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“The definitive book about Bob Clark’s 1983 classic holiday film.” — Parade A delightful gift book with rare and previously unreleased photographs, behind-the-scenes insight, and interviews with the stars of the beloved film Learn about the special effects required to stick Flick’s tongue to the frozen pole, the film’s unlikely rise to fame after a mediocre theater debut, and which famous actor Darren McGavin beat out for the role of the Old Man From Jean Shepherd’s original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark’s 1983 sleeper hit film and beyond, A Christmas Story has become a beloved yuletide tradition over the last three decades. This engaging book reveals — and celebrates — the inside scoop behind the film’s production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. This is the untold story of the making of the film — and what happened afterwards. Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder Air Rifle didn’t conclude with the movie’s release; the tale inspired massive VHS sales, a Broadway production, and a mountain of merchandise. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, this book provides fans of the movie and film buffs alike with all they didn’t know about the timeless classic.

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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

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

Author Information

Caseen Gaines is a pop culture enthusiast and the author of Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse (2011). He lives in New Jersey.

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