‘Heroes’ Gift Giving Guide - Literary Ideas
Maybe the Heroes fan on your list likes to read books (or at least look at the pictures). Today’s gift ideas are perfect for the more literary fan.
The premiere issue of Heroes Magazine is a great gift idea. It includes features on the actors and actresses, the back room special effects crew and sneak peaks into season 2. It is billed as the “ultimate guide to exploring one of the biggest hits of 2007.”  This Premiere Issue releases on November 20 and is sure to become a collector’s item. The single issue retails for $9.99 and is available for pre-order now or you can subscribe. A one year subscription is only $32.95 and includes 4 regular issues plus 2 specials.
Another great idea is the Heroes: Volume One Graphic Novel. This 240 page volume features a cover by comic legend Alex Ross and includes an introduction by Masi Oka. Inside you will find all 34 chapters of the Season One graphic novels featured on NBC.com and Tim Sale’s artwork as seen on the show. The book retails for $19.79 and is on sale now.
Want to mix a little romance in with your sci-fi? Then try the first Heroes novel, Saving Charlie. The book reveals the untold story of Hiro and Charlie, the waitress he went back in time to save. The novel, written with the full cooperation and consultation of the show’s creators, is penned by Aury Wallington. Wallington, author of the book Pop!, has also written for shows such as Sex and the City and Veronica Mars. The 256 page book comes out in hardcover on December 26 with a suggested retail price tag of $23.95, but is available for pre-order at Amazon.com for only $16.95.
Are you confused by Heroes and all the symbolism it contains? Then check out Saving the World: A Guide to Heroes. Authors Lynnette Porter, David Lavery, and Hillary Robson are experts in the field of television analysis. In this book they explore the history of comic books making their way to the screen, and how Heroes has been affected by the decades of comic book superheroes that precede it; the series’ archetypal characters; the fandom surrounding the show; its link to other current series such as Lost; creator Tim Kring and how he is the driving force behind the show. The book also includes brief episode guides.  It is available now at a cost of $10.17.
January 10th, 2008 at 12:14 am
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