Though the book is slim, it still offers some pictures of the characters, and, more importantly for me, the ships and models from the series. We are currently establishing an encyclopediaword list for the 1978 and reboot version of battlestar galactica, check back soon for more. The encyclopedia galactica is a fictional or hypothetical encyclopedia containing all the. Aimed at a juvenile audience, this was a tie in to the battlestar galactica television series being broadcast at the time. Naturalistic science fiction or taking the opera out of space opera our goal is nothing less than the reinvention of the science fiction television series. It shows both the colonial and the cylon point of view, and it wont leave it last like the plan. The source of the name might be robert thurstons novelisation of the pilot episodes, where it is mentioned twice.
The name evokes the exhaustive aspects of the reallife encyclop. This particular book was designed to flesh out all sorts of details within the bsg universe in the form of short listings on lots of different subjects. Battlestar galactica, recognized as one of the most provocative, and socially relevant series of the new millennium, earned its status as a classic american drama series after its very first, peabody awardwinning season. The ships of battlestar galactica by jo bourne, neil kelly, richard mead and. The series are named after the main spacecraft, the battlestar a large type of warship in space galactica. The classic battlestar galactica book series by multiple authors includes books battlestar galactica, battlestar galactica 2. From the fleet library aboard the battlestar galactica. The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games. See glen a larson for a listing of the 14 spinoff battlestar galactica books. It is the primary fighter spacecraft type used by the human protagonists in this fictional universe. The battlestar phoenix story in full, all stuff on the story will be here.
The series first aired as a threehour miniseries comprising four broadcast hours in december 2003 on the scifi channel. Read battlestar galactica books like lords of kobol and lords of kobol for free with a free 30day trial. Considering it spawned two revival series, a movie, books and comic books, its hard to believe that battlestar galactica had such a humble beginning it ran for only one season of 24 episodes on abc, from 1978 to 1979 while he no doubt hoped for a little more success in the original run, no doubt series creator glen a larson the man behind magnum, pi and knight rider, among others. From battlestar wiki, the free, open content battlestar galactica encyclopedia and episode guide. It includes two separate television series, one sequel series, movies, books, comic books, toy and other merchandise.
Number eight battlestar galactica project gutenberg. Cfq cinefantastique on the battlestar galactica tv series even if youre not normally a fan of the genre, you may find that this battlestar is smart enough and entertaining enough to win you over. Click on one to see and possibly edit the summary for that book. Serious and sexy, battlestar galactica is the best sci fi on tv. Moore and executive produced by moore and david eick as a reimagining of the 1978 battlestar galactica television series created by glen a. Seraphs battlestar galactica neo encyclopedia wiki fandom.
Battlestar galactica has been adapted into comic book form since its inception, by a number of different publishers including marvel comics, whitman comics, maximum press, realm press, and dynamite entertainment. The comic book battlestar galactica, based on the abc television series of the same name, was published monthly by marvel comics from march 1979 through january 1981, and lasted 23 issues although there were other attempts to adapt battlestar galactica into a comic book format, the marvel series is considered by many to have been the most successful in terms of run, sales, and content. Battlestar galactica simple english wikipedia, the. Encyclopedia galactica a book of the original series reference line. The colonial viper is a fictional spacecraft in the battlestar galactica sciencefiction franchise. Encyclopedia galactica by kraus, bruce and a great selection of. Learn from battlestar galactica experts like edward t. For those who loved the original battlestar galactica of abc television 1978 1979 this is an essential find. See glen a larson for a listing of the 14 spinoff battlestar galactica books 19781987, all, according to the covers, coauthored by larson, mostly with robert thurston. See more ideas about battlestar galactica, battlestar galactica 1978 and science fiction. Original series battlestar galactica pyramid 55 card game deck w instructions. From the fleet library aboard the battlestar galactica windmill books and e. See the complete classic battlestar galactica series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Considering it spawned two revival series, a movie, books and comic books, its hard to believe that battlestar galactica had such a humble beginning it ran for only one season of 24 episodes on abc, from 1978 to 1979.
Well this is an awesome addition to anybodys seventies scifi collection. Battlestar galactica bsg is an american military science fiction television series, and part of the battlestar galactica franchise. The ships of battlestar galactica by jo bourne, neil kelly. Bruce kraus an encyclopedia of galactic terms compiled from the fleet library on board the battlestar galactica by the fleet librarian. While we figure it all out, here are some books that capture some of that bsg vibe or explore some of the franchises major themes. From the fleet library of battlestar galactica 1979, hardcover at the best online prices at.
Seraph were an alien race in the original battlestar galactica series from 197879 and its spinoff series, galactica 1980. This article provides an overview of the publishing history and links out to individual articles for each series and issue. List of battlestar galactica 2004 tv series episodes. Seraphs battlestar galactica neo encyclopedia wiki. The plan shows that while she was a sleeper agent aboard galactica, boomer had a submerged personality who was aware of her true nature and had a romantic connection to the brother cavil aboard the ship, though she was extremely conflicted about her actions. An attempt to resuscitate it in altered form was galactica. It is, also, however quite rare as is much original series battlestar galactica memorabilia. Walt simonson, who later wrote and drew thor and had a long stint on marvels star wars comic, was the artist for the series at its conclusion. The encyclopedia galactica is a fictional or hypothetical encyclopedia containing all the knowledge accumulated by a galaxy spanning civilization. At first you might think, how useful would a childrens book be. Fantasy submitted 2 years ago by treeeskimo while bsg is a scifi show, i am looking for fantasy books with similar themes.
This has to be foreshadowing for the classic galactica 1980 episode the return of starbuck. Battlestar galactica shipyards is an encyclopedia of the ships from the battlestar galactica universe. Marvel comics published a 23issue comic book series based upon the show between 1978 and 1981. Battlestar galactica is an american military science fiction television series, and part of the battlestar galactica franchise. Gritty, characterdriven, exciting, moving and scary. Battlestar galactica 1970sgalactica 1980 backup available on. Assembling a stellar fleet of terrestrial talent, battlestar galactica and philosophy is indispensable to both fans and those who want to explore philosophical and theological issues in an entertaining way. Encyclopedia galactica is presently out of print, although copies of it, at times, are available either through or ebay. The ships of battlestar galactica by jo bourne, neil kelly, richard mead and alice. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a. Two prominent number eight copies serving as galactica pilots are sharon valerii and sharon agathon, using the call signs boomer and athena, respectively. They were never expressly referred to by name in the series, and were called seraphs in the scripts for the episodes in which they appear, as well as in the mid1990s galactica comic books.
List of comics the following are the listings of all known books of, and on, battlestar galactica. Battlestar galactica by glen larson and robert thurston is the first book in the battlestar galactica series. Battlestar galactica is a science fiction franchise. Dutton 1979, isbn 0525610391, edited by bruce kraus, is an encyclopedia of the original series encyclopedia galactica is presently out of print, although copies of it, at times, are available either through or ebay due to its various inaccuracies, misspellings, and. The pilot for the series first aired as a threehour miniseries comprising. From the fleet library of battlestar galactica 1979, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Number eight is a female humanoid cylon model on the television series battlestar galactica, a reimagining of the classic show of the same name. Dutton 1979, isbn 0525610391, edited by bruce kraus, is an encyclopedia of the original series. The reboot of the battlestar galactica series is an epic of the genre of classic sciencefiction that follows the stories of the military and civilian crew of a nomadic train of space vehicles searching the galaxy for earth after their homeworld was destroyed by the cylons, protected by.
Battlestar galactica facts for kids kids encyclopedia facts. Battlestar galactica 1978, 70s tv shows, spaceship design, sci fi ships, stargate atlantis, starship enterprise, concept ships, science fiction art, retro. The term has been used in nonfictional contexts as well. Battlestar galactica the complete series bluray 2004. Battlestar phoenix is a bsg fan fiction based around battlestar group 11 during the second cylon war. Jan 29, 2008 this intriguing volume is the first of its kind to explore battlestar galactica, from cyclons to starbuck, with great breadth and depth. Battlestar galactica simple english wikipedia, the free.
Wikimedia commons has media related to battlestar galactica pages in category battlestar galactica the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Moore as a reimagining of the 1978 battlestar galactica television series created by glen a. Number eight battlestar galactica project gutenberg self. Discover the best battlestar galactica books and audiobooks. Battlestar galactica peter david, craig shaw gardner, and steven harper torforge. Appearing in both the 1978 original series and the 2003 reimagined series, as well as various derivative works, the singlepilot spacecraft are carried aboard battlestar galactica and are the.
The ships of battlestar galactica by jo bourne, neil kelly, richard. Jan 01, 1978 battlestar galactica by glen larson and robert thurston is the first book in the battlestar galactica series. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Serina actually identifies the place when she sees that the city is under attack. But there are few books about the classic battlestar galactica for any kind of reference. Cavil used an elephant figurine as a trigger to switch. Books related to the original battlestar galactica series from the 70s are few and far between. American christianity in the 20042009 television series by kevin j. The whole battlestar galactica retread might fill some of us, old enough to remember face from the a team playing starbuck, cylonshooter and cigarchomper, with nervous trepidation, but, as i hope people know, the updated show, with the stone faced edward james olmos, is wonderful. Library aboard the battlestar galactica windmill books and e. Neil kelly is a writer and editor, working on reference books and magazines. Cylon basestar wikipedia, the free encyclopedia with images. Aimed at a juvenile audience, this was a tie in to the battlestar galactica.