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|image = Classic Who Harper HB.jpg | |image = Classic Who Harper HB.jpg | ||
|writer = [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | |writer = [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | ||
|publisher = Boxtree | |publisher = Boxtree | ||
|release date= [[26 August (releases)|26 August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | |release date = [[26 August (releases)|26 August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | ||
|format = | |format = Hardback 128 pages | ||
|isbn = ISBN 0-7522-0188-3 | |isbn = ISBN 0-7522-0188-3 | ||
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'''''Classic Who | '''''Classic Who - The Harper Classics''''' was a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference book written by [[Adrian Rigelsford]] and published by [[Boxtree]] in [[August (releases)|August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
Of all the Doctor Who stories ever broadcast two of the most critically acclaimed remain | Of all the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories ever broadcast, [[2 (number)|two]] of the most critically acclaimed remain {{cs|The Caves of Androzani (TV story)}{, featuring [[Peter Davison]] as [[the Doctor]], and {{cs|Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)}}, featuring [[Colin Baker]]. Widely hailed by fans of the series as classics, the [[Director]] of both of these stories, [[Graeme Harper]], reveals here the behind-the-scenes details of the making of two extraordinary pieces of [[science fiction]]. | ||
Adrian Rigelsford has worked closely with Graeme Harper, drawing together a fascinating account of his work on the programme. With contributions from both the cast and the crew, a unique chronicle has been formed of what went on | [[Adrian Rigelsford]] has worked closely with Graeme Harper, drawing together a fascinating account of his work on the programme. With contributions from both the cast and the crew, a unique chronicle has been formed of what went on — on both sides of the [[camera]]. | ||
With one-hundred-and-fifty previously unpublished | With [[150 (number)|one-hundred-and-fifty]] previously unpublished [[photograph]]s and rare behind-the-scenes material, ''CLASSIC WHO — THE HARPER CLASSICS'' also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories that featured [[Jon Pertwee]] and [[Tom Baker]]’s Doctors, and for the first time provides a very personal account of his involvement in the lost [[List of anniversaries|30th Anniversary]] story, {{ca|The Dark Dimension (TV story)}}. | ||
== Subject matter == | |||
A behind-the-scenes look at the [[Fifth Doctor]]'s adventure {{cs|The Caves of Androzani (TV story)}}, the [[Sixth Doctor]]'s adventure {{cs|Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)}} and [[director]] [[Graeme Harper]]'s long association with the series. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
: Acknowledgements | : Acknowledgements | ||
: Author's Introduction | : Author's Introduction | ||
* Chapter One: Just Another Sucker on the Vine | * Chapter One: ''Just Another Sucker on the Vine'' | ||
* Chapter Two: Scary Monsters | * Chapter Two: ''Scary Monsters'' | ||
* Chapter Three: A Day in the Life | * Chapter Three: ''A Day in the Life'' | ||
* Chapter Four: Golden Slumbers | * Chapter Four: ''Golden Slumbers'' | ||
* Appendix One: Episode Guide & Production Credits | * Appendix One: ''Episode Guide & Production Credits'' | ||
* Appendix Two: Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures | * Appendix Two: ''Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures'' | ||
== Notable features == | == Notable features == | ||
* Besides directing the two main stories of this book, Graeme Harper's association with the series is much longer. At various times he was a [[floor assistant]], [[assistant floor manager]] and [[production assistant]]. He had worked with five of the eight actors to have played the role of the Doctor to date | * Besides directing the two main stories of this [[book]], [[Graeme Harper]]'s association with the series is much longer. At various times he was a [[floor assistant]], [[assistant floor manager]] and [[production assistant]]. He had worked with [[5 (number)|five]] of the [[8 (number)|eight]] actors to have played the role of [[the Doctor]] to date. | ||
* The book contains numerous behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout. | * The book contains numerous behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Unlike the previous title by Adrian Rigelsford | * Unlike the previous title by [[Adrian Rigelsford]], ''[[Classic Who - The Hinchcliffe Years]]'', this title was noted inside as "by arrangement with [[BBC Worldwide|BBC Worldwide Limited]]". | ||
* The title | * The title on the cover would suggest the full title of this book is ''Classic Who - The Harper Classics - {{cs|The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves Of Androzani}} & {{cs|Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation Of The Daleks]]''. The words "The Making of" are omitted from the dust jacket. | ||
* The | * The [[photograph]]ic dust jacket was designed by "Shoot That Tiger", covering a plain black hard cover. | ||
* The book was designed by Dan Newman. | * The book was designed by [[Dan Newman]]. | ||
* Further "Classic Who" books had been planned: ''The Making of The Dark Dimension'', ''The 500 Year Diary'' and similar association titles with [[Barry Letts]] and [[David Maloney]]. | * Further "Classic Who" books had been planned: ''The Making of The Dark Dimension'', ''The 500 Year Diary'' and similar association titles with [[Barry Letts]] and [[David Maloney]], but these name got made. | ||
* This hardback was priced £14.99 in the UK. | |||
* Incidentally, [[Graeme Harper]] returned several [[year]]s later to work with both the [[Ninth Doctor|Ninth]] and [[Tenth Doctor]]s. | |||
* This hardback | |||
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Classic Who - The Harper Classics was a Doctor Who reference book written by Adrian Rigelsford and published by Boxtree in August 1996.
Publisher's summary
Of all the Doctor Who stories ever broadcast, two of the most critically acclaimed remain {{cs|The Caves of Androzani (TV story)}{, featuring Peter Davison as the Doctor, and Revelation of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)"], featuring Colin Baker. Widely hailed by fans of the series as classics, the Director of both of these stories, Graeme Harper, reveals here the behind-the-scenes details of the making of two extraordinary pieces of science fiction.
Adrian Rigelsford has worked closely with Graeme Harper, drawing together a fascinating account of his work on the programme. With contributions from both the cast and the crew, a unique chronicle has been formed of what went on — on both sides of the camera.
With one-hundred-and-fifty previously unpublished photographs and rare behind-the-scenes material, CLASSIC WHO — THE HARPER CLASSICS also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories that featured Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker’s Doctors, and for the first time provides a very personal account of his involvement in the lost 30th Anniversary story, Template:Ca.
Subject matter
A behind-the-scenes look at the Fifth Doctor's adventure The Caves of Androzani [+]Loading...["The Caves of Androzani (TV story)"], the Sixth Doctor's adventure Revelation of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)"] and director Graeme Harper's long association with the series.
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Author's Introduction
- Chapter One: Just Another Sucker on the Vine
- Chapter Two: Scary Monsters
- Chapter Three: A Day in the Life
- Chapter Four: Golden Slumbers
- Appendix One: Episode Guide & Production Credits
- Appendix Two: Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures
Notable features
- Besides directing the two main stories of this book, Graeme Harper's association with the series is much longer. At various times he was a floor assistant, assistant floor manager and production assistant. He had worked with five of the eight actors to have played the role of the Doctor to date.
- The book contains numerous behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout.
Notes
- Unlike the previous title by Adrian Rigelsford, Classic Who - The Hinchcliffe Years, this title was noted inside as "by arrangement with BBC Worldwide Limited".
- The title on the cover would suggest the full title of this book is Classic Who - The Harper Classics - The Caves Of Androzani [+]Loading...["The Caves of Androzani (TV story)","The Caves Of Androzani"] & {{cs|Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation Of The Daleks]]. The words "The Making of" are omitted from the dust jacket.
- The photographic dust jacket was designed by "Shoot That Tiger", covering a plain black hard cover.
- The book was designed by Dan Newman.
- Further "Classic Who" books had been planned: The Making of The Dark Dimension, The 500 Year Diary and similar association titles with Barry Letts and David Maloney, but these name got made.
- This hardback was priced £14.99 in the UK.
- Incidentally, Graeme Harper returned several years later to work with both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors.
