Unlocking the Meaning of Lost : An Unauthorized Guide

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-04-01
Publisher(s): Sourcebooks Inc
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Summary

From the moment the eye opened, we have been captivated by the mysterious world of Lost. Each week the survivors face challenges and questions that are eerie as they are haunting real. For the first time, Unlocking the Mysteries of Lost takes an in-depth look at the island and its castaways, exploring the secrets behind their search for answers and meaning. Going deep into the heart of Lost, this essential guide for the true fan explores such questions as: o What does it mean to be lost? What does it take to be found? o Does Mr. Eko or Locke hold the spiritual key to the island? o How does one determine faith in the face of fate? o Does technology save or doom the Lost generation? Unlocking the Meaning of Lost also features the most extensive guide yet to the mysteries and secrets, such as: o Secrets found in The Stand and other texts o Clues hidden in Lost websites o Extensive glossary of characters and symbols o Complete character sketches and connections o Mysteriously similar names o The most credible theories o How the creators connect with fans online

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: Getting Lost 1(6)
Part One: Creating Lost 7(18)
Chapter 1. The Making of Lost
9(16)
Part Two: The Many Meanings of Lost 25(44)
Chapter 2. Lost without Modern Technology
27(20)
Chapter 3. Lost in Their Lives
47(22)
Part Three: Spirituality 69(36)
Chapter 4. Lost Spirituality
71(18)
Chapter 5. Larger Spiritual Concepts
89(16)
Part Four: Keys to Unlocking the Meaning of Lost 105(78)
Chapter 6. Lost Ancestors
107(50)
Chapter 7. Cult(ivating) a Lost Audience: The Participatory Fan Culture of Lost
157(26)
Lost Glossary 183(42)
Character Sketches 225(8)
Character Connections 233(10)
Similar Names 243(8)
Epilogue: Lost in the Future 251(2)
Appendix A: Lost Episode Guide 253(6)
Appendix B: Lost's Awards and Nominations 2004-2006 259(10)
Notes 269(6)
Bibliography 275(6)
Works Cited 281(6)
Index 287(8)
About the Authors 295

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