Official BREAKING BAD Digital Book, Now Available Exclusively on iBooks

Sony Pictures Television, one of the television industry's leading content providers, has partnered with the creators of Breaking Bad to produce Breaking Bad: Alchemy, the official digital book about the series, which is available exclusively on iBooks.

With over 100 pages of original content and more than 350 interactive elements, as well as insider behind-the-scenes secrets and stories spanning every season, Breaking Bad: Alchemy offers existing fans and newcomers an innovative way to experience the evolution of the show from the pilot to the final episode. Breaking Bad: Alchemyis available on iBooks for $7.99, a limited-time price: iTunes.com/BreakingBad.

Other notable features withinBreaking Bad: Alchemyinclude: "The Cost of Doing Business" an interactive timeline of all those who have met their demise on the show, footage of pivotal scenes, exclusive interviews, character evolution and reflections from show creator Vince Gilligan and other key members of the production team, special effects and camera angles unique to the series, 3D models and blueprints of key sets and more.

"Breaking Bad: Alchemyis a comprehensive anthology that will allow viewers to experience and interact with the show in unprecedented ways," says Chris Van Amburg, Senior Vice President, Marketing for Sony Pictures Television. "In the creation of the Breaking Bad book, we wanted to deliver to fans a unique and dynamic experience and unparalleled access into the production of the series that they will enjoy long beyond the final season."

As the final chapter of the series unfolds following the August 11 premiere, the book will be updated with more pivotal scenes and moments, ultimately capturing the full legacy of Breaking Bad.

"I'm excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible people and behind-the-scenes activities that went into creating all five seasons of Breaking Bad," says creator and executive producer Vince Gilligan. "This book is a huge bonus for fans as we go into the final season."

The digital book is the latest in exclusive offerings from Breaking Bad available on iTunes which also includesdeluxe editions of TV seasons one through five featuring over 40 hours of bonus content.Fans can get a Season Pass for The Final Episodes now, plusmusic, podcasts, and apps. Visitors can access Breaking Bad: Alchemy and all things Breaking Bad at iTunes.com/BreakingBad.

Breaking Bad: Alchemy - Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Catalyst - A full interactive timeline of the entire series, highlighting pivotal moments, characters and iconic props from the series
• Chapter 2: Breaking Down Breaking Bad - Explores the influences of Breaking Bad and features "The Cost of Doing Business" timeline
• Chapter 3: Tweak of Chemistry - Explore the chemical compounds, devices and forces used throughout the series.
• Chapter 4: Visualize This, B****es - Dedicated to the visual style and art of Breaking Bad both within and inspired by the series
• Chapter 5: Crystal Clear - Dynamically experience the unique camera angles and color techniques cinematographers used throughout the series to achieve the visual style of Breaking Bad
• Chapter 6: Amplitude - Explore the music of Breaking Bad
• Chapter 7: Composition Cartel - Exclusive interviews with Vince Gilligan and executive producers, insider cues behind the special effects and production design
• Chapter 8: Payoffs Highlights the critical-acclaim of the series and provides fans continued opportunities to engage with the series

Critically-acclaimed as one of the best shows on television, Breaking Bad has garnered seven Prime time Emmy Award wins and a Peabody, and been named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of the "Top 10 Programs of the Year" (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012). Three-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Bryan Cranston leads an Unforgettable ensemble including 2010 and 2012 Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte and Bob Odenkirk. In addition to Vince Gilligan, the series is executive produced by Oscarwinner Mark Johnson and Michelle MacLaren, and co-executive produced by Melissa Bernstein, Sam Catlin, Peter Gould, Thomas Schnauz, George Mastras and Moira Walley-Beckett.

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