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Firefly the Official Companion #2
Firefly: The Official Companion Volume Two
Before the smash hit movie "Serenity" came "Firefly," the cult TV series which started it all and became a DVD phenomenon, selling almost half a million copies.
Set 500 years in the future, "Firefly" centres around Mal Reynolds, captain of the ship-for-hire "Serenity "and its eclectic crew of galactic misfits. When he takes on two passengers, a young doctor and his mysterious, telepathic sister, he gets much more than he bargained for...
This official companion is just what the show's fervent fans, the 'Browncoats', have been waiting for, with unseen photos, scripts, behind the scenes secrets, and exclusive input from the cast and crew, including of course creator Joss Whedon.
Contains the second part of an extended interview with Joss Whedon, as well as exclusive new interviews with the cast, executive producer Tim Minear and many other writers and crewmembers; the full, uncut shooting scripts for 'Jaynestown', 'Out of Gas', 'Ariel', 'War Stories' 'Trash', 'The Message', 'Heart of Gold' and 'Objects in Space', annotated with memories from the cast and crew; extended behind-the-scenes interviews with the crew behind "Firefly," including sections on the production design and visual effects, illustrated with unseen imagery; in addition a section on the "Firefly" fans and of course Vera...
Set 500 years in the future, "Firefly" centres around Mal Reynolds, captain of the ship-for-hire "Serenity "and its eclectic crew of galactic misfits. When he takes on two passengers, a young doctor and his mysterious, telepathic sister, he gets much more than he bargained for...
This official companion is just what the show's fervent fans, the 'Browncoats', have been waiting for, with unseen photos, scripts, behind the scenes secrets, and exclusive input from the cast and crew, including of course creator Joss Whedon.
Contains the second part of an extended interview with Joss Whedon, as well as exclusive new interviews with the cast, executive producer Tim Minear and many other writers and crewmembers; the full, uncut shooting scripts for 'Jaynestown', 'Out of Gas', 'Ariel', 'War Stories' 'Trash', 'The Message', 'Heart of Gold' and 'Objects in Space', annotated with memories from the cast and crew; extended behind-the-scenes interviews with the crew behind "Firefly," including sections on the production design and visual effects, illustrated with unseen imagery; in addition a section on the "Firefly" fans and of course Vera...
205 pages, Paperback
First published May 8, 2007
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About the author
Joss Whedon
483 books4,336 followersJoss Whedon (born Joseph Hill Whedon) is an American screenwriter, executive producer, film and television director, comic book writer, occasional composer, and actor, and the founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures.
He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)', 'Angel (1999–2004)', 'Firefly (2002)' and its film follow-up 'Serenity (2005)', and 'Dollhouse (2009–2010)', as well as the web-series' 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)'. Whedon co-wrote and produced the horror film 'The Cabin in the Woods (2012)', and wrote and directed the film adaptation of Marvel's 'The Avengers (2012)', the third highest-grossing film of all time.
Many of Whedon's projects have cult status and his work is notable for portraying strong female characters and a belief in equality.
credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon
He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)', 'Angel (1999–2004)', 'Firefly (2002)' and its film follow-up 'Serenity (2005)', and 'Dollhouse (2009–2010)', as well as the web-series' 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)'. Whedon co-wrote and produced the horror film 'The Cabin in the Woods (2012)', and wrote and directed the film adaptation of Marvel's 'The Avengers (2012)', the third highest-grossing film of all time.
Many of Whedon's projects have cult status and his work is notable for portraying strong female characters and a belief in equality.
credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon
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June 23, 2016
I dont enjoy very much this Book, but, it is very engaging
February 6, 2017
This has been an amazing resource for my Firefly podcast: Mighty Fine Shindig #MFshindig
February 25, 2018
Here's what I wrote about Volume 1.
Yeah, I'm a sucker for all things Firefly so the five stars probably would only be agreed with by a fellow browncoat fanatic. Still the scripts are fun to read even though I've seen every episode at least a dozen times and the ancillary material was at least new to me. So, yes, I have already ordered Volume 2 (and sadly the last volume) as I am constitutionally incapable, somewhat like a bibliophile version of Malcolm Reynolds, of not finishing what I have started.
Loved for all the same reasons.
Yeah, I'm a sucker for all things Firefly so the five stars probably would only be agreed with by a fellow browncoat fanatic. Still the scripts are fun to read even though I've seen every episode at least a dozen times and the ancillary material was at least new to me. So, yes, I have already ordered Volume 2 (and sadly the last volume) as I am constitutionally incapable, somewhat like a bibliophile version of Malcolm Reynolds, of not finishing what I have started.
Loved for all the same reasons.
April 22, 2021
A great read for fans of Joss Whedon's classic SF show.
February 2, 2023
Filled with photos, notes, and scripts, this is a must have set of books for any Browncoat.
October 26, 2010
Like volume one, volume two of the official companion is a beautiful book, with glossy pages and nice clear page layouts. It seems to have a bit more than the first book, or the contents page looks more crowded, anyway. There's character pages, more of the scripts -- Jaynestown, Out of Gas, Ariel, War Stories, The Message, Heart of Gold, Objects in Space -- essays about various things, a bit on unused story ideas... As in the first volume, the scripts have little insets: images from the episodes, bits of trivia. It's lovely.
Again, a great thing for a Browncoat to collect.
Again, a great thing for a Browncoat to collect.
April 4, 2013
This volume is even better than the last one! I loved the interviews with the cast and all the behind the scenes information from the editors, costumers, cinematographers and many of the other departments that were responsible for making Firefly so great. My favorite part of this book was the breakdown of the episode "Out of Gas" because that is my favorite episode of the entire series. It gives a lot of insight into how the episode came about and what the cast and crew thought of it. This official volume really gives you your money's worth!
October 8, 2008
If you've seen Firefly, you've got to have this book plus the other volume. I was walking aimlessly through the book store with my soon-to-be boyfriend, and as soon as I saw Mal on the cover, my mouth fell open. Yeah, he bought it for me, and I discovered he liked Firefly too, awesome!!! So, I am proud of my Firefly books and they sit prominently on my shelf for all to see.
January 4, 2009
Love Firefly, loved this book. What else can be said?
Although...funny story...I was reading the script of Jaynestown after a Chem final and I kept cracking up...everyone else in the room must've thought I was crazy.
Does anyone else find it somewhat ironic that it's the 'Companion'? Or is it just me?
Although...funny story...I was reading the script of Jaynestown after a Chem final and I kept cracking up...everyone else in the room must've thought I was crazy.
Does anyone else find it somewhat ironic that it's the 'Companion'? Or is it just me?
May 15, 2007
So beautiful... so much information. Seriously, this book, just like the first, is such a high quality book! The pictures, the costume information, interviews.... so much goodness, go get it if you haven't already.
December 20, 2007
PICTURES. COSTUMES. SHOOTING SCRIPTS. INTERVIEWS. PROPS. I AM SO GAY FOR THIS KIND OF STUFF. Also, discussion of episodes planned but never written. So great.
My copy, Amazon receipt: from Josh Curtis. "You really are a Browncoat. A damn sexy one, but still a Browncoat."
My copy, Amazon receipt: from Josh Curtis. "You really are a Browncoat. A damn sexy one, but still a Browncoat."
September 11, 2007
Excellent. Just excellent.
March 7, 2008
A must-buy for Firefly fans. It includes scripts, interviews, and all sorts of trivia that you'll need to wow your friends.
June 30, 2008
Possibly better than the first, or maybe only because my favourite episodes were in here.
All I can say is, WE NEED MORE!
All I can say is, WE NEED MORE!
March 5, 2010
As I said in my review for the first volume, I love having the scripts at hand. The scripts even include lines that are not in the episodes!
May 23, 2012
Companion to the first volume - finishes the job just as well as it was begun.
May 15, 2017
Actual Rating: 5 Stars
January 24, 2017
I really miss this show. RIP Ron Glass
September 16, 2022
5 stars
I still miss this show so much...😢
I still miss this show so much...😢
August 1, 2016
Like Volume 1, this was useful for the Chinese translations and cool behind-the-scenes specifics.
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