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	Sex and Death in Television Town by: Carlton Mellick III publisher: Eraserhead Press, published: 2005-12-14 ASIN: 0976249855 sales rank: 717894 price: $10.20 (new), $8.48 (used)	It's the wild West, Mellick-style. A band of hermaphrodite gunslingers fight for their lives in a desert infested with crispy black demons. Along with a motley collection of survivors (including a sex-crazed female samurai modified to resemble a bipedal stegosaurus) they take refuge in the only safe haven left: Telos . . . a strange town near the end of the world, where the citizens have televisions instead of heads.
	The Television Companion: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Doctor Who (Dr Who Telos) by: David J Howe publisher: Telos Publishing, published: 2003-10-27 ASIN: 1903889510 sales rank: 849701 price: $22.76 (new), $22.74 (used)	Everything you ever wanted to know about the cult BBC Television series Doctor Who which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2003. On its first publication, The Television Companion was hailed as possibly the best guide ever to the BBC's cult science fiction show Doctor Who. Now re-issued in a revised and updated edition, the book remains the definitive guide to the television worlds and adventures of the Doctor and his companions. Every story is covered in depth in all aspects of production, including plot details, cast and crew lists, episode endings, transmission dates, memorable quotes and popular myths. In addition there is a comprehensive analysis of every adventure, utilising reviews both contemporary and retrospective from a wide variety of sources. This book is the essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of Doctor Who.
	The Influence of Star Trek on Television, Film and Culture (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) publisher: McFarland, published: 2007-08-29 ASIN: 0786430346 sales rank: 612375 price: $31.95 (new), $26.05 (used)	When the first season of Star Trek opened to American television viewers in 1966, the thematically insightful sci-fi story line presented audiences with the exciting vision of a bold voyage into the final frontiers of space and strange, new galactic worlds. Perpetuating this enchanting vision, the story has become one of the longest running and most multifaceted franchises in television history. Moreover, it has presented an inspiring message for the future, addressing everything from social, political, philosophical, and ethical issues to progressive and humanist representations of race, gender, and class. This book contends that Star Trek is not just a set of television series, but has become a pervasive part of the identity of the millions of people who watch, read and consume the films, television episodes, network specials, novelizations, and fan stories. Examining Star Trek from various critical angles, the essays in this collection provide vital new insights into the myriad ways that the franchise has affected the culture it represents, the people who watch the series, and the industry that created it.
	Fantastic Television: A Pictorial History of Sci-Fi, the Unusual and Fantastic From Captain Video to the Star Trek Phenomenon and Beyond... by: Gary Gerani publisher: Harmony, published: 1999-01-13 ASIN: 0517526468 sales rank: 1997510 price: $13.91 (used)
	Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, And Casts And Credits for 62 Prime-time Shows, 1959 Through 1989. Two Volume Set by: Mark Phillips publisher: McFarland, published: 2006-12-01 ASIN: 078642835X sales rank: 1166205 price: $44.95 (new), $32.99 (used)	Whether rocketing to other worlds or galloping through time, science fiction television has often featured the best of the medium. The genre's broad appeal allows youngsters to enjoy fantastic premises and far out stories, while offering adults a sublime way to view the human experience in a dramatic perspective. From Alien Nation to World of Giants, this reference work provides comprehensive episode guides and cast and production credits for 62 science fiction series that were aired from 1959 through 1989. For each episode, a brief synopsis is given, along with the writer and director of the show and the guest cast. Using extensive research and interviews with writers, directors, actors, stuntmen and many of the show's creators, an essay about each of the shows is also provided, covering such issues as its genesis and its network and syndication histories.
	And the Angel With Television Eyes by: John Shirley publisher: Night Shade Books, published: 2001-08-19 ASIN: 1892389134 sales rank: 1240578 price: $2.48 (new), $2.43 (used)	"...And the Angel with Television Eyes" explores the region where fantasy meets reality. This surreal journey of self-discovery and transformation at once questions the nature of our world, and redefines it in the context of 21st century pop culture and technology. It takes a writer of John Shirley's talent and audacity to bring together elements as disparate as Shakespeare, Nietzsche, on-line role playing games, soap operas, and classic mythology - binding them together, creating a heady mélange on, above, and below the streets of Manhattan. "...And the Angel with Television Eyes" follows the life of Max Whitman, a successful, yet unfulfilled soap opera actor, as his life begins to fall apart. Strange, murderous events suck Max into a maelstrom that leaves him questioning first his own sanity, then the nature of reality. As he is dragged further into a battle between mythic forces that threaten to destroy him and his world, Max must first try and understand the nature of these forces and then find the strength to overcome them. At once a rousing adventure, and a bitingly insightful metaphor for our times, .And the Angel with Television Eyes is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat.
	"Doctor Who"-The Making of a Television Serial (Puffin Books) by: Alan Road publisher: Puffin Books, published: 1983-10-27 ASIN: 0140316876 sales rank: 5495367 price: $29.50 (new), $4.34 (used)
	Battlestar Galactica: Destiny: A New Novel Based on the Universal Television Series Created by Glen A. Larson by: Richard Hatch publisher: IBooks, Inc., published: 2005-12-25 ASIN: 1596871687 sales rank: 885416 price: $2.00 (new), $0.87 (used)	When the dying sun of Paradis dramatically begins its contraction phase, a two year stay by the Galacticans and the colonials on what appears to be the perfect planet for rebuilding their civilization comes to an abrupt end—the planet's inhabitants are forced to make a hurried exit back into space. Discovering that several of their refurbished ships are incapable of deep-space travel, the fleet returns to Paradis for repairs—just in time for the sudden catastrophic destruction of the entire planet. When it becomes clear that the Cylons are responsible, Apollo, Tigh, and Athena make the painful decision to leave one-third of the fleet behind in order to save the rest.
	Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone: A Backstage Tribute to Television's Groundbreaking Series by: Stewart T. Stanyard publisher: Ecw Press, published: 2007-04-01 ASIN: 1550227440 sales rank: 184475 price: $12.99 (new), $12.95 (used)	In the chronicles of television's history, Rod Serling's Twilight Zone is considered by far the medium's quintessential creation. The CBS series that debuted in 1959 and aired for 156 episodes offered black-and-white morality plays both terrifying and poignant. Each week the ominous voice and brilliant mind of writer Serling took audiences on a trip through his surrealist realm of fantasy and science fiction, beyond the boundaries of imagination. Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone is a visually stunning backstage glimpse through time and space, into the history and making of the Twilight Zone. Author Stewart T. Stanyard, creator of The Twilight Zone Archives online, invites readers to explore a portion of the archives collection: over 300 original behind-the-scenes production stills taken during the filming of the show. Accompanied by insightful captions, the book includes rare documents and interviews with 40 alumni, including producers, directors, writers, and actors who worked on the series, such as Dennis Weaver, Billy Mumy, Shelly Berman, Earl Holliman, and Earl Hammer, Jr. The book also features candid interviews with Serling's wife Carol, brother and writer Robert, and Serling's influential teacher Helen Foley. Aside from five informative and analytical chapters by the author, it features tribute essays by several Hollywood personalities, including Rush drummer Neil Peart, Simpsons producer Dana Gould, and Star Trek: Next Generation writer Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Stewart T. Stanyard is a board member for the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation, and the creator of The Twilight Zone Archives, a non-profit organization featuring enough Twilight Zone and Serling materials to fill a museum. He lives in Northern California.
	Crucible: Kirk: The Star to Every Wandering (Star Trek) by: David R. George III publisher: Pocket Books, published: 2007-02-01 ASIN: 074349170X sales rank: 203357 price: $3.58 (new), $0.01 (used)	IN A SINGLE MOMENT . . . the lives of three men will be forever changed. In that split second, defined paradoxically by both salvation and loss, they will destroy the world and then restore it. Much had come before, and much would come after, but nothing would color their lives more than that one, isolated instant on the edge of forever. IN A SINGLE MOMENT . . . James T. Kirk, displaced in time, allows the love of his life to die in a traffic accident, thereby preserving Earth's history. Returning to the present, he continues a storied career as a starship captain, opening up the galaxy. But as he wanders among the stars, the incandescence that once filled his heart remains elusive. IN A SINGLE MOMENT . . . that haunts James T. Kirk throughout his life, he preserved the timeline at the cost of his happiness. Now, facing his own death, the very fabric of existence collapses across years and light-years, forcing him to race against -- and through -- time itself, until he comes full circle to that one bright star by which his life has always steered.

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