Description
Book Synopsis"Buy land, 'cause God ain't making any more of it."
When The Sopranos aired in 1999, it was at the forefront what is now known as the Golden Age of TV. Revolving around a suburban New Jersey gangster and his attempts to juggle work and home life, the show redefined the crime drama genre and, instead of stereotyped mobsters, gave us a sensitive portrayal of anti-heroes and deeply flawed characters we somehow find ourselves rooting for.
Each episode looks like a movie, and the plots are dark and twisting, dealing with complex themes of depression, suicide, family strife and betrayal, and yet it never forgets to find the lighter moments in amongst it all, streaked through as it is with raucous humour and some truly unforgettable one-liners.
This little book gives fans of the show a chance to relive the magic, to remember some of its most indelible moments and pithy exchanges, all while learning some lesser-known trivia along the way. If nothing else, it'll give them a break from wondering about what really happened at that diner in the final scene...
"You don't shit where you eat. And you especially don't shit where I eat."
Tony Soprano
Creator David Chase only directed two episodes of the show: the first and the last.
Table of ContentsThis Thing of Ours - Illuminates the story of the show's creation, including its producers, cast and crew • Don Soprano - All things Tony, featuring some of the Boss's greatest lines and moments in the show • Wise guys and wisecracks - Some of the show's most memorable moments and quotes from the supporting cast • Never eat alone - Examines the role food played in the series, from baked ziti and cannoli to ketchup packets • The Family - Sisters, brothers, parents and children - not to mention all the uncles, this chapter deals with all the familial relationships within the show • It's a Hit - Awards and accolades, records and wider cultural influence
