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.
Includes:
* Packed with show photos and sketches of props and costumes.
* Full shooting scripts for the episodes "Serenity", "The Train Job", "Bushwhacked", "Shindig", "Safe", and "Our Mrs. Reynolds".
* Comments from the cast and crew, and profiles of the main characters and actors
* Interviews with Joss Whedon, and costume designer Shawna Trpcic.
* Features on the design and creation of Mal's pistol and browncoat, and Zoe's pistol and vest.
"George Lucas could learn a thing or two from Whedon" - Newsday
Author Biography
Joss Whedon is the creator of and guiding light behind Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. He is also the Oscar-nominated writer of Toy Story, and Speed. Serenity, which he also wrote, was his feature film debut as director, and continued the story from Firefly. He is currently writing a Wonder Woman movie, which he will also direct.
