Comic books in 'FAQ Book Series'

1st printing. Written by Mark Clark. Star Trek FAQ tells the complete story of Star Trek, from the before the beginning (the books, films, and TV shows that inspired producer Gene Roddenberry) until after the end (when the show emerged as a cultural phenomenon in syndication), and including dramatic behind-the-scenes stories often omitted from "authorized" histories of the program. Combining a wealth of fascinating information about every facet of the show's production with original analysis of Star Trek's enduring appeal and cultural influence, Star Trek FAQ goes where no Star Trek book has gone before. Softcover, 414 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Tom DeMichael. A favorite of film followers for 50 years, James Bond is the hero loved by everyone: Men want to be just like him, women just want to be with him. James Bond FAQ is a book that takes on the iconic cinema franchise that's lasted for so many years. Sometimes serious as SPECTRE, sometimes quirkier than Q, but always informative, this FAQ takes the reader behind-the-scenes, as well as in front of the silver screen. Everyone's included, alongside little-known facts like TV's first shot at 007, the same Bond story that was made into two different films, whatever happened to those wonderful gizmos, plus much more. It's a book for the casual, as well as hardcore, James Bond fan! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

By David Bushman and Arthur Smith.

Twin Peaks, the infamously strange, seductive, and confounding murder mystery that made network television safe for surrealism, is returning to the small screen after 25 years. Created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, the series enjoys a hallowed standing in popular culture and remains a touchstone in the evolution of TV as an artistic medium.

Twin Peaks FAQ will guide longtime fans and the newly initiated through the origins of the series, take them behind the scenes during its production, and transport readers deep into the rich mythology that made Twin Peaks a cultural phenomenon.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Written by Dave Thompson. Doctor Who is indisputably the most successful and beloved series on UK TV, and the most watched series in the history of BBC America. Doctor Who FAQ tells the complete story of its American success, from its first airings on PBS in the 1970s, through to the massive Doctor Who fan conventions that are a staple of the modern-day science fiction circuit. Combining a wealth of information and numerous illustrations, Doctor Who FAQ also includes a comprehensive episode guide! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, B&W Cover price $22.99.

1str printing. By Scott Von. Over the past four decades, the Stephen King movie has become a genre unto itself. Stephen King Films FAQ is the most comprehensive overview of this body of work to date, encompassing well-known hits as well as forgotten obscurities, critical darlings and reviled flops, films that influenced King as well as those that have followed in his footsteps, upcoming and unmade projects, and selected works in other media. Author Scott Von Doviak provides background information, analysis, and trivia. All you ever wanted to know about the king of horror onscreen can be found here. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. By Mark Clark. Star Trek FAQ 2.0 picks up where the original Star Trek FAQ left off, chronicling the historic comeback of the failed series and its emergence as a pop culture touchstone. The book provides accounts of the production of every Star Trek movie and every episode of The Next Generation (and the conflicts that roiled its writing staff). It also offers profiles of the actors, directors, writers, producers, and technicians whose excellence fueled the franchises success, and explores often overlooked aspects of the Star Trek phenomenon, including unofficial, fan-made productions. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.