Battlestar Galactica – Downloaded
Inside the Universe of the Critically Acclaimed TV Series
By David Bassom

It’s been over 2 months since we last saw the Battlestar Galactica fly off into space for it’s final voyage, and if you’re like me, you’ve been feeling the loss every Friday night. While it won’t quite quench the desire for new stories, the good folks at Titan Books have given us a little something to help fill the void: Battlestar Galactica Downloaded – Inside the Universe of the Critically Acclaimed TV Series. This official companion focuses on season 1 and 2 of the highly praised series, as well as taking an in-depth look at the 3-hour miniseries that started it all.

The first thing you’ll notice when you get your hands on this book, is just how gorgeous it is! Really. I wanted to handle it with care so as to not mar it’s beauty. From the thick glossy paper, to the full color images, to the red Cylon pulse that runs across the top of the pages, this book is as shiny as a centurion soldier!

Downloaded opens with a section called Battleplan, which I found completely fascinating. David Eick talks about changes that were made from the original version of the show and why, and also explains things like casting choices and character names. There are so many gems of information in this section – like how they (wisely) decided to add lower ranking officers to the main cast of characters in order to allow them portray different walks of life and character interactions.

To read more about Battlestar Galactica Downloaded check out my full review over at Ramblings of a TV Whore.

* This book was provided for review by the wonderful Titan Books.