$49.00
$49.00
Would you have liked to visit Moonbase Alpha? Have you ever wondered how life on a Moonbase in a fictional 1999 might have been? Ever wanted to know how to fly an Eagle? Then your search is over! For the first time ever a complete guide to the world of Space: 1999 can be yours – and you're going to feel like you were right there alongside Commander John Koenig and Doctor Helena Russell.
The Official Gerry Anderson Store is very excited to present the long anticipated Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual.
A lavishly illustrated premium hardback with hundreds of brand new illustrations detailing every aspect of Moonbase Alpha's structure, vehicles, locations, technology and operations.
Based upon the 1970's Technical Notebook, this edition is hugely expanded covering all aspects of the 1975 Gerry Anderson series.
Produced by Anderson Entertainment led by the extraordinarily talented artist Chris Thompson, this 272 page edition is packed with information about life on Moonbase Alpha featuring over 250 brand new illustrations.
The book has been produced to feel like the manual given to Alphans as they depart from Earth ready to take up their new position on Moonbase Alpha.
Cover: HardbackWould you have liked to visit Moonbase Alpha? Have you ever wondered how life on a Moonbase in a fictional 1999 might have been? Ever wanted to know how to fly an Eagle? Then your search is over! For the first time ever a complete guide to the world of Space: 1999 can be yours – and you're going to feel like you were right there alongside Commander John Koenig and Doctor Helena Russell.
The Official Gerry Anderson Store is very excited to present the long anticipated Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual.
A lavishly illustrated premium hardback with hundreds of brand new illustrations detailing every aspect of Moonbase Alpha's structure, vehicles, locations, technology and operations.
Based upon the 1970's Technical Notebook, this edition is hugely expanded covering all aspects of the 1975 Gerry Anderson series.
Produced by Anderson Entertainment led by the extraordinarily talented artist Chris Thompson, this 272 page edition is packed with information about life on Moonbase Alpha featuring over 250 brand new illustrations.
The book has been produced to feel like the manual given to Alphans as they depart from Earth ready to take up their new position on Moonbase Alpha.
Cover: HardbackSHIPPING
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United KingdomReceived very quickly, no issues Very much enjoyed book Of course, it brings back memories of a much beloved series, especially the first series
CanadaThis is my first book written by Chris Thompson and Andrew Clements which was promoted on the Gerry Anderson website (Little plug there) as the final word on all things Space: 1999. It would appear to be a bit of a daunting task to write a technical manual for a fictional show. Where writers' bibles have evolved over the years, it is unclear just how much technical detail would have been put into such a document back in the mid-70s when this show was produced. It turns out the authors did not let a little thing like this stand in there way and have produced a through analysis of all the technical aspects of this fictional moon base that had long been in operation by the year 1999. Growing up on UFO, 2001 A Space Odyssey, and Space 1999 I had high expectations of just what was in store as the 20th century drew to a close. Yes, there was more than a little disappointment, but it is books like this that help fill that gap. Ostensibly a manual that is handed out to new personal arriving at Moonbase Alpha, with an introduction by the 9th commander, John Koenig, the book takes the new arrival through all the information they would need to know to adapt to life on the moon. There are detailed layouts of the base itself, the travel tubes that will help you get around, the locations of the lifts (And stairways), communication nodules, and where you can get a bite to eat. Great detail is provided on the individual departments and the equipment they contain. For instance you can find out where to obtain a 3d imaging scanner or a laser rifle, depending on what you have planned for the day! All in all, this a thorough look at the mechanisms and layouts of the base. Moving on we get a good look at all the spacecraft that inhabit this fictional universe from Hawks, to Eagles, The Meta and Utlra Probes, to smaller craft like the Talon Interceptor. We learn about the nifty little moon buggies, the space suits worn, and lots of other nifty bits and bobs. We even get answers to some questions like: How come the inhabitants of the base experience micro gravity when outside, but normal gravity inside? Even on the spacecraft? (That one bugged me for years!) Or, just how much nuclear waste would need to explode in order to shoot the moon out of orbit, without disintegrating the mass? And, where does their food come from? It is all there and more. I should also mention the quality of this book shows an attention to detail ensuring it will be on your shelf for a long time. The pages are glossy, the binding is sewn, and the attention to editorial detail is evident. With some terrific Easter Eggs, that I would not dream of giving away, but that are sure to bring a smile to your face, this is an incredible book that is sure to satisfy the yearning fans of the show have for more material Yes, there are the terrific Big Finish audio dramas (Is that another plug?) but if you want something to hold in your hands to take you back to 1975 and the most incredible show you had seen up to that point in time, here it is.
CanadaLoved it! Lots of great pics and info. Well done!
CanadaBeautiful book very informative and a welcome addition to my sf library. A trifle pricey because of the difference in Currency between Canada and the UK but I am definitely happy with my purchase.
United KingdomExcellent & informative tome, highly recommended to all Space 1999 fans.
