{"product_id":"b0h64kls14","title":"The Queens of Science Fiction: The Women, Heroines and Legends of Space Opera from Star Trek to The Expanse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queens of Science Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first illustrated history of the women of television Space Opera. An Illustrated Journey Through Space Opera, Television, and the Women Who Defined the Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is a Queen of Science Fiction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs it the actress forever identified with a single iconic role? Carrie Fisher will always be Princess Leia. Linda Hamilton will always be Sarah Connor. Sigourney Weaver will always be Ellen Ripley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr is it the performer who returns again and again to science-fiction worlds, becoming part of the genre's very fabric? Actresses such as Claudia Black, Amanda Tapping, Morena Baccarin, Jolene Blalock, Kate Mulgrew, Rachel Luttrell, Nana Visitor, Terry Farrell, and many others helped build the golden age of television science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queens of Science Fiction  is both an art book and a personal journey through the worlds that inspired generations of dreamers. Through original illustrations and essays, artist and author  José Catalá  explores the heroines, actresses, characters, and creators who shaped the history of television and cinematic science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom  Star Wars  and  Alien  to  Star Trek ,  Babylon 5 ,  Farscape ,  Stargate SG-1 ,  Firefly ,  Battlestar Galactica ,  The Expanse , and beyond, this book celebrates the women who stood at the center of some of the greatest adventures ever told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• More than 190 pages of original illustrations and commentary\u003cbr\u003e\n• Iconic heroines including Leia Organa, Ellen Ripley, Kathryn Janeway, Samantha Carter, Kara Thrace, T'Pol, Aeryn Sun, Inara Serra, Bobbie Draper, and many more\u003cbr\u003e\n• The history and evolution of television space opera from the late 1970s to the streaming era\u003cbr\u003e\n• Behind-the-scenes stories, production anecdotes, and cultural context\u003cbr\u003e\n• Reflections on the authors, filmmakers, and visionaries who inspired generations of science-fiction fans\u003cbr\u003e\n• A comprehensive glossary of characters, actors, creators, series, films, alien races, and concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart illustrated tribute, part personal memoir, and part history of modern science fiction, this book is a love letter to the women who helped define the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who grew up with starships, distant galaxies, alien worlds, and unforgettable heroines, this journey is a return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey were rebels, scientists, queens, soldiers, pilots, androids, aliens, explorers, and survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey helped shape our vision of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for millions of fans around the world, they will always reign there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey will always be the true Queens of Science Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52834437562584,"sku":"YSL55924","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/71sjMSLnS-L._SY1500.jpg?v=1793259631","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0h64kls14","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}