The Making of Space- Nineteen Ninety-Nine Book

Now for the first time, the complete story behind Space: 1999! A backstage look at the creation and production of a TV series! Lots of photos -- many available for the first time anywhere. Candid pictures of the technical crew at work and spectacular shots of those incredible special effects, showing how they work! Schematic diagrams of the stages and the sets -- plus a detailed layout of Moonbase Alpha! Interviews with Martin Landau (Commander Koenig) and Barbara Bain (Dr. Helena Russell) -- and ALL the stars of the show. Candid conversations with all the technical personnel -- the people who make Space: 1999 work! Designers' drawings of sets and costumes -- side by side with photos of the actual sets and costumes as they appear on TV! Detailed plot synopses with casts of characters of the episodes! Frank evaluations of Space: 1999 and its critics by the producer and director of the series! Sample shooting schedules, storyboards, special effects grids, and controversial "eyes-only" memos!Read More