
Welcome to Dunder Mifflin
The Ultimate Oral History of The Office
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 9. December 2021
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-06-308219-9 (ISBN)
Description
New York Times Bestseller
"The ultimate behind-the-scenes account." -Washington Post
"The definitive history of the landmark TV show." -USA Today
Join the entire Dunder Mifflin gang on a journey back to Scranton: here's the hilarious and improbable inside story behind the beloved series.
Based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews, this definitive oral history with the cast and creators is illustrated with 100 behind-the-scenes photographs. Here, at last, is the untold inside story of The Office, featuring a foreword by Greg Daniels, who adapted the series for the U.S. and was its guiding creative force, and narrated by star Brian Baumgartner (aka "Kevin Malone") and executive producer Ben Silverman..
In Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, the entire Office gang reunite after nearly a decade to share their favorite untold stories, spill secrets, and reveal how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe. This ultimate fan guide and companion pulls back the curtain as never before on all the absurdity, genius, love, passion, and dumb luck that went into creating America's beloved The Office.
Featuring the memories of Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Jenna Fischer, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Craig Robinson, Brian Baumgartner, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Oscar Nunez, Amy Ryan, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Ben Silverman, Mike Schur, and many more.
Go even deeper into the world of Scranton with this definitive history of the landmark TV show:
Exclusive Cast Interviews: Hear directly from Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and more as they share their favorite untold stories from the set.
Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: Discover how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe, with details only the insiders know.
Never-Before-Seen Photos: Explore a treasure trove of 100 rare and candid photographs that take you right onto the set of Dunder Mifflin.
The Ultimate Fan Companion: With a foreword by creator Greg Daniels, this is the must-have book for any fan, perfect for re-watching or discovering the beloved series for the first time.
"The ultimate behind-the-scenes account." -Washington Post
"The definitive history of the landmark TV show." -USA Today
Join the entire Dunder Mifflin gang on a journey back to Scranton: here's the hilarious and improbable inside story behind the beloved series.
Based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews, this definitive oral history with the cast and creators is illustrated with 100 behind-the-scenes photographs. Here, at last, is the untold inside story of The Office, featuring a foreword by Greg Daniels, who adapted the series for the U.S. and was its guiding creative force, and narrated by star Brian Baumgartner (aka "Kevin Malone") and executive producer Ben Silverman..
In Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, the entire Office gang reunite after nearly a decade to share their favorite untold stories, spill secrets, and reveal how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe. This ultimate fan guide and companion pulls back the curtain as never before on all the absurdity, genius, love, passion, and dumb luck that went into creating America's beloved The Office.
Featuring the memories of Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Jenna Fischer, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Craig Robinson, Brian Baumgartner, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Oscar Nunez, Amy Ryan, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Ben Silverman, Mike Schur, and many more.
Go even deeper into the world of Scranton with this definitive history of the landmark TV show:
Exclusive Cast Interviews: Hear directly from Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and more as they share their favorite untold stories from the set.
Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: Discover how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe, with details only the insiders know.
Never-Before-Seen Photos: Explore a treasure trove of 100 rare and candid photographs that take you right onto the set of Dunder Mifflin.
The Ultimate Fan Companion: With a foreword by creator Greg Daniels, this is the must-have book for any fan, perfect for re-watching or discovering the beloved series for the first time.
Reviews / Votes
"Dazzling. ... Will delight any reader. ... Fans of The Office will enjoy Welcome to Dunder Mifflin." - New York Times Book Review, "Best Books to Give This Season""A must for fans of The Office. With a foreword by Greg Daniels and interviews with cast members, behind-the-scenes photos and more, it'll put you right back in Scranton, Pennsylvania." - CNN.com
"Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin gang reunited for exclusive interviews to deliver the definitive history of The Office. Much like Kevin's chili, Baumgartner and executive producer Ben Silverman are spilling all of the tea on NBC's iconic sitcom in this book that is the perfect gift for your cousin who is currently on their fifth rewatch." - E! Online, Top Books to Read This Month
"The definitive history of The Office. ... Spills all of the tea on NBC's iconic sitcom. ... The perfect gift for your cousin who is currently on their fifth rewatch." - E! Online, Top Books to Read This Month
"The definitive history of the landmark TV show, based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the cast and creators who share their favorite stories and untold secrets, complete with behind-the-scenes photographs." - USA Today
"Fascinating. ... The ultimate behind-the-scenes account." - Washington Post
"Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the beloved show." - People
"Any Office stan worth their salt needs a copy." - Bon Appetit
"A pretty package, large and wide, full of production art; it's solace that a sitcom about a paper company generated a warm printed artifact on nice paper. Like the show itself, there are also recollections here so tender, I felt myself tearing up, and rejected plots so ridiculous, I convulsed with belly laughs. Of these TV oral histories, it's also the smartest on how actual creative choices play out." - Chicago Tribune
"This definitive oral history...is as sharp and well crafted as the comedy that inspired it. ... A true insider's guide filled with sweet surprises for fans and the brainy charm to make new ones." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Illustrations
no photo insert / 4/c throughout
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 45 mm
Weight
1346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-308219-9 (9780063082199)
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11/2021
HarperCollins
€17.99
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Persons
Brian Baumgartner played Kevin Malone on the NBC sitcom The Office. He is the host of the podcasts An Oral History of "The Office" and "The Office" Deep Dive with Brian Baumgartner. He is an Emmy, SAG, and Webby Award winner. He is the author, with Ben Silverman, of the New York Times bestsellers The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin and Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office.
Ben Silverman, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning producer behind The Office, is the chairman of Propagate Content. Silverman executive produced The Office, Ugly Betty, Biggest Loser, Jane the Virgin, and The Tudors, among others.
Greg Daniels is the Emmy-winning TV writer, director, and producer who developed The Office for NBC and was the original showrunner.
Ben Silverman, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning producer behind The Office, is the chairman of Propagate Content. Silverman executive produced The Office, Ugly Betty, Biggest Loser, Jane the Virgin, and The Tudors, among others.
Greg Daniels is the Emmy-winning TV writer, director, and producer who developed The Office for NBC and was the original showrunner.