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|writer         = [[Adrian Rigelsford]]  
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|release date   = [[26 August (releases)|26 August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]]
|release date= hardback [[1996]]
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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 (releases)|August]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]].
== Publisher's summary ==
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 — on both sides of the [[camera]].
With [[150 (number)|one-hundred-and-fifty]] previously unpublished [[photograph]]s and rare behind-the-scenes material, ''CLASSIC WHO — THE HARPER CLASSICS'' also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories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 ==
== Subject matter ==
A behind-the-scenes look at the Fifth Doctor’s adventure [[The Caves of Androzani]], the Sixth Doctor's adventure [[Revelation of the Daleks]] and director [[Graeme Harper]]’s long association with the series.
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.
 
== Publisher's summary ==
Of all the Doctor Who stories ever broadcast two of the most critically acclaimed remain [[The Caves of Androzani]], and [[Revelation of the Daleks]], 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.
<br />
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.
<br />
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, [[The Dark Dimension]].


== 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 being a floor assistant, assistant floor manager and production assistant and having 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.
* Graeme Harper incidentally returned several years later to work with both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors
* The book contains numerous behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout.
* The book is packed with behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Unlike the previous title by Adrian Rigelsford ([[Classic Who: The Hinchcliffe Years]]), this title was stated inside “by arrangement with [[BBC Worldwide|BBC Worldwide Limited]].
* 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 page would suggest the full title of this book is “Classic Who: The Harper Classics: The Making of [[The Caves of Androzani]] and [[Revelation of the Daleks]]”. The words “The Making of” are omitted from the dustjacket.
* 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 photographic dustjacket  was designed by ‘Shoot That Tiger’ covering a plain black hard cover.
* The [[photograph]]ic dust-jacket cover was designed by "Shoot That Tiger".
* 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]] but these didn't happen.
* 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.
== Publication history ==
* Incidentally, [[Graeme Harper]] returned several [[year]]s later to work with both the [[Ninth Doctor|Ninth]] and [[Tenth Doctor]]s.
* This hardback title was priced £14.99 (UK) and not released as a paperback.


== See also ==
* [[Doctor Who reference books]]
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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[[edit] | [edit source]]

Of all the Doctor Who stories ever broadcast, two of the most critically acclaimed remain The Caves of Androzani [+]Loading...["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[[edit] | [edit source]]

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[[edit] | [edit source]]

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[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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