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|writer= [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | |writer= [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | ||
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==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 [[The Caves of Androzani]], the Sixth Doctor's adventure [[Revelation of the Daleks]] and director [[Graeme Harper]]’s long association with the series. | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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With one-hundred-and-fifty previously unpublished photographs and rare behind-the-scenes material, CLASSIC WHO – THE HARPER CLASSICS also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories that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]]. | 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 | ||
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* 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 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. | ||
*Graeme Harper incidentally returned several years later to work with both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors | * Graeme Harper incidentally returned several years later to work with both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors | ||
* The book is packed with 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 stated inside “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 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. | ||
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* 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 didn't happen. | ||
==Publication history== | == Publication history == | ||
* This hardback title was priced £14.99 (UK) and not released as a paperback. | * This hardback title was priced £14.99 (UK) and not released as a paperback. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[Doctor Who Illustrated Guides]] | * [[Doctor Who Illustrated Guides]] | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Illustrated guides]] | [[Category:Illustrated guides]] | ||
[[Category:Reference books]] | [[Category:Reference books]] | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 3 November 2011
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.
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.
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, The Dark Dimension.
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 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.
- Graeme Harper incidentally returned several years later to work with both the Ninth and Tenth Doctors
- The book is packed with behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout.
Notes
- Unlike the previous title by Adrian Rigelsford (Classic Who: The Hinchcliffe Years), this title was stated inside “by arrangement with 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 photographic dustjacket 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 didn't happen.
Publication history
- This hardback title was priced £14.99 (UK) and not released as a paperback.
See also
External links
to be added
