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New York Times Bestseller"The ultimate behind-the-scenes account.” —Washington Post“The definitive history of the landmark TV show.” —USA TodayJoin the entire Dunder Mifflin gang on a journey back to Scranton: here’s the hilarious and improbable inside story behind the beloved series.Based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews, this definitive oral history with the cast and creators is illustrated with 100 behind-the-scenes photographs. Here, at last, is the untold inside story of The Office, featuring a foreword by Greg Daniels, who adapted the series for the U.S. and was its guiding creative force, and narrated by star Brian Baumgartner (aka "Kevin Malone") and executive producer Ben Silverman..In Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, the entire Office gang reunite after nearly a decade to share their favorite untold stories, spill secrets, and reveal how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe. This ultimate fan guide and companion pulls back the curtain as never before on all the absurdity, genius, love, passion, and dumb luck that went into creating America’s beloved The Office.Featuring the memories of Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Jenna Fischer, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Craig Robinson, Brian Baumgartner, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Oscar Nunez, Amy Ryan, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Ben Silverman, Mike Schur, and many more.Go even deeper into the world of Scranton with this definitive history of the landmark TV show:Exclusive Cast Interviews: Hear directly from Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and more as they share their favorite untold stories from the set.Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: Discover how a little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe, with details only the insiders know.Never-Before-Seen Photos: Explore a treasure trove of 100 rare and candid photographs that take you right onto the set of Dunder Mifflin.The Ultimate Fan Companion: With a foreword by creator Greg Daniels, this is the must-have book for any fan, perfect for re-watching or discovering the beloved series for the first time.

The ultimate gift for everyone from grads entering the workforce to corporate lifers: the officially licensed “Employee Handbook” to Dunder Mifflin. This hilarious (yet surprisingly useful!) guide to navigating the work world draws from the wisdom contained in the 201 episodes of The Office.

Brian Baumgartner is best known for playing Kevin Malone in the US TV series of The Office - and Kevin Malone is best known for being a chilli master and the creator of 'Kevin's Famous Chili'. Like Kevin, Brian is a true chilli aficionado who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the perfect pot. With over 150 recipes stamped with Brian’s “seriously good” approval rating, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook celebrates all styles of chili – Texas chilli, chilli verde, veggie chilli, turkey and many other variations - with recipes contributed by celebrities, chefs and world championship chilli cook-off winners. Also included are helpful chilli-cooking tips and tricks as well as QR codes for exclusive video access.

Brian Baumgartner’s (aka Kevin Malone from The Office), Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook travels the world far and wide bringing you a collection of some of the world's most mouth-watering and outrageous BBQ recipes including his own top secret Barbecue Chicken that leaves everyone speechless. This ultimate collection of over 100 BBQ recipes includes famous regional styles including Texas BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, Carolina BBQ, Memphis BBQ, international and even vegetarian all submitted by home cooks, award winning chefs and well-known pitmasters from all corners of the earth. Recipes include detailed instructions on how to make the perfect rubs, sauces and sides. And if you're new to the world of Barbecue, Brian's got you covered. He's included a complete section on the types of wood to use with an easy-to-follow chart that includes cherry, mesquite, apple, hickory, oak and more, and when to use chunks, chips, sawdust, disks, or pellets. Brian will also share information on using a grill vs smoker, cooking times and a bit of BBQ history. A definite must-have cookbook for every home barbecue master!

No one takes chili more seriously than Brian Baumgartner, whose character as Kevin Malone became a household name in the Emmy-winning TV series, The Office. In real life, Brian is a true chili master and aficionado who is just as serious as his fictional counterpart about making the most perfect pot of chili. Featuring 177 chili recipes stamped with Brian's "seriously good" approval rating, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook contains new and inventive ways to spice up chili for all occasions, all year long. Written in the humorous and friendly tone Brian Baumgartner is known and loved for, this engaging cookbook opens with an introduction from Brian about how an infamous 60-second scene from the show transformed him into a chili icon, his passion for chili, and a fascinating account of the history of his all-time favorite comfort food. Each section that follows showcases specific styles of chili -- from Texas chili and Cincinnati chili to turkey chili, chili verde, vegetarian, and other regional and international variations. Every mouth-watering recipe has been contributed by renowned chefs, world championship chili cook-off winners, restaurant owners, TV celebrities, social media influencers, Brian himself, and his dedicated fan base. Also included are 50 championship-winning recipes from the International Chili Society's World Champion Chili Cook-Off spanning from 1967 to present day, a foreword by fellow The Office co-star, Oscar Nunez, and a bonus recipe of the official "Kevin's Famous Chili" from The Office! So strap on your apron, grab a spoon, and dig in with Brian Baumgartner as your ultimate chili guide!