'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

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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.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
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 magazine *
Amiable 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 *
It's hilarious . . . For anyone who has ever liked any of this stuff, there's laughter and nostalgia aplenty * Nottingham Evening Post *
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 magazine *
Amiable 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 *
It's hilarious . . . For anyone who has ever liked any of this stuff, there's laughter and nostalgia aplenty * Nottingham Evening Post *



Book Information
ISBN 9781473680951
Author Bob Fischer
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 238g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 20mm