"There's a brand-new book about that captures some magical resonances between various sets of two worlds. Published as part of the TV Milestones Series at Wayne State University Press, , by Julie Grossman and Will Scheibel, delivers a compact presentation of academically rigorous research and analysis written that is accessible and compelling for curious non-academic audiences. Whether you're an aficionado of the series or keen to explore milestone developments in television, this book will enchant and enlighten you."--Andy Hageman, "Grossman and Scheibel explore blurrings and categorical confusions. If I have to take a side in the ironic clash between binaristic art/commerce and liminal complexity, as Fox Mulder might argue, it's in the complicated latter that I want to believe."--Matt Hills, "In this very smart book, Grossman and Scheibel draw upon their expertise in matters of performance, gender, and genre to brilliantly tap into the 'electricity' that charges and animates and its remarkable . Like 'a damn fine cup of coffee' this book stimulates and satisfies in equal measure."--Constantine Verevis, "This book is one of the first to investigate all of the universe, including the recent Showtime series and the many paratexts spiraling from it.

Julie Grossman and Will Scheibel create an accessible and vital work that reestablishes how significant this series continues to be in the history of television."--Lindsay Hallam, "The handiest and most encompassing look at the phenomenon to date."--Mike Segretto, "That the authors have found a fresh approach to a series that is 30 years old is noteworthy and prompts a reappraisal of, not only the much derided season two of Twin Peaks, but the critically scorned Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me."--Kim Akass, "This is a wonderfully written and effortlessly rich book. It is illuminatingly detailed at the same time as it broadens the series and its through a wealth of film and media historical references. Indeed an inspiring venture into the and its universe--notably an insightful take on the discussion of gender in Lynch and the female characters in ."--Anne Jerslev, Professor of Film and Media Studies, University of Copenhagen.