Science Fiction Television Series, 1990- 2004

This is a detailed examination, from creation to cancellation, of 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, from the popular The X-Files to the many worlds of Star Trek (from The Next Generation onward), as well as Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, Quantum Leap, Stargate Atlantis and SG-I, among others. A chapter on each series includes essential production information; a history of the series; critical commentary; and amusing, often provocative interviews with more than 150 of the creators, actors, writers and directors. The book also offers updates on each series' regular cast members, along with several photographs and a complete bibliography.



About the Author

Frank Garcia is a science fiction media journalist in Vancouver whose work has appeared in Cinefantastique, Filmfax, Starlog and Video Watchdog. Mark Phillips is a correspondent for Starlog who has also written articles for Cinefantastique, Filmfax, Outre and Britain's TV Zone. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Mark Phillips and Frank Garcia are the authors of Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 through 1989 (McFarland, 1996).



Hardcover: 431 pages

Publisher: McFarland; illustrated edition edition (December 10, 2008)

Language: English