The special hell shepherd book, firefly the special hell a level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. Despite the resolution fans were given by serenity, this question remains unfortunately unanswered to this day. 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. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark. Firefly with images firefly serenity, shepherd book. He had just left the southdown abbey and decided to get out into the world. And now its finally coming out, written by zack whedon from a detailed. For me, fireflys biggest mystery was not about the mad skills of river. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. Shepherd book the preacher shepherd book from firefly and. Weve been waiting years for the comic book that tells the backstory of firefly s shepherd book, called the shepherd s tale. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut.
Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and. Hes far more than the simple preacher he appears to be. The shepherds tale the firefly and serenity database. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Some might say shepherd book is the best man of the bunch, though he has a past of his own. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. And now its finally coming out, written by zack whedon from a. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out. If he was a pretender to the cloth he played the role remarkably well. If we only consider the tv show, derrial book is a passenger aboard serenity. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. Beverly elswick firefly, serenity, browncoats ariel is the only episode to not feature all nine of the shows protagonists. Shepherd derrial book firefly, the popular fox television series created by joss whedon, comes to life in a new boardgame from gale force nine. The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past.
What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. The preacher shepherd book from firefly and serenity. The shepherds tale in answers, and, like you, people comment that that doesnt explain why the alliance still pay him dues. Firefly serenity crew last supper fan poster print. To the crew of serenity, derrial book s past was a mystery. For me, firefly s biggest mystery was not about the mad skills of river. From the comic shepards tale, spoilers of course, quoting wikipedia book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. 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. His background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Who was he when he learned to fight without pause, without remorse, and.
He joins the crew in the first episode of the series, quickly becoming the emotional core of the series. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. Those left behind by joss whedon, the shepherds tale by joss whedon, firefly. Now, cbr is taking a look back at shepherd book, his history, his role in the cult classic scifi series and how ron glass gave space a human touch. 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. In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Officially, the man we know as derrial book was not dishonorably discharged he was quietly retired after a massive defeat. Shepherd book is absent, and said to be meditating at an abbey.
The viewers of the show were teased now and again about this evasive past and was not resolved during the movie. Your favorite characters from the cult space western drama, firefly and its cinematic followup, serenity, have been captured in pin form. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark history. Popular firefly books meet your next favorite book.
He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields incongruous with the clergy. High quality shepherd book inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of fireflys basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. Apr 26, 2019 ron glass character shepherd book doesnt begin firefly as a member of the crew of the ship serenity. Firefly serenity crew last supper fan poster print shepherd. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes.
A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. Well, i did decide to get the book, and so heres the answer. Be part of a new virtual firefly crew, named for shepherd book the book posted by. Nov 16, 2010 this obviously means that the rest of the firefly crew barely appear, but then this is shepherd s story, not a firefly episode. Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherds tale. What is shepherd book main role on the tv series firefly. Firefly serenity tv episode 2002 ron glass as shepherd. The story was later reprinted in august 2011 as part of the better days and other stories hardcover collection. Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity.
See more ideas about shepherd book, firefly serenity and serenity. It is a canonical continuation of joss whedons firefly television series and the 2005 film serenity, which are all part of the firefly media franchise. I thought, if really want to write, its time to start. I give you, shepherd book, as portrayed by the dearly departed, ron glass. A man of the cloth, and a wielder of the good book the bible, shepherd book admits hes been out of the world for a spell, but hes out walking it for awhile, bringing the word to them as need it told. Kaylee could read his body language rather well, and her intuition told him he was a good soul who was more interested in the ships than in the destinations. Fireflyfacts 2098 ariel ariel is the only episode to not feature all nine of the shows protagonists. Those left behind by joss whedon, the shepherd s tale by joss whedon, firefly. And for people who cancel my favorite tv shows before their time. 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. He was an officer until he led a brilliant defeat, after which he was discharged.
Finally, the secrets of fireflys shepherd book will be told. Who was shepherd book before he took his message of salvation to the stars. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. The series was written by joss whedon and brett matthews, illustrated by will conrad, lettered by michael heisler, and colored by laura martin those left behind is set after the events of the firefly television series, to function as a bridge leading into the serenity film. Shepherd book ron glass questions why mal, who doesnt need any attention from the alliance, would risk helping the highprofile fugitives. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. The 8th and final addition to our fireflyserenity collection of magazineparody illustrations. Shepherd derrial book the preacher with a past played by ron glass we first meet shepherd book on the eavesdown docks on persephone.
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. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. This new firefly cargo crate is called the worthier part, a. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. Be part of a new virtual firefly crew, named for shepherd. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly 2002.
With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin. Let this derrial book pin guide your spirit in the right direction. 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. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance. Nov 28, 2016 in memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. It was the enigmatic shepherd books and his promise of a dark past. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. As one of the most moral and memorable characters on the show, book really. He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been living in the. An exploration of the lives of serenitys crew with some extra cargo and an easy paying job to. What theories are out there, prior to the truth being revealed.
The 8th and final addition to our firefly serenity collection of magazineparody illustrations. Ron glass, fireflys shepherd book, has died slashdot. Serenity is a line of comic books published by dark horse comics from 2005 to 2017. He describes himself as a shepherd, who lived in an abbey, and didnt really care where he wanted to go next. Weve been waiting years for the comic book that tells the backstory of fireflys shepherd book, called the shepherds tale. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin. While book s backstory is something viewers have been waiting for for a long time its presented here as a series of events rather than as a story, so rather than a tale in which we learn about book s dark past. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and. Various moments in the original firefly television series hint at shepherd having a more complex backstory than most expect. Hailing from a mysterious past and living a life of apparent atonement, shepherd book is a man full of good advice and sound moral judgments. Apr 16, 2018 my guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. Firefly series firefly quotes firefly ship shepherd book american space absent sci fi shows firefly serenity joss whedon. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of firefly s basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. 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.
Derrial book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. This obviously means that the rest of the firefly crew barely appear, but then this. Shepherd book the preacher shepherd book from firefly. Books official status within the alliance and therefore on his ident chip was that of a retired alliance commander. The comic will outline books entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its. Book signed on to firefly as a passenger before simon did, which on the surface appears to rule out his being there specifically because of the tam siblings. My idea of an episode arc, somewhere between the end of the first season and way before the movie. With the film serenity came resolution to many of fireflys best mysteries.