For a television series that didn't even make it one full season, Firefly continues to have an astonishing life. A feature film, a short comic mini-series...And now, official companion books. Okay, granted, it's not exactly new Firefly, but it is a new way to enjoy the existing Firefly. Published in two volumes (with the second not actually out until later this year), these companions feature a number of interviews with folks involved with the show, and complete scripts for all the episodes.
If you've never actually read a Joss Whedon script, then you don't know how cool this last bit really is. The same type of fun wit that actually makes it on screen also appears in the stage directions. Some examples:
INT. BLOWN OUT SHIP - NIGHT
It's 'night' because it's space, so it's always night.
Floating nearby is JAYNE: a hulking, wary mercenary who keeps watch as the other two work. His face says "thug." His face don't lie.
One of the goons knocks on a door and it is opened. Standing behind it is CROW. He is as mean and large a tattooed motherfucker as ever stood behind a door.
All the color drains from Inara's face. (Okay, not all the color, she's from Future-Brazil so she still has a hue, but she's upset, okay?)
Loads more where that came from. I finished volume one the other night (with all scripts up through Our Mrs. Reynolds), and I'm looking forward to the release of volume two. If you're at all a fan of Firefly, I highly recommend these books.
And if you're not a fan of Firefly, what the hell is wrong with you?
2 comments:
I like what I've seen, but I just haven't taken the time to watch all of them in some organized manner.
I just don't have time. As it is, I skim through the updated Star Trek episodes.
There are also plans for a Firefly MMORPG. I don't have high hopes for it.
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