English Summary/英文概要： Few television science fiction series have had the enduring appeal of the original, late 1970s Battlestar Galactica. Despite lasting only one season (1978-1979), almost half a century later Battlestar remains a cultural touchstone and major influence on genre productions in a variety of media. For all its popularity, however, Battlestar remains a largely unstudied series, with relatively few resources available for those interested in learning more about the show, including both its development and its afterlife.

This companion is the definitive resource for fans of the series. It contains all the essential facts that fans would expect, such as plot and other details of each episode, but uniquely also explores the scholarly and philosophical influences on the series. Battlestar Galactica borrows extensively from classical mythology and biblical sources, as well as from myths and folklore associated with nation-building and the timeless wonder of travel stories. In many regards, Battlestar is nothing less than an Aeneid in outer space, telling the story of how an exiled, defeated people seeks a return to their ancestral home, surmounting countless perils along the way. Fratantuono brings his expertise in classical mythology and ancient history to bear on the series.

There are new interviews with stars Dirk Benedict (Lt. Starbuck) and Cathey Paine (the voice of Galactica’s computer, C.O.R.A). Comprehensive information is provided on series merchandise, a concise overview of the short-lived Galactica, 1980), and the connection of the series to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. There is no comparable guide available.

Awards/获奖情况： Battlestar Galactica is a very comprehensive guide that extensively and thoroughly examines the cult classic series from the 1980s. It’s essential reading for fans of the series, full of interesting and sometimes little-known facts.-NetGalley, B. Leon

Fratantuono really goes in deep on the episodes, looking at imagery, what worked, what needed work. Fratantuono also has found numerous deleted scenes, which he discusses, and how it might have affected the stories. In addition there a full color photos which bring back memories of Colonial warrior Halloween outfits. A book for fans, as there is not much available on Galactica, at least this iteration... Reading this brought me back to a happier time, and I really enjoyed this quite a lot.-NetGalley, Dan O’Leary

Dr. Lee Fratantuono is Adjunct Professor of Classics at the National University of Ireland-Maynooth. A specialist in Augustan and Neronian Age literature and Roman republican and imperial history, he has published more than a dozen books on various aspects of antiquity, including studies of Lucullus, Caligula, the Roman conquests of Mesopotamia and Arabia, and the Battle of Actium.