Reviews
"An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" --Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "All Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." Library Journal on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "Speaking of comprehensive, Caseen Gaines' A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic can easily be called the definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more, Gaines' book is the perfect companion to the perfect holiday movie." -- Parade.com "Fans of the film - and film fans in general - will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story. Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." -- Michael Ambers, producer of the TV Guide Network's The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now "The ultimate companion book to the ultimate holiday movie!" --Mike Gencarelli, MediaMikes.com "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" --Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table "A Christmas Story, everyone's favorite modern holiday classic, finally gets the extraordinary book it deserves. Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." -- Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "Fans of the film - and film fans in general - will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story . Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." --Michael Ambers, producer, The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now, "Entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." -- Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful, and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." -- Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" -Noah Levy, cohost of VH1 's The Gossip Table, "Though brutally honest in recounting crew conflicts and the fickle world of show business, Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where "anything could happen." - Publishers Weekly on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." -Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Caseen Gaines...has written the most comprehensive book on the history and making of the movie...This is definitely a book that any fan of the movie must have on their shelf, not only to read, but to use as a reference." -- Flick's Tongue blog, "All Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text." - Library Journal on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse, "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" -- Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table, "Speaking of comprehensive, Caseen Gaines' A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic can easily be called the definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more, Gaines' book is the perfect companion to the perfect holiday movie." — Parade.com "Fans of the film – and film fans in general – will love this book. Extremely detailed and immensely fun to read, Caseen Gaines' book only adds to the magic that is A Christmas Story. Expertly told in a style and tone that would make Jean Shepherd and Bob Clark proud." — Michael Ambers, producer of the TV Guide Network's The Cast of A Christmas Story: Where Are They Now "The ultimate companion book to the ultimate holiday movie!" —Mike Gencarelli, MediaMikes.com "An iconic and brilliant part of Americana is brought back to life through Caseen Gaines' book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it!" —Noah Levy, cohost of VH1's The Gossip Table "A Christmas Story, everyone's favorite modern holiday classic, finally gets the extraordinary book it deserves. Caseen Gaines' comprehensive, insightful and beautifully illustrated look at Ralphie Parker and his family will make perennial viewings of this beloved comedy an even richer and more entertaining tradition." — Jeremy Kinser, Queerty, "Caseen Gaines's book on A Christmas Story is a gift. It entertainingly and exhaustively sheds new light on a movie that everyone loves and thinks they know inside and out. Engaging and packed with enlightening anecdotes, it's a perfect companion to the movie." --Richard Crouse, author of 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen and Raising Hell: Ken Russell and the Unmaking of The Devils, "Though brutally honest in recounting crew conflicts and the fickle world of show business, Gaines demonstrates the enchantment and broad appeal of the Playhouse, as well as the spontaneity of a show where "anything could happen." Publishers Weekly on Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse
