I’m sure many of us have been eagerly awaiting the return of Mad Men on Sunday, April 7. Somewhat of a rarity on television, Mad Men characters are frequently shown reading. Why not flesh out your 6th season experience by giving some of those books a try? Check out the incredibly comprehensive Mad Men book list curated by New York Public Library, or a shorter, greatest hits-style list from Flavorwire. If you run into trouble finding some of the older books in CCPL’s catalog, most likely you can locate them using the MORE system, which allows you to borrow materials from other libraries in Ohio. Strike out there? Check with the reference staff at your local branch; often we can obtain materials through Interlibrary Loan, even from other states!
More interested in the show itself than in the books featured on it? Then check out some of these Mad Men-inspired items from our collection:
Analyzing Mad Men: Critical Essays on the Television Series edited by Scott F. Stoddart: The 12 critical essays in this collection offer a broad, interdisciplinary approach to this highly relevant television show, examining Mad Men as a cultural barometer for contemporary concerns with consumerism, capitalism and sexism. A detailed cast list and episode guide are included
The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Menby Janie Bryant with Monica Corcoran Harel: Offers readers a peek into the dressing room of the hit television show “Mad Men,” revealing the design process behind the characters’ looks and showing every woman how to find her own leading lady style.
Mad Men and Philosophy: Nothing is as it Seems edited by Rod Carveth and James B. South: This collection of essays takes an unprecedented look at the philosophical issues and themes behind AMC’s Emmy Award-winning show, Mad Men, exploring issues ranging from identity to authenticity to feminism, and more.
Mad Women: The Other Side of Life on Madison Avenue in the ’60s and Beyond by Jane Maas: Mad Women is a tell-all account of life in the New York advertising world of the 1960s and 70s from Jane Maas, a female copywriter who succeeded in the primarily male environment portrayed by the hit TV show Mad Men.
The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook: Inside the Kitchens, Bars, and Restaurants of Mad Men by Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin: Dine like Draper and drink like Sterling with more than 70 recipes from the kitchens, bars, and restaurants seen on Mad Men.
Never watched Man Men? Wondering what all the fuss is about? Feeling the need to catch up on previous seasons? We’ve got you covered! Borrow the first five seasons from the library, available on DVD.
