Smart Pop imprint: 77 books
Beyond the Wall
Exploring George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, From A Game of Thrones to A Dance with Dragons
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2012
"There were a number of books about A Game of Thrones (the HBO series) and A Song of Ice and Fire (the books) published last year . . . the one that impressed me most was James Lowder's Beyond the Wall."
—George R.R. Martin
Foreword by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore
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A Novelist and a Zombie Walk Into a Bar
Translating The Walking Dead to Prose
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
From Triumph of The Walking Dead: Robert Kirkman's Zombie Epic on Page and Screen: Jay Bonansinga explores the translation of comic books into novels.
Secrets of the Dragon Riders
Your Favorite Authors on Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle: Completely Unauthorized
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Millions of readers adore Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle: its earnest hero, its breathtaking battles and, of course, its awe-inspiring dragon Saphira. But there’s so much more to the series than meets the eye—and Secrets of the Dragon Riders, edited by today’s second hottest dragon-writer...
A Few Blown Fuses Before the Night is Over
An Essay on True Blood
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
From A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide: Jacob Clifton discusses the "guide" figure and the effect V has on characters' relationships.
by Bella DePaulo, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010
Aimed at Dexter devotees and armchair psychologists, The Psychology of Dexter takes on the psychological complexities of the popular series with an eye towards insight and accessibility. It analyzes not just the title character, but his family, coworkers, and even his viewers. What makes Dexter tick?...
To the Batpole
An Essay/Parody on Batman
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
From Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City: Alex Bledsoe imagines Alfred's reaction to Bruce Wayne's confusion over the onset of puberty.
The Psychology of Joss Whedon
An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
First there was “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”; then its spin-off “Angel”; then the cult hit “Firefly”; and its follow-up film, “Serenity.” They all had two things in common: their creator, Joss Whedon … and their surprising psychological depth.
Revisit the worlds of Joss Whedon...
House Unauthorized
Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside Manner
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
What do you get when you combine “CSI” science, the medicine of “ER,” and an acerbic, pain pill addict with a cane? “House MD,” the popular show on the Fox network, anchored by the biggest mystery in modern medicine, Gregory House.In House Unauthorized: Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside...
The Great Debate
A Dialogue on the Twilight Saga
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012
From A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series: Completely Unauthorized: Rachel Caine explores, in the form of a debate between teen bloggers and a pair of academics, the "appropriateness" of the attraction young women feel for Edward Cullen.
Seven Seasons of Buffy
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2009
This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include bestselling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfeld, cult-favorite vampire author...
Ardeur
14 Writers on the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series is a literary sensation, thanks to its strong female hero, well-fleshed (both literally and literarily) characters and unabashed attitude toward sex. The world Hamilton has created is powerfully compelling and stunningly complex—and it gets...
Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice
An Unauthorized Exploration of the Harry Potter Series
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2015
From the Dursleys as social commentary to a look at Snape's role in less than child-friendly fanfiction . . . from the parallels between Azkaban and Abu Ghraib to the role of religion at Hogwarts . . . from why Dumbledore had to die to why killing Harry never should have been part of Voldemort's plan...
The Girl Who Was on Fire (Movie Edition)
Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012
Includes 3 brand new essays on Gale, the Games, and Mockingjay!
**Already read the first edition of The Girl Who Was on Fire? Look for The Girl Who Was on Fire - Booster Pack to get just the three new essays and the extra movie content.**
Katniss Everdeen’s adventures may have come...
The Panem Companion
An Unofficial Guide to Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games, From Mellark Bakery to Mockingjays
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
Go deeper into the home of the Hunger Games with the creator of the best-known fan map of Panem What does Panem look like? How does Panem define race? How do Panem’s districts reflect the major themes of the trilogy? What allusions to our world are found in Panem names like Finnick, Johanna,...