This book follows the same format as previous versions but for the first time expands on the original idea. If you have the other two Simpsons books, you will not be disappointed with this one. If you are a fan of the show, I recommend this and the other two books to you. It is a must have. A truly entertaining and insightful book!

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So fun!  Nov 02, 2002
By J. N. Mohlman
It's hard to say more about this book than I have about the prior two, but to summarize: if you are a Simpsons fan, you need "The Simpsons Beyond Forever", and its predecessors, "The Simpsons Forever" and "The Simpsons Forever Cont'd". Like the other two, the current edition follows the same format: each episode is reviewed in detail, and there are pages for such miscellaneous items as when Homer says "D'oh!", songs, etc. For each episode, the reader is treated to a plot summary, stills from the episode, what the couch and chalkboard gags are, and "Stuff you might have missed". The last item is particularly enjoyable, because there is always so much going on in any given episode, it is almost impossible to keep up with it all. In particular, there are many pop culture and movie tributes that are clarified.

I'll always love The Simpsons, but these books take watching the show to a whole new level, whether it's figuring out that voice cameo that's driving you nuts, or catching a joke that came and went too fast. Moreover, these books are just fun to look at, they are brightly colored, creatively arranged, and printed with the highest quality. This is a must have for any Simpsons fan!

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D'oh! and a whole lot more  Oct 27, 2002
By J. J. Kwashnak "voracious reader"
The Simpsons juggernaut keeps on rolling along, this title updating the successful series of books on the show with Season 11 and 12. Continuing the successful formula of previous books, we are treated to two or more pages per show, with synopsis, guest stars, quotes and notes (as well as "things you may have missed") from the episode. In between are sketches, D'oh comments, couch gags and the ever popular chalkboard per episode. With the ever expanding world of the Simpsons, what is ultimately great parts of the guide are the index, which let you look for that obscure character name, or the guest voices, and the list of voices for the regular cast members. The latter truly shows the breadth of many of the fine voice actors of the series that help contribute to it's continued success. And with the Simpsons showing no sign of slowing down, I'm sure we'll see some more volumes of this series.

Just like the "Simpsons Forever..Continued" this book is a bit thin to justify the price. It weighs in sturdier than the last volume by over 30 pages, but it still has to work hard to justify the price tag. Happily, the book is a full color collection of such minutia and trivia that it makes up for the value, somewhat.

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Another good book in a great series.  Feb 14, 2003
By Matthew Murray
What's the worst part about this book? The fact that it only covers two seasons (the eleventh and the twelfth) of The Simpsons. What's the best part? Everything else. The third book in a series vital for every Simpsons fan, this edition does what the previous two did not and devotes two full pages to every episode. You'll find out more of the great lines, hidden references, and sight gags you may have missed than ever before.

There's no way to praise this book--or this series of books--highly enough. Just be forewarned that you'll want to own them all, which may prove difficult, since the show is showing no signs of stopping! There'll probably be another book out in a couple of years, and another book after that, but so what? The Simpsons is worth it, and there's no better way to get involved with them than by absorbing this engrossing volume.

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The Simpsons Have Done It Again....  Oct 28, 2002
By C. Pol "eino_79"
Matt Groening, the creative genius behind "our favourite family," has done it again with the release of this book. The Simpsons Beyond Forever picks up where "The Simpsons Forever" left off. In this, the third volume in the series, the book takes a special look behind seasons 11 and 12. Included in the book is a synopsis with highlights from each episode, the blackboard gags, "The Stuff You May Have Missed," (relating to trivial-like tidbits of material within the show), pictures, and sometimes a "Movie/Musical Moment." Reading these is a nice treat as it helps to show what was special about each episode. Also inclusive in the book are the Couch Gags (which we all know and love), an Itchy and Scratchy Filmography (detailing each episode of "their show"), Church Marquees (which show the "advertisements" of the church billboard), a "Homer says D'Oh" section, a Simpsons Song Lyrics section and even the popular "Who Does What Voice", detailing the `stars' behind the voice of each and every character. But I find the real treat to be the Character Designs/Production Art sections, which show a lot of the rough work and earlier designs for some of the characters and sets. Overall I really enjoyed this book and recommend that any Simpsons fan would be naked without it. It is a wonderful companion to its earlier relatives. The book is an easy read and would make a nice addition to any coffee table, or present for that special someone. Just please buy the book or you may find yourself saying D'Oh after the stock runs out. :-)

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