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Destination: Moonbase Alpha

The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Space: 1999

by (author) Robert E. Wood

Publisher
Telos Publishing
Initial publish date
Jan 2011
Category
Reference
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781845830342
    Publish Date
    Jan 2011
    List Price
    $26.95

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A massive nuclear explosion blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit, sending Moonbase Alpha's 311 inhabitants on an uncontrollable odyssey through deep space. Now, Destination: Moonbase Alpha takes you back to a future billed as "the most spectacular space science fiction series ever produced for television." Destination: Moonbase Alpha is the most comprehensive book ever published on SPACE: 1999, including extensive cast lists and detailed reviews of all 48 episodes, as well as the Message from Moonbase Alpha short film.

Destination: Moonbase Alpha tells the incredible story of the making of a science fiction classic, told by the actors, writers and production crew who created it. Including commentary from: Martin Landau (Commander John Koenig)
Barbara Bain (Doctor Helena Russell)
Barry Morse (Professor Victor Bergman)
Sylvia Anderson (Producer Year One)
Catherine Schell (Maya)
Fred Freiberger (Producer Year Two)
Zienia Merton (Sandra Benes)
Gerry Anderson (Executive Producer)
Prentis Hancock (Paul Morrow)
Johnny Byrne (Writer)
Nick Tate (Alan Carter)
Christopher Penfold (Writer)
Anton Phillips (Bob Mathias)
Keith Wilson (Production Designer)
John Hug (Bill Fraser)
And many more!

Destination: Moonbase Alpha is the essential guide to SPACE: 1999 from critical reaction then and now, through the triumphant 35 year odyssey of Moonbase Alpha since the worldwide debut of SPACE: 1999 in 1975, and finally to writer Johnny Byrnes concepts for the return of the series. Keep this indispensable guide with you, and escape into worlds beyond belief!

About the author

Canadian artist and author Robert E. Wood has been a lifelong fan of SPACE: 1999, and has over the years been a strong champion for the series, contributing to countless fan-produced publications, as well as participating in the organization of many North American conventions.

Robert E. Wood's profile page