The Wire: The Complete Visual History: (The Wire Book, Television History, Photography Coffee Table Books)...

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D. Watkins David Simon

The Wire

The Complete Visual History: (The Wire Book, Television History, Photography Coffee Table Books)...

D. Watkins, David Simon, David Simon

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Insight Editions
08 March 2023

Television; Other Film, TV & Media

Celebrate the greatest television show of all time with this definitive tribute to The Wire.

Twenty years after its debut, HBO’s The Wire is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. This deluxe volume explores the creation and legacy of creator David Simon’s landmark series through exclusive interviews with Simon and his cast and crew, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Andre Royo, Jamie Hector, George Pelecanos, Ed Burns, and many more. The book also features commentary and essays from notable writers including New York Times bestselling author D. Watkins (The Beast Side: Living and Dying While Black in America). Illustrated with striking visuals from the show, including concept art and candid behind-the-scenes images, The Wire: The Complete Visual History, is the essential companion to a stone-cold television classic.

HUNDREDS OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS: Discover an exclusive treasure trove of incredible photography and production art that tells the story of The Wire like never before.

INTERVIEWS WITH CAST AND CREATORS: The visual story of The Wire is narrated by all-new interviews with creator David Simon and key cast and crew members, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Felicia Pearson, Ed Burns, and more.

EXCLUSIVE ESSAYS: Discover unique commentary on all five seasons of the show from leading commentators including Melanie McFarland, Eric Deggans, Siddhant Adlakha, and more.

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE: Comprehensive and unmatched in its depth, this prestige volume is the ultimate retrospective of the greatest television show of all time.

By: D. Watkins
Foreword by: David Simon, David Simon
Imprint: Insight Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 324mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.912kg
ISBN: 9781647227739
ISBN 10: 1647227739
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 08 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brandon M. Easton is a professional writer, screenwriter, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Easton is a writer for IDW's highly-anticipated Star Trek: Year Five graphic novel series, Marvel Action Spider-Man and Judge Dredd: False Witness.