Great Scott, the space-time continuum can be tricky to navigate But fear not, time-travelers, for your troubles are over. The next time you hop into your DeLorean, bring along "Back in Time: The Back to the Future Chronology "to guide you through every galaxy-shattering paradox. "Back in Time "explores the complex timelines of "Back to the Future," as presented in the films, cartoons, novels, comics, video games, card game and even McDonalds Happy Meal boxes. Bring some spare plutonium or a few empty cans for the Mr. Fusion, and prepare to blast to the past, as "The Back to the Future Chronology "brings you: A detailed history of the Back to the Future mythos, from the dinosaur age to a staggering three quadrillion years into Earth's future A stunning painted cover and more than 40 breathtaking, full-page interior sketches from artist Pat Carbajal, produced exclusively for this volume An insightful foreword by Dan Madsen, founder and publisher of the original Back to the Future Fan Club A nostalgic essay examining Hill Valley's prominent families and significant events, from the town's Old West frontier beginnings to a future world of barbarians, dragons and sorcerers A comprehensive map offering a comparative view of the businesses and shops of Hill Valley's Courthouse Square, in numerous eras across divergent timelines Detailed family trees listing all known members of the McFly, Brown, Tannen, Baines, Parker, Strickland and Clayton bloodlines A mini-timeline presenting all known jumps through space-time in a coherent, chronological context, broken down by mode of temporal travel An examination of the main characters' brushes with fame, as Doc and Marty reshaped history and encountered historical figures, their own idols-and even a few characters from other franchises Designed for both casual fans and those who know the names of Jennifer Parker's "three" grandfathers, "The Back to the Future Chronology "is your guide to Hill Valley history.

Consider yourself a Back to the Future fan, butthead? If you've only watched the films, you've only seen part of the story. "A Matter of Time: The Unauthorized Back to the Future Lexicon" brings you the entire franchise: every character, place and object ever featured in the BTTF mythos, from the movies, screenplays, cartoons, novels, video games, card game, amusement-park ride, music videos and more. Every McFly, Brown, Tannen, Parker, Clayton and Strickland. Every crazy invention. Every Hill Valley business-past, present and future. The Back to the Future Lexicon covers it all.

This staggeringly complete encyclopedia, written by the author of "Timeline of the Planet of the Apes" and "Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes," contains:

Nearly 3,000 alphabetical entries detailing every character, scientific innovation, institution, location, vehicle, business and more, from every corner of the BTTF universe

A stunning painted cover and more than 25 breathtaking, full-page interior sketches from artist Pat Carbajal, produced exclusively for this volume

A foreword by BTTF.com's Stephen Clark, a noted expert on the Back to the Future mythos

Detailed listings of Doc Brown's many inventions, as well as all known ancestors, descendants and aliases for every major character from the film trilogy

An episode guide to Back to the Future's entire expanded universe

A gallery featuring more than 150 covers from the films' home-video releases, novels, comics and more

If you've ever wished you could learn more about the Planet of the Apes mythos... if you've devoured the films and TV series, but have never read the comic books or novels that continued their story... if you're tantalized by time travel and titillated by trivia... if you think you know all there is to know about simian society... then Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes, from Hasslein Books, is meant for you. Designed for both casual readers and those who devour encyclopedias from start to finish, Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes will help you learn everything there is to know about the upside-down world of Planet of the Apes.