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This
excellent guide to U.S. SF series serves up a cornucopia
of information with descriptive episode guides, fascinating
narratives and behind the scenes glimpses....much of the
material is unique...extremely readable...
Anthony J. Adam, The Library Journal
An
all encompassing guide to 40 years of science fiction television...the
authors have accumulated a lifetimes worth of wacky
and weird anecdotes...
Alex Strachan, The Vancouver Sun
An
indispensable book that you should have in your collection.
Its a whopping 691 pages and has photos through-out.
Each series is given a historical overview, with interviews
with writers, producers, directors, actors, cameramen and
more! Plus you get episode guides with correct titles, complete
guest star information and trivia. There is also appendixes
covering unsold pilots and Emmy Award nominees and winners.
It costs $75 dollars but it is well worth it. My highest
recommendation.
Andy Mangels, Hollywood Heroes
"Fact-filled
entries in this enjoyable and useful book...interesting
for fans, with more than enough information to be valuable
as a reference
source..."
Choice
It
delivers more than its sub-title suggests...a massive work....
Classic Images
Truly
impressive...its one of those reference books that
you just cant put down...a heavy yet awesome achievement.
David McDonnell, Editor - STARLOG
A
fantastic job...a godsend to science fiction fans.
Diane Albert, The TV Collector
A
book this rich extends its function beyond occasionally
consulting. It becomes a companion to discovery...All of
this is conveyed via extensive research, as well as 250
interviews, with many telling their stories for the first
time...each series entry has a full history and the most
comprehensive episode guides I have ever seen.
Paul Holbrook, The Big Reel
This
huge book details every episode with credits and plots of
62 prime time shows....it is a valuable reference work....an
extensive index.
PsychOtroniC
A
meticulously crafted work by authors with an awesome knowledge
of the field. Of particular interest are the actors
observations about their roles, which are woven into the
series introductory essays. Rounding out this excellent
work is an extensive index...Science Fiction Television
Series will become the definitive guide in the field.
Richard Grefrath, Performing Arts
"If
there was a series that you just cant think of the
title, grab a copy of this book and never feel alone in
the universe again.
Sci-Fi Channel, The
"This
volume is a godsend. This is one of the most comprehensive
reference guides ever...were treated to a meticulously
researched overview of each entry, packed with quotes and
background information. Theres new info about the
most familiar of series and detailed background on the obscurities
is astonishing. It costs a bomb but its worth it."
SFX Magazine (United Kingdom)
"As
a first cut, Science Fiction Television Series is first-rate.
Its scope is fairly thorough while the synopses are terrific...some
quotes are rudely interesting....its fun, its
unpretentious and its as close as this genre will
probably get to serious, scholarly attention."
Tamara Hladik, Sci-Fi Weekly
Science
Fiction Television Series sets a new standard for comprehensive
coverage, surpassing the most recent contender, Roger Fultons
exemplary but inconsistent, Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction...although
not inexpensive, Phillips and Garcias book should
be the cornerstone of anyone serious about building a reference
library on science fiction television. Given the amount
and quality of material presented, its a bargain.
Television Chronicles #7
Paging
through this book will cause a memory cascade which has
to be experienced to be believed...it covers its subject
in splendid detail, with 62 series handled thoroughly, while
30 more receive abbreviated coverage. Its entertaining
and informative...the essays are not puff pieces - sometimes
the series participants have unpleasant memories of
one another (see the Lost in Space profile for a great example)...public
libraries need this book...I guarantee it will fly off the
shelf....Highly recommended.
Tom Pearson, VOYA
The
title tells it all and its all here...the complete
scoop on 30 years worth of TV science fiction.
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