Derrial book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. He possesses a vast knowledge of combat, and has an unexplained connection to the alliance. I am a definite firefly fan, so when i found out that there was a book about sheppards background, i immediately wanted a copy. I learned that the box was a vintage find, an old bahia brand cigar box. Firefly technically, joss whedons firefly the game is a resource management and acquisition game for 14 players ages and up. The shepherd s tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book portrayed by the late ronald earle glass. The shepherd s tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father.
Derrial book gina torres jewel staite kaylee frye malcolm reynolds nathan fillion ron glass shepherd book summer glau zoe washburne. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. The man calls it the single greatest disaster in alliance history. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. The shepherd s tale, which gives a full picture of the mysterious past behind shepherd book s character.
Its never made clear whether, in this time, christianity resembles current christianity, or if shepherd books religion is one thats evolved from a mixture of different religions. This obviously means that the rest of the firefly crew barely appear, but then this. The shepherds tale, which gives a full picture of the mysterious past behind shepherd books character. Fireflys glow is open to new works of all firefly pairings and ratings. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Its never made clear whether, in this time, christianity resembles current christianity, or if shepherd book s religion is one thats evolved from a mixture of different religions. Serenity movie firefly les hommes shepherd book poster movies poster 30 x 61 cm firefly shepherd book, sermons from southdown abbey science fiction tv show art prints for sale. Ariel is the only episode to not feature all nine of the shows protagonists. Those left behind by joss whedon, the shepherds tale by joss whedon, firefly. Make firefly shepherd book memes or upload your own images to make custom memes.
Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherd s tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. It was a sad evening when the news came of ron glass passing and as such we knew that a box for our shepherd would ship sooner rather than later. The rest of this answer contains unfiltered spoilers from that comic book. Also known as the hero of canton, he is a mercenary who works for captain malcolm reynolds, aiding him on smuggling jobs aboard serenity. The shepherd s tale by joss whedon, better days by joss whedon, those left behind by joss whedon, firefly. The small keyboards that appear on walls throughout serenitys rooms and hallways are actual motorola kdt480 keyboards, originally used for the mobile police computer terminals found in squad cars. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin story.
I own nothing i upload, all rights to universal pictures and fox. Derrial book was one of the most enigmatic characters on firefly, and almost a decade after the show premiered, were finally getting some. The populated worlds of the verse and their suns are listed in the map of the verse, a doublesided poster available from qmx. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of serenity, a firefly. Shepherd book, possibly the most mysterious character on joss whedons illfated spacewestern firefly is to star in in a comic book that will finally let us in on his past a character with a mysterious past is hardly a new idea for joss whedon, by fireflys shepherd book was a particularly good one. Following his death in the film serenity, the writers decided to clear things up by officially introducing book s background with the 2010 graphic novel serenity.
Readers learned that book served as an undercover operative for the browncoats. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an. If you look at your life as a chain of events, each responsible for the next and caused by the last, where does any story begin. In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. From the comic shepards tale, spoilers of course, quoting wikipedia. Firefly series firefly quotes firefly ship shepherd book american space absent sci fi shows.
Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherd s tale. The comic will outline book s entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. Firefly is a science fiction space western that ran for four months on the fox network in 2002. Shepherd book is absent, and said to be meditating at an abbey.
Firefly heart of gold tv episode 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields with which one would not expect a clergyman to be familiar, including. For the record, i am a longtime fan of firefly and serenity. The shepherds tale by joss whedon, better days by joss whedon, those left behind by joss whedon, firefly. Shepherd book is, like all the characters of the crew, introduced in this episode. Because of the shows cancellation, we didnt learn more about his background until the 2010 firefly graphic novel serenity.
Hey guys, here we are with another crate, this one featuring our shepherd, derrial book. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and. The series focuses on shepherd book s previously unrevealed secret past. The secrets of fireflys shepherd book will finally be. Firefly online ffo is a multiuser strategic roleplaying game set in the universe of joss whedons cult classic tv show, firefly. Contentsshow production details during production of the film.
He reveals several aspects of his background, such as his status as a shepherd supposedly, the fact that he was never married, and for payment for his passage on serenity, he offers up a strawberry which is very rare. One of our favorite firefly actors has just sadly passed. This reportedly was a story that would tie up the mysteries about shepherd books background. His background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. This short book only 48 pages of story does what it sets out to, its a prequel to the serenity movie, filling in shepherd books mysterious background in a series of short flashbacks taking us in stages backwards from the serenity movie back to his childhood.
Mar, 2010 shepherd book, possibly the most mysterious character on joss whedons illfated spacewestern firefly is to star in in a comic book that will finally let us in on his past. The import of this archive to the ao3 was approved by the otw open doors committee on 29 july 2017. The shepherds tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book portrayed by the late ronald earle glass. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. The shepherds tale the firefly and serenity database. Ron glass, fireflys shepherd book, has died slashdot. It was the single greatest disaster in alliance history. Firefly invitation tutorial shepherd books box of strawberries. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. Firefly is noted for being one of the few canceled television series to be spun off into a major motion picture. The site also has a ridiculously detailed history of the verse to justify how they arrived at the map. Whedon served as an executive producer, along with tim minear. It will be vignettes as you will of who he is and how he came to be on serenity.
Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Popular firefly books meet your next favorite book. Those left behind by joss whedon, the shepherd s tale by joss whedon, firefly. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. The comic will outline books entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. Despite the resolution fans were given by serenity, this question remains unfortunately unanswered to this day. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out to the border worlds. Played by ron glass, the shepherd the term used for men of the cloth on the show clearly.
We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Shepherd book is the preacher aboard the ship serenity. While shepherd book has quoted some christian scripture, firefly takes place far enough in the future that many people speak a mix of mandarin and english. Nov 26, 2016 firefly was cancelled before we got the full backstory on shepherd book, angering many fans. A simple text invitation, but in an envelope that looks like book s box of strawberries. The image below is one side of the poster, from the book firefly. Oct 11, 2015 there is a comic book called serenity.
He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been living in the. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark history. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherds tale.
Background is a partial greyscale reprint of a panel on p. I would have preferred a longer book rather than a graphic novel, but it covers everything any fan would want to know about sheppards mysterious background. But, that said, im looking forward to reading about book s background but also wish it was a novel and not a comic book. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its. Firefly is an american space western drama television series which ran from 20022003, created by writer and director joss whedon, under his mutant enemy productions label. In fact, glasss portrayal was so popular, the creators wrote the shepherds tale, a graphic novel. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. A kind and wise man, little is known about his past.
See more ideas about shepherd book, firefly serenity and serenity. Apr 24, 2015 firefly technically, joss whedons firefly the game is a resource management and acquisition game for 14 players ages and up. Apr 16, 2018 my guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. Nov 16, 2010 i am a definite firefly fan, so when i found out that there was a book about sheppards background, i immediately wanted a copy. But, if youd prefer a lecture, ive a few very catchy ones prepped. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. A character with a mysterious past is hardly a new idea for joss whedon, by firefly s shepherd book was a particularly good one. The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past. These characters fight criminals and schemers, alliance security forces, the utterly psychotic and brutal reavers, and the mysterious men with hands of bluewho are apparently operatives of a secret agency which is part of the megacorporation referred to in the dvd commentary. Firefly maintained an ensemble cast that portrayed nine crew members and passengers of the ship, serenity. He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields incongruous with the clergy.
Firefly with images firefly serenity, shepherd book. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. Its quick cancellation helped give rise to the firefly effect. I started by looking at a screen capture of the box from the show, and doing some googling because of course other firefly fans had already done all the hard work figuring out the details for me. From the comic shepards tale, spoilers of course, quoting wikipedia book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father.
He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. If you still have access to the email you used to post your works to the archive, you should have received an email with the option to claim your works. But, that said, im looking forward to reading about books background but also wish it was a novel and not a comic book. To the crew of serenity, derrial book s past was a mystery. Firefly was cancelled before we got the full backstory on shepherd book, angering many fans. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance. Download for free on all your devices computer, smartphone, or tablet. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and. Summer glau used her background as a trained dancer to perform rivers two fight scenes in. In a year where weve already lost so many beloved cinematic and music icons, ron glass, known for his portrayal of shepherd book on joss whedons beloved show firefly. Shepherd book gets a book, serenity fans rejoice screen rant. Well, i did decide to get the book, and so heres the answer.