The Babylon File (Virgin) [Mass Market Paperback]

Andy Lane (Author)

Book Description

Series: Virgin | Publication Date: June 1997

J. Michael Straczynski's epic space opera "Babylon 5" is unusual in that the science fiction show comprises a single story evolving over five years. This volume provides a broad overview of the tale as well as examining the minutiae of each episode. There are detailed plot synopses, a guide to the station that gives the series its name, a history of the "Babylon 5" universe, and a lighter look at the characters. The book also quotes some of the show's more humorous dialogue. There is an introductory essay by the programme's creator, and an enlightened discussion of the series' influences, themes, and the famed story arc.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753500493
• ISBN-13: 978-0753500491
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,023,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent guide to an excellent series, July 13, 2000

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R. Hubbard (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Babylon File (Virgin) (Mass Market Paperback)

As a fan of many tv scifi series, I am usually skeptical of unauthorized guides. They typically contain little behind the scenes information and are often riddled with factual errors. However, this one makes for a fun read and is crammed with trivia, minutiae and all sorts of wonderful details for the avid b5 nitpicker. My only complaint is that, because it was written before the 4th season had concluded, some of the speculation on the arc and certain of the series' many signs and portents now seems superfluous. If you want a guide you can page through while sitting in front of your tv, this one has everything.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great Babylon 5 "Beginning of season 4" Reference Book, January 18, 1999

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[e-mail] (Portugal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Babylon File (Virgin) (Mass Market Paperback)

Against:
Reference only until the beginning of the 4th season. It was up to date when released but now a new version should be writed.
It has some episodes number quotations wrong but its not any problem for a B5 fan reader and the others will not notice.

For:
Do you want to know the name off all ships that appear in the episodes ?
Do you want to cross check episodes ?
"Koshtations" and the Yvanova "life lessons" are a must read.
It focus not only the good parts of the serie but also the "bugs" it had (That's why is "Unauthorised")

Overall:
A fan choice if no full independent reference source is available.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To all BABYLON 5 fans: Don't miss this book., August 21, 1998

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Georgiadis Pelopidas - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Babylon File (Virgin) (Mass Market Paperback)

Not much to say. Just a superb job. It covers eve- rything a fan would like to know. This book makes the best sidekick and combined with the "A-Z Guides" should be the BABYLON 5 bible. Only a small complain Mrs. Lane: You could have waited a little bit more for the release of the book in order to have a full Season 4 guide, since now that Season 5 kicks in and with the new bias of the series the book would be something more than a required reading: it would be the ultimate purcha- se. What about a new updated version ?