An informative and engaging book for all the show's fans, "Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor" chronicles Lucy's journey from budding opera singer to the surprisingly "Hollywood" story of her landing the role of Xena. Also featured is the story of Renee O'Connor, the blond-haired Texan who plays Xena's storytelling sidekick. 41 photos, 16 in color.

Battle on, Lucy Lawless!Lucy Lawless is Xena--America?s latest cult icon. Dressed in a leather miniskirt and metal-studded bustier, she?s part comic-book superhero, part sword-swinging seductress. But to the Xena fan, the 5?10" actress is much more. She?s a new kind of role model for women...Hear the inside story on everything from her acting start on a New Zealand comedy show to her recent marriage to Xena producer Rob Tapert, to her future plans, and more.Includes 8 pages of photos!

For fans of every age, here are 30 full-color action-packed scenes from the Universal #1 syndicated television show starring Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor. Relive your favorite moments from the outstanding adventure series as Xena and her intrepid sidkick, Gabrielle, battle the forces of evil, including Draco, Celestra, the Harpies, and the Lizard Man. Cheer them on as they match strength and wits with their nemesis, Ares. Go girl power: Make Xena yours with these fun, collectible postcards to send, trade, or even save!

In a time of ancient gods, warlords, and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle...Her courage will change the world. The millions of fans who watch "Xena: Warrior PrincessTM every week already know that it is the hottest and hippest show on television. But for inside information that is available nowhere else, "The Official Guide to the Xenaverse is the place to turn, offering: Over one hundred photographs in color and black and white A complete and detailed episode guide to the first two seasons, featuring Lucy Lawless's own take on every episode A look behind the scenes that reveals the inner workings of the show, including writers' meetings, casting sessions, filming, special-effects secrets, and much more The intriguing story of the origin of "Xena: Warrior PrincessTM Biographies of cast and crew Fascinating trivia and little-known facts about life in the Xenaverse "Xena: Warrior Princess (r) & (c) Universal Television Enterprises, Inc. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. Copyright (c) 1998 by Universal Studios Publishing Rights, a division of Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. All rights reserved.

On September 04, 1995, a legendary show was born. Xena: Warrior Princess gave birth to the Xenaverse, a fandom that became a powerhouse group of people from around the world who would unite as one. Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World showcases this fandom. In this 25th Anniversary Edition we have fifty contributors outlining the evolution of the Xenaverse, 77 fan-written stories of lives changed forever, from fan fiction writers blossoming into published authors and interviews with artists, videographers and webmasters, LGBTQIA+ embracing and their allies, and greater good endeavors that have raised millions for charity. All from one incredible fandom.

In this first-ever comprehensive examination of queerbaiting, fan studies scholar Joseph Brennan and his contributors examine cases that shed light on the sometimes exploitative industry practice of teasing homoerotic possibilities that, while hinted at, never materialize in the program narratives. Through a nuanced approach that accounts for both the history of queer representation and older fan traditions, these essayists examine the phenomenon of queerbaiting across popular TV, video games, children’s programs, and more. Contributors: Evangeline Aguas, Christoffer Bagger, Bridget Blodgett, Cassie Brummitt, Leyre Carcas, Jessica Carniel, Jennifer Duggan, Monique Franklin, Divya Garg, Danielle S. Girard, Mary Ingram-Waters, Hannah McCann, Michael McDermott, E. J. Nielsen, Emma Nordin, Holly Eva Katherine Randell-Moon, Emily E. Roach, Anastasia Salter, Elisabeth Schneider, Kieran Sellars, Isabela Silva, Guillaume Sirois, Clare Southerton

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The path to redemption is never easy, and the journey of a warrior princess seeking to wash the blood of innocents from her hands is no exception. Xena travels to Athens, to plead for redemption in the temple of Eleos. But some things can never be forgiven and the shadows of past sins are long. Will Xena find redemption or betrayal waiting for her in the temple of the gods? The power, the passion, the danger... her courage would change the world. Xena: Warrior Princess.

In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings…a land in turmoil called out for a hero! She was XENA, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle! In this all-new series, writer VITA AYALA (Black Panther, Shuri, Wonder Woman, The Wilds) and artist OLYMPIA SWEETMAN throw Xena and her companion Gabrielle headfirst into a mysterious adventure. Can Xena discover the secrets of a village full of super-strong children, before jealous and petty GODS get involved?

Make no mistake: "Xena: Warrior Princess kicks butt. The campy, quasi-classical, pun-intended orgy for the eyes is the top-rated action hour on syndicated TV. But did you know that "Xena star Lucy Lawless is a woman of many talents in her own right? Author Nadine Crenshaw -- no slouch herself -- tells all about the star and the show. "Xena X-Posed reveals everthing you want to know about "Xena, including: - Biographies of Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, and others from the "Xena clan - A behind-the-scenes look at the origins and production of the show - A complete episode guide to the first two seasons - And much, much more! About the Author Nadine Crenshaw is the author of "Scully X-Posed: The Unauthorized Biography of Gillian Anderson and Her On-Screen Character and a number of science fiction, fantasy, romance, and historical novels.