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When Twin Peaks was released in 1990, not many people were made aware that several resources closely tied in to Twin Peaks were available, which could explain the amount of confusion surrounding the various plot lines and metaphors in the series. Four books, two of which were linked to the characters of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper and Laura Palmer, were released by Twin Peaks Productions, Inc, in 1990. The third was an informal, amusing and yet informative guide to the town itself, and the fourth, a pocket version of the Access Guide, was released on a very limited basis.


The Books

      
"The Autobiography of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes" speaks for itself, and takes an interesting look at the past history and events of this pivotal character in the series, whose many phrases and references are elucidated and explained in his own words.Anyone seeking to finally understand the Windom Earle/Caroline Earle/Dale Cooper connection will find this book most informative.
  'As seen' by Scott Frost (Mark Frost's brother), released by Penguin Books, 1991.
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"The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer" is a vital guide to understanding this complex yet ironically, almost always absent character around whom the series revolve. It recounts in detail, in her own words, her life experiences from July 22nd, 1984 until a couple of days before her death; meet the Miss Twin Peaks on her own level, and acquire a clear understanding of her links to each character in the series.
  Written by Jennifer Lynch (daughter of David Lynch), released by Penguin Books, 1990.
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"Welcome to Twin Peaks: Access Guide to the Town" is the ultimate bible for any Twin Peaks reveler; introduced with a warm greeting by Twin Peaks' very own Mayor Milford, and contains everything from the history of Twin Peaks to Flora & Fauna, to Dining & Lodging, to Fashion in Twin Peaks! A definite necessity.
  Written by Lynch, Frost & Wurman, released by ACCESS PRESS, 1991.
   
If you're interested in literature specifically relating to Twin Peaks' director David Lynch, visit my David Lynch Site where there is a large section on various resources.

In addition to releasing the three books above, David Lynch collaborated with long-time friend and composer, Angelo Badalamenti for the music and soundtrack to the series, as well as to the film, Fire Walk With Me. Furthermore, the vocals featured in several of the songs are covered by former Broadway musical singer Julee Cruise, and are also featured on Floating Into The Night, her 1989 album produced by David Lynch. The music in Twin Peaks is a melting pot of non-diegetic, distorting, dream-like and romantic melodies/tracks, and has been referred to as anything from '...this racket' (Ben Horne) to "salacious cocktail-lounge swing" (Woodard).
   

The Music

  

After the release of Twin Peaks, an officially-licensed publication, The Twin Peaks Gazette, began it's scheduled three-monthly subscription in February of 1991. Unfortunately, it's life span was cut short upon the network cancellation of the Twin Peaks series; however, in October 1992, a new Twin Peaks fanzine hit the limited, if not few, newsstands, bearing the name Wrapped in Plastic Magazine. Luckily, it still runs today, and is released every two months. By April 1998, it will have reached it's 34Th. issue, and to put it mildly, the existence of WIP is nothing short of a godsend in keeping the Twin Peaks spirit alive. It not only has regular articles debating various issues, themes, characters in the series, but it prides itself on remaining loyal to the actors in Twin Peaks by following up their post-Twin Peaks works and achievements, ranging form TV commercials to films to TV series. Available worldwide in selected bookshops and newsstands. Below are a couple of issues of Wrapped in Plastic Magazine to give you an idea.

Wrapped In Plastic Magazine





WIP No. 7, October 1993
WIP No.8, December 1993

WIP No. 24, August 1996
WIP No. 14, December 1994

WIP No. 16, April 1995
WIP No. 20, December 1995

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