A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

(Hardback, Media Tie In)

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A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favourite since its release in 1983. While millions watch the movie every year on television, few know the story behind the film's production, release and unlikely ascent to Christmas-Eve-24-hour-marathon fame. Now, in time for its 30th anniversary, the story of the making of the film - and what happened afterwards - is being told for the first time. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs and drawing on original interviews with cast and crew.

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"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
"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
"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 should be very proud of what he has done with this book. He has lovingly pulled back the curtain of a film we have grown to know so well...I do not hesitate for a second to recommend it to any fan of the film." -- The Retroist

Author Bio

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