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Wiffle Lever to Full!: Daleks, Death Stars and Dreamy-Eyed Nostalgia at the Strangest Sci-Fi Conventions

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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.

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Amiable and amusing . . . a glimpse into the world of fandom cranked up, on holiday, given licence to be sillier than usual - Daily Telegraph 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 Funny and affectionate - Time Out An amiable read - Independent 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 Will have you hitching aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy overflowing with infinite possibilities - Metro****


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780340961728
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • Publisher Imprint: Hodder Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 336
  • Sub Title: Daleks, Death Stars and Dreamy-Eyed Nostalgia at the Strangest Sci-Fi Conventions
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0340961724
  • Publisher Date: 30 Apr 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Weight: 240 gr


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