Classic Who - The Harper Classics
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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With one-hundred-and-fifty previously unpublished photographs and rare behind-the-scenes material, CLASSIC WHO — THE HARPER CLASSICS also offers Graeme Harper’s memories of working on earlier stories that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.
