'Serenity: Those Left Behind'.... is it any good?

POSTED BY: Lissa37
UPDATED: Monday, July 24, 2006 23:19
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LISSA37

Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:39 AM

I've been trying to figure out what to give my best friend for her birthday. She's a huge Firefly & Serenity fan (she's also the one who introduced them to me). She has the movie and the TV series (of course), but I still thought it'd be cool to get her something relating to either Firefly or the BDM.

Well, I discovered a book -- "Serenity: Those Left Behind" -- that's supposed to be a bridge between the two (the series and the movie).

I've read some online reviews from people who said it was awful and others that said it was great. I can't say that I really trust online reviews too much... besides, those people may or not even be fans.

So, I thought I'd ask all of you -- the Browncoats, the ones who'll know best -- if you know anything about it and if it's any good.

Here's a link to some info. about it on Amazon.com for anyone who hasn't heard of this book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593074492/sr=1-1/qid=1152761414/ref=
pd_bbs_1/104-4578423-6847128?ie=UTF8&s=books

**Any other recommendations for a gift for my Firefly friend would be appreciated, too.

*****
"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

SILENCE

Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:07 AM

I liked it!
Explains a few things. Not you know, a lot, but enough.

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PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:12 AM

It's not a book, but a comic book. Actually, three comic books in one. It's alright. Fills a few gaps in the story, and anyone who loves the 'verse should read it at least once just so they know a few things that happened. It's very canon because Joss wrote it. I also highly suggest "Finding Serenity" - a book of essays - and the Visual Companion to the movie, because there is a lot of history in it, some gaps filled in, plus the original shooting script and pretty, pretty pictures.

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ANONYMOUS1

Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:26 AM

Lissa37,

Unless your friend hates comic books, I would
recommend it. I loved the comic books (3 issue 9 covers) and Serenity: Those Left Behind
is the collection of the 3 issue set and has all 9 covers inside.

And Joss is going to write more, so every
Browncoat will want to keep up.

Here is www.serenitystuff.com write up on it.
http://www.serenitystuff.com/2006/01/05/serenity-comic-book-mini-serie
s-v1/#more-33

pics of individual covers from www.serenitystuff.com

All these covers show up as individual Artwork pages in Serenity: Those Left Behind

You want more ideas:

Books:

Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido (novel based on the motion picture screenplay)
Finding Serenity Edited by Jane Espenson (essays about Firefly)
Serenity the Official Visual Companion
Serenity Role Playing Game -book not just for RPGers-
Serenity: Out in the Black by Tracy & Laura Hickman New RPG
Serenity: Those Left Behind the Graphic Novel.

Music: Serenity soundtrack CD music by David Newman

Comic Books: Serenity 1,2,3 (3 comics - 9 different covers - or the graphic novel)

Firefly the TV show: Firefly the Complete Series DVD box set

Music: Firefly soundtrack CD music by Greg Edmonson Theme by Joss Whedon

Universal Official Serenity T-Shirts at the mall Hot Topic stores.

Hot Topic employees can look up these numbers on their computers and see if
any of there Region stores have these shirts. They can transfer the shirts
to your store.

Serenity My Turn 250169-004 XL
Serenity Logo 272754-004 XL
Serenity Browncoat/I AIM TO MISBEHAVE 211458-004 XL

-001 means small, -002 means medium, etc.

http://www.hottopic.com/store/searchSKU.asp?LS=0&DOIT=YES&SSTR=serenit
y

Serenity Movie Poster --you can buy on-line at allposters.com Link available on home page
of www.fireflyfans.net

Serenity Crew Poster --you can buy on-line at allposters.com Link available on home page
of www.fireflyfans.net

Serenity Zippo Lighter from Dark Horse Comics

Serenity Ornament (model) from Dark Horse Comics
coming in August 2006

pic from http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Serenity-Ornament___217120

And this pretty September 2006:

pic from
http://www.serenitystuff.com/

LISSA37

Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:36 PM

WOW.

Thanks for the input, everyone!
And, thanks for the suggestions, Anonymous1.

I'll definitely have to look into the rest of those ideas and see what I like best.

Thanks so much!

*****
"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

EVILDINOSAUR

Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:45 PM

I thought it was good, explains why shepard book left and ties up some loose ends from the series. Its the same thing as the 3 comic books that came out if you're familiar with those, it's just put into one package. It's a good buy for any firefly/serenity fan.

"Haha, mine is an evil laugh."

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:50 PM

I made suggestions too! I made some of the same suggestions and in fact made them first! Are people just skipping over my posts lately or something?

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GWEK

Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:52 PM

Although it's a little rushed in some places, it's essentially another Firefly episode (story by Whedon, no less!), and the "season finale" at that. You'll have to decide if it's the best choice for a gift yourself, but it's a definite must-have for any true Browncoat.

www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."

LISSA37

Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
I made suggestions too! I made some of the same suggestions and in fact made them first! Are people just skipping over my posts lately or something?

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Aw, PhoenixRose, I'm sorry! My apologies. I did read your post, I promise. I didn't skip it. I think I was just overwhelmed with Anonymous1's suggestions -- what a list! -- and I forgot you had made several suggestions, too. Forgive me?

By the way, you all were right - "Serenity: Those Left Behind" is not just a book, it is a collection of comic books. However, that's even better and it might make it the right choice for my friend. She's a fan of manga, which are Japanese comic books if you aren't familiar with them (I had never heard of them until she showed me one).

But, I still want to look at some of the other suggestions (from both Anonymous1 AND PhoenixRose,

) before I make my decision. I hope the bookstore has some of these in stock so I can look at them first. I'd have to order the comic book set, at least, not sure about the others. But, even if they have none of them, I have some great advice from all of you. Thanks again!!

*****
"Define interesting." - Mal
"Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die." - Wash

"I'm a leaf on the wind..." - Wash

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:06 PM

Awww, it's okay. Sorry I'm a little snarky.
Most bookstores have the visual companion, not so much the novelization; you have to order that. Also most comic stores or large bookstores with a comic section will have Those Left Behind. Finding Serenity is kind of hit and miss.
If she enjoys Manga I would say the comics are an excellent choice. They're not too expensive though; I bet you could swing Those Left Behind and the Novel to Serenity

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