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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With one-hundred-and-fifty previously unpublished | With [[150 (number)|one-hundred-and-fifty]] previously unpublished [[photograph]]s and rare behind-the-scenes material, ''CLASSIC WHO — THE HARPER CLASSICS'' also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories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 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 | * 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]]. | * 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. | |||
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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]]
- 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[[edit] | [edit source]]
- 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"] & Revelation Of The Daleks [+]Loading...["Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)","Revelation Of The Daleks"].
- The photographic dust-jacket cover was designed by "Shoot That Tiger".
- 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.
