stig and how it all worked out.  It's fun to see what they do with the current Stig on the TV show.
3691634
another excellent book in the series.  Excellent humor hidden in many of the exchanges as well as the more obvious.  A great ways to spend a little free time.  Good story line that keeps you wanting more of the rat!
2934369
Gives you a behind the scene look at the life of s background singer and history of pop music. It also showcases the phenomenal voice of Lisa Fisher.