** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** The constellation of characters and themes created in Angel, the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, are explored in this collection of essays. A vampire author, a sex expert, a TV critic, a science fiction novelist, and Buffy writer Nancy Holder provide essays examining the different issues relating to the series, including Angelus as the prototypical high school bully, Angel as victim, Wesley's many transformations, how Spike fits into Angel, the takeover of Wolfram & Hart, and Lindsey's moral center.
Glenn Yeffeth is the editor of Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy, Seven Seasons of Buffy, and Taking the Red Pill. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
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November 10, 2004: I really enjoyed this book. It dissects different charcters and issues from the show. Although some of the essays are a little bit long winded, it's still a fun read for Angel fans.
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November 01, 2004: Five seasons of Angel is awsome! This is a very good book filled of Science fiction and fantasy Essays about Angel (David Boreanaz) and his team! There some essays on the Vampire Spike, Ex-Watcher Wesley Wydham Price, Lorne, Fred Burkle/Illirya, the Angel team taking over of Wolfram and Hart, many other stories! All the famous Science Fiction and fantasy writers contributed to this book! I like this book! highly recommended!