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The Resource All the pieces matter : the inside story of The wire, by Jonathan Abrams

All the pieces matter : the inside story of The wire, by Jonathan Abrams

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  • "The definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation. Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show's actors, such as Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own. Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory to criminal justice to sociology. Politicians and activists reference it when discussing policy. When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire routinely takes the top spot. It is arguably one of the great works of art America has produced in the 20th century. But while there has been a great deal of critical analysis of the show and its themes, until now there has never been a definitive, behind-the-scenes take on how it came to be made. With unparalleled access to all the key actors and writers involved in its creation, Jonathan Abrams tells the astonishing, compelling, and complete account of The Wire, from its inception and creation through its end and powerful legacy"--
  • "An oral history of HBO"s The Wire"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 online resource (xi, 340 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates)
Contents
  • An argument of dissent
  • Like a novel
  • Character research
  • Build a city
  • A real rom-com
  • No one was ever safe
  • The bastard child of HBO
  • Kids don't vote
  • Turn the camera back
  • We opened the conversation
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9780451498168
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All the pieces matter : the inside story of The wire
Title
All the pieces matter
Title remainder
the inside story of The wire
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by Jonathan Abrams
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • "The definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation. Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show's actors, such as Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own. Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory to criminal justice to sociology. Politicians and activists reference it when discussing policy. When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire routinely takes the top spot. It is arguably one of the great works of art America has produced in the 20th century. But while there has been a great deal of critical analysis of the show and its themes, until now there has never been a definitive, behind-the-scenes take on how it came to be made. With unparalleled access to all the key actors and writers involved in its creation, Jonathan Abrams tells the astonishing, compelling, and complete account of The Wire, from its inception and creation through its end and powerful legacy"--
  • "An oral history of HBO"s The Wire"--
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TEFOD
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1984-
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Abrams, Jonathan P. D.
Dewey number
791.45/72
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
PN1992.77.W53
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
dictionaries
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  • SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture
  • PERFORMING ARTS / Television / History & Criticism
  • PERFORMING ARTS / Reference
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All the pieces matter : the inside story of The wire, by Jonathan Abrams
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unknown
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online resource
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rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
An argument of dissent -- Like a novel -- Character research -- Build a city -- A real rom-com -- No one was ever safe -- The bastard child of HBO -- Kids don't vote -- Turn the camera back -- We opened the conversation
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xi, 340 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780451498168
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unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
color illustrations.
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not applicable
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unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
41900009-EE0D-407A-8154-582BB4A565B4
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1023432070
  • on1023432070
  • 2595122
Label
All the pieces matter : the inside story of The wire, by Jonathan Abrams
Link
Publication
Copyright
Antecedent source
unknown
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
An argument of dissent -- Like a novel -- Character research -- Build a city -- A real rom-com -- No one was ever safe -- The bastard child of HBO -- Kids don't vote -- Turn the camera back -- We opened the conversation
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xi, 340 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780451498168
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
color illustrations.
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
Stock number
41900009-EE0D-407A-8154-582BB4A565B4
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1023432070
  • on1023432070
  • 2595122

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