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!

Eleven monologues for actresses.

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.

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

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.