Battlestar Galactica vault
Subtitle: the complete history of the series, 1978-2012
By: by Paul Ruditis
Publisher: Sterling
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9781454913719
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Battlestar Galactica (Television program : 2004-2009); Battlestar Galactica (Television program: 2003- ); History and criticism; Battlestar Galactica (Television program : 2003); Science fiction television programs; Battlestar Galactica (Television program : 1978-1979)
Description: For over thirty years, science-fiction fans have been enthralled by Battlestar Galactica and the captivating saga of humanity's war with the chilling Cylons. From its innovative special effects to its controversial storylines, the franchise has fascinated generations of viewers. Now, drawing on unique insights from the original producer, Glen A. Larson, and exclusive interviews with David Eick and Ronald D. Moore - creators of the series' acclaimed reimagining - Battlestar Galactica Vault offers a complete visual history of the show's evolution, from 1978's 'Saga of a Star World' to spin-offs Caprica and Blood & Chrome. Featured herein are concept artwork by legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie, annotated scripts and storyboards, candid behind-the-scenes photography, and ten meticulously reproduced pieces of memorabilia for readers to remove and examine. Stunningly illustrated and fully authorised, Battlestar Galactica Vault is the ultimate celebration of a series that changed TV sci-fi forever.
Notes: Subtitle from cover.

Includes 10 reproduced pieces of memorabilia in 2 pockets attached to the cover.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: [Front pocket]: 1. Reproduction of several pages from the 'Book of Pythia' original prop, as seen in "Home", a two-part episode in season two of the reimagined series; title: 2. Reproduction of the orginal series' promotional poster with art by Ralph McQuarrie; title: 3. Set photos taken during the filming of "Saga of a Star World"; title: 4. Visual effects storyboards from 1978's "Saga of a Star World"; title: 5. The fleet of Battlestar Galactica 1978, picturing original miniatures from the collection of Gary Cannovo. Photos by E. Jim Small. [Back pocket]: 1. Annotated pages from the original "Saga of a Star World" script; title: 2. Poster showing the evolution of Cylon designs, featuring concept art by Andrew Robert and Eric Chu for the original 'Battlestar Galactica' and the reimagined series, respectively, and designs by Richard Livingston for Razor and Caprica; title: 3. Replicas of Caprica currency from the reimagined series; title: 4. Reproduction of an equipment malfunction memo that unknowingly reveals the Cylon attack plan of disabling Colonial ships as seen in the 2003 airing of the Battlestar Galactica miniseries; title: 5. Reproduction of Starbuck's (Katee Sackhoff) notations on a Pegasus navigational map background prop.