{"product_id":"all-sections-alpha-the-making-of-space-1999-hardcover","title":"All Sections Alpha: The Making of Space: 1999 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Heald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFred McNamara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally written by Tim Heald and first published in paperback in 1976, this 50th anniversary hardback edition has been fully updated, revised, and expanded to offer a comprehensive behind-the-scenes history of the iconic television series \u003ci\u003eSpace: 1999\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early 1976, as production began on the show's second season, author, biographer, and journalist Tim Heald was granted unprecedented access to the ambitious reinvention of the series. His book, \u003ci\u003eThe Making of Space: 1999\u003c\/i\u003e, was released as the first season was airing, giving fans a rare and detailed glimpse into the creative process, with insights from cast and crew at the height of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, \u003ci\u003eAll Sections Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e brings that original account fully up to date. Expanded by Fred McNamara, this new edition traces the complete history of \u003ci\u003eSpace: 1999\u003c\/i\u003e, from its troubled origins as a proposed second season of \u003ci\u003eUFO\u003c\/i\u003e to the bold and controversial transformation between Year One and Year Two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in detail and newly contextualized, \u003ci\u003eAll Sections Alpha\u003c\/i\u003e delivers the definitive story of the classic 1970s science fiction series, exploring its production challenges, creative evolution, and enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Heald \u003c\/b\u003ewas a British author, journalist, and biographer known for his mystery novels featuring the character Simon Bognor and for writing official biographies of notable figures such as Prince Philip and Princess Margaret. He published over 30 books throughout his career, including both fiction and non-fiction works. Originally written by Tim Heald and published as a softcover in 1976, this 50th anniversary hardback edition has been updated, revised and expanded to provide a more comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the popular television series, Space: 1999. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred McNamara\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor and author who chiefly writes about the worlds of Gerry Anderson. He currently serves as the website editor for Anderson Entertainment and is the author of several books about Anderson's works including Flaming Thunderbolts!: The Definitive Story of Terrahawks. Fred has written about comics for a variety of publications and runs Sequential 21, the unofficial Gerry Anderson comic book blog. He brings all his impossibly niche interests together as a writer\/researcher on Anderson Entertainment's ongoing range of Comic Anthologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56555699011889,"sku":"9781914522987","price":48.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/t7OQpr_n4Z9781914522987.webp?v=1790765559","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/all-sections-alpha-the-making-of-space-1999-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}