Synopses & Reviews
UFO was first broadcast in 1970 and told the disturbing story of aliens who undertake covert missions on Earth, kidnapping humans to harvest their internal organs. The Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation, led by Commander Ed Straker, is established to defend humanity. The Complete Book of Gerry Anderson's UFO is the third in a series of books examining the making of Gerry Anderson's classic television series, the other two being The Complete Book of Thunderbirds and The Complete Book of Captain Scarlet. Fully illustrated with many previously unseen stills, The Complete Book of Gerry Anderson's UFO features exclusive contributions from the program-makers and stars.
Synopsis
As Gerry Anderson's first live-action TV series, "UFO holds a special place in the affections of all Anderson fans. Much imitated but never equalled, "UFO, starring Ed Bishop, George Sewell and Wanda Ventham, tells the dramatic story of SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization) and its battles against Unidentified Flying Objects from Alpha Centauri, and their alien crews, intent on stealing human organs for their own reproductive needs. Now Chris Bentley, author of "The Complete Gerry Anderson, gathers together in one volume every detail of the scripting and making of this cult series. Interviews with actors, writers and directors, as well as Gerry Anderson himself, provide the answers to every fan's questions on the series and its production. Fully illustrated with many previously unseen stills, "UFO--The Official Handbook is published in collaboration with licensor Carlton TV. This is the official--and--definitive--account of this classic series.