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Lynnette Porter (Author), David Lavery (Author), Hillary Robson (Author)
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May 1, 2008 1402212119 978-1402212116 1
When Battlestar Galactica reappeared in 2003-a revamp of the original series in which a "rag-tag fugitive fleet" of the last remnants of mankind flees pursuing aliens while simultaneously searching for Earth-it redefined what television science fiction should be about. Since then it has been critically claimed as one of the best shows on television while growing TV's strongest cult fandom of 2 million viewers. Now, as the series comes to its conclusion, fans are more eager than ever for more BSG.

Acclaimed television experts Lynnette Porter, David Lavery and Hillary Robson, authors of the top-selling unauthorized Lost guides, provide fans with an in-depth look at the history, politics, themes and philosophies of the hit show. Topics include:

--Battlestar Then and Now
--Positions of Power
--The Transformation of Baltar
--Aliens Among Us: Political Realities and the Culture of Fear
--Battlestar and the Bush Era
--Thirty Years of Battlestar Fandom


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About the Author

Lynnette Porter is an associate professor in humanities in the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She lives in Daytona, Florida. David Lavery is the author of nine books, including studies of Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hillary Robson is an independent scholar and author.

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  • Paperback: 306 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 1 edition (May 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402212119
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402212116
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Writing has always been a passion, and I'm fortunate to split my working time between teaching in a university and writing a wide variety of books, articles, and reviews.

As an undergraduate, I studied history and radio/TV/film, which turned out to be a great foundation for my writing. I branched off into technical communication during my graduate days at Bowling Green State University in Ohio (M.A. and Ph.D.), and for more than 20 years I've been a teacher and (now a former) consultant/trainer/technical writer. Recently my teaching and writing interests once again have turned toward popular culture.

I've always loved J. R. R. Tolkien's work and became a LotR fan when I was 14. In the past few years I've been lucky to meet other authors and fans who have been influenced by Tolkien's works. My upcoming projects involve more writing about Tolkien and LotR, as well as Peter Jackson's films.

Well-written television (yes, I'm passionate about writing!) intrigues me, and I'm fascinated by Lost's characters and the plot twists that often trip them up. I enjoy talking about Lost--so let me know what you think of this series!

When I'm not sitting in front of a screen--TV, computer, or movie, I work in Daytona Beach, Florida, where I don't go to the beach nearly as often as I'd like!

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars BSG Fans Will Love This, July 22, 2010
This review is from: Finding Battlestar Galactica: An Unauthorized Guide (Paperback)
Given that I'm a fan of BSG in its various incarnations (the original, Galactica 1980, Ron Moore's Galactica, comic book adaptations, etc.), the only way I would not have enjoyed Finding Battlestar Galactica: An Unauthorized Guide is if it had been written invisible ink.

Still, I think even less enthusiastic fans will be pleased with the content. The book works so well, because the authors really know their stuff, and are passionately (obsessively?) interested in BSG. You can be sure that somewhere in the more than 250 pages, with the authors' knowledgeable insights, the interviews, and the behind-the-scenes glimpses into BSG, you'll get your money's worth out of the book.

My only complaint is that they wrote the book before the series ended. How sad that they couldn't comment on the entire production. It is very unsatisfying in places (sort of like analyzing Romeo and Juliet without knowing how that story ends), and I do hope the authors consider writing a more definitive guide some time in the future.
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