Despite this, in-universe tie-ins are rare.
Less accessible than standard novels and much harder to write, they tend to appeal to only hardcore fans.
In-universe books have vanishingly little hope of doing so.
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For this reason, its worth appreciating the ones we do get.
These rarities are labours of love for people under no illusions about their commercial appeal.
They exist because theyre fun, not because theyre going to make millions.
Here, then, is our list of must-own in-universe tie-ins…
Im late to theMr.
For a puzzle-box series likeMr.
Robot, that kind of insight is invaluable, no matter how vague it may be.
Furthermore, its notjusta journal.
Speaking of AR games,Lostwas no stranger to extra-media tie-in material.
It remains an interesting curio, if not the essential part of the shows story it might have been.
Most people in the UK are familiar with Rowan Atkinsons near-silent character, Mr. Bean.
The show is considered one of the UKs comedy greats.
None of that prepares you for just what a work of demented hilarityMr.
Written by Rowan Atkinson andMr.
Beanco-writer Robin Driscoll, it gives the reader a rare insight into Mr.
Beans mind and life as he documents the things that happen to him alongside his increasingly fragile mental state.
It was republished in 2011.
Its sub-Bukowski stuff, but fans of the show will probably enjoy it.
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