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**Skydiver** · 12 March 2006, 05:17 PM

yeah, i was in it too.

it was really cool, to see my words in print

all fun aside, it is a good book. an episode guide that delves into different aspects of the episodes

**morjana** · 12 March 2006, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Skydiver

yeah, i was in it too.

it was really cool, to see my words in print

all fun aside, it is a good book. an episode guide that delves into different aspects of the episodes

Slaps forehead!

Yikes, my apologies Denise, I meant to include you as a source as well in my comments.

Another senior moment.

I thought the episode commentaries were well balanced too. No one character/actor is elevated above the other -- SG-1 is a TEAM, and the episode commentaries reflect that not only are the characters a TEAM, but the actors portraying them are a TEAM too.

Morjana

**the fifth man** · 12 March 2006, 07:30 PM

You know what sucks? I was supposed to receive a copy of that book from GW. They were running some giveaway a while back. I was one of the winners, but never received it.

**morjana** · 12 March 2006, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by the fifth man

You know what sucks? I was supposed to receive a copy of that book from GW. They were running some giveaway a while back. I was one of the winners, but never received it.

Well...have you written to ask where your book is?

GateWorld may be waiting to hear from you...(they have an incomplete mailing address, an incorrect e-mail address...)

Morjana

**Skydiver** · 13 March 2006, 04:45 AM

om or e-mail darren and remind him
he may be waiting to get the books from the publisher. i know, due to an error at the publisher, i didn't get my trib copy for over a month, and then it was only after someone prodded them

**Danaia** · 13 March 2006, 08:33 AM

I loved the book as well - I really enjoyed how the various threads were pulled together, character and plot and production, and thought that it was particularly well balanced - team dynamics weren't just put aside in favour of one character, as Morjana said, but were an integral part of the composition and content of the book. Also loved the episode quotes, and the additional info on the mythologies and science behind the show - and the pics are awesome.

I've read a couple of other SG-1 books, but they either inane or uninteresting - this one really felt like it was worked on, researched, and that it was based on a genuine love for the show and the people on and behind it.

Danaia

**dipsofjazz** · 13 March 2006, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Danaia

I loved the book as well - I really enjoyed how the various threads were pulled together, character and plot and production, and thought that it was particularly well balanced - team dynamics weren't just put aside in favour of one character, as Morjana said, but were an integral part of the composition and content of the book. Also loved the episode quotes, and the additional info on the mythologies and science behind the show - and the pics are awesome.

I've read a couple of other SG-1 books, but they either inane or uninteresting - this one really felt like it was worked on, researched, and that it was based on a genuine love for the show and the people on and behind it.

Danaia

I love the book too, and agree with your comments. It's a nice mixture of everything!

**the fifth man** · 13 March 2006, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Skydiver

om or e-mail darren and remind him
he may be waiting to get the books from the publisher. i know, due to an error at the publisher, i didn't get my trib copy for over a month, and then it was only after someone prodded them

I did just that, and boy did he respond quickly. It was definitely appreciated. I should be getting it soon hopefully. I know I can't wait for that mail-day.

**Arga** · 20 July 2007, 01:51 PM

When I randomly browsed a famous online book shop, I came across this book, written by Jo Storm in 2005.

Not long happened between that moment and the moment I clicked on "Confirm order" !

It's now in my hands. Although I don't get any commission for saying this, I say it's required for people who love Stargate!
There is even a chapter about Gateworld! featuring an interview of Darren.

Other than that, it tells the story of how the series came to life, and is a detailed episode guide for season 1 to 8.

Each episode is described with its number, title, original airdate, written by, directed by, short synopsis. (but doesn't include a guest star list. It's not intended to be encyclopedic, production wise).

Then come a longer overview. It's not a neutral simple summary of the action, it's a deeper analysis; it offers perspectives about the meaning & symbolism of what happens in the episode. It's not so much about the production anecdotes (see Thomasina Gibson's illustrated companion series for that). "Approaching the Possible" deals more with the myths used in the show.

The episode analysis is followed by shorter paragraphs entitled "Gods & Scientists" (about the historical or scientific background of the episode), "Interesting fact" (provides some production trivia), "Why we're space monkeys" (how this episode stands out compared to other sci-fi material); "Parlez-vous Gate?" (gives a memorable quote).

There are some black & white pictures throughout the pages, and a center piece with colour photographs of the actors, like promo shots, out of the context of Stargate.. which could be quite embarrasing if you read it in a public place, because when you open the book randomly, it tends to open itself in the middle, just where the glossy colour pages finishes, showing a photo of Amanda Tapping in bed with light clothing...

Well, I would recomend this book, especially for the myth info and the clever analysis. It is a good complement on other companion books & the Visual Guide. (it reminds me of The Unofficial "X-files" Companion by N.E. Genge 10 years ago).
It lacks guiding of season 9 & 10, but if you care for my opinion, it doesn't really hurt the book...

**the fifth man** · 20 July 2007, 07:35 PM

I won this book from GW a while back. Definitely worth picking up and reading IMO. It gives a lot of nice insight into the first 8 seasons.

**dipsofjazz** · 21 July 2007, 07:47 AM

I have this book too, and thoroughly enjoy it.

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