WAIT.
WORRY.
THE TIME IS NOW.
BACK TO FRANK BLACK:
A Return to Chris Carter’s Millennium
Edited by Adam Chamberlain & Brian A. Dixon
In 1996, a groundbreaking television drama debuted on the Fox network to 18 million viewers and widespread critical acclaim. Created by Chris Carter, Millennium tells the story of Frank Black (Lance Henriksen), a legendary forensic profiler gifted with the ability to see into the minds of killers. Through his work as a consultant with the F.B.I. and the mysterious Millennium Group, the series offers a thoughtful exploration of the nature and manifestations of evil in the modern world. Millennium ran for three seasons and sixty-seven episodes but its story does not end there.
Back to Frank Black offers an unprecedented volume of material exploring this landmark series. With forewords from lead actor Lance Henriksen and co-executive producer Frank Spotnitz and an introduction by series creator Chris Carter, the collection features extensive interviews with key cast and crew as well as essays analyzing Millennium's characters, themes, and enduring legacy written by a number of authors with in-depth knowledge of the series. Inspired by the growing movement to return this iconic hero to the screen, Back to Frank Black finds its focus in an incomparable figure of hope: Frank Black. We need him now more than ever.
The volume includes interviews with Chris Carter, Lance Henriksen, Frank Spotnitz, Megan Gallagher, Glen Morgan, James Wong, Kristen Cloke, Erin Maher, Kay Reindl, Mark Snow, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Michael R. Perry, Thomas J. Wright, Robert McLachlan, Chip Johannessen, and Klea Scott.
All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Lance Henriksen's preferred registered charity, Children of the Night, an organization dedicated to rescuing America’s children from prostitution.
Featuring
“Frank Black and America’s Fin de Siècle” by Joseph Maddrey
“Enemies Within: Season One of Chris Carter’s Millennium and America’s Suburban Apocalypse” by John Kenneth Muir
“The Story of Lance Henriksen and the Fable of Frank Black” by Paul Clark
“Make-Believing in Jordan Black” by Brittany Tiplady
“This is Who We Are: Secret Society and Family Redefined” by Gordon Roberts
“Snakes in the Grass and Snakes in the Open: Animal Symbolism in Millennium’s Second Season” by John Kenneth Muir
“The Evil Earworm: Popular Music in Millennium” by Joe Tangari
“Seeing Evil: Lucy Butler as Legion Through the Eyes of Frank Black” by Alexander Zelenyj
“Evil Has Many Faces: The Darkness in the World of Millennium” by Adam Chamberlain
“Second Sight: Profiling, Prophecy, and Deductive Reasoning in Chris Carter’s Millennium” by Brian A. Dixon
“Bardo Thodol: The Third Season and a New, Unified Theory of Millennium” by John Kenneth Muir
“Hard Graft: A History of the Back to Frank Black Campaign” by James McLean
Listen In
Adam Chamberlain interviews authors from Back to Frank Black (2012), Fourth Horseman Press’s critically acclaimed television retrospective exploring the landmark drama series Millennium (1996-99). This omnibus edition of the podcast collects together six interviews that explore the show’s legacy through its characters and themes, its use of popular music, its place in the history of the mystery genre, and its haunting manifestations of evil.
Chris Carter
Lance Henriksen
Frank Spotnitz
Sarah-Jane Redmond
Mark Snow
Chip Johannessen
Klea Scott
Thomas J. Wright
What People Are Saying
About Back to Frank Black
“I loved it.”
— Chris Carter, Creator, Millennium
“A true treasure for Millennium fans... Over 500 pages packed with more than twenty-five essays on every aspect of the show you can imagine... This is a book I will be dipping into for many years to come.”
— Wired
“Like the Millennium series itself, this book achieves such a high standard of quality that I almost can't believe it exists. As a reader, it makes me feel like a more active part of a very meaningful world―a world that still lives on in the imaginations of viewers across the globe.”
— Joseph Maddrey, Author, Nightmares in Red, White & Blue (2004)
“As addictive as the show it deconstructs so well... Back to Frank Black seeks to be more than just an oral history of a significant show... A flawless, absolutely essential book... One of the best examples of what a dedicated fandom can do.”
— Drunk Monkeys
“A very definitive book on the subject... Both comprehensive in its analysis of the three season, sixty-seven episode show and in its interviews with the people involved... There is no denying that this is a massive book and an incredible education.”
— SF Crowsnest Magazine
“Back to Frank Black is absolutely tremendous! It's a great read not just for the die-hard fan but for any fan of high-quality television. I have several books on specific TV shows and this is at the top of the list, not only for its in-depth analysis, terrific interviews, and behind the scenes stories but for its insight into the show's emotional core.”
— Richard Whitley, Screenwriter, Millennium
“8 out of 10... This book is just the kind of weighty tribute such a seminal show deserves... It goes without saying that, if you're a fan of Millennium, this excellent book is a must-read, but the budding scriptwriters among you should also seek it out for its fascinating depiction of the inner workings of a major TV show.”
— Starburst Magazine
“5 out of 5... Back To Frank Black is not only a crowning achievement for the fan campaign, it is a fantastic read that will mesmerize fans of the show... If you've ever watched an episode of Millennium, if you have ever been interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a television series, or if you've ever been interested in fan campaigns, then this book is a must read.”
— Geeks of Doom
“Interesting, well-written... There is such a wealth of thematic material explored here that readers will find it very difficult to stumble upon an essay they don't enjoy... Back to Frank Black seriously delivers some of the most enjoyable and insightful stories behind the making of a series that this reviewer has ever had the pleasure of reading.”
— Popcorn Monster
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