{"product_id":"ill-be-there-for-you-the-one-about-friends-first-time-trade-9781335005526","title":"I'll Be There for You: The One about Friends (First Time Trade)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"The definitive Friends history.\"--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIX FRIENDS THAT BECAME A FAMILY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA TELEVISION SHOW THAT BECAME A PHENOMENON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e is remembered as an icon of '90s comedy and the Must See TV years. But when the series debuted in 1994, no one anticipated the sensation it would become. From the first wave of \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e mania to the backlash and renaissance that followed, the show maintained an uncanny connection to its audience, who saw it both as a reflection of their own lives and an aspirational escape from reality. In the years since, \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e has evolved from prime-time megahit to nostalgic novelty, and finally, to certified classic. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe have entered the pantheon of great television characters, and yet their stories remain relevant still.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'll Be There for You\u003c\/em\u003e is a deep dive into \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e history and lore, exploring all aspects of the show, from its unlikely origins to the societal conditions that amplified its success. Journalist and pop culture expert Kelsey Miller relives the show's most powerful moments, sheds light on its sometimes dated and problematic elements, and examines the worldwide trends that \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e catalyzed, from contemporary coffee culture to the wildly popular '90s haircut The Rachel. Taking readers behind the scenes, Miller traces the cast's rise to fame and untangles the complex relationship between the actors and their characters. Weaving in revelatory interviews and personal stories, she investigates the role of celebrity media, world-changing events and the dawning of the digital age--all of which influenced both the series and its viewers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'll Be There for You\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive retrospective of \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e, not only for fans of the series, but for anyone who's ever wondered what it is about this show--and television comedy--that resonates so powerfully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiller, Kelsey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kelsey Miller is a journalist and the author of \u003cem\u003eBig Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work has been featured in \u003cem\u003eGlamour, Allure, Teen Vogue, Salon, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health\u003c\/em\u003e and other outlets. She is the founder of The Anti-Diet Project, one of \u003cem\u003eRefinery29\u003c\/em\u003e's most popular franchises, and was the recipient of the Project HEAL Social Impact Award. She lives in Brooklyn.","brand":"Harlequin Sales Corp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621969170706,"sku":"9781335005526","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_de615cb7-530a-4f9f-af3e-697e1a79f354.jpg?v=1732585988","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ill-be-there-for-you-the-one-about-friends-first-time-trade-9781335005526","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}