{"product_id":"a-christmas-story-behind-the-scenes-of-a-holiday-classic","title":"A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic","description":"“The definitive book about Bob Clark’s 1983 classic holiday film.” — Parade\n\nA delightful gift book with rare and previously unreleased photographs, behind-the-scenes insight, and interviews with the stars of the beloved film\n\nLearn about the special effects required to stick Flick’s tongue to the frozen pole, the film’s unlikely rise to fame after a mediocre theater debut, and which famous actor Darren McGavin beat out for the role of the Old Man\n\nFrom Jean Shepherd’s original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark’s 1983 sleeper hit film and beyond, A Christmas Story has become a beloved yuletide tradition over the last three decades. This engaging book reveals — and celebrates — the inside scoop behind the film’s production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture.\n\nThis is the untold story of the making of the film — and what happened afterwards. Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder Air Rifle didn’t conclude with the movie’s release; the tale inspired massive VHS sales, a Broadway production, and a mountain of merchandise. Complete with rare and previously unreleased photographs, this book provides fans of the movie and film buffs alike with all they didn’t know about the timeless classic.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1770411402\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1770411402.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gaines, Caseen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43310501527613,"sku":"BVV.1770411402.G","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1770411402-0.jpg?v=1782854694","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-christmas-story-behind-the-scenes-of-a-holiday-classic","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}