Science fiction television series, 1990-2004 : histories, casts and credits for 58 shows

This is a detailed examination, from creation to cancellation, of 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, from the popular "The X-Files" to the many worlds of "Star Trek" (from "The Next Generation" onward), as well as Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, Quantum Leap, Stargate Atlantis and SGI, among others.

A chapter on each series includes essential production information; a history of the series; critical commentary; and interviews with the creators, actors, writers and directors that reveal amusing, often provocative stories about the show's production.

The book also offers updates on each series' regular cast members, along with several photographs and a complete bibliography.

There are over 150 interviews in the book.