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to read interviews with cast and writers etc, like an extended panel of speakers that successful TV shows generate these days at conventions, From the moment The Wire ended, all I have wished for is oneseason Jonathan Abrams has given us something just as valuable the complete story of how something this wonderful, rich, and intricate came to be I treasured every episode of the show, and I loved every word of this book All The Pieces Matter is a must read for any fan of The Wire, or anyone who wants to know how great art is made Mike Schur, creator of Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn and The Good PlaceThe definitive dissection of television s most politically meaningful invention Chuck Klosterman, New York Times bestselling author of But What if We re Wrong and I Wear The Black HatLovers of HBO s The Wire rejoice journalist Abrams delivers a comprehensive study of what goes into creating an acclaimed TV show Abrams indisputably has created a thorough examination of The Wire s conception, production, and lingering cultural afterlife Publisher s WeeklyThe Wire is, in all likelihood, the greatest television show in history It was perfectly written, perfectly casted, perfectly acted And I didn t think it could any better than it is And yet, somehow, All The Pieces Matter, which allows an unprecedented peek behind the show s curtain, does exactly that Imagine getting to talk to Da Vinci before a brush stroke, or getting to talk to LeBron James mid flight before dunk That s what this book is Jonathan Abrams is a marvel Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author of The Rap YearbookThe best book ever written about the art and business of television Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Times bestselling author of TV The Book and The Wes Anderson CollectionDelves deep into the show s creation and enduring legacy through interviews with the actors, writers, and producers who brought the show to life Whether it s Dominic West reflecting on the allure of his character Detective James McNulty or actor Michael B Jordan discussing the lasting impression of being in an ensemble cast of primarily black actors, Abrams underscores the indelible mark the show has left on actors and audience alike Weaving all the interviews together is the enduring connection between the city of Balti and the creators of the show Libnary JournalMeticulous Relentless Occasionally hilarious The same adjectives you d use to describe The Wire can also be applied to Jonathan Abrams essential oral history of the series As it turns out, the most humanistic drama in television history was itself rife with compelling characters, complex politics and an excess of whiskey Abrams tracks down the stories behind every beloved episode with the tenacity of Omar shopping for breakfast cereal Andy Greenwald, host of The Watch and Talk the ThronesThe Wire has thoroughly saturated popular culture in a way few television dramas ever have In their own words, the people involved have given Jonathan Abrams a look at how it happenepd You come at a show like this, you best not miss Abrams doesn t Charles P Pierce, author of Idiot AmericaAll the Pieces Matter will enrich first watches of The Wire, re watches of The Wire, and even occasional watches of key scenes from The Wire on YouTube It s an amazing companion to the series, no matter your level of familiarity Todd VanDerWerff, Critic at Large for VoxFilled with revealing information from the participants, intriguing tidbits, and show trivia, this compendium will have fans scurrying back to their DVD sets KirkusThe definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creationSince its final episode aired, the acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only becomepopular and influential The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have becomeurgent and central to the national conversation The show s actors, such as Idris Elba and Dominic West, have gone on to become major Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory, to criminal justice and sociology Politicians

and activists reference it when discussing policy When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire routinely takes the top spot It is arguably one of the great works of art America has produced in the st centuryBut while there has been a great deal of critical analysis of the show and its themes, until now there has never been a definitive, behind the scenes take on how it came to be made With unparalleled access to all the key actors and writers involved in its creation, Jonathan Abrams tells the astonishing, compelling, and complete account of The Wire, from its inception and creation through its end and powerful legacy From the moment The Wire ended, all I have wished for is oneseason Jonathan Abrams has given us something just as valuable the complete story of how something this wonderful, rich, and intricate came to be Mike Schur, creator of Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn and The Good Place The definitive dissection of television s most politically meaningful invention Chuck Klosterman, New York Times bestselling author of But What if We re Wrong and I Wear The Black Hat Abrams indisputably has created a thorough examination of The Wire s conception, production, and lingering cultural afterlife Publishers Weekly InHBO debuted a cop show with a difference.
Rather than wrapping up an investigation in an hour, The Wire's first season followed one complex, sprawling drug case in Balti across an entire season.
For the second year the show abruptly pivoted to a new Great addition to the series which Im watching again! Fascinating insight into the characters, the actors who portray them, in particular Bubbs and Omar, how Simons and and Burns developed the series, so much you didnt think you needed to know but will be so glad you do If you're a fan of The Wire then this book is for you.
An oral history in the making of the show, from the ideas behind it and the work history of the two creators, finding the right actors for and who their characters were based on and then chapters on each season.
It was Well worth reading if you saw the greatness in The Wire, Interviews with cast, writers and directors and other insights throw new light on The Wire, its aims and achievements, I was particularly fascinated by the actors reactions when they find out that their characters Amazing level of additional insight into the making of the show and it's actors.
Reading the actors memories on their characters, show and real life showed that The Wire wasnt just an excellent show but represented the life in the various areas in the entire series.
Although I totally agree there should be no of The Wire, I still watch it every two years or so and yearn for, This book is a solid The Wire product, Coming directly from the cast and crew, it's been refreshing to know so many of them feel the same passion from some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire book, this is one of the most wanted Jonathan Abrams author readers around the world.
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