Publications

At Liberty Grove Press, we have long thought there should be more books about The Andy Griffith Show and are doing our part to change that. We publish books about the classic series and select gift items.

We are also pleased to provide a special offer to those who want both Volumes 1 & 2 of Mayberry Firsts. Each book is described below.

Our new book is Mayberry Firsts, Volume 2: More Historical Essays on the Classic Series, a follow-up to the first volume released five years ago. Just like

he original, this is a collection of all-new short-form essays. Each essay uses a “first” in the series, but it is definitely not a simple checklist of events. Each event is used as a springboard to delve deeper into the series and present background and historical facts about the show in the process. The book is a 224-page perfect bound book.

 

Our other fine publications include:

Mayberry Firsts belongs on the shelf of any true fan of The Andy Griffith Show.  Mayberry Firsts is a collection of short-form essays. Each essay uses a “first” in the series, but it is definitely not a simple checklist of events. Each event is used as a springboard to delve deeper into the series and present background facts about the show in the process. The book is a 224-page perfect bound book.

 

The Mayberry Travel Guide is designed for those who plan to visit Andy Griffth’s hometown, and those who don’t! The book is filled with references Andy Griffith made to real people he knew and places and businesses from his North Carolina childhood. The 384-page perfect bound book contains over 350 photos and 40 sidebars that provide detailed looks at items of interest.

 

Finally back into print after nearly 30 years! Our heavily revised edition of Lee Grant’s 1995 book Everybody on the Truck!: The Story of The Dillards includes all the original text but much more. Lee has written a new preface and acknowledgments. The original book was around 170 pages. This revised edition is a 320-page perfect bound book. Lots of new never-before-seen or rarely-seen photos are also included.

 

60 Years of Mayberry is a collection of essays, recollections, and reflections in celebration of the  60th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show‘s debut. The 192-page perfect bound book includes writings from:
•  Dixie GriffithAndy Griffith’s  daughter
•  George Lindsey Jr.George “Goober” Lindsey’s son
•  Bruce BilsonAssistant Director  of  The Andy Griffith  Show
•  LeRoy McNees  – Musical guest star in The Andy Griffith Show
•  Sean  Dietrich – Author and Sean of the South Podcast creator
•  Allan  Newsome – Floyd the barber tribute artist and host of the podcast Two Chairs, No Waiting
•  Tim Bradshaw – Author and Mayberry fan
•  Chris Grewe – Pastor  and  devoted fan of The Andy Griffith Show
•  Randy Turner – Author and  Mayberry historian

 

The Mayberry Rerun Watchers Guide: Season 1 is the first of  a series examining The Andy Griffith Show in amazing detail, The guide examines the first season scene by scene of each of the 32 episodes. Even devoted fans will marvel at details they never noticed before. The book includes information on filming locations, cast, and crew and is packed with trivia. 320 page perfect bound.

 

The Mayberry Rerun Watchers Guide: Season 2 is the second of a planned series of eight books, The guide provides a detailed look scene by scene  at each of the 31 episodes in Season 2. The guide is filled with incredible detail that will make even a devoted fans marvel at details they never noticed before. The book includes information on filming locations, cast, and crew and is packed with trivia. 320 page perfect bound.

Thank you for your generous support of Liberty Grove Press!