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Signs and Portents (Babylon 5, Season by Season) (Paperback)

by Michael O'Hare (Foreword), Jane Killick (Author)
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  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey Books (Feb 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0345424476
  • ISBN-13: 979-0345424470
  • Product Dimensions: 57.7 x 14 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 782,553 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the Author
Behind-the-scenes insights from those who were there

The Season-by-Season Guides look at the eyes of every single Babylon 5 episodes through the eyes of those who were there. Stories of what went right, what went wrong, memories of how they approached storylines and how it fits into the big arc come from all the main cast members, the directors and the creative mind behind the whole project, J Michael Straczynski, who comments on every episode. Each episode is also re-told in a short, dramatically written synopsis which, when put together, tell the story of each season.

Season Guide #1: Signs and Portents includes a forward by Michael O'Hare who lead the cast as Commander Sinclair in the first year and chapters on the pilot film, The Gathering; how the series was sold to sceptical TV bosses who thought there was no room for science fiction on television outside Star Trek; and an author's analysis of the first season. The British edition included eight pages of colour photographs which, I assume, are included in the US imprint.

Jane Killick is a full time freelance writer and broadcaster. I have been writing for science fiction magazines for many years and among my previous books is The Making of Judge Dredd, a behind-the-scenes account of the Sylvester Stallone movie.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to a Great Series, 5 Aug 2003
By Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "Babylon 5" Season by Season: Signs and Portents - Season 1 (A Channel Four Book) (Paperback)
Babylon 5 was unique in television. The main plot for the entire series was mapped out before the show even started. As a result, it developed a loyal fan base that still loves it.

This book is the first in a series of five episode guides to the series. Covering the first season, it has a separate chapter for each of the twenty-two episodes, plus the pilot. Each starts with a plot summary, but then goes into behind the scenes stories and commentaries. Through interviews with cast, crew, and creator J. Michael Straczynski, author Jane Killick is able to give a full picture of what went into each episode. Some of my favorite parts are the stories of bloopers or jokes the cast played on each other. I also find the summaries useful if I’m looking for a particular episode to rewatch.

Starting out the book is an interesting chapter about the five year struggle the producers had to get the show on the air. It really gave me a new appreciation for what JMS went through to make his vision a reality.

Also included is a season 1 overview. While I might not agree with all of the author’s commentary, I find her perspective interesting.

Any fan will love to have this well researched book for a behind the scenes look at a wonderful piece of science fiction television history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent companion to a video collection, 6 April 1999
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I have taped all of the shows, & proceed to watch them at my own leisure one by one. After watching each episode, I then read the synopsis of the episode out of the book. It tends to make some minute things come to life.Things that I consider minor, are shown to be of great importance by the creator. The insights on why things were done, the timing of those things, it was all very excellent. I reccommend it for any real Baylon 5 fan. There is sooo much to learn from this series of books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inside the TV series "Babylon 5", 25 Dec 1998
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This review is from: "Babylon 5" Season by Season: Signs and Portents - Season 1 (A Channel Four Book) (Paperback)
This is a very interesting study of this TV series; it contains synopsis of episodes and comments on characters, scripts, writers, the serie story line, etc. Also many anecdotes about filming and opinions from actors and producer.

If you wish know Babylon 5 inside, doesn't doubt; buy it!

And, if you like science fiction but don't know Babylon 5, again buy it, and you will want to watch this show.

Ah, and buy the other books from Jean Killick about B5, too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine reference book that every B5 fan should have.
This is an excellent reference book. I skipped the capsule descriptions of the episodes and went to the real meat: the behind-the-scenes stuff. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars For all serious fans of B5
This is an episode guide done by an English writer. Thus the delay in getting this on the market for almost five years. Well worth the wait. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Good bookcase reference to Season One of B5
This is a good reference to Season One, a must for anyone who is a fan of the show and definitely for those who don't have Internet access and/or haven't found the Lurker's Guide... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Questions, No Easy Answers.

"Who are you?" "What do you want?" These two questions, how they are answered, and in what order, define the televised novel Babylon 5. Read more

Published on 17 April 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy resource book for Babylon 5 fans.

For those who want in-depth reviews and notes on each episode of Season One of the highly-acclaimed television series 'Babylon 5', this book will do extremely well. Read more
Published on 17 April 1998

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