{"product_id":"frak-you-jo-storm-9781550227895","title":"Frak You!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e proclaimed, \"You don't have to love sci-fi to love \u003ci\u003eBattlestar Galactica\u003c\/i\u003e ... a great TV series.\" \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrak You!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica\u003c\/i\u003e will examine the universe of BSG -- a drastically reduced population living in an apocalyptic world, fighting for the survival of the human race. This book examines the different ways in which apocalyptic events are depicted in science fiction; how the show blends early 2000s political content into a science fiction setting, dealing with topical subjects like treatment of war prisoners, armistice breaking, and the rules of engagement; how the resurgence-show compares to the original 1970s series and how the characters resemble their original namesakes; and looks at how war and survival are portrayed on the series, using themes of apocalypse, losing one's home, capturing enemies, political torture, and the choices we make in desperate situations.\u003ci\u003e The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica \u003c\/i\u003efeatures an interview with the show's executive producer, Ron Moore, and bios of the seven principal cast members. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith an in-depth episode guide to the first three seasons of the show -- analyzing the history of the Cylons and the show's use of mythology, religion, and politics -- and the interim \"webisodes\" that aired online between seasons two and three, \u003ci\u003eFrak You!\u003c\/i\u003e will be the only guide to this amazing show that fans will need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jo Storm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1550227890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781550227895\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ECW Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.72h x 6.80w x 0.55d","brand":"Jo Storm","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447910445311,"sku":"9781550227895","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d1b5f3fa-6726-4b71-a525-0637a90bd758.jpg?v=1777235642","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/frak-you-jo-storm-9781550227895","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}