We knew the Firefly Companion Vol. 1 from Titan Books was on its way and ready to ship in the UK soon, but I had thought the US release would be after that. Apparently not, as copies have started showing up in bookstores and comic shops here and there. More as I find it out but it might be worth checking your local stores.
Joss Whedon’s cult sci-fi Western series Firefly may have had a curtailed existence on TV, but it has since become a phenomenon on DVD, spawning the hit movie Serenity and inspiring legions of dedicated fans, whose numbers are still growing today. This, the first of two lavishly illustrated official companions, is a must, whether you’re already a loyal Browncoat, or just discovering the ’Verse. Covering all aspects of the making of the show, this Big Damn Book features:
- Exclusive new interviews with Joss Whedon, the cast, executive producer Tim Minear and many other writers and crewmembers.
- Full, uncut shooting scripts for the episodes ‘Serenity’, ‘The Train Job’, ‘Bushwhacked’, ‘Shindig’, ‘Safe’ and ‘Our Mrs. Reynolds’, annotated with comments from the cast and crew.
- Scores of rare and previously unpublished images, including behind-the-scenes shots, production art, and original Firefly props and costumes photographed especially for this book.
This is for the UK release (preorder from Amazon.co.uk and save £5.10). The US release isn’t due until September 30 (preorder at Preorder it at Amazon and save $7).
Is it not available in hardcover?
I find that somewhat distressing. Nevertheless, a preorder shall be made.
Hardcover or soft, either way, this looks pretty solid, and the second release will only add to it’s usefulness.
I think it’ll be most interesting to see the cast notes on the scripts but more so the production art, especially if there are some that were made for unshot episodes.
Just got my copy. It’s niiiiiiiiiiice…..
Sadly, the comic stores within range of me did not get it (although one of them will get some next week). Argh! I hate you all…
Shiny! I didn’t think it would be out until September. I’m definately going Firefly hunting today. I’ll bet our Barnes and Nobles has it. I also can’t wait for volume 2, I have already seen the cover and it is awesome!
I don’t normally read/watch any “behind the scenes” stuff. I hate outakes, and I don’t like to see/hear/read anything from the actors out of character. I seem to be making an exception for Firefly, though. I wonder why that is?
Heading to my local comic shop to see if they got this. Behind the scenes Firefly stuff is the greatest.
Man, I can’t wait for this to come out. And then I read on Amazon that Vol. 2 will be out next Spring.
can’t have enough of our BDH’s!!
I am looking very forward to getting this indeed….
I’ve spent the weekend looking at the copy I picked up and it is just fabulous! The pictures and artwork are beautiful, the interviews and recollections are interesting and funny, and the scripts provide even more detail into the ‘verse. Overall, very, very shiny!!!
Just got mine, and can’t wait to read it….
I’ve received mine as well. I think it arrived this past Thursday or Friday. Killer book. Can’t wait for volume two to come out now. 🙂