Joe Michael Stracynski
Published: 2008-07-15
Total Pages: 417
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Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.SCRIPTS* "The Long Dark" by Scott Frost* "Soul Mates" by Peter David* "There All the Honor Lies" Peter David* "Gropos" by Larry DiTillio* "Knives" by Larry DiTillio* "Day of the Dead" by Neil GaimanFEATURING* An introduction/commentary on each episode by the script writers, written exclusively for this volume.* Never-before-seen dialogue and action that were later cut from the episodes.* A Script/DVD Variations inventory, which catalogues all the changes, deletions, additions and extras that were in the script but you never actually got to see in the final episodes.* A 47-page guide to the Alien Races of the League of Non-Aligned Worlds, which details as many as 21 characteristics and the history of each race. This 13,000-word "bible" covers the Abbai, Brakiri, Drazi, Grome, Hurr, Hyach, Llort, Markab, pak'ma'ra and Yolu and also includes a short Centauri/Minbari/Narn glossary.* A brief introduction by J. Michael Straczynski for Neil Gaiman's script (reprinted from the 1998 "Day of the Dead" script book).STORIES INCLUDE* What Scott Frost believes is less-than-perfect about Cirrus's character* Why Peter David wrote "Soul Mates" even though J. Michael Straczynski said "no"* The night that Bruce Boxleitner referred to his character as Sinclair, and Peter David's theory on why he did* The tale of the legendary Babylon 5 teddy bear, including how the bear war began, the alien race Strazyn and how a final retribution was thwarted* What inspired "Knives" to open with Londo and Vir discussing opera* The tale behind the dramatic changes to Sheridan's story line in "Knives," that later prompted writer Larry DiTillio to ask himself "what was I thinking?"* What Larry DiTillio always bought 5 pounds of for the crew when shooting his scripts* Why Andreas Katsulas refused to go to conventions* The version of "Day of the Dead" with a talking Zooty* The line of dialogue that Neil Gaiman refers to as "astoundingly awful" as well as one of his "favorite TV moments"Retired Date: September 30, 2008Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.