--- product_id: 106649136 title: "Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era" price: "€ 4.85" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/106649136-generation-friends-an-inside-look-at-the-show-that-defined store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era **Price:** € 4.85 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era - **How much does it cost?** € 4.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/106649136-generation-friends-an-inside-look-at-the-show-that-defined) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Friends , published for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the show's premiere. Howyoudoin’? In September 1994, six friends sat down in their favorite coffee shop and began bantering about sex, relationships, jobs, and just about everything else. A quarter of a century later, new fans are still finding their way into the lives of Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe, and thanks to the show’s immensely talented creators, its intimate understanding of its youthful audience, and its reign during network television’s last moment of dominance, Friends has become the most influential and beloved show of its era. Friends has never gone on a break, and this is the story of how it all happened. Noted pop culture historian Saul Austerlitz utilizes exclusive interviews with creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman, executive producer Kevin Bright, director James Burrows, and many other producers, writers, and cast members to tell the story of Friends ’ creation, its remarkable decade-long run, and its astonishing Netflix-fueled afterlife. Readers will go behind the scenes to hear from the people who were present as the show was developed and cast, written and filmed. There will be talk of trivia contests, prom videos, trips to London, Super Bowls, lesbian weddings, wildly popular hairstyles, superstar cameos, mad dashes to the airport, and million-dollar contracts. They’ll also discover surprising details—that Monica and Joey were the show’s original romantic couple, how Danielle Steel probably saved Jennifer Aniston’s career, and why Friends is still so popular that if it was a new show, its over-the-air broadcast reruns would be the ninth-highest-rated program on TV. The show that defined the 1990s has a legacy that has endured beyond wildest expectations. And in this hilarious, informative, and entertaining book, readers will now understand why. Review: Extremely entertaining - What a great and entertaining read! I'm fascinated by 1990s-era TV, but I actually didn't know that much about Friends before picking up this book. Austerlitz's narration is very accessible and absorbing, and I found reading about the show's genesis, context, critical reception, and impact totally captivating. I really recommend this for anyone interested in the show, the time period, or television history. Terrific. Review: Written for Me - This book was written for me. Friends was and is my favorite sit-com. At the time it was in its first run, this was the show that spoke to me. Though I only dreamed of living in NYC at the time, I am the same age as the actors in the show and, at the time, it seemed a reflection of my life. Whereas Seinfeld, though funny was peopled with unpleasant characters I would never voluntarily spend time with and Mad About You was about a couple, the six (at first) single friends felt like the group of people that gathered at my house every Thursday for years to eat pizza, have great conversation and watch the new episodes. As a fan, I was aware of some of the history and behind-the-scenes information that Mr. Austerlitz goes over here. Still, there was much I did not know, and he does an excellent job putting the entire story together. Starting when there was just the germ of an idea, through the hard process of putting the pilot together and getting the show started, and continuing with the highs & lows of the shows successes (and occasional failures, if we’re being honest), this book hits all the marks. Mr. Austerlitz also takes some time to discuss the show’s afterlife and its continued popularity. He doesn’t ignore the ways in which the show has aged poorly—the casual homophobia, for example—but he recognizes why young people still flock to the show. In our modern world of fractured TV, there are only a handful of shows that have retained their popularity in the decades after their cancellation. Friends is one of those and it would be a mistake for a fan to miss this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #851,830 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #82 in Comedy Television #116 in Television Comedy #117 in TV History & Criticism | ## Images ![Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ox7eyhzwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely entertaining *by A***G on May 15, 2020* What a great and entertaining read! I'm fascinated by 1990s-era TV, but I actually didn't know that much about Friends before picking up this book. Austerlitz's narration is very accessible and absorbing, and I found reading about the show's genesis, context, critical reception, and impact totally captivating. I really recommend this for anyone interested in the show, the time period, or television history. Terrific. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written for Me *by T***H on February 18, 2020* This book was written for me. Friends was and is my favorite sit-com. At the time it was in its first run, this was the show that spoke to me. Though I only dreamed of living in NYC at the time, I am the same age as the actors in the show and, at the time, it seemed a reflection of my life. Whereas Seinfeld, though funny was peopled with unpleasant characters I would never voluntarily spend time with and Mad About You was about a couple, the six (at first) single friends felt like the group of people that gathered at my house every Thursday for years to eat pizza, have great conversation and watch the new episodes. As a fan, I was aware of some of the history and behind-the-scenes information that Mr. Austerlitz goes over here. Still, there was much I did not know, and he does an excellent job putting the entire story together. Starting when there was just the germ of an idea, through the hard process of putting the pilot together and getting the show started, and continuing with the highs & lows of the shows successes (and occasional failures, if we’re being honest), this book hits all the marks. Mr. Austerlitz also takes some time to discuss the show’s afterlife and its continued popularity. He doesn’t ignore the ways in which the show has aged poorly—the casual homophobia, for example—but he recognizes why young people still flock to the show. In our modern world of fractured TV, there are only a handful of shows that have retained their popularity in the decades after their cancellation. Friends is one of those and it would be a mistake for a fan to miss this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Friends, excited about this book *by L***O on December 15, 2019* I bought this as a stocking stuffer. I’ve seen some interviews by the author, and it’s in my daughter’s wish list. I’m very excited for her to open it and for us both to read it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/106649136-generation-friends-an-inside-look-at-the-show-that-defined](https://www.desertcart.be/products/106649136-generation-friends-an-inside-look-at-the-show-that-defined) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*