Farscape: The Illustrated Season 4 Companion by Paul Simpson
01/07/2003 . Source: Geoff Willmetts 

pub: Titan Books. 158 page softcover. Price: £10.99 (UK), $16.95 (US). ISBN: 1-84023-591-8.

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With ‘Farscape’s far too premature ending on TV, episode guide book versions are always going to be in short supply.

Somewhere down the line, unless you bought these companion books when they first came out, one day you’re going to be stalking second-hand bookshops, you’re going to regret not getting a complete set for reference.

My criticisms of the earlier 3 volumes still stand. It would have been nice to have the episodes numbered for quick reference - maybe when reprinted? - and complete synopsises than trail-offs.

Considering that one of ‘Farscape’s strengths was its own continuity, synopsis follow-through would be far more important to see what led to the beginning of the next episode. It’s hardly like you’re going to be buying this book without having seen the series first after all.

Saying that, there’s loads of comments and interviews with cast and crew, as well as the reaction to the cancellation. Although in black and white, there are production sketches and sets that haven’t been seen elsewhere here as well.

I still maintain a comprehensive all colour ‘Farscape’ book would sell well, especially one devoted to Dave Eisley’s team’s superb make-up work.

The insight he gives here of the hard work just this one aspect of the production did is always fascinating and I’m a sucker for this kinda info anyway.

GF Willmetts