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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 791
EAN: 9781845830182
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1845830180
Label: Telos Publishing
Manufacturer: Telos Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 242
Publication Date: November 15, 2008
Publisher: Telos Publishing
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Studio: Telos Publishing
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'The whole Earth ... as the Village.'
'That is my hope. What's yours?'
'I'd like to be the first man on the moon.'
The impact of The Prisoner upon society was explosive, transforming art, storytelling and popular culture like no other television programme before or since. Patrick McGoohan spearheaded the project in his role as an unnamed man, held against his will in a strange isolated Italianate village, tormented by a succession of individuals, each calling themselves Number 2, whose true motivations and intentions towards him remained a constant mystery.
The man, known only as Number 6, attempted escape, was befriended and betrayed, underwent hallucinogenic journeys, and experienced many strange revelations, before the series achieved its cathartic climax.
The Prisoner was ahead of its time, and in this book, Alan Stevens and Fiona Moore take on the task of debriefing the programme and attempting to make sense of the many interpretations and readings which have been placed on it. This is not the book with all the answers but it may help you ask the right questions.
Introduction by film editor and writer Ian Rakoff.
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The late, great Patrick McGoohan would probably have liked this book very much. I am not privy as to whether he ever actually read it or not. However, I did - and being a "Prisoner" fan from when it was first shown in this country and being probably one of the first American fans to actually visit the Welsh location of "The Village" way back in 1972 - I can say unhesitatingly that this book is a thoroughly delightful read. It is not a history of the making of the show (though it touches upon ... Read More
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The hugely popular UK TV series "The Prisoner" now gets its own fan guide in ""Fall Out: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Guide to the Prisoner". Covering every episode in depth, going over the story concepts and themes inherent in every episode, interpreting every episode thoroughly and completely while enlightening fans of the series - making it a perfect gift for them. "Fall Out Boy: The Unofficial & Unauthorized Guide to the Prisoner" is an ideal addition to community library television collections. ... Read More
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The newest guide to "The Prisoner", written by Alan Stevens and Fiona Moore. Published by Telos Publishing in late 2007. A fun and informative read, this book goes into depth when it discusses the themes of the show, the hidden things that a first time viewer might have missed, and fun analyses of the whole series overall. For those who have wondered about the connection between Number Six and John Drake, well....This doesn't give "THE" solution,but provides a fun mini essay nonetheless. ;)
Also, ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 791
EAN: 9781845830182
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1845830180
Label: Telos Publishing
Manufacturer: Telos Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 242
Publication Date: November 15, 2008
Publisher: Telos Publishing
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Studio: Telos Publishing