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An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica
 
 
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An Analytical Guide to Television's Battlestar Galactica (Library Binding)

by John Kenneth Muir (Author)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, objective commentary, Dec 10 2003
By John Solley (Hinsdale, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars An objective analysis from an author who knows his stuff, Dec 7 2003
By R. M. Rogers (United States) - See all my reviews
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If you are looking for a frothy cheerleading book about how perfect a show "Battlestar Galactica" was.......this isn't it. If you want an objective, insightful analysis on the series strengths and weaknesses from an author who is more concerned with providing honest, well-thought out opinions rather than tired propaganda, then this is THE book to get.

The book reads like a thesis, with numerous points of the show's characters, concepts, and context being explored in a very objective way. Highlights of the book include an excellent analysis of every episode in the series, a detailed look into the Biblical and mythological overtones present in the series, as well as an interesting commentary on the lawsuit filed against the series by Star Wars creator George Lucas. This is simply great reading.

There is no question that Mr. Muir is a Galactica fan, however, he is not a mindless fan willing to accept every aspect of the show as flawless. His honesty and objectivity are wonderfully refreshing, and reading the book made me fall in love with the series all over again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Review and Analysis. Recommended, Jan 1 2003
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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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2.0 out of 5 stars This book isnt worth (the money)
I am a diehard Battlestar Galactica fan and I would not waste the (money) to read this uthor call the show a "guilty pleasure". Read more
Published on Dec 28 2002 by Disappointed Battlestar Galact...

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Review of Battlestar Galactica
This book is a detailed anaylsis (with some author bias) regarding Battlestar Galactica, but not its [dumb] offspring, Galactica 80. Read more
Published on Jul 10 2002 by Dan Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars An objective and HONEST look at a classic TV series
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... Read more
Published on April 2 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Slash and Burn Journalism at its Worst
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... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Much Needed Corrective, But Too Many Flaws
On the plus side, Muir is to be commended for finally setting the record straight concerning the one thing that "Battlestar Galactica" has taken an unfair rap for so... Read more
Published on Jul 21 2000 by Eric Paddon

4.0 out of 5 stars Best serious look at BG I've ever seen
Having been a Battlestar Galactica fan since childhood, and getting a degree in Astrophysics as an adult, I could readily identify with the author calling this sow a "Guilty... Read more
Published on Jan 23 2000 by Bookseller

5.0 out of 5 stars A Much-Needed Defense Of Battlestar Galactica
John Kenneth Muir has authored a superb analysis of the Battlestar Galactica TV series, noting the show's many critics, its strong audience pull, and so forth. Read more
Published on Aug 5 1999 by Michael Daly

5.0 out of 5 stars a great book that dispels a lot of myths!
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. Read more
Published on Mar 11 1999 by Ivan A. Wolfe

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