NEW Complete Guide

Nathan Hoobler · Post by **Nathan Hoobler** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:40 am

All,

We're tentatively planning to release a new and updated version of the Complete Guide to Adventures in Odyssey in fall 2007 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. We're putting together all the specifics now.

So here's your chance. What do YOU think should be in the next complete Guide? Speak now!

We've also thought of including a companion CD-ROM or DVD-ROM with the book. (This is just a thought, not necessarily set in stone.) If we did do that, what should be on it?

Nathan

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:42 am

Nathan Hoobler wrote:We're tentatively planning to release a new and updated version of the Complete Guide to Adventures in Odyssey in fall 2007 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show.

*is very very happy*

I'll think up some ideas and post again later, but just wanted to say that I am thrilled to hear this.

Sonuna · Post by **Sonuna** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:47 am

:D I will buy it.
Off the top of my head... maybe some form of official merchandise catalog. Figures, special albums, books, such in a single list.

Trent DeWhite · Post by **Trent DeWhite** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:51 am

Nathan Hoobler wrote:We've also thought of including a companion CD-ROM or DVD-ROM with the book. (This is just a thought, not necessarily set in stone.) If we did do that, what should be on it?

Definitely some behind-the-scenes action, perhaps following the whole process of writing, recording, and editing an episode. Interviews with the cast members, outtakes, and producers would be great to see, also.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:11 am

Trent DeWhite wrote:
Nathan Hoobler wrote:We've also thought of including a companion CD-ROM or DVD-ROM with the book. (This is just a thought, not necessarily set in stone.) If we did do that, what should be on it?
Definitely some behind-the-scenes action, perhaps following the whole process of writing, recording, and editing an episode. Interviews with the cast members, outtakes, and producers would be great to see, also.

Yes, definitely at least some video from a recording session. For a very long time, I've wanted a video of the actors recording their lines.

Jeremy

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:23 am

Wow, this is so awesome.. $\:D/$

jasodia · Post by **jasodia** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:43 am

i think you should put pics of all the actors with pics of the people they play. well, not ALL the actors, because that would be too many, but at least the employees of whit's end, the ones who go there most often, etc.

Jimmy Barclay Fan · Post by **Jimmy Barclay Fan** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:52 am

Awesome. I was trying to buy a 1997 guide cause mine has fallen apart and is in disaray. I was hoping to have a new one one day.
so awesome, Thanks, Nathan.

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:54 am

A new Complete Guide would be so very cool!! I absolutely treasure my copy of the first one. What I think should be in the new one is of course episode information and I would like to see more behind the scenes info.

Evil Chick · Post by **Evil Chick** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:55 am

This is one of the most awesome things I've heard in a while, Nathan!

I'm already excited about this!

I agree with the other people who have already posted. A lot of pictures and behind-the-scenes stuff would be good. A CD or DVD-ROM is also a great idea!

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:58 am

That is awesome news!

Is it going to basically have the entire last guide along with it, or just an extention from the years past them, or just a remixed guide up til 97?

Anyway lots of good suggestions so far. How about a CD Rom with a link to the ToO?

Also I'd love to see as much of the older art (especially the Bruce Day stuff) as possible.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:24 pm

Trent DeWhite wrote:
Nathan Hoobler wrote:We've also thought of including a companion CD-ROM or DVD-ROM with the book. (This is just a thought, not necessarily set in stone.) If we did do that, what should be on it?
Definitely some behind-the-scenes action, perhaps following the whole process of writing, recording, and editing an episode. Interviews with the cast members, outtakes, and producers would be great to see, also.

Of course! I was kinda doubting the idea of a CD or DVD coming with the book, but the behind the scenes stuff is a great idea.

Also, I think you should keep some elements the old Guide had. For example, after the summary of many episodes there was little tidbits of info about either the story and how it came to be, the recording session, or other little cool facts. I also think the "yearly summary" should stay.

Me · Post by Me » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:01 pm

How about a section about the rabid fan base?

Mandy Straussberg · Post by **Mandy Straussberg** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:06 pm

I like the basics of the Guide as it is... I would say to keep it the same, for the most part (of course adding the up-to-date information).

The one thing that I always wanted (which is probably not going to happen, due to bulk) is an opposite actor index... where you can look up the character (or episode) and see what actor/actress played that character.

That's the only real addition I could think up.

Mandy

Arwen · Post by **Arwen** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:21 pm

I agree...also...perhaps an episode index with the episodes in order...I don't think the previous one had that.

MDB17 · Post by **MDB17** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 2:57 pm

you should put a timeline in there

Kenric · Post by **Kenric** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:59 pm

Nathan Hoobler wrote:All,

We're tentatively planning to release a new and updated version of the Complete Guide to Adventures in Odyssey in fall 2007 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. We're putting together all the specifics now.

So here's your chance. What do YOU think should be in the next complete Guide? Speak now!

We've also thought of including a companion CD-ROM or DVD-ROM with the book. (This is just a thought, not necessarily set in stone.) If we did do that, what should be on it?

Nathan

THIS IS GREAT!!! Thanks .

Addressing the input for the DVD-ROM (*hint* *hint* *nudge* *nudge* *wink* ) I feel as if there should be at least ONE episode so that prospect listeners could hear what we love to hear and maybe they'll get hooked .

Also, please try to get the book proofread lots and lots of times and check that there's no story errors (like the last one)

Post by **Catspaw** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:11 pm

I highly doubt that prospective listeners (i.e. people who do not listen already) would purchase the complete guide, so putting an ep on there for that reason would be pointless.

I love the idea of a new guide, since by the time this one comes out the old one will already be 10 years old! It will definitely be a must-have item! I would love to see it come with a CD with past bloopers or interviews, but if that material is instead put on upcoming albums, that woul work as well. I like the idea of a DVD of an AIO show being recorded! $\:D/$ That would be wonderful!

Kenric · Post by **Kenric** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:14 pm

Catspaw wrote:I highly doubt that prospective listeners (i.e. people who do not listen already) would purchase the complete guide, so putting an ep on there for that reason would be pointless.

I love the idea of a new guide, since by the time this one comes out the old one will already be 10 years old! It will definitely be a must-have item! I would love to see it come with a CD with past bloopers or interviews, but if that material is instead put on upcoming albums, that woul work as well. I like the idea of a DVD of an AIO show being recorded! $\:D/$ That would be wonderful!

That probably makes sense (about prospective listeners not grabbing a copy of the guide)..And yeah, it would be interesting to see the expressions on each personality's face while talking within their character

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Nathan, I have a question. Where will this guides be sold? Online or in stores??

Wooton · Post by **Wooton** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:16 pm

What's this guide about? What are you talking about?

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