Synopses & Reviews
Returning to the haunting hideaway of Mystic Falls, the fictional setting of the CW hit series The Vampire Diaries, this new guide promises to further satisfy the show's many loyal viewers. Garnering huge ratings for the network week after week, The Vampire Diaries mix of horror, romance, drama, and self-aware humor has maintained a growing fan base through its third hit season. This volume follows in the footsteps of the two previous guides by featuring insightful explorations of each episodes rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, character development, and much more. Chapters on the vampire, werewolf, and doppelganger lore that inspired the show are included as well as behind-the-scenes details on the making of the series, the people who started it all, and the fandom that keeps it alive. With photos of the irresistible cast and chilling filming locations, this third installment once again captures the fun, fangs, and fear that make this bloodcurdling production so epic.
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"Full of heart. . . . If you're a fan of The Vampire Diaries, this is definitely a must-read." —www.ksitetv.com (October 2011)
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"Calhoun has again created a must-read for fans." —www.my-book-views.blogspot.com (October 2011)
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"Crissy does a brilliant job of taking something that is so convoluted, and making sense of it. She writes beautifully, and is able to pull you into each episode she breaks down so you are reliving it one more time." —IHeartVampireDiaries.com
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"Serious fans of The Vampire Diaries should not be without this book! Crissy again provides fabulous detail about the favorite TV show along with her insightful analysis. . . . I keep these books alongside my Season DVDs right on the shelf!" —www.TVAfterDarkOnline.com
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"Extremely detailed and organized, full of insider trivia, perfect for the engrossed fan." —www.SmallScreenScoop.com
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"We're particularly fond of Crissy Calhoun's 'Love You To Death' series about The Vampire Diaries.'" —www.Zap2It.com
Synopsis
The Vampire Diaries' ultimate fan bible returns for season 3
Go deep into the heart of Mystic Falls with the latest volume in a series School Library Journal called "well written and thoroughly detailed." Love You to Death features insightful explorations of each episode of season 3 with information on the rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, and character development; chapters on the supernatural lore that inspired the series; and details on the making of the show, the people who put it together, and the audience that keeps it alive. The Vampire Diaries' popularity and acclaim continue to grow, and Love You to Death feeds the frenzy by engaging the fandom with a companion guide that readers return to again and again.
Synopsis
The Vampire Diaries ultimate fan bible returns for season 3 Go deep into the heart of Mystic Falls with the latest volume in a series School Library Journal called well written and thoroughly detailed.” Love You to Death features insightful explorations of each episode of season 3 with information on the rich history, supernatural mythology, film references, and character development; chapters on the supernatural lore that inspired the series; and details on the making of the show, the people who put it together, and the audience that keeps it alive. The Vampire Diaries popularity and acclaim continue to grow, and Love You to Death feeds the frenzy by engaging the fandom with a companion guide that readers return to again and again.
About the Author
Crissy Calhoun is the author of Love You to Death, Love You to Death - Season 2, and Spotted: Your One and Only Unofficial Guide to Gossip Girl. She writes a weekly column for www.vampire-diaries.net, the premier fan site for the series. She lives in Toronto.
Table of Contents
"In a town full of witches, werewolves, and vampires . . ." vii
Episode Guide: Season 3 1
3.01 The Birthday 2
3.02 The Hybrid 9
3.03 The End of the Affair 16
The End of the Affair
Claire Holt as Rebekah
3.04 Disturbing Behavior 27
Jack Coleman as Bill Forbes
3.05 The Reckoning 33
3.06 Smells Like Teen Spirit 39
3.07 Ghost World 46
3.08 Ordinary People 52
Sebastian Roché as Mikael
3.09 Homecoming 60
3.10 The New Deal 65
“Wheres Meredith?”
Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Fell
3.11 Our Town 74
3.12 The Ties That Bind 81
Persia White as Abby Bennett Wilson
3.13 Bringing Out the Dead 87
3.14 Dangerous Liaisons 93
Alice Evans as Esther
3.15 All My Children 100
Caspar Zafer as Finn
3.16 1912 106
Cassidy Freeman as Sage
3.17 Break on Through 113
Nathaniel Buzolic as Kol
3.18 The Murder of One 119
3.19 Heart of Darkness 124
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Moby-Dick and the Quest for Revenge
3.20 Do Not Go Gentle 134
Robert Richard as Jamie
3.21 Before Sunset 143
By Any Other Name . . .
3.22 The Departed 150
Temporary Funerals
The Season of the Originals
Music in Season 3: Songs by Scene 162
Epic Storytelling: An Interview with Joshua Butler 170
Mouth Noises: An Interview with Price Peterson 177
Directors Take: An Interview with J. Miller Tobin 184
Ms. Mystic Falls: An Interview with Julie Plec 195
The Vampire Diaries Timeline 202
Seasons 1 and 2 Refresher 215
Sources 219
Acknowledgments 224