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The DNA of Orphan Black
Get under the skin of clone club. This comprehensive guide to Orphan Black has an access-all-areas pass to the most innovative drama on TV. Includes interviews with the show’s creators and cast, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, production and visual effects secrets, plus everything you need to know about the Dyad Institute, the Proletheans and Neolutionists, Projects Leda and Castor, and more. This is a must-have for all fans of Orphan Black.
- GenresScience Fiction
208 pages, Paperback
Published June 6, 2017
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 7, 2018
Packed full of all the behind the scenes deets on how the clones were established, the sets, the makeup/hair/costumes, the filming and the how to of the clone scenes. Unfortunately it only covers the first four seasons, with the fifth and final season alluded to but no information.
If you're a fan it's great. Heaps of photos and details, insights on the clones and various other characters.
If you're a fan it's great. Heaps of photos and details, insights on the clones and various other characters.
July 19, 2023
If you're looking at this and you still haven't watched the show: What the hell is wrong with you?!
Because Orphan Black is amazing, simply put. You haven't lived until you've seen the great Tatiana Maslany playing two, three or even four clones in one scene.
Unfortunately, this book seems to have been published around the time when Season 4 was just released and/or when the writing for Season 5 had been started, so the book doesn't tell the entire story of the series and some of the final elements aren't explained or delved into yet. I'll never understand why they do that so often: Why not wait another year? But fine. Thankfully, this book gives more of a general insight without looking in-depth at the story lines themselves, so there's probably not too much to miss.
The characters and how they're created form the main part of the book, with interviews with all the major players, on- and off-screen. I always love those behind-the-scenes looks and getting a picture of what it all looks like on set.
Apart from all the characters, there are a couple of chapters dedicated to the genesis of the TV series, the sets themselves and CGI and such (especially for the multi-clone scenes).
Be prepared to have your mind blown.
7.7/10
Because Orphan Black is amazing, simply put. You haven't lived until you've seen the great Tatiana Maslany playing two, three or even four clones in one scene.
Unfortunately, this book seems to have been published around the time when Season 4 was just released and/or when the writing for Season 5 had been started, so the book doesn't tell the entire story of the series and some of the final elements aren't explained or delved into yet. I'll never understand why they do that so often: Why not wait another year? But fine. Thankfully, this book gives more of a general insight without looking in-depth at the story lines themselves, so there's probably not too much to miss.
The characters and how they're created form the main part of the book, with interviews with all the major players, on- and off-screen. I always love those behind-the-scenes looks and getting a picture of what it all looks like on set.
Apart from all the characters, there are a couple of chapters dedicated to the genesis of the TV series, the sets themselves and CGI and such (especially for the multi-clone scenes).
Be prepared to have your mind blown.
7.7/10
June 2, 2018
Really interesting book on each clone's background story, the show's storyline, how a lot of the scenes were shot, etc. This goes up to the last season (5). Amazing how much thought is put into getting every little detail just right. Makes me miss this show all over again.
August 12, 2017
So ready for the series finale tonight. Very interested as to how they will wrap up this awesome show. Would be interested in seeing an addendum to this book when season 5 ends.
February 3, 2018
As in-depth about "behind the scenes" as this book is, I was disappointed that it didn't discuss the music featured in the TV series.
April 24, 2018
5 star rating was to be expected since I'm trash for Orphan Black and miss this show so much.
June 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this in depth look at the characters, actors, crew, and production behind Orphan Black! I found it fascinating!
August 29, 2022
Amazing insight into a breathtaking show. I'm amazed at how much work was put into every episode.
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