When Desperate Housewives debuted on ABC last fall, viewers were served up a dish of delectable characters and delicious plot twists. This Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning show offers a glimpse into life in the suburbs-and it+s not all soccer moms and PTA meetings. From the lovably clumsy single mom Susan, to the perfectionist homemaker Bree, to the harried mother of three Lynette, to the vixen-next-door Gabriela, these housewives defy stereotypes.This first official Desperate Housewives fan guide gives viewers an irresistible glimpse into the world of Wisteria Lane. With profiles and interviews of the cast and creative team, never-before-told anecdotes and set details, glamorous photographs of the housewives (both in and out of character), as well as fascinating details from the writers and producers on what it takes to make the show-including a foreword written by the show+s creator and executive producer, Marc Cherry, on his initial inspiration in creating the show.

This is a nice book and I enjoyed going through it. There is a great deal of information about the show. My only complaint is that it goes episode by episode through the first season and then stops...... Why aren't there any other books that include stuff from the more recent seasons? Great companion book but I really think more should be made!

This book is filled with gems for fans of the show and trivia collectors, alike. MAD magazine's satire of the show is included along with key pages from the pilot script, even Susan's recipe for her "lousy macaroni caserole" she often burns. It is written in a production prospectus for investors format where positive mini bios are given about every member of the cast and crew. One nit pick: The actress who played Diedre in the season finale episode is left out. She was the key in solving the mystery of Mary Alice's death! Yet another actress who had only two lines in the whole show is profiled, instead.

If you are a fan of Desperate Houswives, then this is for you. It's choc-full of various bits and pieces all relating to the show.
With chapters such as The Tangled Wisteria Lane, The Housewives, Desperate Husbands, The Houseguests and Episode Guide to name a few, there is something for everyone here of interest. There are great pictures (mostly stills from the show), quotes from various characters and information regarding the way the program is made. There are in-depth interviews with the cast and their profiles and on and on.
I was given this today as a gift and it's so ideal because I'm a fan. So if you are looking for a gift too, or just a treat for yourself, then pick this up because it's very good and there is a lot of fun reading to do.

Recently, my son gave me the Season One CD Collection of Desperate Housewives. I instantly was "hooked" on the show and had to buy this great book, Desperate Housewives: Behind Closed Doors. If you love these housewives and their neighborhood - Buy It~!

I found this book very helpful in understanding all what's going on in the series; it is presented in an easy format with lots of attention paid to little details, i can recommend it to all desperate housewives adepts !

Serge, Perpignan, France