Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.FEATURINGA 53 page (13,000 word) introduction with episode commentaries written specifically for this volume. Learn the genesis of the Babylon 5 series, the five year journey of selling it, the day B5 almost died, and behind-the-scenes stories, many never told before, about the making of the landmark pilot movie and these five episodes.30 pages of memos from Straczynski written during production, detailing the history of the many alien races, prop and set design, casting?nearly every aspect of creating the Babylon 5 universe is revealed here for the first time.11 pages of candid, behind-the-scenes B&W photos of cast and crew taken by Straczynski, drawn from his personal archives, seen here for the first time.This is much more than a script compilation; it is the story behind the making of the Babylon 5 series, told from the inside.SCRIPTS* The Gathering (Original 1989 Pilot Script) Alternate Version, Never Previously Released* Midnight on the Firing Line* Soul Hunter* Infection* The Parliament of Dreams* Mind WarNote from J. Michael Straczynski (aka JMS): When we went to sell Babylon 5, I wrote a pilot screenplay to take around. When we made the deal, the notes process began?and the script went through considerable changes. But this is the ORIGINAL draft, the one only seen by the studio and the other producers on the show.In this volume, readers will also discover:* The secret meaning of the title ?Midnight on the Firing Line?* How Londo ended up with all that hair* Why Lyta was in ?The Gathering? but not the first two seasons* And the Christmas bombshell that almost destroyed the chances of Babylon 5 ever coming on the airRetired Date: June 30, 2008Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.