Crash Into Me: The World of Roswell

by Robyn Burnett

Book Overview

A new spin on the concept of teen alienation. Roswell is an intense, intelligent drama inviting the question: what if aliens survived the famous U.F.O. crash of 1947? Based on the popular book series Roswell High by Melinda Metz, the show explores the lives of three alien/human hybrid teenagers as they struggle with their human allies to keep their genetic secret while eluding the FBI, battling enemy forces, and most importantly, simply trying to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550225391
• ISBN13: 9781550225396
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Amazing Achievement

This book is filled with information that any Roswell fan or anyone interested in how and why a television show could have such a dedicated fan base would love. It is obviously written by a fan whose painstaking research created a thorough tribute published in 2002, the same year Roswell ended. The book begins with a breif, yet detailed history of the Roswell incident that many believe proves the existence of extra-terrestrial life. This information is vital to anyone interested in the show because it is what the show is based on. There are decent mini-biographies of each of the major cast members including how they got their roles on Roswell and what they had done previously. Accompanied to the biographies of the stars are biographies of their characters and their relation to the other characters. There is a detailed account of the fan participation, the reason that Roswell remained on the air for three seasons instead of only one. This is relevant and exciting because most of the information regarding the various fan events and efforts is scattered and different depending on who one talks to. It is nice to have an account composed of various sources in one location. There is a chapter dedicated to the "shippers," or fan groups who have given themselves names according to which people or groups they are affiliated with. This book included a section for several fan websites. This information loses reliability as time goes on because of the instability of fansites, but it is nice to have in case the sites are still available. There are quizzes to judge one's knowledge of the show which are very fun, especially for fans who want to prove their obsession. There is a "Why did the chicken cross the road" section with responses by each of the characters, including minor ones. It is mildly funny and makes sense only to the hard core fans, but pays tribute to the creativity of the fans on www.crashdown.com, the main Roswell website from which the idea was taken. The pages are littered with photographs, both in color inserts and black and whites. Many are from private collections from fans, meaning most are rare candids. The bulk of the text is the synopsis, review, and fun fact section for each of the episodes. These include the air dates, the guest cast list, alienisms which refers to references of aliens or powers used, soda moments which refer to pop culture references and their explanations, cool facts which include behind the scenes information, and the music played during each episode. This information was published before the DVDs, so the music listed is that which was played during the television air date, not on the DVDs. Finally, the book includes a detailed and organized bibliography that includes all of the many sources that Burnett derived her information from. Overall, this is an excellent book and tribute to a wonderful television show with dedicated fans.

A LOT OF INFORMATION

WOW THE PICTURES ARE THE BEST BUT WE NEED MORE PIC. THE INFORMATION OF THE EVENTS, CHAPTERS, WEB PAGE, THE ROSWELLIANS AND OTHERS THINGS.I LIKE THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHAPTERS WAS JUST NICE.

Roswell Fans will like

Good book for fans of Roswell and the growing fanbase that missed the show because of lack of access to the WB and/or UPN. (Thank goodness for DVDs!) Includes timelines and lots of info on the show, cast and Roswell. To fans of the book series, the television show and the books are distinctly different, though a similar premise and same characters. They should be each looked at on their own merits - don't knock the televison series (or give this book only one star) because you don't appreciate the television series. Yes, the show was based on the books, but did you know that the show was picked up by the WB before the books were even done? (see The Roswell High featurette, Roswell Season 1 DVD set)

Another great show cut short... Here's what u need to know

Roswell was the second show from producer Jason Katims, that found it's audience and was let go. ( The other being My So called Life) 'Crash Into Me' will help those who were fans relive the drama, and it will make fans of those who missed it first time around. ( You can catch Roswell on SciFi )This book not only gives information on the show, and it's characters, but it tells of the Summer of 47', when a spacecraft supposedly crashed in Roswell, New Mexico.What I find particularly informative about the book, is it lists the music from each episode, which I think is key. Many then not so popular bands, had some really good songs featured on the show.

A Out-Of-This-World Book

I think that this book is outstanding. It give you a timeline of events that happened on June 24th - July 10th 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico. The book also tells about the television series "Roswell " which is based on the 1947 crash and the Roswell High books written by Melinda Metz. If you're a Roswell fanatic then this is the book for you. Its has The Episode Guide for all three seasons, colored and black and white pictures of the cast, and to test your Roswell knowledge a Roswell quiz. I highly recommend this book if you're a sci-fi reader.