Sci-Fi Chronicles : A Visual History of the Galaxys Greatest Science Fiction

The ultimate guide to the infinite variety of the science fiction multiverse. What links Stingray to Space: 1999? Which superstar director had a hand in *batteries not included? Who was Pierre Boulle and how did he spawn one of Hollywood’s greatest franchises? All the answers, and much more, are revealed&,nbsp,in Sci-Fi Chronicles. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, this comprehensive guide to science fiction&,nbsp,explores the creation and&,nbsp,evolution of&,nbsp,the genre's greatest creations, detailing their complex real-world and in-world development&,nbsp,through an arresting blend of incisive commentary and&,nbsp,stunning archive&,nbsp,imagery.&,nbsp, Arranged alphabetically,&,nbsp,each entry&,nbsp,examines the myriad expressions&,nbsp,of a much-loved sci-fi title — from book to movie to television series, and beyond.&,nbsp,Expert writers offer entertaining overviews, and colour-coded infographic&,nbsp,timelines provide an at-a-glance guide to&,nbsp,landmark publication, release and broadcast dates. For key franchises — such as Doctor Who and The War of the Worlds — lavish&,nbsp,photo-spreads reveal&,nbsp,how they have evolved from their black-and-white beginnings to today's&,nbsp,big-budget blockbusters. And seminal, genre-defining&,nbsp,sagas, like Star Wars and Star Trek,&,nbsp,are accompanied by fascinating&,nbsp,chronologies of&,nbsp,how each work fits into the series’ fictional universe. International in scope and encylopedic in scale, Sci-Fi Chronicles is&,nbsp,an essential&,nbsp,work for any true science fiction&,nbsp,fan.&,nbsp,