All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of the Wire(r), (Paperback)

from jwrudn

An oral history of the Wire with interviews of creators David Simon and Ed Burns, writers and directors, and cast members. If you have seen the Wire there is plenty of behind-the-scenes information. I particularly enjoyed reading the comments of some of my favorite crime novelists: George Pelecan...

from greglief

This is a must-read for fans of HBO's "The Wire". It has inspired me to re-watch all five seasons! If you have not watched The Wire, you are missing one of the best television shows that has ever been (or will ever be) produced. Go watch it in its entirety, then read this book for lots of additio...

from datrappert

Wil be of interest to anyone who finds themselves thinking about the show on a regular basis. Abrams managed to interview most of the key people involved, from creators David Simon and Ed Burns to many of the actors. 95% of the book is just quotes from interviews arranged in a somewhat logical se...

from froxgirl

Written by a sports journalist, and told in interviews with minimal narrative, this is a complete recap of the entire five season series, with most of the actors and many of the writers contributing. Especially valuable are the sagas of David Simon, creator, and Ed Burns, the former Baltimore cop...

from froxgirl

Written by a sports journalist, and told in interviews with minimal narrative, this is a complete recap of the entire five season series, with most of the actors and many of the writers contributing. Especially valuable are the sagas of David Simon, creator, and Ed Burns, the former Baltimore cop...