Xena: Warrior Princess: The Complete Companion is the only comprehensive, fully-authorised guide to all six series of the groundbreaking action-adventure show, and contains a complete episode guide, plus character and behind-the-scenes information, and details of Xena fandom, all illustrated with over 150 photos, including an 8-page colour section.

Xena: Warrior Princess chronicles the life and death (and afterlife) adventures of the fierce and fearless Xena as she travels through ancient imaginary lands. Leaping onto our screens with the now-familiar battle-cry "Yi-Yi-Yi-Yi-Yi!", the show starring Lucy Lawless ran for six series, and its blend of drama, humour, hard-hitting (literally!) action and a knowing modern-day sensibility helped it to achieve mainstream cultdom.

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In a time of violent rule and evil dictatorship only a mighty princess can stop the wars…Xena! Once a deadly opponent who tortured the innocent now she helps them. She travels the lands with her companion Gabrielle saving people in trouble and seeking redemption. Xena: Warrior Princess has cemented its reputation as a cult TV show with its terrific blend of quality drama, engaging humour and exciting action-adventure. But fans have always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of this imaginative show. How is the world of Xena created? Who designed the costumes? K. Stoddard Hayes is given exclusive and authorized access to the making of all six seasons of Xena: Warrior Princess in this complete, comprehensive companion.

Xena: Warrior Princess – The Complete Illustrated Companion is the definitive guide to this great TV show. This companion contains more than simple episode plot synopses. Author K. Stoddard Hayes covers all 134 episodes of the show (including the Xena stories featured in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) taking us through every episode offering behind-the-scenes secrets as well as interesting information you won’t find anywhere else. This ultimate companion includes a feature exploring the genesis of the show, a chapter exploring the production history of Xena (including the writing, casting, music and location shooting), commentary on the show through exclusive cast and crew interviews with unseen production photos, detailed plot synopsis/credits and analysis for every single episode. However, that’s not all. What’s also included are in-depth analysis’s on every main/supporting character and their development during the course of the show’s six year run, a look behind the scenes on how the show was made (including costumes, make-up, stunts and special effects), a feature exploring Xena’s travels across the world, a chapter examining the show’s fanbase, a Greek mythology encyclopaedia as well as a bonus 8-page colour gallery! No Xena: Warrior Princess fan can afford to miss this essential compendium. Meet the bravest warrior princess the world ever saw!

K. Stoddard Hayes is a successful author and writer who in her career has contributed to many genre publications including Titan’sStar Trek Magazine, Fascape Magazine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine and nearly every issue of Xena: Warrior Princess Magazine. As a result she is the author of reference book Xena: Warrior Princess – The Complete Illustrated Companion.

“there’s a lot to enjoy in this tome, including many pieces that fans of the Xenaverse will particularly appreciate.” – Dreamwatch

“as comprehensive as it gets” – TNT Magazine

“Xena: Warrior Princess is a very contemporary action heroine.” – TV Times

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