After premiering in 2004, Lost gained legions of (often confused) fans during its six-season run. This mind-bending thriller is filled with mysterious characters, wild twists and turns slightly The convoluted timeline kept viewers guessing until the final episode (and no, they weren’t in purgatory all the time). The show is celebrating its 20th anniversary later this month, and you can also check out the series through a book called Lost: Back to the Island.
$28 (originally $30)
In this 352-page hardcover book, television critics Emily St. James and Noel Murray provide a variety of episode recaps, cultural analysis, and other commentary on why “Lost” has attracted 23 million viewers. From its in-depth exploration of complex characters and unique settings to its use of flashbacks, Lost: Return to the Island is positioned as a “comprehensive critical companion” for fans.
While we haven’t read the entire book yet, the colorful cover art featuring the wreckage of Oceanic Flight 815 is awesome. You can read the first 38 pages of the Kindle e-book version on Amazon. This example also includes a table of contents showing all 121 episodes of the book.
The book will be released on September 17th, and you can get a small discount by pre-ordering before it arrives. You don’t pay for your purchase until the item ships; Amazon’s pre-order price guarantee also entitles you to any price reductions between ordering and release. The hardcover is priced at $28 (originally priced at $30), the Kindle e-book is priced at $20.49, and the audiobook version is currently the cheapest at $14.69 (originally priced at $21).
As for rewatching “Lost” on its anniversary, the best and cheapest option is to watch it on Hulu or Netflix. Lost’s North American Blu-ray collection isn’t readily available at major retailers, but you can pick up a region-free set of Lost: Complete Seasons for $110. The expensive import is compatible with North American media players and has English audio. It’s sold by a third party, but your order will be shipped by Amazon and is eligible for Prime shipping.
