Description
Book SynopsisThe first, long-overdue book on SpongeBob SquarePants for all ages
When SpongeBob SquarePants debuted in 1999, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of praise. As the 25th anniversary of the show nears, it’s time to look back at where it all began and revisit all the adventures from the best episodes.
In SpongeBob SquarePants: The Unauthorized Fun-ography, award-winning author Paul Volponi presents the first ever “biography” of the show, exploring its origins and providing insight into the characters, the episodes, the voices, and the fans. From jellyfishing with Patrick Star and irritating Squidward Tentacles, to flipping Krabbie Patties at the Krusty Krab and attending boating school with Mrs. Puff, this book covers it all. Volponi even includes fascinating details pulled straight from the pitch bible used by creator Stephen Hillenburg to sell the show to Nickelodeon, revealing how SpongeBob SquarePants became the network’s first original Saturday morning cartoon.
Featuring quotes from an exclusive, in-depth interview with Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, as well as quiz questions in every chapter to test the reader’s SpongeBob IQ, SpongeBob SquarePants is the perfect book for all fans of the dorky and loveable talking sea sponge and his band of friends.
Table of ContentsChapter One: Yellow, Happy and Square (Eventually)
Chapter Two: Becoming SpongeBob
Chapter Three: Theme Song
The First Ten Episodes
Chapter Four: Bikini Bottom
The Second Half of the First Season (Episodes 11 through 20)
Chapter Five: Patrick Star
Chapter Six: Squidward Q. Tentacles
Chapter Seven: Sandy Cheeks
Chapter Eight: Mr. Krabs and Pearl
Chapter Nine: Evolution of a Sponge
Chapter Ten: Mrs. Puff
Chapter Eleven: Plankton
Chapter Twelve: Here, There, Everywhere
Chapter Thirteen: Socially Relevant
Chapter Fourteen: Gary
Looking Back
Chapter Fifteen: Mermaidman and Barnacleboy
Chapter Sixteen: The Krusty Krab
Chapter Seventeen: Music, Broadway, Movies and Band Geeks
Chapter Eighteen: Bikini Bottom Society
he #1 Episode
Conclusion
Quiz Answers
Acknowledgments
Notes
About the Author
