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==Back-cover description== | |||
'''''Saga of a Star World''''' is a novelization of the premiere episode, "[[Saga of a Star World]]", for the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. | |||
This book was reprinted by iBooks Inc. on September 30, 2005. | |||
== Back-cover description == | |||
A VAST AND ANCIENT STARSHIP PROBES THE UNIVERSE FOR THE LEGENDARY LOST PLANET "EARTH" | A VAST AND ANCIENT STARSHIP PROBES THE UNIVERSE FOR THE LEGENDARY LOST PLANET "EARTH" | ||
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''[[Zac]]'' and ''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'' are brothers—and rivals—in the ultimate adventure, as humankind's heroic star-fighter crews battle the alien ''[[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]]'' for control of the known galaxy! [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|BATTLESTAR GALACTICA]] is an epic multi-media event: the triumphant ABC-TV spectacular with the most expensive special effects ever produced, designed by Oscar-winning genius [[John Dykstra]]... and a powerful science fiction novel, a gripping space-war saga of interstellar adventure! | ''[[Zac]]'' and ''[[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'' are brothers—and rivals—in the ultimate adventure, as humankind's heroic star-fighter crews battle the alien ''[[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]]'' for control of the known galaxy! [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|BATTLESTAR GALACTICA]] is an epic multi-media event: the triumphant ABC-TV spectacular with the most expensive special effects ever produced, designed by Oscar-winning genius [[John Dykstra]]... and a powerful science fiction novel, a gripping space-war saga of interstellar adventure! | ||
[[ | == Reprint description from iBooks Inc. == | ||
At the end of [[Thousand Yahren War|a bloody thousand-year war]] against an invincible enemy, an uneasy peace has finally between been achieved between humans and the dreaded cyborg warriors of the Cylon Empire. But peace soon turns to bloodshed when the Cylons launch an unexpected attack against humanity's twelve Colonial worlds, wiping out most of the inhabitants. Pursued by Cylon forces, the survivors gather together a ragtag fleet of ships, their only protection the valiant warriors of the Galactica, the sole battlestar able to escape the sneak attack. Led by Commander [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and his son, Captain Apollo, the Colonials begin a desperate search for a new home: a planet called [[Earth (TOS)|Earth]], where legend says the long-missing [[Thirteenth Colony]] of Mankind will be found. Unfortunately, no one knows where, exactly, Earth might be, and the journey may be a long one-with the Cylons drawing closer with every passing moment.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://astore.amazon.com/battlestarwik-20/detail/1416504079|title=Battlestar Wiki/Amazon.com US Store: Battlestar Galactica Classic: The Saga of A Star World (Battlestar Galactica)|date=|accessdate=2007 October 14|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | |||
== Alternate covers == | |||
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Image:Bg01.jpg|Cover from the original print. | |||
Image:Saga of a Star World reprint cover.jpg|Cover for the reprint. | |||
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== References == | |||
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| Battlestar Galactica A book of the Berkley Books line | ||
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| Book No. | 1 | |
| Author(s) | Robert Thurston | |
| Adaptation of | Saga of a Star World | |
| No. of Pages | 256 (reprint) | |
| Published | September 1978 | |
| ISBN | 0425039587 | |
| Chronology | ||
| Previous | Next | |
| None | Battlestar Galactica | The Cylon Death Machine |
| Paperback Version | ||
| Available at Amazon.com – Purchase | ||
| Available at Amazon.co.uk – Purchase | ||
| Available at BOOKSAMILLION.COM - Purchase | ||
| Available at Half.com by eBay - Purchase | ||
| Audiobook Version | ||
| Available at iTunes – [{{{itunes}}} Purchase] | ||
Saga of a Star World is a novelization of the premiere episode, "Saga of a Star World", for the Original Series.
This book was reprinted by iBooks Inc. on September 30, 2005.
Back-cover description
A VAST AND ANCIENT STARSHIP PROBES THE UNIVERSE FOR THE LEGENDARY LOST PLANET "EARTH"
THE NEW DEEPSPACE SPECTACULAR WITH THE MOST EXCITING SPECIAL EFFECTS EVER PRODUCED
Zac and Apollo are brothers—and rivals—in the ultimate adventure, as humankind's heroic star-fighter crews battle the alien Cylon for control of the known galaxy! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA is an epic multi-media event: the triumphant ABC-TV spectacular with the most expensive special effects ever produced, designed by Oscar-winning genius John Dykstra... and a powerful science fiction novel, a gripping space-war saga of interstellar adventure!
Reprint description from iBooks Inc.
At the end of a bloody thousand-year war against an invincible enemy, an uneasy peace has finally between been achieved between humans and the dreaded cyborg warriors of the Cylon Empire. But peace soon turns to bloodshed when the Cylons launch an unexpected attack against humanity's twelve Colonial worlds, wiping out most of the inhabitants. Pursued by Cylon forces, the survivors gather together a ragtag fleet of ships, their only protection the valiant warriors of the Galactica, the sole battlestar able to escape the sneak attack. Led by Commander Adama and his son, Captain Apollo, the Colonials begin a desperate search for a new home: a planet called Earth, where legend says the long-missing Thirteenth Colony of Mankind will be found. Unfortunately, no one knows where, exactly, Earth might be, and the journey may be a long one-with the Cylons drawing closer with every passing moment.[1]
Alternate covers
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Cover from the original print. -
Cover for the reprint.
References
- ↑ Battlestar Wiki/Amazon.com US Store: Battlestar Galactica Classic: The Saga of A Star World (Battlestar Galactica) (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 2007 October 14.