For the first time in paperback, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks, told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators.

'The high point of TV as a medium. David Lynch's Twin Peaks may never be bettered' Guardian

'Anybody making one-hour drama today who says he wasn't influenced by David Lynch is lying' David Chase

From its initial broadcast in 1990 to the unexpected and hugely acclaimed return of the series twenty-five years later, Twin Peaks garnered millions of fans across the world.

Film and TV critic Scott Meslow takes us behind the red curtain and into the unique and immersive world created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. Through dozens of original interviews with cast and crew, Meslow reveals the secrecy behind the filming of the show, the disagreements between Lynch and the tv executives, and the intriguing scenes which ultimately ended up on the cutting room floor. A must-read for any fan, A Place Both Wonderful and Strange offers fascinating new perspectives on this extraordinary and unforgettable work.