The Oprah Winfrey Show came to an end on May 25, 2011, after 25 years
on television. Arguably the most influential television personality of
all time, Ms. Winfrey and her show have had an impact on American
culture that cannot be overstated. This beautifully illustrated book
will explore and celebrate the legacy of the show using essays and
tributes from a stellar group of contributors including Maya Angelou,
Bono, Ellen DeGeneres, Nelson Mandela, Toni Morrison, Julia Roberts,
Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, John Travolta, and more. The book will
feature photographs from the Harpo archive, spanning the 25 years the
show has been on the air, including the farewell season.
Essays within the book will be dedicated to different themes (e.g.,
personal growth, social action, and literature) and will explore how the
show has touched people's lives and impacted the conversation around
those issues. The essays will be followed by narrative text, which will
guide the reader through the history of the show's involvement with each
topic and will include stories about the events, people, and
organizations that have acted as touchstones or provided insights along
the way. Accompanying the essays and narrative text will be images from
the show, behind-the-scenes photographs, as well as signature portraits
of the contributing celebrities taken by noted photographers.
The book will allow Oprah Winfrey Show fans to understand the broad
cultural impact of the show, while revisiting favorite guests, episodes,
and stories.
Praise for Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy:
"A lavish and loving tribute to the television personality, icon, and
philanthropist makes a powerful case for Oprah's centrality and
influence on American culture. . . . The book shines when it . . . gives
us, in its gorgeous photographs, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the empty
studio, the primping process (with no fewer than three makeup artists),
and the vast army of producers and writers behind Oprah's magic."
"A big, glossy paean to the queen of talk . . . A chance to relive the
first twenty-five years of 'aha' moments." --USA Today
"[A] sumptuous tribute to the talk-show icon." --Washington Post (A
Best Book of 2011)
"This is a perfect gift for any Oprah fan or anyone just looking for
inspiration." --Dallas Morning News
--Publishers Weekly
