Breaking Bad

One of the most critically acclaimed series ever produced, Breaking Bad won legions of avid viewers who debated its every nuance as they followed the story of how terminally-ill, mind-mannered high school teacher Walter White becomes a criminal mastermind drug kingpin.

This unique volume, adapted and expanded from the interactive e-book Breaking Bad: Alchemy, is the only official guide to the show. It covers the evolution of the series from the pilot to the final episode and beyond, and highlights the elements that made the series so magnetic. It's filled with insider secrets about the making of the show and the meanings behind its iconography, as well as a complete series timeline, exclusive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan, and an introduction from the noted film critic David Thomson who edited this book.

In addition to exploring how this epic came to be, Thomson sets Breaking Bad in the context of both crime literature and long-form television. Illustrated with over 300 images, this must-have book offers the most thorough look at Breaking Bad, winner of 108 industry awards and now one of the most significant works of fiction of this century.