Taking up from where the blockbuster Stargate movie left off, Stargate SG-1 has quickly become a sci-fi phenomenon in its own right. The hit series continues the story of Colonel Jack O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) and his elite military team as they probe the secrets of the Stargate: the mysterious, ancient portal that allows instantaneous travel to remote planets throughout the universe. Here, at last, is the authorised guide to the show. Stargate SG-1: The Illustrated Companion Volume 1 is an in-depth look at the first two seasons, packed with behind-the-scenes interviews, many previously unpublished pictures, and a comprehensive episode guide. EXCLUSIVE! Featuring contributions written by the cast, including Richard Dean Anderson, giving their own unique take on the character they play!
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Thomasina Gibson has been covering Stargate SG-1 for the genre press since her first visit to the set of the show in Vancouver, during the filming of the pilot episode five years ago. Since then, she's been back many times, and has unrivalled access to the production.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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'Good' sums up this book quite well. It is a comprehensive guide to every episode, and includes character/actor profiles and short interview pieces. However, it is struck by the curse of the official companion: It is neccessarily bland, unable to make negative comments on anything and required to support the view of the producers and the network in glossing over Michael Shanks' departure and other points. Essentially little more than a good episode guide, I would reccomend instead Keith Toppings' unofficial rival book.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Superb book. It combines reviews of each episode from the first two series and comments from the cast and crew to go along with the episode. There are actor interviews and profiles and artwork of the main episodes. There's even how they make the costumes and special effects. Can't wait for the next volume due out next year. No SG-1 fan can be witout this book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a fairly new fan to the Stargate phenomenon so "The Illustrated Companion Volume 1" was a really interesting read. The episode synopses were, maybe, a little too brief, but the extra information added -the interviews and the behind-the-scenes facts of each episode, made it very enjoyable. The book also has profiles on the characters and gives a brief account of the actors that play them. This is a `must have' for any Stargate fan and I've already placed my order for the eagerly awaited "Volume 2".
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect companion.
Well written guide to SG-1 that is consise and informative. Whilst avoiding at the same time to come over too evangelistic about it's subject!
Published 15 months ago by Windmilltilter
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Stargate SG1 book
I bought this because I have all the other books in the series. I haven't read it yet but am sure it will be as good as the others.
Published on 14 Oct 2010 by Mrs. Wendy Hope
3.0 out of 5 stars
More could have been done with this companion book
Just started watching Stargate last year, like the series and finally caught up with the plot lines. Read more
Published on 13 May 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but let down in so many ways.
After following the T.V. series 1 and 2 of the show, the guide was a real interesting add-on to an almost outstanding achievment of science fiction. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
As far as guides go - Not bad but could have been better!
As Matt from Surrey said, there could have been a lot of extra stuff in this. I was expecting a few pages on each episode and an analysis/review. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2002 by Krystle Boss
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great book
Well i was waiting for a book like this to come out. Just a pity the book is not full colour but other than good. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very average guide, that could have been so much more
While it is always nice to have an "official" companion to television series, they are often lacking in detail and the SG-1 Companion is no exception. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2002 by Matthew Notley
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute must for any true fan of Stargate SG-1
A gem of a book if you like to keep track of the order of events and links between episodes. Any avid fan knows that with the repeat episodes running alongside current storylines... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2002 by Angie Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
The must-have book to understand the show, and it's series!
As a Stargate fan, it is always hard to know which shows I've watched and what they were about, and so when I bought this book it was a refreshing change to reminisce about all the... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Want the low - down on SG-1 series 1 & 2? Then this is it!
Having been stupid enough to miss the whole of the first series and frustrated that it wasn't available on DVD, this book filled in most of the gaps. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2001 by May Hemer
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