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The Babylon File (Virgin) (Mass Market Paperback)
by Andy Lane (Author), J.Michael Straczynski (Introduction)
4.2 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)

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The Babylon File: The Definitive, Unauthorised Guide to J.Michael Straczynski's "Babylon 5" v. 2 (Babylon File) by Andy Lane

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; TV Tie in Ed edition (15 May 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753500493
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753500491
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.4 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
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J. Michael Straczynski's epic space opera "Babylon 5" is unusual in that the science fiction show comprises a single story evolving over five years. This volume provides a broad overview of the tale as well as examining the minutiae of each episode. There are detailed plot synopses, a guide to the station that gives the series its name, a history of the "Babylon 5" universe, and a lighter look at the characters. The book also quotes some of the show's more humorous dialogue. There is an introductory essay by the programme's creator, and an enlightened discussion of the series' influences, themes, and the famed story arc.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive - with a personal angle, 18 May 1999
By A Customer
Andy Lane's Babylon File is possibly the only guide for B5 that you will ever need. With its sister companion, Volume 2 - it is, without doubt, a work of a passionate fan.

Although episodes are presented in transmission order, it also offers index lists of themed episodes, plot strands, Production Crew, Background Cast.

Each episode is given a summary, with attention given to its place within the overall story, its production credits, cast details, cultural references, lines to look out for, etc.

Along with the episode guide come some essays with intersting points made - Lane obviously knows his subject.

The time and energy put into this book stands as a testament to the finest SF TV series of the '90's - one that can be watched again and again. However, with the pure fact comes opinion - and the author makes no apology for it. Lane's thoughts can be insightful and annoying, inspired and blissfully unaware within a matter of lines. You may marvel at things he hated or missed the point of and wonder at other points he brings to your attention!

In summary - buy this guide, then read and enjoy whilst you watch Babylon 5 - you won't find better. But remember, watch the episodes he advises against yourself and draw your own opinions. The author's criticism is often personal reaction, and yours should be the same.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great Babylon 5 "Beginning of season 4" Reference Book, 19 Jan 1999
By A Customer
Against:
Reference only until the beginning of the 4th season. It was up to date when released but now a new version should be writed.
It has some episodes number quotations wrong but its not any problem for a B5 fan reader and the others will not notice.

For:
Do you want to know the name off all ships that appear in the episodes ?
Do you want to cross check episodes ?
"Koshtations" and the Yvanova "life lessons" are a must read.
It focus not only the good parts of the serie but also the "bugs" it had (That's why is "Unauthorised")

Overall:
A fan choice if no full independent reference source is available.

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