The Babylon File

by Andy Lane

Book Overview

J. Michael Straczynski's epic space opera Babylon 5 is unusual in that the science fiction show comprises a single story evolving over five years. This volume provides a broad overview of the tale as well as examining the minutiae of each episode. There are detailed plot synopses, a guide to the station that gives the series its name, a history of the Babylon 5 universe, and a lighter look at the characters. The book also quotes some of the show's...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753500493
• ISBN13: 9780753500491
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Virgin Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

excellent guide to an excellent series

As a fan of many tv scifi series, I am usually skeptical of unauthorized guides. They typically contain little behind the scenes information and are often riddled with factual errors. However, this one makes for a fun read and is crammed with trivia, minutiae and all sorts of wonderful details for the avid b5 nitpicker. My only complaint is that, because it was written before the 4th season had concluded, some of the speculation on the arc and certain of the series' many signs and portents now seems superfluous. If you want a guide you can page through while sitting in front of your tv, this one has everything.

A must-have for babylon 5 fans!

I thought this was a really great guide. I love Babylon 5 and enjoy reading anything I can find about it. Andy Lane did a really great job. If you had to stop somewhere, right after they won the Shadow War was the perfect spot. I have found a few errors, but those are only in the beginning where you can see what episodes each character was in. For example: The book says Delenn wasn't in episode 311, "Ceremonies of Light and Dark." In truth, episode 311 was almost totally about Delenn. If you are a really dedicated fan like I am, you can catch these mistakes. I still thought it was a great book. I really liked the Ivanova's Life Lessons and Koshisms part of the book. The book really helps illustrate how great the series realy is. I give it two thumbs up.

An absolute must for any fan of the show.

The best Babylon 5 episode guide ANYWHERE, plus a whole lot more. I only wish it didn't stop in the middle of the fourth season.

To all BABYLON 5 fans: Don't miss this book.

Not much to say. Just a superb job. It covers eve- rything a fan would like to know. This book makes the best sidekick and combined with the "A-Z Guides" should be the BABYLON 5 bible. Only a small complain Mrs. Lane: You could have waited a little bit more for the release of the book in order to have a full Season 4 guide, since now that Season 5 kicks in and with the new bias of the series the book would be something more than a required reading: it would be the ultimate purcha- se. What about a new updated version ?

Excellant Referance Book for Babylon 5

This is the best Babylon 5 referance book I have read yet. Gives detailed information on seasons 1 through part of season 4. My favorite part is the memorable quotes part for each episode. We all know there have been some great quotes on Babylon 5. This is a must have book for any Babylon 5 fan.