Totally Charmed Demons, Whitelighters And the Power of Three

by Crusie, Jennifer; Wilson, Leah

• ISBN13: 9781932100600
• ISBN10: 1932100601
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-11
• Publisher: Smart Pop

Summary

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** From Cole's downfall and Phoebe's somewhat questionable fashion sense to the power of three in history and literature and a magical tourist's guide to the Halliwells's hometown of San Francisco, this clever, lighthearted essay collection offers a fun and funny look at the world of the WB hit seriesCharmed. Edited byNew York Timesbestselling author Jennifer Crusie, these accessible and entertaining essays apply the wit and insight of one of today's leading romance authors to the stylish, occasionally campy fan favorite known for its scandalous outfits, revolving door of love interests, and the magical mayhem of three otherwise normal sisters who must fight against evil as they deal with the challenges of everyday life.

Author Biography

Jennifer Crusie is the author of Bet Me, Faking It, and Welcome to Temptation. She lives in New Richmond, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Confessions of a Charmed Addict	1	(6)
Jennifer Crusie
The Sisters
``They killed Prue! You Bastards!''	7	(8)
Evelyn Vaughn
The Ultimate Witch	15	(10)
Robert A. Metzger
Will the Real Phoebe Please Stand Up?	25	(10)
Jennifer Dunne
How Paige Matthews Saved Charmed	35	(8)
Leigh Adams Wright
Their Roots
Charmed: A Modern Fairy Tale	43	(6)
Debbie Viguie
A Stake in the Future	49	(10)
Rebecca York
Enchante. . . Not	59	(12)
Peg Aloi
Their Moral and Magical World
Three Is a Magic Number	71	(10)
John G. Hemry
Charmed into Goodness	81	(10)
Anne Perry
Why Are the Elders Such Jerks?	91	(12)
Richard Garfinkle
Evil: Can't Live With It, Can't Quite Vanquish It	103	(14)
Kate Donovan
Their Material World
What Is She Wearing?	117	(6)
Tanya Huff
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Casting Spells	123	(6)
Nick Mamatas
Talent and the Socialism of Fear	129	(10)
Jody Lynn Nye
Their Men
Why Can't This Witch Get Hitched?	139	(12)
Maggie Shayne
Home Improvement in Magic Land	151	(8)
Vera Nazarian
Good Witches Need Love, Too!	159	(12)
Alison Kent
``Witch-Lit''---A Season of Romance	171	(12)
Catherine Spangler
Their Viewers
Charming the Tweener	183	(8)
Valerie Taylor
The Charm of Charmed	191	(8)
Laura Resnick
Seducing the Charmed Virgin	199	(12)
C. J. Barry
Cast Biographies	211