This book is a comprehensive guide to the one of the most successful TV dramas in global television history. Created by wunderkind J.J. Abrams, the award-winning series Lost began in 2004 and will end after its sixth season in 2010.  Reading Lost delves into the aspects that attract 15 million viewers a week: cinematic visuals, complex narrative, and a diverse, international cast.  Also addressed are the show's multitude of mystifying elements and plot twists including the polar bear, the four-toed statue, and the "Others."  The book also includes an up-to-date episode guide.