The Lost Chronicles : The Official Companion Book by Mark Cotta Vaz Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lost Chronicles : The Official Companion Book
Book Review: You won't want to switch off!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the box set after watching on TV and got completely hooked. I live in the UK and couldn't wait for it to relese here and would recommend for anyone who likes a great plot, with twists and turns to make you giddy. The creators of this smash hit show are pure genius. The story line is never dull and draws you in deeper with each episode, you really do get into the minds and lives of all the characters & picking your favorites as you go. I have never been so captivated by a TV series since the X-Files, and would be hard pushed to chose a favorite between the two.. a MUST buy *****Book Review: Great Purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge Lost fan, so i ended up buying this book a while back. It's jam packed with Lost info, with lots of behind the scenes type commentary. The interview with JJ Abrams and Damon Lindelof is also great.
You must own this book if you're a die hard Lost fan! :)
Book Review: Must Have For LOST Fans!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a great read for LOST fans. Goes great with the 1st Season DVD set!! Book Review: Lost Fans Will Enjoy This
Summary: 4 Stars
"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.
Book Review: Amazing Insight, Great Book - For any Lost Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a HUGE fan of the show. Having bought Lost on DVD, I had to get this book. I just purchased this book today at Borders (despite the Christmas rush) and shortly began reading it. It gives incredibly helpful insight to Lost. It includes a history of Lost, interviews, and pretty much every interesting aspect of the show. The book also has very vivid and large full color photos on every page. The type is relatively small to encompass more text, which is also at a great level of depth. The book expands on many aspects of the series; everything you might find on Fan web-sites to the DVD's 'special features,' and more.
Very importantly, I like how this book is well-written. Often in books like these, the writing is not stylized and poor. I have been very impressed. Author Mark Cotta Vaz also has written other television show companion-type books, including "Alias: Declassified," and he does an exceptional job collaborating with Lost's executive producers to develop a very thorough book.
I haven't watched the included DVD yet, but I don't expect much from it. With the Season 1 DVDs, I already feel set. Had the book not included the DVD, I still would have bought the book.
This is not exactly a 'coffee-table book,' but I sure wouldn't mind leaving it on my coffee table on display. Its a good-looking book and is a great read - as well as a great potential conversation starter. I may buy more of "The Lost Chronicles", for my friends and family that are fans of the show. If you breathe Lost like I do, do not hesitate to purchase this book any longer.