Smallville: The Visual Guide

by Craig Byrne

Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, character shots, maps of Smallville and Metropolis, and cross-sections of the Luthor mansion, Clark's spaceship, and the Kawatche caves, a colorful companion to the popular WB television series offers information on the characters, locations, themes, and episodes of Smallville. Original. A WB Network series, starring Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, & Annette O'Toole). (Performing Arts)

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2006

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nice photos - just a shame it was so poorly written. Watch the TV show instead as it doesn't provide any additional information.

[TheGirlFromSmallville ❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for every Smallville fan out there! I really wish they made one with all the 10 seasons though. Here's hoping...

[Zach Koenig · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the TV show Smallville currently winding down its ninth season and contracted for a tenth, it seems as if this book (which covers only the first five seasons) is extremely outdated. However, the redeeming factor is that in seasons six-present, the quality of the show has deteriorated to the point of almost being unwatchable. Thus, this book is still a fine way to remember all that once was good about one of the most creative shows on television.

The hallmark of the guide is its large format with big color pictures. The Superman character (as well as his enemies and surroundings) have always been filled with great color, and this book captures it incredibly. As you leaf through the pages, you will find yourself instantly transported back to when you were watching those very episodes.

In the annals of TV history (at last for the past two decades), I put Smallville right behind the "Holy Trinity" of LOST, 24, and The X-Files in terms of action, drama, mystery, and compelling characters. This book will allow you to see what Smallville was like at its peak, before it turned inward on itself and lost its creative genius. For however many seasons the show ends up running, this book will be my "official" record of the great memories/experiences I had watching it.

[Mathea Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed with the official confirmation that Lionel keeps is hair long to flex on his bald son 😭😭

[Victor Orozco · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice look back at the first five seasons of Smallville, through a selection of pictures and descriptive imagery. I have to say I love reading this for a quick refresher whenever I want to reminisce over one of the best TV shows ever made of Superman.

My only wish is that the writer would update this for all 10 seasons and that the pictures would be more intricate, like in other DK Visual Guides, such as Star Wars. B+.

[Rebeca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book about Smallville? Heck yeah!

I was lucky to get this with my Season 6 DVD set and I totally loved it, but then again, I love anything Smallville!

[Kushnuma · Rating 3 out of 5]

This brought back everything; absolutely loved this series. I found it a bit difficult to read when the font and background would be too dark.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice book about the series!