Wiffle Lever to Full! by Bob Fischer
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.
'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
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340961728 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340961724 |
| Title | Wiffle Lever to Full! |
| Author | Bob Fischer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2009-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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