Anniversary of the Column "The Birth of the Babylon 5 Story"

Lorien · 26 March 2009, 02:13 PM Link to this post #1

In 1999, J. Michael Straczynski allowed his original notes on Babylon 5 to be released via his Last Word column in the Babylon 5 Magazine (Vol. 2, Issue 9). These notes were the first written record of Babylon 5, made moments after he had his inspiration for the series while taking a shower.

Though the magazine is long gone, on this, the 10th anniversary of this column's publication, he wanted to share the origins of Babylon 5 again. While many fans saw them when they were originally published, he realizes that many more have not.

In addition to the notes, there is a brief introduction that formed part of that column.

http://www.cafepress.com/thejoestore/6587738

DarthCaligula · 26 March 2009, 09:12 PM Link to this post #2

That's so cool. I'm going to have to buy all the B5 Magazine issues I'm missing some time.

A2597 · 27 March 2009, 06:46 AM Link to this post #3

Never knew about this, great read.

whitestar90 · 28 March 2009, 01:30 AM Link to this post #4

Never read this before, thanks Lorien

Freeze · 7 April 2009, 11:28 AM Link to this post #5

I mean, like, wow, dudes.

A2597 · 7 April 2009, 12:23 PM Link to this post #6

in 1999...I hadn't really spent much time on the net. And had no clue this magazine existed.

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Lorien The First One Join Date: Sep 1999 Color: Posts: 155	26 March 2009, 02:13 PM Link to this post #1 Anniversary of the Column "The Birth of the Babylon 5 Story" In 1999, J. Michael Straczynski allowed his original notes on Babylon 5 to be released via his Last Word column in the Babylon 5 Magazine (Vol. 2, Issue 9). These notes were the first written record of Babylon 5, made moments after he had his inspiration for the series while taking a shower. Though the magazine is long gone, on this, the 10th anniversary of this column's publication, he wanted to share the origins of Babylon 5 again. While many fans saw them when they were originally published, he realizes that many more have not. In addition to the notes, there is a brief introduction that formed part of that column. http://www.cafepress.com/thejoestore/6587738
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DarthCaligula Ranger Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Color: Purple! Posts: 892	26 March 2009, 09:12 PM Link to this post #2 That's so cool. I'm going to have to buy all the B5 Magazine issues I'm missing some time.
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A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,718	27 March 2009, 06:46 AM Link to this post #3 Never knew about this, great read.
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whitestar90 Elite Ranger Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Sigma957 Color: Blue Posts: 1,610	28 March 2009, 01:30 AM Link to this post #4 Never read this before, thanks Lorien
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Freeze Disguised as a Trainee Join Date: Feb 2007 Color: Yessss ... Posts: 110	7 April 2009, 11:28 AM Link to this post #5 I mean, like, wow, dudes.

A2597 Fanboy Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: LOOK OUT! BEHIND YOU! Color: Green! Posts: 7,718	7 April 2009, 12:23 PM Link to this post #6 in 1999...I hadn't really spent much time on the net. And had no clue this magazine existed.
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