All Sections Alpha
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Originally written by Tim Heald and first published in paperback in 1976, this 50th anniversary hardback edition has been fully updated, revised, and expanded to offer a comprehensive behind-the-scenes history of the iconic television series Space: 1999.
In early 1976, as production began on the show's second season, author, biographer, and journalist Tim Heald was granted unprecedented access to the ambitious reinvention of the series. His book, The Making of Space: 1999, was released as the first season was airing, giving fans a rare and detailed glimpse into the creative process, with insights from cast and crew at the height of production.
Now, All Sections Alpha brings that original account fully up to date. Expanded by Fred McNamara, this new edition traces the complete history of Space: 1999, from its troubled origins as a proposed second season of UFO to the bold and controversial transformation between Year One and Year Two.
Rich in detail and newly contextualized, All Sections Alpha delivers the definitive story of the classic 1970s science fiction series, exploring its production challenges, creative evolution, and enduring legacy.
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Tim Heald was a British author, journalist, and biographer known for his mystery novels featuring the character Simon Bognor and for writing official biographies of notable figures such as Prince Philip and Princess Margaret. He published over 30 books throughout his career, including both fiction and non-fiction works. Originally written by Tim Heald and published as a softcover in 1976, this 50th anniversary hardback edition has been updated, revised and expanded to provide a more comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the popular television series, Space: 1999.
Fred McNamara is a writer, editor and author who chiefly writes about the worlds of Gerry Anderson. He currently serves as the website editor for Anderson Entertainment and is the author of several books about Anderson's works including Flaming Thunderbolts!: The Definitive Story of Terrahawks. Fred has written about comics for a variety of publications and runs Sequential 21, the unofficial Gerry Anderson comic book blog. He brings all his impossibly niche interests together as a writer/researcher on Anderson Entertainment's ongoing range of Comic Anthologies.