Space 1999 book and record

Im reminded that some vociferous people within space. If youre new to space 1999 why not do a spot of internet research and find out what happened on sept th 1999. In italy, adaptations of all 24 year one episodes and eight of the year two episodes were published in oversized hardback volumes. John kenneth muirs book exploring space 1999 is a facinating look at this series. You get this very odd collectible combo comic book record set. Includes a price guide and some prototype toys from dealer catalogues. The presence of the first episode, alas, shows the shortcomings of even. As usual with a power records book, you may not recognize some of the characters. Review for space 1999 the complete second series 9 10 after a five year wait following the 2010 release of the first series, network have invested in a stunning new release of space 1999 the complete second series and theyve done an excellent job.

As the moon is hurled from earth orbit on september th, 1999, the mettle of various alphans will be tested in a race for their very survival. Tubb, an author of the original space 1999 novels from the 70s. In the opening episode, set in september 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Retells the story of the great deluge and noah from the holy bible. A news service for announcements, discoveries, revelations, points of interest and new observations in the. The andersons thunderbirds was popular worldwide, so the money lavished on space. Surely another incentive for the series was the phenomenal success of star trek, not in its original network run but in syndication, where it reemerged as a monster hit. Book is in good shape, no tears, scribbles, highlighting or underlining, a little general wear, from a smokefree environment.

Peter pan records was a record label that was part of peter pan industries formerly synthetic plastics. In addition, power records published individual comic bookandrecord. Inspired by virgin publishings new adventures and missing adventures books the powys original space 1999 novels continue the odyssey of the alphans and their trip through a. Weve also gotten that oh gee you shouldnt have look after giving a gift. Space 1999 breakaway book and record set 1976 etsy. Not only did the show get two book and record sets, but it also headlined two lps, too, complete with photo covers, something the label never did for other tv. This company made records for children, telling stories usually based upon either classic childrens tales or more often from the late 1960s onwards licensed fullcast audio dramas for franchises such as various dc comics and marvel comics characters or tv and movie franchises such.

This year started with a surprising note from bill latham on the powys website. They were released in several combinations and sometimes included a comic book. The book is excellent, well written and full of the characters ive missed for so long. I have transferred entries directly related to the series ufo to a dedicated ufo wiki. What makes this tome different from earlier works by muir, wood, fageolle, turdo, liardet and others is the australian perspective. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Return to the beginning still no producer credits, dang itthough these records are recommended by dr. Stories consisted of adaptations of tv episodes as well as new, original tales. The series never found a balance between its cosmic consciousness and the need for a steady dose of action each week, and once it underwent a major retooling of its cast for the second season, the smell of broadcast death hung over space. Feb 28, 2005 john kenneth muirs book exploring space 1999 is a facinating look at this series. Spazio 1999 is a british and italian sciencefiction television programme that ran for two seasons from 1975 to 1977.

I enjoyed it but not the font or the sometimes odd page formatting lulu printed it into, and this could be the first proper powys book that really begins setting up their grand unified space 1999 continuity with the next two books omega and alpha. Stories consisted of adaptations of the tv episodes as well. The series was the last production by the partnership of gerry and sylvia anderson and was the most expensive series produced for british television up to that time. Apr 23, 2019 this record belongs to the international space station, and it grows every day.

In the opening episode, set in the year 1999, nuclear waste stored on the moons far side explodes, knocking the moon out of orbit and sending it, as well as the 311 inhabitants of moonbase alpha, hurtling uncontrollably into space. Powys medias model and inspiration for its space 1999 line of books has been the doctor who book series that kept that show alive in the years it was off the air. Two seasonsvastly different in tone and production valueswere aired, both as space. Portuguese reprints of the lookin strips, four complete stories. Space 1999 space 1999 book and record set breakaway 45 rpm sealed mint condition music. The story is a little bizarre one might say beyond belief but the artwork is nice. There is a growing body of work on space 1999, and this latest book by adrian sherlock is most welcome. Btw the best space 1999 novel i have read so far is shepherd moon which is also released by powysmedia a combination of short stories written by various scifi authors including e. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. In 1975, gerry and sylvia anderson produced their second scifi liveaction series the first one, of course, being ufo. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

Space 1999 space 1999 book and record set breakaway 45. Not only did the show get two book and record sets, but it also headlined two lps, too, complete with photo covers, something the label never did for other tv properties like star trek and the six million dollar man. Mr muir has a very readable narrative style and often compairs space 1999 to other television series such as star trek. As usual with a power records book, you may not recognize some of the. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The series premise was set up in the first episode, entitled breakaway. This wiki has been created to bring together information about the gerry anderson series. Promoted in peter pan advertisements under the title space.

Power records version of the first episode of space. Space 1999 book and record set breakaway 45 rpm sealed mint. Space 1999, even the much maligned season two which did contain some very good episodes, that would. This iconic 1970s scifi show spawned vast amounts of merchandise, and still has a loyal following. Get the best deals on space 1999 collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Comic book story based on the cult tv science fiction series. Condition is just ok for the book, cover is a bit beat. Released with a 45 rpm record featuring a fullcast performance of the story with music and sound effects.

This is a spoken word nonmusic album containing 4 exciting adventures from the super space. Space 1999 is a british sciencefiction television series that ran for two seasons and originally aired from 1975 to 1977. Book and record look good, a tiny bit of very light scratching on the record, not warped. Check out our eagle and moonbase alpha model kits, exclusive space. Promoted in peter pan records promotional ads under the title space.

Popular space 1999 books meet your next favorite book. The records did not use the original cast, sound effects or music. Vg scratch on return to the beginning lowers grade jacketsleeve grade. Koenig, helena and bergman explore taurus iv, which appears to be an undeveloped world. In all my years of power records fandom, i had no idea that space. This story of a bunch of astronauts flung far into space was serious scifi and perhaps the masterly gerry andersons crowning. Powys would be winding down the books and its operations, and latham would oversee the last few. Due to a request from charlton comics, these are no longer online. In the mid1970s, a number of books were published by both american pocket books and british futura publishers, consisting primarily of novelisations of space.

These releases, mainly paperback, were supplemented by 16page photo sections year one and two in the united states, year two only in the united kingdom, which comprised black. The front cover is based on the original packaging design for azrakhamways range of space. Ball, astral quest by john rankine, breakaway by e. Power records produced two story albums and two book and record sets. Im looking forward to the upcoming books in this series. Although clearly aimed at a juvenile audience, the art is impressive. The book details plot synopsis on all the episodes as well as the shows history and final cancellation. If you enjoyed the adventures of commander koenig and the other alphans in the 70s youll love this new book. At the time of their release, besides reading the episode paperback book. Whereas the first set retells the series premiere episode, breakaway sans the original actors, this set featuers an original story linked to the biblical noahs arc story. Most extreme human spaceflight records of all time space. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. They were released in several combinations and sometimes included a comic book of the story. Oct 02, 2014 in all my years of power records fandom, i had no idea that space.

Latham was the right writer to do the first book in this new line of space 1999 original novels. Its entire score was created by awardwinning composer morricone. At the time of their release, besides reading the episode paperback book novelizations or recording the audio off of the tv, this was the only way to experience an episode at any given time. Based upon the 1975 tv series created by gerry and sylvia anderson and starring martin landau, barbara bain and barry morse, whose likenesses are featured in the comic.