Description
Before establishing himself as the "master of disaster" with the 1970s films The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, Irwin Allen created four of television's most exciting and enduring science-fiction series: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants.
These 1960s series were full of Allen's favorite tricks, techniques and characteristic touches, and influenced other productions from the original Star Trek forward. Every science-fiction show owes something to Allen, yet none has equaled his series' pace, excitement, or originality.
This detailed examination and documentation of the premise and origin of the four shows offers an objective evaluation of every episode--and demonstrates that when Irwin Allen's television episodes were good, they were great, and when they were bad, they were still terrific fun.
About the Author
Freelance writer Jon Abbott has written more than 400 articles on American television and related topics for more than 20 magazines. He lives in Brighton, England.
Reviews
"well-researched...invaluable...excellent"-Filmfax; "covers the series completely"-Big Reel; "highly detailed...a treasure trove of information...comprehensive"-The Dark Side; "a detailed appreciation of the four television series produced by Irwin Allen"-Critical Mass.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786444915
Author Jon Abbott
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 608g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 18mm
