--- product_id: 221425 title: "The World of Downton Abbey" price: "AR$90237" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/221425-the-world-of-downton-abbey store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The World of Downton Abbey **Price:** AR$90237 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The World of Downton Abbey - **How much does it cost?** AR$90237 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/221425-the-world-of-downton-abbey) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A perfect gift for Downton Abbey fans, this book presents a lavish look at the real world--both the secret history and the behind-the-scenes drama--of the spellbinding Emmy Award-winning Masterpiece TV series that's now a feature film. April 1912. The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park. So secure does it appear that it seems as if the way it represents will last for another thousand years. It won't. Millions of American viewers were enthralled by the world of Downton Abbey, the mesmerizing TV drama of the aristocratic Crawley family--and their servants--on the verge of dramatic change. On the eve of Season 2 of the TV presentation, this gorgeous book--illustrated with sketches and research from the production team, as well as on-set photographs from both seasons--takes us even deeper into that world, with fresh insights into the story and characters as well as the social history. Review: Beautiful Companion Book - This book was released in the US earlier this week; I received my copy today and spent a couple of hours this afternoon looking through it. I wanted to review it right away in case anyone is considering buying it as a present for a Downton Abbey fan. It's a beautiful book and one that I'd have been thrilled to get as a gift. It's printed on thick, high quality paper and the photography is stunning. I would note that as Series 2 has not yet aired in the US, if you want to see the show without knowing anything in advance, some of the text is spoilerish here and there. The first instance that I found came at the end of Chapter 2, "Society." The photos are from both Series 1 and 2. There are also a number of "behind the scenes" photos. There are no extensive profiles of or interviews with the principal actors, if you are particularly interested in that, just short (1-2 sentence) snippets, and quotes now and again. There is some history to provide context for the fictional world of Downton (American heiresses marrying into the aristocracy, including Julian Fellow's inspiration for Cora, for example) as well as some information related to the series' production and filming. I did learn things from this that I hadn't heard before, and particularly enjoyed Julian Fellow's stories about ancestors of his who (unknowingly) inspired or gave him ideas for scenes and characters. Fans who have researched and read a lot about the Edwardian era will not likely learn anything new from the text, but I bought the book mainly for the photographs and information about the series, particularly so was not disappointed at all. In summary, I can't imagine any Downton fan not liking this book! The suggestions for further reading are good, though the section on life below stairs could be more extensive. I would second the recommendation of Juliet Gardiner's Manor House: Life in an Edwardian Country House (listed as The Edwardian Country House, its UK title) for anyone interested in the era's country house life - likewise very beautifully done. Review: More than a behind-the-scenes look - To watch Downton Abbey is to watch a way of life slowly die with an epic story and it kind of reminds me of Gone with the Wind. The best part of the TV show is the personal look into the servants' and nobilities' lives from the early 1900s and how they interacted with each other. You really feel transported to the time period and all the characters are interesting and likable yet flawed. Like any loyal fan would, I bought this book because it had the words "Downton Abbey" on it. I figured I would love it. I did and I got more than I expected. This was more than a behind-the-scenes look at the actors and the locations. Jessica Fellowes takes history and facts from a time period that is kind of overlooked and just makes that time period come alive. You get to go on a journey to see how essentially Jane Austen's time became the world we live in now. She made me care about where the term "weekend" came from and why the Dowager Countess was so baffled by it. Here are a few of the fascinating morsels that I learned: *The whole family will come down for breakfast except the lady because married women get breakfast in bed daily. (Breakfast in bed for Mother's Day anyone?! Now I feel ripped off because it was just something they got EVERY DAY. I'm seriously doubting that our modern world is "better.") *You get to see the beginning of things that have survived to modern times like cornflakes from America. *Country Houses were being torn down left and right after WWI until The Victoria and Albert Museum had an exhibition called "The Destruction of the English Country House" that saved them. (That sounds like the most boring exhibit ever but now I'm depressed that I missed it.) *Cora's back story is from a trend during that time of American women coming to England and marrying English lords. Cora was based on woman in real life named Lady Curzon from the book "To Marry and English Lord." (Okay, I have to admit that I did not notice Cora was American until I read this book.) I adored reading all the history and the real life inspriations for the show. The pictures are beautiful. The actors give insight into their characters. You get to read about everything from clothing, family, and society to war and change. It's a look into an era that is really the beginning of our modern world and the death of a way of life that had been around for a very long time. This book was the perfect companion to my favorite show. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #149,172 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #44 in Television Dramas #93 in TV Shows #1,053 in Performing Arts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,309 Reviews | ## Images ![The World of Downton Abbey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WNSXsF9aL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Companion Book *by J***L on December 10, 2011* This book was released in the US earlier this week; I received my copy today and spent a couple of hours this afternoon looking through it. I wanted to review it right away in case anyone is considering buying it as a present for a Downton Abbey fan. It's a beautiful book and one that I'd have been thrilled to get as a gift. It's printed on thick, high quality paper and the photography is stunning. I would note that as Series 2 has not yet aired in the US, if you want to see the show without knowing anything in advance, some of the text is spoilerish here and there. The first instance that I found came at the end of Chapter 2, "Society." The photos are from both Series 1 and 2. There are also a number of "behind the scenes" photos. There are no extensive profiles of or interviews with the principal actors, if you are particularly interested in that, just short (1-2 sentence) snippets, and quotes now and again. There is some history to provide context for the fictional world of Downton (American heiresses marrying into the aristocracy, including Julian Fellow's inspiration for Cora, for example) as well as some information related to the series' production and filming. I did learn things from this that I hadn't heard before, and particularly enjoyed Julian Fellow's stories about ancestors of his who (unknowingly) inspired or gave him ideas for scenes and characters. Fans who have researched and read a lot about the Edwardian era will not likely learn anything new from the text, but I bought the book mainly for the photographs and information about the series, particularly so was not disappointed at all. In summary, I can't imagine any Downton fan not liking this book! The suggestions for further reading are good, though the section on life below stairs could be more extensive. I would second the recommendation of Juliet Gardiner's Manor House: Life in an Edwardian Country House (listed as The Edwardian Country House, its UK title) for anyone interested in the era's country house life - likewise very beautifully done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than a behind-the-scenes look *by J***. on January 16, 2013* To watch Downton Abbey is to watch a way of life slowly die with an epic story and it kind of reminds me of Gone with the Wind. The best part of the TV show is the personal look into the servants' and nobilities' lives from the early 1900s and how they interacted with each other. You really feel transported to the time period and all the characters are interesting and likable yet flawed. Like any loyal fan would, I bought this book because it had the words "Downton Abbey" on it. I figured I would love it. I did and I got more than I expected. This was more than a behind-the-scenes look at the actors and the locations. Jessica Fellowes takes history and facts from a time period that is kind of overlooked and just makes that time period come alive. You get to go on a journey to see how essentially Jane Austen's time became the world we live in now. She made me care about where the term "weekend" came from and why the Dowager Countess was so baffled by it. Here are a few of the fascinating morsels that I learned: *The whole family will come down for breakfast except the lady because married women get breakfast in bed daily. (Breakfast in bed for Mother's Day anyone?! Now I feel ripped off because it was just something they got EVERY DAY. I'm seriously doubting that our modern world is "better.") *You get to see the beginning of things that have survived to modern times like cornflakes from America. *Country Houses were being torn down left and right after WWI until The Victoria and Albert Museum had an exhibition called "The Destruction of the English Country House" that saved them. (That sounds like the most boring exhibit ever but now I'm depressed that I missed it.) *Cora's back story is from a trend during that time of American women coming to England and marrying English lords. Cora was based on woman in real life named Lady Curzon from the book "To Marry and English Lord." (Okay, I have to admit that I did not notice Cora was American until I read this book.) I adored reading all the history and the real life inspriations for the show. The pictures are beautiful. The actors give insight into their characters. You get to read about everything from clothing, family, and society to war and change. It's a look into an era that is really the beginning of our modern world and the death of a way of life that had been around for a very long time. This book was the perfect companion to my favorite show. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gorgeous companion book to Downton Abbey *by Z***S on January 28, 2012* Fans of the period drama Downton Abbey will love this beautiful book from its darling pastel blue cover to the wonderful, color photographs peppered throughout its pages (there was also a bonus bookmark in the book which was the PBS ad for Season Two). The book begins with a foreword by Julian Fellowes, describing his own fascination with English country homes, and how Downton Abbey came about (purely by chance, it seems). This being a book about the production, the chapters are organized under several themes: Family Life - begins with an "upstairs-downstairs" portrait gallery, followed by insights into the family life of the Granthams as portrayed in the show with excerpts of interviews with the actors (who tell us about how filming is done, their routine, etc.); readers also learn how the various servants at Downton Abbey operate within the larger machinery of the household and it certainly makes for interesting reading about a life that seems so far removed from today's (for example, one learns that kitchen maid Daisy's character is an amalgamation of several different roles, i.e. a scullery maid, a vegetable maid, and a stillroom maid). I greatly enjoyed reading about the duties performed by various members of staff and the real-life anecdotes by those who had actually been in service such as the reminiscence of Gordon Grimmet who had been in service to the Astors. There are even practical household tips from the servants! Society - back in the Edwardian Era (the period in which Downton Abbey is set) and earlier, one truly had to be born into society to be accepted into the fold.There are delightful titbits of information about how Consuelo Vanderbilt learned about society etiquette; a feature on the real-life Cora, Lady Curzon; and even the ceremony of coming out into society, all of which enhance the main text which delves into the lives of the Granthams in society. Change - describes the coming of the First World War, and how this affects the various residents at Downton Abbey, both the Granthams and their servants. Life in Service - the servants generally display a great deal of pride in their work, evident especially in Carson and Mrs. Hughes (the butler and the housekeeper, respectively). Style - beautiful , beautiful, costumes! with lots of gorgeous color photos. House and Estate - how filming is done at Highclere Castles, the building that is featured as Downton Abbey, etc. Romance - goes into details regarding the romance between Lady Mary and the heir to Downton, Matthew Crawley; the valet Bates and the head housemaid Anna Smith; and others. War - how the First World War forms the backdrop to the story of the family and the servants Behind the Scenes - filming etc. Towards the end, there is a cast list, and suggestions for further reading. I'd highly recommend this book to all fans of Downton Abbey! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/221425-the-world-of-downton-abbey](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/221425-the-world-of-downton-abbey) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*