Pre-Order All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 Now!

Attention all sections Alpha: prepare to journey into the definitive story of Space: 1999! All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 is now available to pre-order from the official Gerry Anderson store.

All Sections Alpha is a thoroughly updated, revised and edited edition of Tim Heald's 1976 series paperback, The Making of Space: 1999. This original paperback was written and released as Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's classic sci-fi television epic was undergoing its extensive and controversial reimagining for its second series. Heald's authoritative original text covered the sprawling array of the series' production, from its casting, scriptwriting, directing, make-up, music, art direction and beyond.

Now, Fred McNamara updates and expands on Heald's original text to tell the complete story of Space: 1999. This painstakingly updated tome retains much of Heald's work and dives deeper into the troubled genesis and fascinating development of Space: 1999 across both of its series, from its origins as a proposed second series of UFO to its aggressive reshaping during the making of Year 1. The book also includes an exhaustive and celebratory episode guide blending behind-the-scenes facts and critical commentary of all 48 episodes of the classic series.

This new edition also charts the continuing adventures of Moonbase Alpha across the British and American comics, novels, audio dramas, and compilation films. It also includes thorough examinations of Space: 1999's original broadcast, reception from viewers, critics and fans, drastic reinventions at the hands of television executives and everlasting legacy as one of the most intelligent and adventurous science fiction sagas ever produced.

All Sections Alpha is lavishly designed by Rob Hammond in hardback form, full of fascinating publicity stills, behind-the-scenes imagery and concept art from Space: 1999. The book is evocatively designed to transport you back to the retrofuture world of 1999, stylised after the classic technological interfaces of Moonbase Alpha.

All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 provides a uniquely celebratory and historically insightful exploration of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's last ever co-produced television series. In recognition of Space: 1999's golden anniversary, All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 unravels the secrets of Space: 1999. 

Pre-order your copy of All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 now for release later in the winter! Be sure to check out the other releases in our Breakaway Day collection, including the Space: 1999 Annual Breakaway Audiobook, the 50th Anniversary Golden Eagle, and the Space: 1999 Breakaway 4K Collectors Edition Steelbook!

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