OZ: Behind These Walls: The Journal of Augustus Hill

by Augustus Hill

Behind These Walls is the secret journal of Augustus Hill, the show's wheel-chair bound main character. He's been keeping a diary about Oz for the past 5 years and wrote a letter requesting that if he should die, the book be published to show the world what goes on behind the walls of Emerald City. In his book, Augustus postulates on all aspects of Oz life - the rapes, lies, sex, stabbings, drugs, lost time, love and murder. With each entry, he highlights major events that have happened and offers his particular take on it. As the publisher of his book, we've taken Augustus' journal and added our own editorial sidebars -- some on OZ itself, with R.I.P pages and Poet's poetry -- others on various prisons and prison policies from around the United States, to give the reader a more indepth view of real prison life. The book also includes an Epilogue by Tom Fontana, creator of OZ, and an Episode Guide of the last 5 seasons of this groundbreaking show. Last but not least, the story behind the book is written into every new episode of the final season of OZ, making it not only a great fan keepsake, but a publishing event.

Genres: Fiction

230 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jennifer Daniel]

Love me some prison! Especially when that prison is OZ! Especially when it has sexy Ryan O'Riley! I cannot get enough of this gritty nasty show. I am currently re-watching the series and loving it all over again. I wish they would have a reunion special. Maybe "Parolees under the rainbow"

[CharlesS]

A very good review/overview of the series, except it does not encompass the final season.

[Suzy Marnell]

I LOVED the series on HBO, but this is very redundant if you've watched the show.

[Marianne]

I would give this a 10 but not enough picture of Dean Winters brings it down to a 9. It also didn't cover the final season.

[Madison]

only watched this show earlier this year and already want to rewatch it 😔

[Andrea]

3.5 stars.