The Jean Baudrillard Reader comprises a majority of his own words in relatively short extracts from the writings of Baudrillard over a five-decade period and a series of explanatory, introductory commentaries on each chapter as well as an editorial introduction. All the sections have been written in an accessible style for students across many different courses and levels, but are detailed and rigorous enough for long-time Baudrillard followers who wish to put Jean Baudrillard's entire life and work into a better context. The strong assumption behind this book is that it is instructive to read Baudrillard in his own words, in chronological order, if necessary over and over, before settling down with his many intre-preters. Interpretations of Baudrillard are, however, necessary in coming to an understanding of Baudrillard's significance. This bibliographical overview is intended to be a guide through the morass of Baudrillard interpretations and the whole of the extensive bibliography he himself produced. Once the texts in this Reader are absorbed, what else can anyone in search of a rounded view on Baudrillard read? The Recommended Reading list here is intended as a way into this dense and often contradictory and difficult body of literature. The commentary following it should help to chart the way.