It's five a.m. when most of us are asleep or trudging toward the shower, Kevin Ridgeway sits in his home office with a cup of coffee, an abundant supply of cigarettes, and Warren Zevon or the Stones or Muddy Waters on the record player, which is always within reach.

Chris Carter’s Millennium, a spin-off of the wildly successful series The X-Files, had a relatively short run on FOX in the late 90’s, but it has built a loyal following in the decades since its cancellation. This year has seen the release of the book Back to Frank Black, a collection of interviews and essays paying tribute to the series. Gabriel Ricard spoke with Adam Chamberlain and Brian A. Dixon, the men behind the project, about the legacy of the series and the enduring appeal of its central character.