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Andy Cohen has spent two decades presiding over some of reality television’s most
memorable confrontations. Now, he’s opening up his personal archives.
The Bravo host and executive producer is marking the 20th anniversary of the “Real Housewives” franchise with a new book,“Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook: Twenty Years Behind the Scenes of the Real Housewives and the Bravoverse,”out Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 320-page hardcover features more than 600 photographs from Cohen’s private collection, along with previously untold stories from his years helping turn Bravo into a reality television powerhouse.
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Andy's Bravo Scrapbook: Twenty Years Behind the Scenes of the Real Housewives and the Bravoverse
Published by Crown through Cohen’s own Andy Cohen Books imprint, the $38 release offers a look at the network’s evolution, from the early days of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” to the sprawling, now-global franchise.
The photos trace Cohen’s career through digital cameras, BlackBerrys and successive generations of iPhones, documenting everything from backstage reunion antics to candid encounters with the network’s biggest personalities. The collection includes material from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” “New York City,” “Atlanta,” “New Jersey,” “Miami,” “Salt Lake City” and more, alongside other Bravo staples including “Vanderpump Rules,” “Southern Charm,” “Summer House,” “Married to Medicine” and “Shahs of Sunset.”
During an appearance on NBC’s “Today” on Monday, Cohen reflected on just how much the series — and its stars — have changed.
“Looking at the clothes that the Housewives used to wear in the early reunions, and now they’re dressed like the Met Gala,” Cohen said, adding that he has taken his camera everywhere throughout his two decades at Bravo.
The release also marks Cohen’s sixth book, following previous bestsellers including “Most Talkative,” “The Andy Cohen Diaries” and “The Daddy Diaries.”
Cohen is celebrating the launch with a series of live appearances, including a New York event at Cooper Union on Oct. 20 and a Chicago stop on Oct. 29.
“Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook” is available nowin hardcover for $38, with digital and audiobook editions also available.
