Book Description
The eagerly awaited modern remake of the TV classic Lost in Space is a star-studded special effects spectacular, featuring Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Mimi Rogers and Heather Grahamnot to mention their cantankerous clanking colleague, the most expensive, most complicated (and most dangerous!) cinematic robot ever permitted to work with live actors.

Award-winning SF author Pat Cadigan was on the set from start to finishpoking, prying and prodding everyone from Director to Star to SFX Wizard to Grip. What she wanted was the insidestory of the of this extraordinary production; and what she got is all here, including:

The weirdest, wildest wrap party ever!

The set so huge that two studios had to be nailed together

The robot that cloned itself

Intimate interviews with cast and crew

Dr. Smith's creepynew look

The secret wedding of CGI and live action

"Will makes new friends!"

Three days in the City of the Future

Tech notes: from Brazil to Alien to the Robinsons

Meet a table-hopper from Party of Five

Inside the "Creature Shop"

The Henson connection

Four actors in one body

And much, much more! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Poor graphics, imcomplete info.
Many shots in this book lack interesting features and are there just to fill space. Also many images are blury and it does not even tell anything about the movie soundtrack, which I know inclues excellent songs by Apollo440 and a joint venture by Juno Reactor and The Creatures.

Danger, Will Robinson!
I was impressed by the motion picture remake of the old "Lost in Space" TV series: the sets, costumes, effects, and other elements were obviously conceived and designed with great care and professionalism. "The Making of Lost in Space," by Pat Cadigan, is a documentary look at the making of the motion picture.

Cadigan discusses the process of transforming the elements of the familiar 60s TV series into a film. The book contains many fascinating concept drawings of the visual elements that eventually were used. Many "behind-the-scenes" artists and technicians get some well-deserved recognition.

I don't know what the future holds for this sci-fi franchise. But this book is a treat for "Lost in Space" fans anyway.

An incredible 750 FX shots movie
If you're looking for a wireframe images and transforming them into a realSpecial Effects,a hundreds of shots from the movie set,tons of images fromthe movie and the movie set,detailed making of almost every Special Effectused in the movie then this is what you've been looking for. You won'tregret it! ... Read more

Book Description
Paralysed after a diving accident, Max uses link-ups designed to let people experience the infinite worlds of the Web to experience Realworld instead. However, there are others using people like Max to get into Realworld, others who have travelled a very long way to get there. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great Series
This book is another great addition the "The Web" series. If you like it and want to read more stories based in this world, try "The Web 2027" and "The Web 2028". Both are great. It's great if you like books about how cool the near future may be. I'll tell you after reading this (and other books from the series) I can't wait until 2027!

Cadigan Lite?
OK, you just finished reading 'The Power and the Passion' and said to yourself; "Holy Cow! I have to read EVERYTHING I can find from Pat Cadigan!"

Hold on a minute; this may not be the book you are looking for. This is part of a series of cyberpunk stories for kids. It is fun and fast paced: I finished it in one 40 minute sitting. The heroes are pre-teens. It is light and entertaining. Not quite how you would describe most of Cadigan's stories, huh?

I don't want to scare you off here. I am glad I bought it, and I will definitely read it again, but I am a big fan of young adult fiction: Heinlein, C.S. Lewis, Madeline L'Engle, and even J.K. Rowling.

Reading Cadigan's novels normally involves a fair amount of thought and introspection. Her stories force you perceive things in new ways. This book has been toned down to a level that young readers will be able to understand. ... Read more

Book Description
Upgrade: Harassed mom Anna escapes from the mayhem of her all-too-real home life by fantasizing about an ideal family. But she didn't really expect to wake up one day and find they've been replaced by better versions of the people she once knew and loved... Sensuous Cindy: When a friend offers Ben a hot new kind of virtual reality program to check out, he finds himself enjoying the delights of Sensuous Cindy. But it isn't really cheating when you get it on with a computer program, is it? ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Into the twilight
In this two story return to the twilight zone we have Upgrade, a story about a mother who wishes secretly that her family were just a little more refined, well sure enough she gets it and realizes maybe she didnt want that after all. While this story has great potential it falls just a bit short. It gets really old listening to her whine thats not my dog for the millionth time.
The second story Sensuous Cindy takes it up a notch with a really creepy tale of virtual reality gone wrong. Ben who is getting married is going celibate for a few months so someone takes pity on him and gives him the virtual game Sensuous Cindy. Cindy doesnt quite know when to stop though.
Pat Cadigan's trip into the Twilight Zone is definitely worth a rainy day afternoon.

Good, but not the original
Having missed most all of the newest incarnation of the Twilight Zone on UPN, I've never seen these two episodes, so I can't comment on how true they are to the shows. I CAN say that they are two good stories, though obviously not the original TZ. For one thing, Rod Serling would never have talked on and on at the beginning of an episode to set it up. Yes, he spoke for about 30 seconds, but then it was over and into the show. The rambling introduction to "Upgrade" was unnecessary to me. Still, the story managed to pull you into it fairly well. "Sensuous Cindy" was ok. Neither story really had the punch of the original, and if this is any indication of the quality of the shows on the new series, it's easy to tell why it got cancelled so quickly.

If you're a fan of the TZ and need a fix, this will do. If you're just getting into the series, try one of the Rod Serling originals first. ... Read more

Book Description
The Web is the internet of the future; a vast network of virtual reality sites that have become the playground for the children of the world and the stage for mankind's first contact.A contact that will be made with our children. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Visions of an exciting hi-tech future WOW!
In here are 5 different stories from 5 different authors. But somehow they all are connected by the same themes and characters. I managed to read this book within a week. I found it to be well written and easy to understand. It contains short sentences that are easy to absorb. I suspect it may have been written for teenagers. I'm bewildered as to why no one has reviewed this classic book. It's an honour and privilege for me to review it. While it may have been aimed for a younger market the themes in it are ageless and timeless. Mature readers will appreciate it too. What I loved about it was how my current net experience, while relatively plain, simple and uneventful, is correlated to this future vision of spectacular marvel. In one word, it's fascinating how it views the future of virtual reality and the (hopefully) future eventuating of how the Internet will prosper and develop to encompass our daily lives. I just loved how it projects people into simulated worlds like a cat with nine lives. From history to future space everything and anything is imagined within the Web 2028 and with vivid, exciting detail that humans can only dream of happening in their wildest fantasies...Overall I recommend this book. While I'm normally a sci-fi fan who liked Star Wars, X Files etc. this book appealed to me. I recommend it for all ages especially the young. I dare say it's better than Harry Potter as it's relevant to the current Zeigiest way of life and modern pop culture. Who wants to read about witches and magic when you can summon visions of a promising and idealized utopian high tech future. [Forget} Potter and Lord Of The Rings, read this book NOW!!! ... Read more

Book Description
Lost in Space

Hopelessly lost in the trackless depths of interstellar space, the Jupiter Two, piloted by John and Maureen Robinson, is suddenly beamed aboard a starship the size of a small planet. Inside is a place beyond imagination where secret dreams can seemingly come true. Is this the Eden the Robinsons longed for when they first blasted off from a polluted, dying Earth?Or is it something more sinister? Are they honored guests--or helpless prisoners? The answer soon becomes clear as John and Maureen Robinson, their children, Penny, Will, and Judy, and their crewmates, the murderous stowaway Dr. Zachary Smith and swaggering fighter jock Don West, face their biggest challenge yet.

One of today's most popular authors, award-winning "Queen of Cyberpunk" Pat Cadigan gives an exciting new spin to science fiction's most popular series in this authorized original novel that continues the adventures of the Robinsons begun in the hit film Lost in Space. This all-new Lost in Space combines the nonstop thrills of the classic serieswith an exciting contemporary edge

Promised Land ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Well written but bland
I am not a big fan of the 1998 "reimagining" of Lost In Space.However I was curious to read this book and see if it captured either the flavor of the original show or the movie.I must say that the dialog patterns and charaterizations meshed perfectly with the movie take on the Robinsons and Dr. Smith.As I read the dialog I could hear Matt Leblanc and the rest of the cast in my head delivering the lines.The author did a great job here.However, the plot of the book left me a bit cold.It is basically a first contact story.There are many misunderstanding as the Robinsons meet members of an alien culture.That's about all that happens.If you want action you will have to look for it elsewhere.If you are a strong fan of the movie, this book is worth a read.If you prefer the original series and like action as opposed to philisophical debates, you can safely skip this book.

Intersting and lots of fun
Fans of the old and new will like these new books from Harper.I liked both this book and the audio version read by Bill Mumy.Of particular interest to me in this book was the psychological study of Smiths addictionto a drug he calls the Kiss and his "kicking it" at the end.Iwont tell you about what happens between him and Judy at the end, you'llhave to find out for yourselves!

WAY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so glad that they came out with a series of books on this epic tale of space explores with their REALLY handsome pilot. I hope that there are a lot more to come:) A 16 yr. old reader

Interesting
I thought it was interresting on how there was a differant piont of thinking. I never new the charitars from the old sieries , but I think I like how Penny never changes, from her laser eyeshe,he, whell gotta go,but this book was good anuff so that I would whant to know when the nextone comes out so Ill see you there.

An easy read.
I thought this was a good book, and an easy read.It was a little confusing at first, what with the constantly change point of view.But after I quickly adjusted to that, it was quite enjoyable and veryimaginative.The plot was good too.The only thing I found weird was as Iwas reading, I pictured the old Don West instead of the new one.Everyother character was just like in the movie. ... Read more

Product Description
Pulphouse Short Story Paperbacks #55 ... Read more