Publisher Description

'Personal and engaging . . . anyone who agrees that Star Wars was a defining moment of our collective childhood will love this book' - The Times'Funny and affectionate' - Time Out'Will have you hitching aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy overflowing with infinite possibilities. ****' - Metro*************In 1981, the eight-year-old Bob Fischer was entranced by Daleks, Vogons and crack Imperial Stormtroopers. Almost three decades later, Bob decides to rekindle the affair with a tour of the UK's sci-fi and cult TV conventions. Freewheeling from Doctor Who to Discworld, Star Wars to Star Trek and Robin of Sherwood to Red Dwarf, he combines misty-eyed memories with a terrifying travelogue of terrible, torturous . . . terror. Or something. In space, no one can hear you scream. And don't expect much sympathy in Peterborough, either.

Author Biography

Bob Fischer is a lifelong science fiction and fantasy fan who has previously enjoyed careers as a record shop owner, a solo singer-songwriter and a short-lived Elvis impersonator (one gig). He now works as a radio presenter for BBC Tees, a job that has led him to spill tea over Jack Charlton's antique fireplace and sing on a UK Top 10 hit single ('Bunsen Burner' by John Otway, No 9 in October 2002). Bob has also won a prestigious Sony Radio Award . . . just a bronze though, so don't get too excited.

Review

Personal and engaging . . . anyone who agrees that "Star Wars; was a defining moment of our collective childhood" will love this book - The Times Will give anyone from the era of Spam fritters and Blue Riband biscuits a Prustian rush . . . a witty, heartwarming exploration of the light side of SF fandom - SFX magazineAmiable and amusing . . . a glimpse into the world of fandom cranked up, on holiday, given licence to be sillier than usual - Daily TelegraphFunny and affectionate - Time OutGuaranteed to make you yearn for days of yore... don't be surprised to find yourself laughing at more in-jokes than you care to admit - Focus****An amiable read - IndependentWill have you hitching aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy overflowing with infinite possibilities - Metro****A joyous, irreverent celebration of Britain's secret love of the bizarre - Gay Times

Long Description

'Personal and engaging . . . anyone who agrees that Star Wars was a defining moment of our collective childhood will love this book' - The Times 'Funny and affectionate' - Time Out 'Will have you hitching aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy overflowing with infinite possibilities. ****' - Metro ************* In 1981, the eight-year-old Bob Fischer was entranced by Daleks, Vogons and crack Imperial Stormtroopers. Almost three decades later, Bob decides to rekindle the affair with a tour of the UK's sci-fi and cult TV conventions. Freewheeling from Doctor Who to Discworld , Star Wars to Star Trek and Robin of Sherwood to Red Dwarf , he combines misty-eyed memories with a terrifying travelogue of terrible, torturous . . . terror. Or something. In space, no one can hear you scream. And don't expect much sympathy in Peterborough, either.

Review Quote

Personal and engaging . . . anyone who agrees that " Star Wars ; was a defining moment of our collective childhood" will love this book - The Times Will give anyone from the era of Spam fritters and Blue Riband biscuits a Prustian rush . . . a witty, heartwarming exploration of the light side of SF fandom - SFX magazineAmiable and amusing . . . a glimpse into the world of fandom cranked up, on holiday, given licence to be sillier than usual - Daily Telegraph Funny and affectionate - Time Out Guaranteed to make you yearn for days of yore... don't be surprised to find yourself laughing at more in-jokes than you care to admit - Focus ****An amiable read - Independent Will have you hitching aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy overflowing with infinite possibilities - Metro ****A joyous, irreverent celebration of Britain's secret love of the bizarre - Gay Times

Promotional "Headline"

A hilarious and affectionate romp through the strange world of sci-fi, cult TV and film conventions, from Doctor Who to Star Wars via the weird world of The Prisoner !

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