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These are the unofficial books about The Simpsons published in the United Kingdom - books not by Matt Groening. See below for links to official books, books from other countries, and other publications. If you recognise any errors or (horrors!) material that should be listed, but isn't, please contact me!.

Be sure to also check the US list for additional unofficial books in English!

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UNOFFICIAL BOOKS

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Recently Released!

Simpsons Confidential Simpsons Confidential
The Uncensored, Totally Unauthorised History of the World's Greatest TV Show by the People That Made it  
(get it at Amazon.co.uk)

by John Ortved


Paperback, Oct 2009, Ebury Press
ISBN-10: 009192729-3   ISBN-13: 978-009192729-5
MSRP: �12.99
320 pages

The Springfield Reformation The Springfield Reformation
The Simpsons, Christianity, and American Culture  
(get it at Amazon.co.uk)

by Jamey Heit


Softcover, May 2008, Continuum Books
ISBN-10: 0-8264-2896-7   ISBN-13: 978-0-82642-896-7
MSRP: �9.95
Hardcover, May 2008, Continuum Books
ISBN-10: 0-8264-2895-9   ISBN-13: 978-0-82642-895-0
MSRP: �40.00
208 pages

From Continuum Books:

This book will discuss how The Simpsons  articulates a `systematic theology' that blends important elements of contemporary American religious culture with a clear critique of the institutions and individuals that participate in and uphold that culture. Even though The Simpsons  is clearly a product of American popular culture, its writers offer up a well-planned, theologically astute religious climate in the cartoon world of Springfield. This world mirrors America in a way that allows the show's viewers to recognise that Christianity can hold together a family and a town that is rife with `sin,' broadly speaking, while at the same time exposing these very shortcomings.

The Simpsons The Simpsons
Postmodernism, Postmodernity, and America's Most Animated Family  (buy it at Amazon.com)
by Michael Fuchs


Softcover, November 2008, VDM Verlag
(originally May 2008 in German)
ISBN-10: 3639100859   ISBN-13: 978-3639100853
MSRP: �32.00
116 pages, 9 by 6"

This book was originally released in German titled The Simpsons Way of Life: Strukturierungsmechanismen, Wertinhaltsvermittlung und Sozialisationspotenzial einer Sitcom,  which can be found on the German Unofficial Book List   here!

The Bluffer's Guide to the Simpsons The Bluffer's Guide to the Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Paul Couch


Softcover, June 2007, Oval Books
ISBN-10: 1-906042-06-3   ISBN-13: 978-1-906042-06-6
MSRP: �4.99
64 pages, 11 by 17.8 cm

Also available in the United States directly from Amazon.com)

Mixing It Up with The Simpsons Mixing It Up with The Simpsons
12 Sessions on Faith for 9-13s  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Owen Smith


Softcover, Jul 2007, Church House Publishing
ISBN-10: 0-7151-4104-X   ISBN-13: 978-0-71514104-5
MSRP: �8.99
48 pages, 297 x 210 mm

Church House Publishing is the official publisher of the Church of England.

Mixing it up with The Simpsons uses extracts from episodes to help youth group connect with key Christian beliefs in a contemporary format - from Lisa the Beauty Queen (issues of self-image) to Mr. Plow (the importance of friendship).

So You Think You Know The Simpsons So You Think You Know The Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Clive Gifford


Softcover, Jan 2006, Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 0-340-91715-6   EAN: 9 780340 917152
MSRP: �4.99
160 pages, 7.72" by 5.08"

New edition with 100 New Questions in addition to the original 1000!
This replaces the earlier edition below.

Watching with The Simpsons

Watching with The Simpsons
Watching with The Simpsons
Television, Parody, And Intertextuality  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
by Jonathan Gray


Softcover, December 2005, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Books Ltd)
ISBN: 0-415-36202-4   UPC: 9 780415 362023
List Price: �16.99

Hardcover, January 2006, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Books Ltd)
ISBN: 0-415-36203-2   UPC: 9 780415 362030
List Price: �60.00

216 pages, 9.5" by 6.3"

Note: This publication is also available to the United States directly from Amazon.com

Planet Simpson Planet Simpson
How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Chris Turner


Softcover, April 2005, Ebury Press
ISBN: 0-091-90336-X   EAN: 9 780091 903367
List Price: �7.99
471 pages, 7.75" x 5"

Subsequent smaller format paperback printing (See below).

Planet Simpson Planet Simpson
How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Chris Turner


Softcover, September 2004, Ebury Press
ISBN: 0-091-89756-4   EAN: 9 780091 897567
List Price: �12.99
352 pages

Note: This is the UK softcover edition of the hardcover book from the United States with a different cover and a slightly different subtitle. Original is available from Amazon.com) and can be found on our US Unofficial book list   here!  

What Does The Bible Say About The Simpsons What Does The Bible Say About The Simpsons
What's so gripping about Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa?  
(get it at Amazon.co.uk)

By Damaris


Softcover, 2001, Scripture Union Publishing
ISBN: 1-85999-529-2   EAN: 9 781859 995297
List Price: �3.00
24 pp., 11.7" by 8.3"

The Simpsons The Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Peter Mann


Softcover, June 2000, Pocket Essentials
ISBN: 1-903047-09-9   EAN: 9 781903 047095
List Price: �6.99
96 pp., 7" x 4.25"

I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood


Softcover, February 2000, Virgin Books
ISBN: 0-7535-0495-2   EAN: 9 780753 504956
List Price: �6.99
330 pp., 7" x 4.25"

Replaces the earlier edition below!

Books Out-Of-Print

So You Think You Know The Simpsons So You Think You Know The Simpsons  (get it at Amazon.co.uk)
By Clive Gifford


Softcover, July 2003, Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 0-340-87761-8   EAN: 9 780340 877616
MSRP: �4.99
160 pages, 7.72" by 5.08"

Replaced by the newer edition above!

Note: This publication is also available to the United States directly from Amazon.com

I Can't Believe it's an Unofficial Simpsons Guide I Can't Believe it's an Unofficial Simpsons Guide  
(get it at Amazon.co.uk)

By Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood


Softcover, July 1997, Virgin Books
ISBN: 0-7535-0166-X   EAN: 9 780753 501665
List Price: �4.99
243 pp., 7" x 4.25"

Replaced by the newer edition above! above!


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