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Summary: Thoughtful, objective commentary
Review: The author impressed me with his knowledge of the history of the show including the legal milieu surrounding BG and Star Wars. While I thoroughly enjoyed BG series as a very young man, I am now adult enough to accept the obvious production flaws the author exposes in his superb objective analysis of the series.I recommend this book for those who would wish to recapture the essence of the series and further understand the importance of the SF TV genre.
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Summary: Thoughtful, objective commentary
Review: The author impressed me with his knowledge of the history of the show including the legal milieu surrounding BG and Star Wars. While I thoroughly enjoyed BG series as a very young man, I am now adult enough to accept the obvious production flaws the author exposes in his superb objective analysis of the series. I recommend this book for those who would wish to recapture the essence of the series and further understand the importance of the SF TV genre.
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Summary: Good Review of Battlestar Galactica
Review: This book is a detailed anaylsis (with some author bias) regarding Battlestar Galactica, but not its [dumb] offspring, Galactica 80. It goes into many things from the creation of the show to an episode guide to a look at the many legal problems and issues with Star Wars. I like the author's take on the Star Wars vs. Galactica mess. He does have a point regarding copying. If Kurosawa and the creator of Flash Gordon used Lucas' logic then all the profits from Star Wars should go to them... His analysis of each episode is actually pretty good. He doesn't shy away from calling a number of episodes dogs especially the cowboy in space junk. Not everything that Glen Larson did regarding Galactica turned to gold. My only problem was that he over emphasizes the importance of both BG and Space 1999 in SF TV. I think that in terms of visuals, BG and Space made a difference in SFX and how they were done on TV (no more Salt Shakers and styrofoam sets!) As for writing? No, because it wasn't all that good. If both shows had better writing then they wouldn't have been canned after two years, but that is just my opinion.
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Summary: Good Review of Battlestar Galactica
Review: This book is a detailed anaylsis (with some author bias) regarding Battlestar Galactica, but not its [dumb] offspring, Galactica 80. It goes into many things from the creation of the show to an episode guide to a look at the many legal problems and issues with Star Wars. I like the author's take on the Star Wars vs. Galactica mess. He does have a point regarding copying. If Kurosawa and the creator of Flash Gordon used Lucas' logic then all the profits from Star Wars should go to them... His analysis of each episode is actually pretty good. He doesn't shy away from calling a number of episodes dogs especially the cowboy in space junk. Not everything that Glen Larson did regarding Galactica turned to gold. My only problem was that he over emphasizes the importance of both BG and Space 1999 in SF TV. I think that in terms of visuals, BG and Space made a difference in SFX and how they were done on TV (no more Salt Shakers and styrofoam sets!) As for writing? No, because it wasn't all that good. If both shows had better writing then they wouldn't have been canned after two years, but that is just my opinion.
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Summary: Slash and Burn Journalism at its Worst
Review: This book is an obvious attepmt to make a quick buck off a popular Sci-Fi show. Mr Muir didn't even bother to take the time to interview the show's stars, writers, directors, or producers, and is nothing more than muck-raking, and half-truths. His claims about particular plot-lines of episodes show that he either didn't watch the show, or didn't understand it. Save your money for an intelligent view of Battlestar Galactica; you won't find it here. If you're a fan of the show, I suggest Richard Hatch's fine first two novels of his trilogy: Armageddon and Warhawk.
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Summary: a great book that dispels a lot of myths!
Review: This book is the most in-depth on BSG, and most likely it will be the only in-depth book of this nature that will ever be written. It dispels the myth that BSG was a Star Wars [copy] and reveals how Star Trek:TNG probably [copied] some ideas. It is even handed, praising the show where it deserves to be praised, and it is evenly harsh on the show when it's rather obvious any talent they had skipped an episode. The author is obviously a fan, yet he doesn't let it get in his way of being objective. As the author points out, BSG fans are the first to admit the show's many shortcomings. A definete must for any fan, this book is also excellent for libraries. (The only shortcoming is the horrid B&W picture near the beginning).
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Summary: Good Review and Analysis. Recommended
Review: This is a very interesting, thought-provoking book about Battletar Galactica that is perfect for easy reference and has become a permanent fixture near my TV. The author knows the ins-and-outs of the series and writes well about it, and has clearly given his "analysis" a lot of thought (whether one agrees with it or not). He has a good eye for details and knows why the series was sometimes great/sometimes not - capturing the essence of a flawed classic. Overall a provocative read - not studio (or fan) propaganda.
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Summary: An objective and HONEST look at a classic TV series
Review: This is the best book ever written about Battlestar Galactica. Though some reviews on this page have trashed it, one must remember that "fan" is an abbreviation of the term "fanatic." The joy of this book is that it honestly evaluates Galactica's strengths AND weaknesses, and ultimately finds the series worthwhile. It is not propaganda, but analysis. It is not an interview book or a behind-the-scenes book, nor was it meant to be. Instead, it is a thoughtful analysis of an oft-misunderstood sci-fi series. This is a well-written, well-argued, thoughtful and OBJECTIVE look at Galactica, and some people (probably the same people who thought Jar-Jar in The Phantom Menace was "brilliant) just can't handle the truth. For people who want some fascinating material to debate (in a grown-up way), this is a wonderful book from an author who knows his material thoroughly.
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Summary: An objective and HONEST look at a classic TV series
Review: This is the best book ever written about Battlestar Galactica. Though some reviews on this page have trashed it, one must remember that "fan" is an abbreviation of the term "fanatic." The joy of this book is that it honestly evaluates Galactica's strengths AND weaknesses, and ultimately finds the series worthwhile. It is not propaganda, but analysis. It is not an interview book or a behind-the-scenes book, nor was it meant to be. Instead, it is a thoughtful analysis of an oft-misunderstood sci-fi series. This is a well-written, well-argued, thoughtful and OBJECTIVE look at Galactica, and some people (probably the same people who thought Jar-Jar in The Phantom Menace was "brilliant) just can't handle the truth. For people who want some fascinating material to debate (in a grown-up way), this is a wonderful book from an author who knows his material thoroughly.
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