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DECEMBER 2007

WENDY RAFFEL (646) 688-2434

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Secrets of 24Secrets of 24

THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO THE POLITICAL AND MORAL ISSUES BEHIND TV’S MOST RIVETING DRAMA

EDITED BY THE NY TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS
DAN BURSTEIN AND ARNE J. DE KEIJZER

 

The hit television series 24, with its highly adrenalized plots and its all-American superhero, Jack Bauer, has become the unofficial cultural product of the war against terrorism—and, some would say, its proxy. Since 24 first aired (right after 9/11), its devoted Monday night audience has grown through six seasons to more than 15 million Americans, riveted to each real time hour as Jack, played by Kiefer Sutherland, navigates the issues of terrorism and counter-terrorism; torture and Constitutionality; and one man’s search to do the right thing in a world of sinister forces, Machiavellian plots and apocalyptic dangers.

Secrets of 24 serves as the essential companion to this hit TV show. It is a thought-provoking look at the political, moral, and philosophical issues underlying this series, drawing on fascinating ideas and arguments from leading political figures, cultural commentators, celebrities, and experts in fields ranging from technology to theology.

With the January debut of Season 7 now likely to be postponed or canceled due to the Hollywood writer’s strike, Secrets of 24 is especially relevant. “The themes, issues, and even basic premises of 24 have never been more prevalent in the news than right now in this election season,” observes Secrets of 24 co-editor, Dan Burstein. Democrats and Republicans alike are debating what Bill Clinton has called the “Jack Bauer moment” and campaign trail references to terrorism and counter-terrorism, torture and human rights are infused with allusions to 24.

Secrets of 24 is the ultimate guide to understanding all of these goings-on in both our political culture and our popular culture,” says Burstein. “We are telling 24 fans that just because the new season may be postponed, it doesn’t mean you have to miss the debate and discussion about 24.” Secrets of ‘24’ features:

  • Fascinating behind-the –scenes interviews with the creative team behind 24, including co-creators Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, showrunner Howard Gordon, and actors Mary Lynn Rajskub (“Chloe”), Carlos Bernard (“Tony Almeida”), and James Morrison (“Bill Buchanan“), among many others.
  • Original interviews with leading thinkers, pundits, and security and terrorism experts, including Frank Rich (New York Times), Seymour Hersh (The New Yorker), Tony Lagouranis (former US Army interrogator in Iraq), John Robb (author of "Brave New War"), Alvin Toffler (futurist), James Woolsey (former Director of the CIA), Tom Clancy (bestselling novelist), and William Sessions (former Director of the FBI).
  • Essays and commentaries by, Maureen Dowd (New York Times), Jane Mayer (The New Yorker), Michael Chertoff (Secretary of Homeland Defense), Sarah Vowell (This American Life), John Leonard (New York Magazine), Dorothy Rabinowitz (Wall Street Journal), and much, much more.

Secrets of ‘24’ will be in stores just in time for Holiday gift season and for the release of Season 6 of 24 on DVD.

DAN BURSTEIN is the co-creator of the “Secrets” series, which, in addition to Secrets of 24 , includes Secrets of the Code, Secrets of Angels & Demons, Secrets of Mary Magdalene, and Secrets of the Widow’s Son. Burstein is a much sought-after expert on issues relating to pop culture and has appeared on numerous television specials from Charlie Rose to Oprah, and from the History Channel to Inside Edition, Geraldo, and numerous shows on CNN, CNBC, Fox, and MSNBC. Burstein is the founder of Millennium Technology Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in innovative new technology companies. He is an award-winning journalist and author of numerous books on global economics and technology, including Yen!, Euroquake, Road Warriors, Big Dragon, and BLOG! How the Newest Media Revolution is Changing Politics, Business and Culture.

ARNE J. DE KEIJZER, co-editor, is a writer, Dan Burstein’s partner in Squibnocket Partners LLC, and co-creator of the “Secrets” series. He was managing editor of Secrets of the Code and co-editor of Secrets of Angels & Demons and Secrets of Mary Magdalene. He was also a contributing editor to BLOG! and is the author of an internationally bestselling guide to China, two books on doing business with China, and, with Burstein, Big Dragon: China’s Future – What It Means for Business, the Economy, and the Global Order.

December 2007
Hardcover with Jacket
256 pages | $19.95 Sterling Publishing., Inc.
ISBN 978-1-4027-5396-1