Synopsis: Sophisticated, controversial and stylish, Mad Men has been mesmerising its many fans since it first appeared on our screens in 2007. The Hitchcock-inspired title sequence, the period Madison Avenue set design and the impeccably styled costumes have all won the show admirers, but it is the quality of the scripts and the sheer intensity of the drama that keeps people coming back for more.??What is Don Draper's big secret??Will Pete and Peggy's love ever see the light of day??And how on earth do they manage to smoke and drink so much over the course of a working day???These questions and many more are debated in this brilliant collection, which features comments and discussions from the Guardian's 'Notes from the Break Room' blog couple with in-depth interviews with the show's creators and stars. Whether you've been watching from the beginning or are new to the show, The Ultimate Guide to Mad Men will have you hooked from the beginning.

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As Charlie Brooker mentions in his salute to Mad Men at the start of this book, ‘..you don’t really “watch” Mad Men; you lie back and let it seep into you, it works by osmosis’ And if you are one of the people who has been ‘absorbing’ Mad Men you will love this book.

Mad Men makes you think, you can watch episodes over and over and spot new meanings, make connections and unlock a secret. This Guide is absorbing, relating to earlier seasons 1-3 with dialogue, questions and debate from the Break Room Blog. If you thought you remembered all the twists and turns of the various episodes this may challenge you to think again. Woven within the guide are interviews with the show’s creators and stars, as well as comments from people in the real world of advertising. Finally, if you were intrigued by the music in the series, there is also included a playlist for season 1-3.

The Ultimate Guide to Mad Men is a joy, something to savour, to read, reflect, and will help you pass the time until the next season arrives. We loved it! Highly Recommended!