The Making of Outlander: The Series: The Official Guide to Seasons One & Two
by Tara Bennett
Why You'll Love This
This book pulls back the curtain on how an 18th-century Scotland was built from scratch — costume by costume, stone by stone.
- Great if you want: deep access to the craft behind a visually ambitious TV production
- The experience: richly illustrated and leisurely — best browsed and savored slowly
- The writing: Bennett balances fan enthusiasm with journalist precision, letting creators speak candidly
- Skip if: you haven't watched the show — spoilers are unavoidable throughout
About This Book
Behind every lush Highland landscape, every meticulously stitched tartan, and every emotionally charged scene in Outlander lies an enormous creative undertaking — and this official companion pulls back the curtain on all of it. Tara Bennett takes readers deep into the production of the first two seasons, exploring how writers, directors, costume designers, and actors translated Diana Gabaldon's beloved novels into a visually stunning television series. The result is a portrait of collaborative artistry operating under real pressure, where creative ambition constantly meets the demands of budget, weather, and the fierce loyalty of an existing fanbase.
What makes this book worth sitting with is how Bennett structures the material — not as a simple chronological diary, but as a layered look at craft, decision-making, and the philosophy behind key creative choices. The writing is engaging without being breathless, and Bennett consistently lets cast and crew speak in their own voices, giving interviews a candid, unguarded quality. The generous full-color photography throughout isn't decorative filler; it actively deepens the text, showing readers what words alone can only gesture toward. Fans and anyone curious about serious television production will find real substance here.