Battlestar Galactica is back! The brand new, ‘re-imagined’ version of the cult 1970s series has quickly become the most critically acclaimed SF show on TV, with massive viewing figures to match. With its classy ensemble cast, including Edward James Olmos (Miami Vice) and Mary McDonnell (Dances with Wolves, Independence Day), its cutting edge special effects, superb production design and gritty, adult-oriented scripts, the new Battlestar Galactica is being hailed as both a worthy successor to a classic original, and a stunning piece of television in its own right.

This is the official companion, packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, and a complete episode guide to the mini-series and first season.

This edition features a limited edition variant cover.

*********************************************************************************************
Battlestar Galactica has become a television phenomenon. Since the show began in 2003 the ‘re-imagined’ version of the cult 1970s series has garnered both critical acclaim as well as public praise for its superb acting, contemporary issues, gritty drama and cutting-edge special effects. The show is seen as a worthy successor to the original series and more importantly a riveting piece of quality television. But fans have wanted to know how this great show is made. How was the show tailored to a new contemporary audience? How have the characters developed over the course of the show? Who wrote each episode? Now David Bassom is given full and exclusive access into the production of the ground-braking miniseries and first season in this comprehensive companion.

Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion is the definitive guide to everything you’ve always wanted to know about the miniseries and first season. Presented with a special limited edition alternate cover this is more than just a list of episode synopses. Author David Bassom takes us through the miniseries and every episode of the season, offering behind-the-scenes information you cannot find anywhere else. No other guide covers the show in so much detail. This companion includes a foreword by executive producer Ronald D. Moore, a feature exploring the show’s conception, a plot synopsis/credits/analysis of every episode as well as the miniseries through exclusive cast and crew interviews with rare unseen photos. However, there’s more. Also included is an examination of the main/supporting characters, episode trivia, a feature on the production design, a feature on the visual effects employed, a look at how the music of Battlestar Galactica was created, an examination of the critical and audience reaction of this re-imagined series, an afterword by executive producer David Eick and also a cool 16-page colour photo gallery! This bestselling compendium is simply a must for every Battlestar Galactica fan and collector. The war between humanity and the Cylon race has begun. Who will win?

David Bassom is a successful writer and editor who’s worked in the field of science-fiction and fantasy. He has served as an editor on Titan’s Battlestar Galactica magazine and as an executive editor on Dreamwatch. Apart from the Battlestar Galactica Official Companion series Bassom is also known for his work on numerous reference books including Creating Babylon 5 and The George Lucas Companion.

“this book is a clear winner.” – Dreamwatch

“Fast-paced, tense and dramatic…extremely cool” – Hollywood Reporter

“No Battlestar Galactica fan should be without this.” – Sci-Fi Online

Science Fiction · Battlestar Galactica
·