"Men of Science Fiction Vol. 1" by Dennys Ilic to be released April 22

This coming Saturday April 22, Cinematic Pictures Publishing will launch their debut coffee table book, "Men of Science Fiction Vol. 1" by renowned celebrity photographer, Dennys Ilic.

The first volume in the "Men and Women of Science Fiction" series , which will have a red carpet launch in Hollywood this weekend, features 123 beautiful photos of some of the most famous and prolific stars of the science fiction genre today, including Edward James Olmos who graces the front cover.

Originally from Geelong in Victoria, Australia, Dennys Ilic says his new book series is a tribute to the genre he grew up admiring and being influenced by.

"Many of these role models have become dear friends and continue to inspire my pursuit and passion as a photographer. In "Men of Science Fiction", I wanted to create something beautiful that could touch the fans in a similar way" explains Ilic. "Something to be enjoyed by both aficionados of the science fiction as well as photography.”

"Men of Science Fiction Vol. 1" will feature exquisite photography from actors of sci-fi television shows and movies including "Battlestar Galactica", "Star Trek", "Hemlock Grove", "The Flash", "Arrow", "Stargate", "Supernatural", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D", Avatar, "The Shannara Chronicles", "Sanctuary", World of Warcraft, "Falling Skies", "Caprica", Apollo 18, "Smallville", "Daredevil", Pacific Rim Uprising, Dirk Gently, Robot Overlords and I Am Number Four.

Attending the star-studded Hollywood launch on Saturday night will be Ilic himself, as well as Edward James Olmos (Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner, Battlestar Galatica), executive producer Danny Cannon ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "CSI: NY", "CSI: Miami", "Gotham"),  actor Christopher Heyerdahl (Twilight, "Van Helsing", Hell on Wheels), actor Colin Ferguson ("Eureka", The Opposite of Sex, "The Vampire Diaries"), director Steven S. DeKnight (Pacific Rim Uprising), actor Daniel Feuerriegel (Pacific Rim Uprising, "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D", director T.J. Scott ("Gotham", "Orphan Black", "Bates Motel") and many more.

"Men of Science Fiction Vol. 1" is now available for pre-order here and is $59 +shipping.