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Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell
After six wildly successful and critically acclaimed season, HBO's Sex and the City lowered its curtain with an extraordinary finale befitting its remarkable run. Now Sex and the City, the first true comedy about sex and love from a female point of view (and the show that made cosmopolitans and designer shoes part of every single woman's night out), lives on in this luscious, uniquely entertaining, and one-of-a-kind book.
Sex and the Kiss and Tell, the official companion book, celebrates the show with behind-the-scenes stories on all six seasons and original interview with each of the primary actors. Ever wonder which designer made that outrageous outfit of Carrie's? What real-life stories inspired those shocking episodes? How many dates the fabulous foursome have really been on? Packed with over 750 full-color photographs, this stunning volume will answer all these questions and more with information not available anywhere eels. Topped off with a introduction by Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the Kiss and Tell will excite anyone who has experienced even the slightest flirtation with the sexiest, funniest show on television.
Sex and the Kiss and Tell, the official companion book, celebrates the show with behind-the-scenes stories on all six seasons and original interview with each of the primary actors. Ever wonder which designer made that outrageous outfit of Carrie's? What real-life stories inspired those shocking episodes? How many dates the fabulous foursome have really been on? Packed with over 750 full-color photographs, this stunning volume will answer all these questions and more with information not available anywhere eels. Topped off with a introduction by Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the Kiss and Tell will excite anyone who has experienced even the slightest flirtation with the sexiest, funniest show on television.
184 pages, Paperback
First published October 11, 2002
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About the author
Amy Sohn
18 books144 followersAmy Sohn is the author of the upcoming novel The Actress, which will be published by Simon & Schuster in July 2014. Her other novels are Motherland, Prospect Park West, My Old Man, and Run Catch Kiss. She has been a columnist at New York magazine, New York Press, the New York Post and Grazia (UK). She has also written for The New York Times, The Nation, and Harper's Bazaar. She has written pilots for ABC, Fox, HBO, and Lifetime. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.
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May 28, 2023
The perfect keepsake book for the fans of Sex And The City!
Things I liked:
🧡 The book is filled with colorful glossy images from all the six seasons of the show.
🧡 Jam-packed with information about the popular episodes: Granted it doesn't have facts about all the episodes but certainly that's not possible.
🧡 The writing is very interesting and not at all lengthy or boring.
Things I liked:
🧡 The book is filled with colorful glossy images from all the six seasons of the show.
🧡 Jam-packed with information about the popular episodes: Granted it doesn't have facts about all the episodes but certainly that's not possible.
🧡 The writing is very interesting and not at all lengthy or boring.
December 10, 2021
I binged the show (again) before the revival, and this book was the perfect companion to reread afterwards!
August 24, 2012
5 stars because it's my favorite show. If you didn't watch the show, you won't "get" this book.
April 25, 2009
"Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell" the official companion book, celebrates the show with behind-the-scenes stories on all six seasons and original interview with each of the primary actors. Packed with over 750 full-color photographs, complete with an introduction by Sarah Jessica Parker, it will excite anyone who has experienced even the slightest flirtation with the sexiest, funniest show on television.
The book contains interviews with the main characters; the four actresses, their leading men as well as Stanford, Anthony and Bunny among others. The interviews with the main/recurring characters (male and female) are good, although if the women could get bios, why couldn't the men? I'm sure SATC fans are also interested in that.
There is a double page spread of the guys (and the few women) who were romantic prospects for each of the leading ladies, so I guess that one's a bonus of sorts.
Reason to snap up this book? There are lots and lots of photos of outfits worn by the four ladies. This is your chance to check out the fashion details! Plus main members of the production team also get their say, and there are several action shots of the production process. Sohn covers all aspects of the show by including sections about the writers, production, post-production, making the sets, etc.
I love the character quotes:
"I'm missing the bride gene. I should be put in a test tube and studied." ~ Carrie Bradshaw
"I've been dating since I was fifteen. I'm exhausted. Where is he?" ~ Charlotte York
And the numerous quandaries that Carrie faces:
"What if Prince Charming had never showed up? Would Snow White have slept in that glass coffin forever?
Or would she have eventually wojen uppit out the the apple, gotten a job and a baby from her local neighborhood sperm bank?
I couldn't help but wonder: inside every confident, driven signle woman, is there a delicate, fragile princess just waiting to be saved?"
"Soul mate. Two little words. One big concept.
A belief that someone, somewhere, is holding the key to your heart and to your dream house. All you have to do is to find them.
So where is this person? And if you love someone and it didn't work out, does that mean they weren't your soul mate?"
Included is a map of the restaurants and other places were many of the on-location episodes were filmed.She mentions that you can use it to take a walking tour of NYC to follow in the girls' footsteps, but while general locations of places are pointed out, there are no addresses! I thought this was the "updated" book so I don't understand why such pertinent information was excluded. There are no addresses except for the girls' apartments--which are not real places anyway! Sohn couldn't take the time to give addresses for the real places for those of us who aren't NYC dwellers?
So why only a four stars rating? Simply because there are no details about part two of season six. If Sohn had waited until the end of the entire series, this book would have been a more complete wrap-up. The last 8 episodes of Season 6 were barely mentioned. It's like she didn't watch or care about these final shows and just slapped a couple of lines at the end of the book to finalize it.
Additionally, Sohn doesn't appear to know the material as well as she should, and she leaves out lots of good information that should have been included. Her glib descriptions of the characters (men and women) make them seem more simple and uncomplicated than they were. Although she gives lip service to the idea that the characters changed and strengthened, she doesn't seem to understand what that means. It actually feels like real fans know so much more about this show than the writer herself. If you're going to directly quote a show, get it right. I like the pictures, and the overviews of the episodes, but really, at least watch the show before you try to review it.
In the end, I'm still keeping this one & don't really regret buying it (4 years or so ago)--all for the love of a show and the characters behind it. If you're a die-hard fan, then by all means, just relish the thought of burying yourself in scene stills and episode synopses plus the tons of photos in this book. The book is like re-living the whole experience!
Book Details:
Title Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell
Author Amy Sohn (Intro by Sarah Jessica Parker)
Reviewed By Purplycookie
The book contains interviews with the main characters; the four actresses, their leading men as well as Stanford, Anthony and Bunny among others. The interviews with the main/recurring characters (male and female) are good, although if the women could get bios, why couldn't the men? I'm sure SATC fans are also interested in that.
There is a double page spread of the guys (and the few women) who were romantic prospects for each of the leading ladies, so I guess that one's a bonus of sorts.
Reason to snap up this book? There are lots and lots of photos of outfits worn by the four ladies. This is your chance to check out the fashion details! Plus main members of the production team also get their say, and there are several action shots of the production process. Sohn covers all aspects of the show by including sections about the writers, production, post-production, making the sets, etc.
I love the character quotes:
"I'm missing the bride gene. I should be put in a test tube and studied." ~ Carrie Bradshaw
"I've been dating since I was fifteen. I'm exhausted. Where is he?" ~ Charlotte York
And the numerous quandaries that Carrie faces:
"What if Prince Charming had never showed up? Would Snow White have slept in that glass coffin forever?
Or would she have eventually wojen uppit out the the apple, gotten a job and a baby from her local neighborhood sperm bank?
I couldn't help but wonder: inside every confident, driven signle woman, is there a delicate, fragile princess just waiting to be saved?"
"Soul mate. Two little words. One big concept.
A belief that someone, somewhere, is holding the key to your heart and to your dream house. All you have to do is to find them.
So where is this person? And if you love someone and it didn't work out, does that mean they weren't your soul mate?"
Included is a map of the restaurants and other places were many of the on-location episodes were filmed.She mentions that you can use it to take a walking tour of NYC to follow in the girls' footsteps, but while general locations of places are pointed out, there are no addresses! I thought this was the "updated" book so I don't understand why such pertinent information was excluded. There are no addresses except for the girls' apartments--which are not real places anyway! Sohn couldn't take the time to give addresses for the real places for those of us who aren't NYC dwellers?
So why only a four stars rating? Simply because there are no details about part two of season six. If Sohn had waited until the end of the entire series, this book would have been a more complete wrap-up. The last 8 episodes of Season 6 were barely mentioned. It's like she didn't watch or care about these final shows and just slapped a couple of lines at the end of the book to finalize it.
Additionally, Sohn doesn't appear to know the material as well as she should, and she leaves out lots of good information that should have been included. Her glib descriptions of the characters (men and women) make them seem more simple and uncomplicated than they were. Although she gives lip service to the idea that the characters changed and strengthened, she doesn't seem to understand what that means. It actually feels like real fans know so much more about this show than the writer herself. If you're going to directly quote a show, get it right. I like the pictures, and the overviews of the episodes, but really, at least watch the show before you try to review it.
In the end, I'm still keeping this one & don't really regret buying it (4 years or so ago)--all for the love of a show and the characters behind it. If you're a die-hard fan, then by all means, just relish the thought of burying yourself in scene stills and episode synopses plus the tons of photos in this book. The book is like re-living the whole experience!
Book Details:
Title Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell
Author Amy Sohn (Intro by Sarah Jessica Parker)
Reviewed By Purplycookie
September 14, 2018
I read this in a matter of hours! I am huge Sex and the City fan so this book (filled with tons of photos from the show, information about the fashion and places featured on the show, and cast interviews) is perfect.
The crocodile hot pink cover is nice too! It is an odd shape — it’s sort of close to the size of a school yearbook so it will be a bit odd on my shelves, but I’m still glad I own it.
My only real criticism of this book is that it doesn’t cover anything beyond season 4. I wish it would have been written at the end of the series because I would have loved for it to have included information about the final two seasons. That said, it’s a must read for fans of SATC.
** I read Sex and the City and Us (SATCAU) first (even though it was published in 2018 many years after this book was published and that book includes several quotes that were first published in this book.) If you read both, there will be some overlap. However, this book has tons of pictures not included in the SATCAU book. I think it’s worth reading both. **
The crocodile hot pink cover is nice too! It is an odd shape — it’s sort of close to the size of a school yearbook so it will be a bit odd on my shelves, but I’m still glad I own it.
My only real criticism of this book is that it doesn’t cover anything beyond season 4. I wish it would have been written at the end of the series because I would have loved for it to have included information about the final two seasons. That said, it’s a must read for fans of SATC.
** I read Sex and the City and Us (SATCAU) first (even though it was published in 2018 many years after this book was published and that book includes several quotes that were first published in this book.) If you read both, there will be some overlap. However, this book has tons of pictures not included in the SATCAU book. I think it’s worth reading both. **
October 12, 2007
My love to Sex and the City started with the TV series, but only couple of weeks ago i realized that there is actually a book that i can read.
same as the movie, the book was amazing. Carrie and the girls are new yorkers in 100%. what is funny that my mom says that I am becoming one of the.
the only thing i didn't really like about the book is that the narration is a little bit different. as everybody knows Carrie is a narrator of the TV series, while in the book she is just a friend of the narrator, and she is not even the journalist. but on the other hand some of the characters, and even lines are exactly like in the movie. it's just so good to be able to one again emerge in the life of the new yorkers who's lifes seem to be so similar to mine even though they are fictional and much older than i am.
P.
same as the movie, the book was amazing. Carrie and the girls are new yorkers in 100%. what is funny that my mom says that I am becoming one of the.
the only thing i didn't really like about the book is that the narration is a little bit different. as everybody knows Carrie is a narrator of the TV series, while in the book she is just a friend of the narrator, and she is not even the journalist. but on the other hand some of the characters, and even lines are exactly like in the movie. it's just so good to be able to one again emerge in the life of the new yorkers who's lifes seem to be so similar to mine even though they are fictional and much older than i am.
P.
December 12, 2012
This was an AWESSOME book for someone who loves this show. I have read it multiple times. It is so cool to look at each episode, all the boyfriends, outfits and places they filmed. I love it!!
April 9, 2012
If you love Sex in the City then you'll like this book.
January 7, 2025
Love this one. Really fun to read if you’ve watched the series.
September 26, 2008
This is a great book for anyone who really enjoyed the show. I am always curious about behind-the-scenes, what made the writers & directors pick specific lines, elements, etc, wha they were trying to convey, and this book shed some light on that.
June 17, 2011
This is a must-have book for any fan of the show. Loved the pictures, trivia and insider interviews with both cast and crew. It made me fall in love with the show all over again. The downside? Barely any mention about the end of season 6 and Carrie's move to Paris etc.! How did that get missed?
June 25, 2009
There's a section dedicated to Ron Livingston. Enough said...
November 9, 2009
A must for any fan of the HBO series.
June 9, 2011
Great souvenir for any true fan of SATC!
June 16, 2011
It tells you alot, that you might have thought or said, and been wrong.
August 15, 2011
fab companion to the series
July 28, 2012
The best collectors book of all 6 seasons :)
March 12, 2013
such a cute and well laid out book! now I just need to find one of the later editions and read up on the last 2 seasons :)
May 24, 2016
I know I am biased because I've watched the show like 10 times but I've enjoyed every minute of the book. Recommended for true fans of Sex and the City.
May 17, 2019
As a devoted “Sex and the City” fan, I am surprised that I hadn’t discovered this book sooner. This book covers all six seasons of the show which showed on HBO from June 6, 1998- February 22, 2004.
I love the layout of the book in that it discusses the characters, highlights from each season as well as personal photos from each actress. I really enjoyed this book as well as the insight provided by the show’s creator and reading this book has motivated me to rewatch the show again with new perspective. This book is a perfect gift for a “Sex and the City” fan
I love the layout of the book in that it discusses the characters, highlights from each season as well as personal photos from each actress. I really enjoyed this book as well as the insight provided by the show’s creator and reading this book has motivated me to rewatch the show again with new perspective. This book is a perfect gift for a “Sex and the City” fan
November 26, 2024
A well rounded review of Sex and the City, with interviews with the actors, writers/producers, and a great episode recap guide. I enjoyed hearing about the writers' experiences that inspired episodes (Side note: I always see Michael Patrick King and Darren Star's names only for Sex and the City, but never Jenny Bicks' and Cindy Chupack's. We need to correct that), and appreciated all of the pictures included.
Loses a star for not talking about the last 8 episodes, as well as slightly annoying font choices sometimes.
Loses a star for not talking about the last 8 episodes, as well as slightly annoying font choices sometimes.
May 5, 2018
This was a lot of fun to read and get the behind the scenes details on how the show was made and what went into certain decisions. I was disappointed that it only went through season 4, although when I read the reviews I gather that when the show ended it was re-released with the last two seasons - I think my library just didn't get the updated edition. It'd be nice to read that sometime; part of me wonders why they did it at all before the show ended.
August 22, 2021
Cute book with some interesting behind them scenes facts, beautiful photos and such but if you’re going to put a quiz at the end, make sure you’re putting the correct answers AND questions. Example: In season 5, when Carrie goes to SF on her book tour, Mr. Winkle the dog doesn’t open for her, she opens for him.
It makes you wonder if the other trivia is true or not, you know?
It makes you wonder if the other trivia is true or not, you know?
August 7, 2025
This is the kind of book you skim through and don't read in one go, which is exactly what I did and I don't regret it. I'll admit that I didn't read everything because the episode descriptions didn't interest me much, but learning more about the actors/characters was very enjoyable. It's not for nothing that this is one of my favorite series.
June 24, 2021
This episode breakdown was exactly what I expected it to be. Of course, I wish there was more about the clothes; however, I did enjoy the interviews and snippets about how ideas for the show were implemented.
June 19, 2017
Guilty pleasure. Read it on my way to Cancun:)
July 31, 2017
How did I lose interest in something I once loved so dearly?
January 11, 2020
I got through it in a couple of days. I LOVE these kinds of books about shows I enjoy. Makes me want to go back and watch them again with new eyes.
October 10, 2020
I loved this book. I enjoyed all the photos. They showcased all their iconic bedrooms. They put so many famous lines and scenes in here. Such a great trip down memory lane.
June 17, 2021
Big fan of this show, so this book was awesome. Lots of behind the scenes information on the people who make the show happen in all areas.
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