Titan’s three bestselling Firefly titles collected together at last, just in time for the 10th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s beloved series. This huge, 544 page full colour volume is simply one of the most lavish books ever produced for a TV show, and is presented in a foil-stamped leather-effect binding. Plus, as an exclusive bonus for this edition, a pocket at the back of the book contains 9 frameable photo prints of the cast, featuring rare and previously unseen images, and a facsimile of one of the prop banknotes used in the show.
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“This is nothing short of the Browncoat Bible...if you’re a fan of Firefly, you will treasure this visually stunning and lovingly produced book.” – Barnes and Noble
"Firefly: A Celebration is a 550-page book dedicated to one of the best sci-fi shows ever developed. It’ll make you smile… and it may make you cry. It will definitely make you wonder what could have been with a second season… or maybe even a third or beyond. Given the show only had 14 episodes, it’s amazing just how much information Titan has pulled together here. While some of the stories are familiar to fans, there’s plenty here that you probably do not know." – Wired
"a sumptuous read" – The Hollywood News
"Whether you’ve been with Firefly from the start or are just seeing it for the first time, this book is the perfect companion." – WhatCulture
"If you’re a hardcore fan this book is Firefly porn." – Filmwerk
"a beautiful beast of a book" – GeekNative
"Firefly: A Celebration is a 550-page book dedicated to one of the best sci-fi shows ever developed. It’ll make you smile… and it may make you cry. It will definitely make you wonder what could have been with a second season… or maybe even a third or beyond. Given the show only had 14 episodes, it’s amazing just how much information Titan has pulled together here. While some of the stories are familiar to fans, there’s plenty here that you probably do not know." – Wired
"a sumptuous read" – The Hollywood News
"Whether you’ve been with Firefly from the start or are just seeing it for the first time, this book is the perfect companion." – WhatCulture
"If you’re a hardcore fan this book is Firefly porn." – Filmwerk
"a beautiful beast of a book" – GeekNative
About the Author
Joss Whedon is the creator and guiding light behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse. He also wrote and directed the movie Serenity, and is directing The Avengers movie for Marvel.
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By Ghavranek
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is one long love letter to a series that has changed people lives so much over the past ten years that it has gone beyond a simple fandom and become in many cases, a philosophy, a way of life. Despite lasting only thirteen episodes and one movie, the name Firefly has become synonymous with beautiful things struck down before their time, with an enduring love, and most of all, with a want to live life simply, unfettered by unjust authority.
The book itself is amazing to see. With it's look-a-like leather binding, its large, glossy, full color pages, it looks and feels more like an encyclopedia than a book dedicated to a TV show ten years gone. The physical beauty however is far out-shined by the content contained within. I had never previously seen the three books that have been collected into this one volume, and I have to say, all the information within them is amazing. Having all the episodes scripts are amazing, made even better by the little side bars in each detailing little know facts about a certain character or scene. They truly make you want to watch all the episodes while following along in the scripts, and seeing if you can spot this or that. The list goes on and on, from closeups of all the shows weapons, props and costumes, to interviews with the cast, and discussions of the inspiration behind certain episodes or scenes, this is now the de facto Browncoat bible.
This book is an amazing edition to any Browncoat collection, be them a hardcore collector, or someone new to the 'Verse who's never flown on a Firefly before.... Read more ›
The book itself is amazing to see. With it's look-a-like leather binding, its large, glossy, full color pages, it looks and feels more like an encyclopedia than a book dedicated to a TV show ten years gone. The physical beauty however is far out-shined by the content contained within. I had never previously seen the three books that have been collected into this one volume, and I have to say, all the information within them is amazing. Having all the episodes scripts are amazing, made even better by the little side bars in each detailing little know facts about a certain character or scene. They truly make you want to watch all the episodes while following along in the scripts, and seeing if you can spot this or that. The list goes on and on, from closeups of all the shows weapons, props and costumes, to interviews with the cast, and discussions of the inspiration behind certain episodes or scenes, this is now the de facto Browncoat bible.
This book is an amazing edition to any Browncoat collection, be them a hardcore collector, or someone new to the 'Verse who's never flown on a Firefly before.... Read more ›
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Dibs
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you call yourself a fan of Firefly or Serenity, this book is a MUST HAVE! Packaging together the official firefly companions vol 1. and vol 2., plus Joss Whedon's Keep Flying, this book is absolutely gorgeous!
If you already have all 3 of these books, you won't get much more from this one. However, they tend to be hard to find and can get pricey, so getting them all together for this price is an amazing deal!
Each glossy page is filled with cast photos, scripts from the TV episodes, and more.
I've seen each episode of the show (short lived season as it was...sigh) and Serenity more times than I can count, but holding this book in my hands, made me want to watch all of the episodes over and over again!
Take my love, take my land, but you WONT rip this book from my hand!
If you already have all 3 of these books, you won't get much more from this one. However, they tend to be hard to find and can get pricey, so getting them all together for this price is an amazing deal!
Each glossy page is filled with cast photos, scripts from the TV episodes, and more.
I've seen each episode of the show (short lived season as it was...sigh) and Serenity more times than I can count, but holding this book in my hands, made me want to watch all of the episodes over and over again!
Take my love, take my land, but you WONT rip this book from my hand!
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By MGabbard
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a must have for anyone who considers themselves a serious Firefly fan.
It's bound in a sort of brown leatherette. It looks like the Browncoat Bible! This book is a re-working of 3 books; Firefly: The Official Companion (volumes 1 and 2), and Firefly: Still Flying, plus additional material. But having them altogether like this is really special. It's over 500 heavy pages of script, production photos, incredible promotional photos, archival quality images and closeups of props and costumes, development sketches, interviews and quotes from Joss, all of the actors, and many of the production team. And as a bonus in the back pocket a collection of fantastic photos of the stars and even a replica of the Chinese currency as used in the show.
These people really put a lot of thought, time, and dare I say love into creating this book. I am a huge fan of science fiction, as well as film making, conceptual art, prop creation, etc. My favorite coffee table books from my personal collection include From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: The Best of the Lucasfilm Archive, the Art of Star Trek, the 3 Art of Star Wars books, The Art of The Matrix, the Battlestar Galactica: Creating the Legend prop auction catalog by Propworx, and Star Wars: the Magic of Myth. This new Firefly Celebration ranks right up near the top of the list for me.
This book is beautiful!
It's bound in a sort of brown leatherette. It looks like the Browncoat Bible! This book is a re-working of 3 books; Firefly: The Official Companion (volumes 1 and 2), and Firefly: Still Flying, plus additional material. But having them altogether like this is really special. It's over 500 heavy pages of script, production photos, incredible promotional photos, archival quality images and closeups of props and costumes, development sketches, interviews and quotes from Joss, all of the actors, and many of the production team. And as a bonus in the back pocket a collection of fantastic photos of the stars and even a replica of the Chinese currency as used in the show.
These people really put a lot of thought, time, and dare I say love into creating this book. I am a huge fan of science fiction, as well as film making, conceptual art, prop creation, etc. My favorite coffee table books from my personal collection include From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: The Best of the Lucasfilm Archive, the Art of Star Trek, the 3 Art of Star Wars books, The Art of The Matrix, the Battlestar Galactica: Creating the Legend prop auction catalog by Propworx, and Star Wars: the Magic of Myth. This new Firefly Celebration ranks right up near the top of the list for me.
This book is beautiful!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful photos / Nicely bound / Substantial coffee table book ~ Very Nice!
March 4, 2013
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this as a gift for a rabid Firefly fan. He LOVED it.
The back cover has a little pocket with lovely cardstock photo's of the main stars of the show and also a copy of the currency. The whole book has tons of pictures. It is really a lovely book, meant to be a collectors item for a fan.
There is a lot of information from behind the scenes and many candid (as well as promotional) photos. The book has excerpts of scripts from different episodes. There are drawings of costume designs for each of the main characters as well as the weapons and the floorplan / pictures / layout of the ship, Firefly. There is probably tons I'm missing as this is just what I noticed as I glanced at his book (over his shoulder as he was determined to be the first to go through it).
The book came shrink wrapped, so it was in pristine condition.
It's about 540 pages of lush photo's, sketches, images and information.
All in all, if you're a fan of the series, this is a MUST have book.
The back cover has a little pocket with lovely cardstock photo's of the main stars of the show and also a copy of the currency. The whole book has tons of pictures. It is really a lovely book, meant to be a collectors item for a fan.
There is a lot of information from behind the scenes and many candid (as well as promotional) photos. The book has excerpts of scripts from different episodes. There are drawings of costume designs for each of the main characters as well as the weapons and the floorplan / pictures / layout of the ship, Firefly. There is probably tons I'm missing as this is just what I noticed as I glanced at his book (over his shoulder as he was determined to be the first to go through it).
The book came shrink wrapped, so it was in pristine condition.
It's about 540 pages of lush photo's, sketches, images and information.
All in all, if you're a fan of the series, this is a MUST have book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By P. Nguyen
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a book with a very specific audience and designed so that audience would surely love it. In other words, if you're one of the so-called Browncoats, this book is for you (assuming you don't already have the three companion books already since this is somewhat of a repackaging of those three).
The book is done in beautiful brown faux leather and definitely brings to mind one of those great, old world books with the gold embossing, so it's a book you won't be embarrassed to see this on your coffee table, even by your snobbiest of friends. The back of the book is packaged with some exclusive photos and a reproduction of a bank note. The bank note feels cheap yet somewhat like real money, which is odd but kind of makes it my favourite item. The "exclusive" photos have the feel of standard publicity headshots - nothing wrong with these (rather like them, myself) but there's nothing special about them either.
The content is a collection of scripts (where the title of this review was pulled), production content such as costume sketches, interview snippets, various photos, and other bits of interest, all done in glossy paper. It's the sort of thing that, as mentioned, appeals to a very specific target audience, and I can't imagine a Browncoat being unhappy with the amount of depth this adds to a very short-lived show.
Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this except that Amazon can't seem to keep it in stock (my order was almost cancelled before a new shipment came in and the book is now out of stock again). If you don't have the other Firefly companion books, then don't hesitate to get this. If you have the other companion books, the few extra bits aren't worth the cost of the book, and I would not recommend getting this book.
The book is done in beautiful brown faux leather and definitely brings to mind one of those great, old world books with the gold embossing, so it's a book you won't be embarrassed to see this on your coffee table, even by your snobbiest of friends. The back of the book is packaged with some exclusive photos and a reproduction of a bank note. The bank note feels cheap yet somewhat like real money, which is odd but kind of makes it my favourite item. The "exclusive" photos have the feel of standard publicity headshots - nothing wrong with these (rather like them, myself) but there's nothing special about them either.
The content is a collection of scripts (where the title of this review was pulled), production content such as costume sketches, interview snippets, various photos, and other bits of interest, all done in glossy paper. It's the sort of thing that, as mentioned, appeals to a very specific target audience, and I can't imagine a Browncoat being unhappy with the amount of depth this adds to a very short-lived show.
Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this except that Amazon can't seem to keep it in stock (my order was almost cancelled before a new shipment came in and the book is now out of stock again). If you don't have the other Firefly companion books, then don't hesitate to get this. If you have the other companion books, the few extra bits aren't worth the cost of the book, and I would not recommend getting this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for browncoats!!!
This is a very high quality gorgeous book. If you are a fan of the show it makes a great addition to any book collection. Read more
Published 4 days ago by TARDISDiva
5.0 out of 5 stars
Labor of Love
This is the kind of book I can sink into. From the tactile cover to the last page, it is top quality. Read more
Published 9 days ago by R. Drew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Bought as a gift for my husband. He was so surprised at the screenplays that are included. He really enjoys this book.
Published 17 days ago by D. Beal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book!
My son is a recent convert to the Browncoats. He was raised a trekkie. That having been said, this book is fantastic. First of all, it is beautiful, (and heavy). Read more
Published 19 days ago by Bandie Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book on "Firefly" series
Found out about this program nine years after is was cancelled. My daughter sent me the DVD collection and I was hooked. Great characters and fun stories. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Larry S. Prescott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential Reference.
The information on props, costumes and sets alone are worth purchase price. The cast interviews are great and the tale of Monkeyshines is icing on a rich cake. Read more
Published 25 days ago by K. Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent deal, Quality Book!
I almost got into trouble when my husband saw the UPC on the back of this book with the price! I had to explain that I got it from Amazon for about $20 cheaper. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Roxy_Paper_Scissors
5.0 out of 5 stars
Complete Firefly in One Big Book
If you are a fan of Firefly, this book is a must have! It explores every episode, every character, behind the scenes, symbolism, the writers and how the show came about from sketch... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Melody Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cult Status
Why was this show cancelled!!!
This book is an excellent add on to the collectors bluray series. A must get for any Firefly fans.
This book is an excellent add on to the collectors bluray series. A must get for any Firefly fans.
Published 1 month ago by Elle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legen-
Awesome book for Firefly fans! It contains everything... scripts, photographs, and trivia. It's really a feast for the eyes!
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Published 1 month ago by Chiara Viansino
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