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The Official Guide to The X-Files
Series · 7 books · 1995-2001

Books in series

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#1

The Truth Is Out There

1995

Don't hide from the truth—you'll find it in here For inside information on TV's hottest show, turn to this unique compendium of The X-Files facts and figures. Everything you must know is in here, including: \* A complete and detailed episode guide for season 1 & 2 \* Scores of never-before-seen photos \* A look behind the scenes and on the set \* Fascinating stories that trace the show's origin, including interviews with creator Chris Carter, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson—everyone in front of and behind the camera that brings The X-Files to life \* Biographies of cast and crew \* A detailed look at the extraordinary special effects, who creates then, and how they are done \* Character studies of Mulder and Scully—as well as detailed breakdowns of favorite villains and recurring characters \* Plus, intriguing trivia and sidebars of "Mulderisms" and "Scullyisms" Your passport to the unknown is here.
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#2

Trust No One

1996

The only authorized guide to The X-Files on the market, this official companion to the show features inside stories about the cast and crew, candid on-set photos, intriguing trivia and sidebars, a detailed, full-season episode guide, and much more. 16-page color insert.
#2

Trust No One

1996

The only authorized guide to The X-Files on the market, this official companion to the show features inside stories about the cast and crew, candid on-set photos, intriguing trivia and sidebars, a detailed, full-season episode guide, and much more. 16-page color insert.
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#3

I Want To Believe

1998

One of the most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows in recent years, The X-Files, created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, continues to break new ground in dramatic series television. I Want to Believe is the authoritative, fact-packed episode guide to the fourth season of this Emmy award-winning series no X-phile can be without. Inside fans find: Greatly expanded, richly detailed synopses for each episode—including plot twists, dialogue, and action sequences Exclusive interviews with Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, and David Duchovny—plus dozens of writers, producers, guest stars, and crew members Complete cast and credit lists Air dates and Nielsen ratings for each episode An international X-FIles viewing guide The most up-to-date information on The X-Files' intricate, fascinating "Mythology" Plus hundreds of behind-the-scenes insights into the series' creative process, popularity, growth, and its influence on popular culture around the world A four-color foldout poster detailing The X-Files mythology as revealed over the past four seasons
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#4

Resist or Serve

1998

For five seasons, The X-Filers has captivated viewers with its fascinating storylines, visual creativity, and superb characterizations. Now fans of the acclaimed dramatic series created by Chris Carter and staring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson can find out all the behind-the-scenes details of the show's fifth season with this comprehensive and authoritative episode guide that includes: Over 250 photographs—including eight pages of full-color photos—of Mulder, Scully, and the most evocative images from every episode Richly detailed synopsis for every show—including dialogue, action sequences, and the most suspenseful plot twists Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew including Christ Carter, Gillian Anderson, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, Mark Snow, as well as X-Files guest stars and writers The lowdown on special effects, wardrobe, location shooting, and post production Plus, the most up-to-date information on the intricate new levels of conspiracy and deception which were revealed in the fifth season and culminated in the first X-Files feature film
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#5

The End and the Beginning

2000

For the past six years, "The X-Files has challenged, enlightened, and entertained millions of viewers worldwide.With fascinating storylines, visual creativity, and superb characterizations, it has broken new ground and become a media phenomenon. Now fans of the acclaimed dramatic series created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson can discover the truth about the show's sixth season with this comprehensive and authoritative episode guide to behind-the-scenes details including: More than 230 photographs of Mulder, Scully, and other characters as well as the most evocative images from every episodeIn-depth synopses for every show-including dialogue, action sequences, back stories, and the most exciting plot twistsExclusive interviews with the cast and crew including Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, Frank Spotnitz, as well as "X-Files guest stars and production staffA breakdown on special effects, wardrobe, location shooting, and post productionComplete listings of ratings, worldwide broadcast outlets, and awards
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#6

All Things

2001

In its seventh season, The X-files continues to break new ground and fascinate millions of viewers with its compelling story lines, inventive visuals, and superb characterizations. This comprehensive and authoritive episode guide reveals the truth for fans of the acclaimed dramaric series created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Behind-the-scenes details of the show's seventh season include: More than 250 photographs—including eight pages of full-color photos—of Mulder, Scully, and other characters, as well as powerful images from every episode. Remarkable detailed synopses for each show—including dialogue, action sequences, back stories, and plot twists Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew including Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, Frank Spotnitz, and Vince Gilligan, as well as X-Files production staff The particulars of each episode's special effects, wardrobe, location shooting, and post-production Complete listings of ratings, worldwide broadcast outlets and awards

Authors

Marc Shapiro
Author · 21 books

Marc Shapiro is the author of the New York Times bestselling biography, J.K. Rowling: The Wizard behind Harry Potter, and more than a dozen other celebrity biographies. He has been a freelance entertainment journalist for more than twenty-five years, covering film, television, and music for a number of national and international newspapers and magazines. http://us.macmillan.com/author/marcsh...

Chris Carter
Chris Carter
Author · 3 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information. Christopher Carl Carter (born October 13, 1956) is an American screenwriter, film director and producer, best known as the creator of The X-Files and Millennium. He was born in Bellflower, California to William and Catherine Carter. In college, he majored in journalism, graduating from California State University Long Beach in 1979. His brother, W. Craig Carter, is a Lord Foundation Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. Carter began writing for Surfing magazine out of college. For the next five years, he traveled around the world both as a freelance writer and as the magazine's associate editor.

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