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A. Lane / Paperback / 1997 (Vol 1)
A. Lane / Paperback / 1999 (Vol 2)
Babylon 5 is unique: a science fiction TV show with a predetermined story arc. The closest thing to an SF novel conceived for the small screen, the programme has been hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the best and most complex genre series ever.
Incisive, helpful, comprehensive and occasionally irreverent, this is the book that will unlock the show's secrets as never before. It features:
-- An introductory essay on the programme's roots by creator J. Michael Straczynski.
-- An episode guide from the pilot through to the third season and beyond (including novels and comics) -- detailing the plots, cast, bloopers, memorable dialogue (good and bad) and even the scenes that never made it to our screens.
-- Enlightened discussion of the series' influences, themes, and the famed story arc.
-- Exploration of all aspects of the world of Babylon 5, from the mechanics of the station to the religions of other races.
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D. Bassom / Paperback / Mar 1997
What is an "Acme Handy-Dandy Micro-Helper"? (Nothing. It is a fictitious device created by Security Chief Garibaldi in the episode "Geometry.")
What happened to Babylon Stations 1 through 4? (1 through 3 were destroyed before completion. Babylon 4 disappeared in a time anomaly.)
What does Ambassador Kosh look like without his encounter suit? (Different things to different races. A creature of light, he looked like an angel to human witnesses.)
If you're gotten aboard Babylon5, the acclaimed sci-fi TV series created by J. Michael Straczynski, you've already encountered the complex, puzzling future universe of planets, aliens, and alliances. Now this comprehensive A to Z guide gives you a quick way to put everything in perspective -- and tell a Vorlon from a Minbari. It contains a description of alien races, including all that is known about the Shadows; a history of Earth up until the year 2259; the technology of 23rd century; and the series' unique five-year storyline. Complete with trivia, fun facts, thumbnail sketches of every character, and episode summaries, The A - Z Guide to Babylon 5 is an essential guide for every fan of this soon-to-be classic sci-fi epic.
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Behind the scenes of the Warner Bros. revolutionary deep-space TV drama created by J. Michael Straczynski
D. Bassom / Paperback / Oct 1997
The year is 2258, ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. In an effort to prevent further bloodshed the Earth Alliance created the Babylon project. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy, the Babylon 5 space station serves as a space-born port of call for diplomats, traders, hustlers, and travelers. Its aim: to exist as a natural place where humans and aliens can work out their differences peacefully. Yet in reality the station is a focus of tension, malice, and intrigue -- with all the wondrous excesses of a galactic cultural melting pot.
In Creating Babylon 5, author David Bassom takes an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the seminal series. From plot development to the show's ground-breaking special effect methods, Bassom covers all aspects of Babylon 5's production. Interviews with all the main cast and key production crew combine with page after page of stunning photography and essential details about the Babylon 5 universe. Creating Babylon 5 is the only book to chart the birth and creation of the science fiction phenomenon of decade.
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J. Mortimore, A. Adams, R. Clark / Paperback / Jun 1998
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
For members of Babylon 5 Security Staff ONLY!
"Basically what you got here is a big tin can in outer space. It's five miles long and it's full of people: 250,000 on average. They all think they know the rules better than you do. Your job is to show 'em they do not."
--Michael Garibaldi
Chief Warrant Officer, Babylon 5
This definitive manual details everything you need to know about maintaining security aboard the Babylon 5 space station, from discharging a weapon in a confined space to diffusing a potential diplomatic incident between alien races. Here, Chief of Security Garibaldi and his successor Zack Allen share vital, highly sensitive information, including
THE BABYLON 5 SECURITY MANUAL
For those ready to meet the challenge!
* Books I will own at some point in time :)
