V: The Original Miniseries [Paperback]

Kenneth Johnson (Author), A. C. Crispin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2008 | Series: V

Kenneth Johnson’s Warner Bros. television series V swept the nation and drew in hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Now, the novel V is finally back in print, with an all-new, never-before-seen revised ending.

V tells the exciting story of mysterious Alien visitors who are ready to solve Earth’s problems. But soon after arriving, the Aliens’ true nature is revealed, and like so many oppressive regimes of Earth’s past, as long as people are not directly under attack, they will turn a blind eye to their tyrannical overlords. Now it is up to a small band of resistance fighters who know the aliens’ true nature to stand up for all of humanity. Few people are quick to join their cause, and the fight to expose the aliens to the public will not be an easy one.

With fast-paced action, political intrigue and memorable characters, V is sure to stir fond memories for fans of the original miniseries, as well as make fans out of a new generation.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for the original miniseries:

"V [is] dazzling. An intelligent, imaginative, engrossing four hour drama. V is a thought-provoking, sometimes shocking drama that keeps the viewer engaged."
--New York Daily News

"Nothing less that a retelling of history – the rise of the Nazis done as a cautionary science fiction fable.…It is by politics and ideology that you will know V."
 --New York Times

About the Author

KENNETH JOHNSON has written, directed and produced dozens of film and  television productions including The Incredible Hulk and Alien Nation. In 1984, his Warner Bros. television mini-series "V" was the highest rated show on NBC for two and a half years; in 2002, the DVD of the miniseries sold more than two and a half million copies Johnson has been nominated for both the Writers Guild and the Edgar Awards. He lives in Los Angeles.

A.C. CRISPIN is the author of many science fiction novels. She lives in Maryland.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; First Edition edition (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765321580
• ISBN-13: 978-0765321589
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,502,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars An edited version, July 5, 2009

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This review is from: V: The Original Miniseries (Kindle Edition)

Please be aware that this is not the original version of the book. It claims to be the full mini-series but actually what it contains is the first mini-series and an epilogue. The epilogue re-writes the original ending and prepares the reader for the new book recently published by Johnson. I was very disappointed that there was no warning that the book had been extensively altered.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not AC Crispin's complete novel, June 7, 2009

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This review is from: V: The Original Miniseries (Kindle Edition)

I am both a fan of "V" (mini-series & the TV series that followed it) and of pretty much anything A.C. Crispin writes. I was thrilled when I noticed that A.C. Crispin's novel "V" was being released in Kindle form and purchased it right away. Unfortunately, this is not the full novel - this is just the mini-series version, which ends halfway through the story. I returned the book and will be the first in line to buy the novel if it's ever released.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book and Movie Both Equally Good, April 26, 2011

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Jinger Jarrett "Internet Marketer and Writer" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: V: The Original Miniseries (Mass Market Paperback)

I have seen all of the movies, as well as the TV series, and I've read both of the books. One of my favorite shows is the current series, which I think will be an even bigger hit.

I am a fan, and I am a big fan, because this series is very consistent when it comes to great story telling. It has a great concept, and the writing is consistently good even when Kenneth Johnson isn't involved in the process.

The first book, as well as the movie are pretty similar except for the ending. Johnson does introduce an additional element into the book that doesn't occur in the movie. It's just as well because for those who understand the "deux de machine" literary technique, introducing something into a story line to rescue the heroes, rather than having the heroes extricate themselves from their dilemma, does detract from the story. This story is no different.

If you love science fiction, you will love this, and if you love science fiction with political undertones, even better. This story line is especially relevant these days with all of the political upheaval in the world, including in the United States.

I highly recommend both of the books, even though the second book has nothing to do with the second movie, and the movies. This is a series with a message, and it's a message that's relevant today. It's also entertaining, which makes it well worth reading/watching. Definitely one of my all time favorite fiction series.

Also recommended:

V: The Second Generation

(Please note: the second book is totally different from the second movie. Many of the things that happened in the movie never happen in this book, but if you like good story telling and enjoyable entertainment, then read it.)