What is the mystery of Mystery Science Theater 3000?
You may have asked yourself, "What the heck are these talking shadows doing in the corner ... read full description
You may have asked yourself, "What the heck are these talking shadows doing in the corner ... read full description
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Jan 04, 2010
Very comprehensive guide to the beloved cult TV show. Each episode is broken down into segments. You'll get a plot summary of the film, summary of what happens in the Satellite of Love segments, and if applicable what was revealed in the invention exchange and the stinger- that quick clip of the film's oddest moment that came to reward viewers who stayed after the show's credits. Sometimes the film's monster would be humorously broken down like a scientific study, or TV's Frank puts in his two c
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Dec 27, 2010
Jen
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So, this book has a story with it.
I have been a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000 ever since middle school, when the show jumped ship from Comedy Central to the Sci-Fi Channel. I had seen the book in stores, but I didn't think to ask my folks for it at the time, especially because I wasn't familiar with the episodes it covered. The show got re-canceled, my fandom died down considerably, and the Amazing Colossal Episode Guide didn't cross my mind for a long time thereafter.
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I have been a fan of Mystery Science Theater 3000 ever since middle school, when the show jumped ship from Comedy Central to the Sci-Fi Channel. I had seen the book in stores, but I didn't think to ask my folks for it at the time, especially because I wasn't familiar with the episodes it covered. The show got re-canceled, my fandom died down considerably, and the Amazing Colossal Episode Guide didn't cross my mind for a long time thereafter.
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Apr 13, 2011
Howard
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Not as clever or funny as some of the movies they find so appallingly stupid, but useful if you missed the early years of MST3K (as I did). No input from the creator of the show, Joel Hodgson, but the main players from the latter half of the show's life cycle each contribute something. Typically, an episode gets about a page of brief commentary -- a synopsis of the film, a description of the "host segments" (featuring the MST3K players and their robot friends), and thoughts on the fi
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Dec 05, 2007
Jackie "the Librarian"
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Oh, for fun! I loved this show, and the book brings it all back. I wish they would update it to include all the episodes, but what you get is golden.
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Apr 10, 2011
William
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Reprinted from my website Secure Immaturity:
I am in the transition of buying my first home. Since I am still in transition from my parent’s house to this apartment (even two years later) I have been periodically digging through about thirty boxes and finding all kinds of great, classic stuff. Below is probably the most loved book I have ever read: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide.
They always said (whoever ‘they’ are) that a book is only wel More...
I am in the transition of buying my first home. Since I am still in transition from my parent’s house to this apartment (even two years later) I have been periodically digging through about thirty boxes and finding all kinds of great, classic stuff. Below is probably the most loved book I have ever read: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide.
They always said (whoever ‘they’ are) that a book is only wel More...
Sep 12, 2011
Michael
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I suppose no book could possibly be as much fun to read as MST3K is to watch. This is an attempt, and it does have its strong points. Written during the gap between MST's run on Comedy Central and their later run on the Sci Fi Channel, this gave the Best Brains something to do while they worried about the future. It is not, however, amazing, and it is far from colossal.
There are some interesting production notes from the making of the show and the movie, but these are undermined by a More...
There are some interesting production notes from the making of the show and the movie, but these are undermined by a More...
Jul 05, 2010
Emily
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If you need a review of this book, you shouldn't be reading it. It's awesomely funny, written by every cast member (including Mary Jo Pehl and Paul Chaplin), and ABSOLUTELY necessary for every MST3K fan. I bought my cherished, autographed copy years ago and will never, ever regret it.
Mar 05, 2009
yellowbird
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I have to give this four stars just because I love the show. The book is ok if you're a fan of MST, but would probably bore anyone else to tears. But who cares about what others think? Shout out loud in the movie theatre if you want to. What can they do, throw you out?
Jan 14, 2010
Brixton
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Get this book an index or table of contents! It's very annoying to have to flip through every page in order to find a specific episode, thus rendering this guide sort of... un-guide-like.
Feb 24, 2011
M.
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Great book. Hilarious writing from the show's writers, including Mike Nelson, Joel Hodges, Trace Beaulieu, and Mary Jo Pehl. A good descriptive of seasons 1-8 of the show.
Nov 03, 2007
Mark
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I'm pretty certain this book was released in conjunction with the 1996 ConventioCon ExpoFest-A-Rama 2: Electric Bugaloo, which I did not attend. And alas, its premature publication date means it's missing approximately 53 latter-day episodes, including my favorite, Space Mutiny. Still, the descriptions of the invention exchanges and Bot plots here are often more hilarious than actually watching them, and there's lots of goofy lists and insider jokes. Given what appears to be some factionalism wi
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Aug 29, 2008
D.M.
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Clearly, this book is strictly for MSTies past and present, but it's pretty funny anyway. It's actually written by EVERYBODY on the show (well, the writers, anyway), so that's extra bang for your buying buck.
Beyond the regular episode guide, there are cute features on 'monsters,' tributes to MST favourite actors, and a running history of what went on in the show as well as behind the scenes.
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Beyond the regular episode guide, there are cute features on 'monsters,' tributes to MST favourite actors, and a running history of what went on in the show as well as behind the scenes.
I rated it considerably lower than it deserves mainly because there's no index, so you can't j More...
Jan 13, 2009
Kevin
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I've reread this book so many times the binding is falling apart. Absolutely hilarious stuff.
Mar 08, 2011
This book is great for when you get a new MST3K boxset with episodes you may not have seen.
Jun 29, 2011
Joe
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An excellent resource if you don’t care about the last couple of seasons.
May 02, 2011
Robotmatt
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I have read this son of a bitch to DEATH. It's held together by spit and wire.
Apr 16, 2009
Angela
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A pretty nifty book for fans of the show. Of course it's got the episode guide thing going for it, but it's also got informative lists about things like the most revolting things seen in the movies and the most obscure references made on the show. My only complaint is that it doesn't cover the whole series, but episode guide entries for the episodes that came out after the book was published are up at mst3kinfo.com.
Dec 06, 2011
Josh
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This is a great companion to the show but it was published near the beginning of the 7th season (there were 10 total) so it is missing the last 4 seasons (which is when I was watching the most). It would be great if they put out a second volume with information on the last 4 seasons and the movie. My only other complaint is that there is no appendix, so to find a movie you have to know the episode number.
Jun 30, 2008
"Nabila"
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It is just what it says it is...and more. An episode guide through season six, plus background info on the inception of the show. When the show went to the Sci-Fi channel, they did online episode guides. Satellite News (www.mst3kinfo.com)has guides to fill in the holes. It's fun light reading, and a nice resource for obsessive fans like myself.
Dec 05, 2007
King Dinösaur
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The episode guide for one of the greatest TV shows ever! Hilarity abounds from the very beginning of the book with its "Introduction to the Introduction", "Introduction to the Preface", and so on...plus lots of behind-the-scenes goodies and pages and pages of gut-busting quips and quotes. Man, I miss these guys.
Jun 30, 2008
Carmine
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if you ever wanted to read a book based on a mildly popular cult comedy show that made fun of bad movies on a low rated basic cable network then this is the book for you.
My copy is autographed by everyone who wrote it. These people are still all alive thus making my book worthless.
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My copy is autographed by everyone who wrote it. These people are still all alive thus making my book worthless.
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May 02, 2008
Mark
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Good guide to Mystery Science Theater:3000. The creators of the show go into a fair amount of detail about behind-the-scenes stuff. The only drawback is that its a bit dated as it was written before the show ended. Would love to see an update, but I guess that's what the Internet is for.
Mar 02, 2008
Kristy
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Okay, so it's just a guide to a TV show. But it's an EXCELLENT guide. It's got great behind-the-scenes stories, and it's got great jokes from the cast. I actually just sat and read this thing. Who does that with a TV guide?
Dec 17, 2009
Nathanielk
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As funny as you would think it had to be, plus an easy way to answer all of your questions. For instance, which one had the old guy saying no smooching?
Includes the 50 most Disgusting Things We Have Seen in these movies.
Includes the 50 most Disgusting Things We Have Seen in these movies.
Sep 07, 2008
Ruben
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Quite hilarious, it makes you appreciate the show even more when you realize how much time they had to spend putting each one together. I wish I owned it.
Mar 14, 2008
Danielle
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This book is dense (ZING!) but every tiny fonted column is hysterical. The 50 most obscure references are everything you'd hope them to be!
