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The World of Downton Abbey [Hardcover]

Jessica Fellowes , Julian Fellowes
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Dec 6 2011
A lavish look at the real world--both the secret history and the behind-the-scenes drama--of the spellbinding Emmy Award-winning Masterpiece TV series Downton Abbey
 
April 1912. The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park. So secure does it appear that it seems as if the way it represents will last for another thousand years. It won't.
 
Millions of American viewers were enthralled by the world of Downton Abbey, the mesmerizing TV drama of the aristocratic Crawley family--and their servants--on the verge of dramatic change. On the eve of Season 2 of the TV presentation, this gorgeous book--illustrated with sketches and research from the production team, as well as on-set photographs from both seasons--takes us even deeper into that world, with fresh insights into the story and characters as well as the social history.

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Acclaim for Downton Abbey:
 
"This extraordinary upstairs-downstairs drama, written by Oscar-winning 'Gosford Park' screenwriter Julian Fellowes, is a dramatic, intelligent, soapy, comic, and wise piece of work." --The Boston Globe
 
"There is no mystery about the potency of this series, slathered in wit, powered by storytelling of a high order." --The Wall Street Journal
 
"Possibly the best show of the year...'Downton Abbey' is all that 'Upstairs, Downstairs' was, and more." --The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

JESSICA FELLOWES, is the author of The World of Downton Abbey, based on the Emmy Award winning television series, Downton Abbey. She is a journalist and the former Deputy Editor of Country Life, as well as the niece of Julian Fellowes. She lives in London with her husband and son.
 
JULIAN FELLOWES is the Emmy Award-winning writer and creator of the TV series Downton Abbey. He is also the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Gosford Park and the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Snobs. He lives in London and Dorset.

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This is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL book based on iTV's Downton Abbey! The publisher certainly didn't skimp when it came to quality and detail!

I wasn't expecting the book to be as long as it is (it's 300+ pages) but I'm delighted that the author took so much time and effort in writing it. The end result is highly satisfactory! It covers both the first and second seasons of the program and delves into every storyline, every character and every social event (be it a tea party or WWI). Estate life is also examined and fictional characters are compared to real-life people who lived in 19th century England. There is an additional chapter at the end of the book detailing all of the Behind-the-Scenes work that goes into filming the series. This book is crammed full of pictures and interesting tidbits concerning both the cast and crew - you'll absolutely love it if you're a fan of Downton Abbey!

I wonder if there will be another book release when the third series airs?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Companion for the Series Aug 12 2012
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Gorgeous photography & lots of historical information make this the perfect companion book for the series. Deepened my understanding of the goings on & left me better prepared for the much anticipated coming season. I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this... Jun 22 2012
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This companion book to the tv series is wonderful. Full of great history and information on the time period. Beautiful pictures as well. I am absolutely addicted to Downton Abbey and can't wait for season 3. This book is great to tie me over until then.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Find out Even more about Downton Abbey.
Beautiful large book with lots of pictures, gives more background information on the Downton Abbey series. A great read for Downton fans.
Published 15 days ago by Barbara Topp
5.0 out of 5 stars the world of Downton Abby
This is all most like going to see it first hand.
A book will show you all you wonder about the place.
Published 2 months ago by abc
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Addition to the Downton Collection!
I gave this book as a Christmas gift to a friend - wish I had one myself! It is a lovely addition to all the DVD's we're collecting!
Published 2 months ago by Peggy Y
5.0 out of 5 stars The world of Downtown Abbey
This book was for my sister's birthday
she just loved it as well as I did giving it to
her (it made her cry) the best gift I gave
her !!!
Published 2 months ago by Diane Pelletier
5.0 out of 5 stars The world of Downton Abbey illuminated
This book was issued after the second season. It provides vast amounts of historical background information on the nineteen ten’s period in Great Britain, especially as far as... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S Svendsen
5.0 out of 5 stars A Deeply Human Experience
This takes me into a world gone by, its structure, its beauty, and its pain. While it is a time long gone, the human struggles of good versus evil, the desire to connect, to make... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Catherine Cherry
5.0 out of 5 stars World of Downton Abbey
The text is very interesting and informative, and the photos are stunning.
Well written, and leaves you wanting a sequel, just like the TV shows!
Published 5 months ago by HARRIET SCHLEIFER
4.0 out of 5 stars book
The book has lots of pictures and enough writing to keep you interested but not bored. Was definitely appreciated by the recipient.
Published 5 months ago by Wen
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it.
I originally saw this book on a recent trip to the UK from Vancouver and fell in love with it. Upon my return I purchased it for a dear friend's birthday - as she is also a Downton... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Richenda
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A very beautiful edition. Pictures were excellent as was the written text. it was nice to get some background on the actors we have come to love. The background info was useful. Read more
Published 12 months ago by mr. G.
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