{"product_id":"mad-men-carousel-the-complete-critical-companion","title":"Mad Men Carousel: The Complete Critical Companion","description":"A richly layered tribute to one of television’s most stylish and psychologically complex dramas.\n\nMad Men Carousel is the definitive episode-by-episode guide to all seven seasons of AMC’s Mad Men, written by renowned critic Matt Zoller Seitz.\n\nThis immersive companion collects Seitz’s celebrated recaps—originally published on New York magazine’s Vulture blog—along with never-before-published essays on the show’s early seasons.\n\nWith sharp insight and cultural depth, Seitz explores the show’s themes, characters, and cinematic craft, unpacking the emotional and historical resonance behind Don Draper’s world. Each episode entry includes contextual notes on period-specific references—from the invention of the birth control pill to the release of Pet Sounds—offering readers a deeper understanding of the 1960s backdrop that shaped the series.\n\nNamed after the iconic “carousel” pitch in the show’s first-season finale, this book is both a nostalgic keepsake and a critical lens on one of the most influential series of the 21st century.\n\nWhether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time viewer, Mad Men Carousel is the perfect companion for your journey through Madison Avenue’s golden age.\n\nIncludes black-and-white illustrations by Max Dalton and foreword by Megan Abbott\n\nAlso available from Matt Zoller Seitz:\nThe Oliver Stone Experience\nThe Wes Anderson Collection: Bad Dads\nThe Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel\nThe Wes Anderson Collection\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1419729462\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1419729462.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Seitz, Matt Zoller|Dalton, Max|Abbott, Megan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\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":43434143449149,"sku":"BVV.1419729462.G","price":12.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1419729462-0.jpg?v=1786050534","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/mad-men-carousel-the-complete-critical-companion","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}