{"product_id":"9781538702307","title":"Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat is the smartest, most celebrated game show of all time? In this insider’s guide, discover the rich history of \u003ci\u003eJeopardy!\u003c\/i\u003e—the quiz show that has shaped our culture and challenged audiences for years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e In 2020, Claire McNear's ANSWERS IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS first chronicled \u003ci\u003eJeopardy!\u003c\/i\u003e at the precipice of change. In 2021, it was McNear's reporting on the dramatic race to replace Alex Trebek that resulted in the dismissal of Mike Richards just a day after he took over for the legendary host. In the updated paperback edition, a new afterword breaks down the Richards saga and how his day as host unfolded behind the scenes—with many more updates throughout about the rise of new super-champions like Matt Amodio and Amy Schneider. \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e For all its change, \u003ci\u003eJeopardy! \u003c\/i\u003eremains an institution. ANSWERS IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS takes readers backstage at \u003ci\u003eJeopardy!\u003c\/i\u003e's Culver City studio, exploring Trebek's life and legacy, the high-stakes search for a new host, and how the show's writers and producers put together the nightly game. Readers will travel to bar-trivia showdowns with \u003ci\u003eJeopardy!\u003c\/i\u003e’s biggest winners and training sessions with trivia whizzes prepping for their shot onstage. And they’ll discover new tales of the show’s most notable moments—like the time the Clue Crew almost slid off a glacier—and learn how celebrity cameos and \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e spoofs helped build a television mainstay. \u003cbr\u003e ANSWERS IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS looks to the past—and the future—to explain what \u003ci\u003eJeopardy! \u003c\/i\u003ereally is: a game, a show, and a beloved tradition.","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034858602736,"sku":"9781538702307","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781538702307_p0.jpg?v=1772499635","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781538702307","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}