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Fab Facts: Behind the Scenes of Gerry Anderson's TV Adventures in the 21st Century [Paperback]

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Product details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment; (Reissue) edition (5 July 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006382479
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006382478
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 19.2 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 390,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The original Thunderbirds revealed – inside this illustrated book are all the secrets of International Rescue and Tracy Island. The book offers a behind-the-scenes insight into the original TV show that catapulted the Thunderbirds to fame. The Thunderbirds will finally hit the big screen in cinemas this summer.

Back to the future with a detailed behind-the-scenes view of the Supermarionation fantasy world masterminded by puppet genius Gerry Anderson. Featuring exclusive pictures of the characters, sets and models in the making, FAB Facts is the book every fan must have. 500 Fascinating Facts including FAB Phrases and FAB Futurisms…

• What do Parker and Dr Who have in common?
• Which American actor was Troy Tempest modelled on?
• What's the connection between Stingray and William Shakespeare?
• Which one (and only) character did Gerry Anderson provide the voice for?
• What did a member of the Royal family say when she met Lady Penelope?

All the answers and much more revealed inside!

From Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet to Torchy, Twizzle, Fireball XL5, UFO, Joe 90 and Space:1999 – enter the magical, fantastical world of Gerry Anderson.


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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
great book for all t.birds fans.i bought this as a gift{and believe me, i iknow nada about thunderbirds}-but the chap i bought it for, does.even if its just to add to a gerry anderson collection,get it!in short-f.a.b.![{it had to be said!!}
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazing book! 17 Feb 2002
By veronica - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
If You wish to know how Gerry Anderson made his supermarionations shows, you must read this book! all deatails with many fotos, and great comments. As the title says... fabulous facts (fab facts). Everyone who knows what supermarionation means must read these book. it is a great surprise!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Fun Book to Read 2 May 2009
By Kenneth G. Netzel - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book if you are a Gerry Anderson fan. Fast read, but filled with lots of interesting and fun facts about all the Anderson shows. Great, rare photos and trivia. Highly recommended.
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Thunderbirds are go... 24 May 2010
By microjoe - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
A must read if you are a fan of the Thunderbirds, Supercar, Space 1999, UFO, Joe 90-, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Fireball XL-5. Great behind the scenes photos of characters, vehicles and sets under construction. See the real secrets of International Rescue and Tracy Island. If you are nostalgic for the "Supermarionation" by puppet genius Gerry Anderson, then this is the book for you.
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