Following
the success of Journey into Space in print, Fantom Publishing is
thrilled to announce we have won the rights to re-print another
iconic cult institution – Children of the Stones.
Based on the 1977
HTV series starring Gareth Thomas and Freddie Jones, Fantom will be
re-printing the original novelisation written by Jeremy Burnham and
Trevor Ray. Children of the Stones continues to be popular, topping
numerous polls and votes… “If I knew the formula, I would bottle it”
admits actor and writer Jeremy “…people never seem to have lost
interest in the story since the TV series first appeared.”
Furthermore, we will
releasing the brand new sequel; Return to the Stones which
takes place thirty years after the original tale. Matthew Brake is
now an astrophysicist like his father Adam before him. Recently
divorced, Matthew brings his young American son Tom back to Milbury.
Despite Adam’s assurances, however, it turns out that all is far
from well when, soon after their arrival, Adam, Matthew and Tom are
plunged into a new nightmare…
Both books will be
released in Hardback this June, priced £14.99 each. However for a
limited time we will be offering both books - signed for £25. To
pre-order click here.
Jeremy and Trevor will be joining us to launch the books at our new
Cult Kids
event on 13th July 2013.
on
13th July – click here for further information.
14/05
AUDIOS NOW OUT!
Today
sees the release of two new audio books from Fantom.
Ahead of its trade publication in July, Dave Bartram reads his book:
The Boys of Summer - a Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare with
Showaddywaddy. Abridged on three audio CDs, the set includes a bonus
interview. To discover
more click here.
Fiona Rule's
fascinating history of the inhabitants of a single street in London
has been brought to live in a full cast unabridged reading, narrated
by Kim Hartman with Phil Reynolds, Sean Connolly and Bella Hamblin.
The Worst Street in London is presented on 6 audio CDs and
priced £17.99. To discover more
click
here.
Both audios will be
available to download from August.
14/05
EVENTS UPDATE!
Today
we can reveal a brand new 'Chiswick' event for
August entitled Monsters & Foes: The Ice Warriors, which will
kick off a new series of Monster themed events. Our first guest
announcement is Sonny Caldeniz! For further information and to book
your ticket please click
here.
Due to popular demand we can
reveal that Utopia 2014 will take place on the weekend of 9th -
11th May at our new home of Eyesham Hall in Oxfordshire - to discover
more please visit our micro site
www.utopiaevent.co.uk
We have also listed dates for
three new events, Cult Kids in Chiswick, Sheffield TV & Film
Expo and Who @ Avoncroft Museum on 13th July, 12th October
and 16th November respectively - details of which shall be released over
the next couple of weeks!
And finally tickets for our
three remaining Celebrate 50 events and the Inferno/Mind of Evil DVD
signing, are now limited. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.
09/04
FANTOM TO RELEASE 'K9 STOLE
MY TROUSERS'
Bob
Baker, co-writer of three Oscar and BAFTA winning
Wallace & Gromit films, creator of K9, and writer of
numerous Doctor Who episodes, releases his autobiography this
June.
Bob’s
life has been rich and varied; his adventures outside of his
illustrious career range from a wine-tasting tour of France and mad
sea voyages with the legendary Keith Floyd to playing jazz
with John Fortune of Bremner, Bird and Fortune. K9
Stole My Trousers is a tribute to some of the finest talents in
TV in the last fifty years, both people Bob worked with and people
he considered himself lucky to know in his personal life.
Bob Baker's autobiography
will be released in June priced £19.99.
Pre-order your copy ofK9 Stole My Trousers today, and receive your copy signed.
12/03
PATRICK TROUGHTON: THE
BIOGRAPHY - NOW RELEASED ON AUDIO
Fantom is pleased to
announce that the audio book version
of Michael Troughton's biography of his father Patrick Troughton.
Michael Troughton presents
an entertaining and personal account of his father’s professional and
private life. Meticulously researched, he explores Patrick’s childhood, his
experiences at sea during World War II and the successful acting career
which led to his historic casting as Doctor Who in 1966.
The seven disc, unabridged reading, narrated by
Michael himself, has now been despatched to pre-customers. You can
order your copy here!
Michael will be promoting the audio at this weekend's
Memorabilia event.
11/03
JON PERTWEE: MOON BOOTS
AND DINNER SUITS - NOW AVAILABLE
Fantom
can announce that the 1984 autobiography Moon Boots and Dinner Suits
has now released.
Whether telling stories of a misspent
youth, his time in the Navy or his big break on BBC
Radio. Moon Boots and Dinner Suits is a wry,
funny and endearing portrait of the early years of a
most innovative and well-loved actor.
All pre-orders have now been
despatched. The kindle version will be available within
the next couple of days.
'Moon Boots and Dinner
Suits' is published in two versions: a
standard paperback (£13.99) and a special hardback edition (£24.99). An Audio Book version will
follow later in the year.
08/02
JONATHAN CROALL'S FORGOTTEN
STARS
Following
the sensational success of the silent film The Artist,
author Jonathan Croall, best known for his widely
praised theatrical biographies of John Gielgud and Sybil
Thorndike, now focuses on the career of his father -
John Stuart.
John Stuart was one of the
most popular stars of the British silent cinema, a
screen lover who starred opposite all the leading
actresses, an actor whose fan club was equal to that of
Ivor Novello. Yet although a few of his 55 silent films
survive, like most other stars of the 1920s he is all
but forgotten today.
Now, drawing on a unique
family archive, Jonathan Croall has brought his father
back into the spotlight, charting his rapid rise to
stardom in vivid detail. He also brings to life many
other stars of the day, while exploring the work of
directors such as the young Alfred Hitchcock, Maurice
Elvey, Anthony Asquith and Victor Saville.
In Forgotten Stars he examines the stars’ working
conditions, sheds light on the physical perils of
filming, and looks at the pressures the stars faced from
their fans, the press, and the lure of Hollywood. He
also explores the arguments then raging about the rival
merits of stage and screen, and describes the
devastating impact of the arrival of the ‘talkies’,
which affected so many careers, many of them tragically.
Order direct from Fantom Publishing to
receive your copy signed! Order Now!
08/02
DAVE BARTRAM - ON TOUR
Dave Bartram’s book
signing tour kicks off tomorrow at Waterstone's Kings
Lynn from 13:30 where he'll be meeting fans and signing
copies of his new memoir The Boys of
Summer.
The tour continues with
signing dates in Huddensfield, Bolton and Birmingham -
with many more to be announced in the coming weeks. Also
listen out for Dave on a variety of local BBC stations
(including Coventry, Bristol, Northampton, Hereford,
Sussex and Manchester) and BBC Radio 2 in the next few
weeks as he discusses the book and the 40th anniversary
of Showaddywaddy!
Order direct from Fantom Publishing to
receive your copy signed!
Order now!
03/01
CHARLES CHILTON
Fantom are saddened to learn
that fantom author, Charles Chilton has passed
away at the age of 95.
Charles was a wonderful man
who had lived an extraordinary life bringing so much
excitement and joy to many people who listened to his
work through out the years.
Last year, fantom had the
pleasure of working with Charles to publish his
phenomenal autobiography, Auntie's Charlie
together with a re-issue of Journey into Space
based on the iconic and groundbreaking radio serial.
We pass on our condolences
to his wife, Penny, and his family and friends.
02/01
DAVE BARTRAM'S THE BOYS OF
SUMMER NOW RELEASED
Fantom can now confirm
that Dave Bartram’s rock’n’roll nightmare memoir entitled The Boys of
Summer has now been released.
During the
1970's, teddy-boy draped rock & roll band
SHOWADDYWADDY had a run of chart success unparalled
by any other artist or band. In 2005 they were still
touring, but by then the heady days of teeny-bop
hysteria were long gone. Offered a summer run of 33
holiday camp dates, the band took the fast buck and
subsequently entered into uncharted territory…
Order direct from Fantom Publishing to
receive your copy signed!
Order now!
20/12
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FANTOM
We would like to thank
you all for the support you have given us throughout the
year - it has been our busiest to date, and has enabled
us to continue to expand our range of books and audios,
and events.
2013 is going to be our best
year yet with a whole host of events, publications and
audios ready and waiting to be revealed! It is going to
be an exciting year!
The office is now closed
until 3rd January - any orders will be posted out on our
return.
During January we will be
looking back at the best of 2012 and the exciting
publications and audio books still to come in 2013 with
a number of extended previews and free downloads.
So until then.... Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!
Dexter & Paul
14/11
CELEBRATE 50
To
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, Fantom
Events will be taking you on an exciting journey through
time and space!
In a series of one day
events, we will have an opportunity to rediscover all
seven doctors from the classic television series, with
the cast and crew that made these eras so special and
unique.
Celebrate 50 will
kick off in January, at our usual Chiswick home, with a
day dedicated to the Patrick Troughton era. The first
guest announced is companion, Deborah Watling who played
Victoria Waterfield. February's event will go back to the
birth of Doctor Who with a look at the Hartnell Years,
while in April we take a step forward to celebrate Peter
Davison's era on the show!
Tickets to each event cost
£40 each and will be limited to only 50 attendees. Your
ticket will include TWO signatures from each guest,
access to talks and a souvenir programme. Further days
and guests will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Don't forget that in
addition to these Chiswick events, Valiant 4 will
be returning to Sheffield on 9th March 2013 and
Utopia (3rd - 5th May) will be celebrating the
anniversary in style with our biggest event to date!
31/10
AUDIO DOWNLOADS - NOW
AVAILABLE
Fantom Publishing is pleased reveal that
we have a new audio downloads system. All titles are
available at a discounted rate of 30% or more, in a top
quality 320 kbps MP3 format.
Several titles are already online, and we
are currently in the process of adding our entire back
catalogue to the database. This means that you will be
able to download all of our releases in crystal clear
clarity by next week.
14/10
MARY TAMM: SECOND GENERATION
Fantom
is pleased to announce that we shall be publishing the
second part of Mary Tamm's autobiography in early 2013.
The book written before her
tragic death from cancer earlier this year, picks up
from where First Generation ends, with the inside
story of the filming of her final three Doctor Who
stories as the Time Lady Romana.
"We want to make this book
the ultimate celebration of a wonderful person who we so
sorely miss" explains publisher Dexter O'Neill. "We are
presenting the entirety of her writings together with
tributes and anecdotes from Mary's closest friends and
colleagues."
Second Generation is
now available to pre-order
here. As usual,
Fantom will be publishing the title in Hardback, limited
to 200 copies (priced £24.99) and in standard edition
paperback (priced £12.99). Fantom hopes to make a
sizable donation to the Royal Marden hospital from the
proceeds of this title, together with other activities
during 2013.
SHEILA STEAFEL'S BASTARDS -
OUT NOW IN PRINT AND ON AUDIO
Comedienne
Sheila Steafel best known for her roles in The
Frost Report, The Good Old Days and The Ghosts of
Motley Hall joins Fantom Publishing to finally
reveal those Bastards!
When I read through the final draft of my
autobiography, I decided to take out several anecdotes
about my personal life, simply because they seemed a
sort of indulgence, and didn’t add to what I wanted to
say about my life and my career. They were hiccups along
the way with some attacks worse than others, but all
were finally ‘got rid’ (as my cousin Lillian used to
say). I put them in a file which I called BASTARDS for
my own amusement, and thought no more about them until
my book came out and I was being asked what my next
writing project would be. For want of anything else to
say I would reply BASTARDS, and the response was so
positive that what had started as a whim began to take
on substance.
Bastards is now
available in Hardback (£14.99), and also
on audio, read by Sheila herself (£13.99) - click
here for more
information.
11/10
DAVE BARTRAM: A ROCK 'N'
ROLL NIGHTMARE!
Fantom is pleased to
announce we shall be publishing Dave Bartram’s
rock’n’roll nightmare memoir entitled The Boys of
Summer!
During the
1970's, teddy-boy draped rock & roll band
SHOWADDYWADDY had a run of chart success unparalled
by any other artist or band. In 2005 they were still
touring, but by then the heady days of teeny-bop
hysteria were long gone. Offered a summer run of 33
holiday camp dates, the band took the fast buck and
subsequently entered into uncharted territory…
“Three days into the tour whilst
chatting with the boys, we discussed what a fantastic
‘fly on the wall’ documentary the tour would make, and
for the first time in my lengthy career I began
diarising the uproarious daily events” says
lead singer (and later manager) Dave
Bartram. “Roughly
half-way through the stint, after experiencing tragedy,
frustration and innumerable ‘you couldn’t make it up’
dilemmas, I just had to put pen to paper and show
readers just how unglamorous the world of rock & roll
can be!”
From
experiencing 'life in the fast lane,' they were about to
undergo 'a breakdown on the hard-shoulder!'
“The Boys of Summer is not
written with only music fans in mind,” continues
Dave “…it
is largely a humorous account of a bunch of musicians
trying to come to terms with rather unfamiliar
surroundings, along with a series of quite unimaginable
events. This is a book that will appeal to people with a
broad sense of humour, and to well-oiled holiday-makers
perched on a couch by the pool in sunnier climbs!”
In this
bitter-sweet account Dave candidly recollects the
extraordinary occurrences of 10 weeks in the UK's bucket
& spade resorts, which strained every emotion to
breaking point!
The Boys of Summer will be
available in special edition hardback; exclusively
direct from Fantom
this December, priced
£19.99! Pre-order now!
08/10
JACQUELINE PEARCE: FROM
BYFLEET TO THE BUSH - EXTENDED!
Jacqueline
Pearce's highly regarded autobiography From Byfleet to the
Bush will be released on audio next week. However
the release will now be presented over four discs, as
opposed to the three originally announced.
This extended release has also allowed us to present a
twenty-five minute stage interview recorded at Valiant 3
early this year. The price for this release (£13.99)
will remain the same for those purchasing direct from
our website.
Best known to television
audiences as the villainous Servalan from the fondly
remembered Blake’sSeven,
Jacqueline also starred in cult classics such as Doctor Who, The
Avengers, Danger Man
and the Hammer Horror films The Plague of Zombies
and The Reptile.
From Byfleet to the Bush
explores her life on and off the screen. Candid, vivid,
mordant and funny, this is an
unusual and enchanting memoir.
Jacqueline will be launching the audio book at this
weekend's Cult
Publishers Expo at The Cinema Museum in Kennington -
see website for further details!
18/09
SWINGS AND ROUNDABOUTS - OUT
NOW!
Fantom
Publishing can confirm that Angela Douglas'
autobiography Swings and Roundabouts has now been
published and all copies have been sent to customers.
In this moving, frank
and deeply felt autobiography, Angela tells of her life from her convent-based education, of the joy of
finding her feet as an actress and of her helpless love for this “very
married man”, Kenneth More. She talks of their seven year wait for his divorce, of
being shunned by his former friends, of their joyful companionship and,
after sixteen years together, their painful trial separation: “a dismal
failure, thank heavens”. And of their agonising love for each other as
they struggled against his final crippling illness- a time when he went
from strength to vulnerability and she went from vulnerability to
strength.
The standard
paperback edition is price £13.99 and a special hardback edition priced £24.99. The Hardback Edition, with it's exclusive
photographs is only available direct from Fantom
Publishing and limited to only 250 copies - individually numbered and signed
by Angela herself. Click here for
more information.
Angela will be taking part in a small number
of signings including Regenerations Doctor Who convention this weekend,
Saturday in Swansea, and at the
Cult Publishers Expo on 13th October.
All our limited edition
titles are presented in hardback, with author signatures
and special features. Order now to guarantee yourself
one of these desirable and collectable items!
09/09
PATRICK TROUGHTON: THE
BIOGRAPHY - COMING SOON TO FANTOM AUDIO
Fantom
Audio is pleased to reveal we will be publishing the audio book version
of Michael Troughton's biography of his father Patrick Troughton.
Michael Troughton presents
here an entertaining and personal account of his father’s professional and
private life. Meticulously researched, he explores Patrick’s childhood, his
experiences at sea during World War II and the successful acting career
which led to his historic casting as Doctor Who in 1966.
Michael is best known for his television roles
in Micawber, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, Minder and The New
Statesman.
The six disc, unabridged reading, narrated by
Michael himself, will be released in March 2013 priced £17.99. You can
pre-order here for
a signed copy!
06/09
CULT PUBLISHERS EXPO - 13th
OCTOBER 2012, CINEMA MUSEUM, LONDON
Cult Publishers Expo is a brand new event
bringing together a whole host of independent and indie publishers. Giving
you the opportunity to meet those behind each company and their authors.
Publishers in attendance include Big Finish, Cosmic Hobo, Fantom Publishing,
MX Publishing, Miwk Publishing and Murky Depths, all of whom will be showcasing their
products and discussing future titles.
Guests include Isla Blair,
Charles Chilton, Jacqueline Pearce, Angela Douglas, Paul
Darrow, Joe Lidster, Richard Calder, Marc Platt and
more! Though out the day their will be
author signings, talks, publisher's stalls, special discounts and
competitions. See this page for
details.
30/08
FANTOM TO PUBLISH MOON BOOTS
AND DINNER SUITS
Fantom
Publishing can reveal we have been awarded the rights to
re-publish the 1984 autobiography Moon Boots and Dinner Suits
from esteemed actor, Jon Pertwee.
"We are thrilled to bring
this autobiography to a new generation..." says
Publisher, Dexter O'Neill, "The book has been out
of print for over twenty-six years. We will retain
all the original content, whilst adding new material
including photographs and an introduction from Ingeborg
Pertwee."
Whether telling stories of a misspent
youth, his time in the Navy or his big break on BBC
Radio. Moon Boots and Dinner Suits is a wry,
funny and endearing portrait of the early years of a
most innovative and well-loved actor.
'Moon Boots and Dinner
Suits' will be
released in February 2012 and published in two versions: a
standard paperback (£13.99) and a special hardback edition (£24.99). A
Kindle and Audio Book version will also be available.
29/08
TALKING CLASSICS - GREAT
WORKS OF LITERATURE
Fantom
Publishing is proud to reveal that we have secured the
rights to re-publish the hugely popular audio book
series, Talking Classics, featuring a plethora of
famous voices reading from great works of literature.
These audio books represent some of the greatest works of
fiction ever written in the English language. Each
expertly abridged novel has been selected for its
narrative power, range of characters and its place in
our literary heritage. Authors span the full spectrum
from the brooding romance of the Bronte sisters and
George Elliot to the gothic charms of Charles Dickens
and Henry James.
Talking Classics is narrated by assembly of well-known
and prolific actors, including Martin Shaw, Hannah
Gordon, Jenny Agutter, Martin Jarvis, Joanna Lumley and
Robert Powell.
Originally issued on audio cassettes in the early 1990s, each
story is presented over a double CD, running at
approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes each, priced only
£9.99.
Click here to discover more.
14/08
SHEILA STEAFEL'S BASTARDS!
Comedienne
Sheila Steafel best known for her roles in The
Frost Report, The Good Old Days and The Ghosts of
Motley Hall joins Fantom Publishing to finally
reveal those Bastards!
When I read through the final draft of my
autobiography, I decided to take out several anecdotes
about my personal life, simply because they seemed a
sort of indulgence, and didn’t add to what I wanted to
say about my life and my career. They were hiccups along
the way with some attacks worse than others, but all
were finally ‘got rid’ (as my cousin Lillian used to
say). I put them in a file which I called BASTARDS for
my own amusement, and thought no more about them until
my book came out and I was being asked what my next
writing project would be. For want of anything else to
say I would reply BASTARDS, and the response was so
positive that what had started as a whim began to take
on substance.
Bastards will be
published this September in Hardback (£14.99), and also
on audio - details of which will be revealed next week.
Pre-order now for a signed edition of the book!
30/07
MARY TAMM (1950 - 2012)
Chip
butties and Yorkshire tea. Not something you'd instantly
associate with Mary Tamm. But that was indeed the less
than starry request Mary made when we worked together
for the first time, recording an audio book. But then
there were so many varied and beautiful shades to Mary's
character, that it took some time to get close enough to
be able to appreciate them all.
Equally as home
in a Whimpy bar or dining at The Ivy, or drinking a
builder's brew or a sophisticated soya latte, Mary was
the sum of her patchwork background; her Estonia
parents, her Northern upbringing, and then her life in
London. To all around she was an exceptionally glamorous
and sophisticated lady, but to us, she was our funny and
brilliant friend. And we shall miss her, and all the
Tammspam.
Dex & Paul
18/07
RICHARD FRANKLIN JOINS
FANTOM PUBLISHING
This
September Fantom is publishing an fantasy adventure novella from the pen
of Richard Franklin, better known as Captain Yates from BBC’s Doctor
Who.
The reader is whisked from
the thundering hooves of horses riding-out over the
North Yorkshire moors at Middleham, to the beating of
the drums of death in the dark recesses of a cellar in
Marrakech on the edge of the Sahara Desert. In spite of
his courage and resourcefulness is this the very last
appearance of Captain M or is his life in action about
to restart - with a vengeance?
“What a thrill to be given
the chance to write myself back into the 21st Century!”
says author Richard Franklin, “I’ve woven genuine
autobiographical detail into Captain M’s latest
adventure – but it’s up to you to guess what’s Captain M
and what’s me!.......or are they one and the same? Did
these extraordinary and life-threatening events really
happen?”
Operation H.A.T.E. The Truth Behind
the Killing Stone will be
released in September 2012 and published in a special hardback edition limited to only 250 copies - individually numbered and signed
by Richard Franklin himself.
16/07
SHADOW IN THE SUN - NOW
RELEASED (UPDATED)
Two very different women,
the much married Mary Queen of Scots and the Virgin
Queen of England had one fundamental thing in common,
one thing that would change the course of history: each
believed in her won inalienable right to sit on the
throne of England.
The lives - and deaths - of
these royal cousins were bound together in a tangled web
of bloodlines, courtly intrigue and political
manoeuvring which Shadow of the Sun brings to
life in their own words. using extracts from their
correspondence, contemporary eyewitness accounts and
historical records of Mary’s trial, written and complied
by actress Kate O’Mara.
“It is a thrilling play
about two women who are fighting for their lives” admits
Kate, “It is a very potent and powerful story.” Joining
film and television actress Kate O’Mara (who plays Mary
Queen of Scots) is Patricia Shakesby as Elizabeth I.
Patricia is best known for
playing Polly Urquhart in Howard’s Way together
with roles in Coronation Street, Sapphire and Steel
and Brighton Rock. The audio also stars Giles
Watling and Michael Cochrane. Shadow in the Sun
is now available on CD.
To
promote the release of her new audio play, Kate O'Mara
will be signing at various branches of Waterstones
during 2012. Dates confirmed include BRADFORD WOOL
EXCHANGE on 21st July and NEWTON ABBOT on 15th September
- see the product page for more information and updates!
20/06
ANGELA DOUGLAS'S
AUTOBIOGRAPHY TO BE PUBLISHED
Fantom
Publishing is thrilled to announce we will be publishing
an updated version of Angela Douglas's 1982
autobiography Swings and Roundabouts.
In this moving, frank
and deeply felt autobiography, Angela tells of her life from her convent-based education, of the joy of
finding her feet as an actress and of her helpless love for this “very
married man”, Kenneth More. She talks of their seven year wait for his divorce, of
being shunned by his former friends, of their joyful companionship and,
after sixteen years together, their painful trial separation: “a dismal
failure, thank heavens”. And of their agonising love for each other as
they struggled against his final crippling illness- a time when he went
from strength to vulnerability and she went from vulnerability to
strength.
Swings and Roundabouts will be
released in September 2012 and published in two versions: a standard
paperback (£12.99) and a special hardback edition (£24.99). The Hardback Edition, with it's exclusive cover is only available direct from Fantom
Publishing and limited to only 250 copies - individually numbered and signed
by Angela herself.
11/06
TIME HUNTER: CHILD OF TIME
RELEASED
Written by George Mann and David J Howe, and
narrated by Terry Molloy, Child of Time is the twelfth and final
release in the acclaimed Time Hunter series.
What is the
terrible truth about Emily's forgotten past? What demonic power
are the Sodality plotting to reawaken? And who is the mysterious
Dr Smith? All will be
revealed in this stunning conclusion!
Part mystery,
part detective story, part dark fantasy, part science fiction
... original adventures in time and space.
01/05
THE VERY BEST CLASSIC HORROR
This month will see the release of six
single disc audio books featuring the very best of Classic Horror
from Fantom Audio!
The series includes tales from H.P.
Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle and M.R. James with narration from Phil
Reynolds, Murray Melvin, Gareth David-Lloyd, Staten Eliot and Ian
Fairbairn.
The series includes three titles which were
originally released in 2007 and have long since been deleted.
17/04
ANNEKE WILLS: IN FOCUS -
OUT NOW!
'In Focus' is a sumptuously
illustrated collection of rare and previously unseen photographs
chronicling the life and career of one of Doctor Who's best-loved
icons, Anneke Wills.
Presenting a plethora of
intimate family portraits, and images from classic
series such as The Avengers, Strange Report, The
Saint and, of course, Doctor Who, in which
she played the trail-blazing first sexy assistant,
Polly.
With contributions from
colleagues and friends, and in full colour and glorious
monochrome, ‘In Focus’ will be available as a
strictly limited edition, individually numbered
hardback, personally signed by Anneke herself.
Anneke will be signing
copies of the book this Saturday at The Ace Adventures
Signing at George IV in Chiswick from 12noon -
see here for more
details.
12/03
TITANIC CENTENARY
This
weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of
the Titanic, to celebrate this we are offering the first
chapter of Valentine
Palmer's new audio book Titanic... And The Strange Case of
Great Uncle Bertie to
download for free.
Valentine's great uncle
Charles Lightoller was the sole surviving senior officer
aboard the doomed liner, his book Titanic... And The
Strange Case of Great Uncle Bertie explores the
story of Lightoller and through his childhood memories
and family folklore, Valentine unravels many of the
Titanic mysteries and conspiracy theories along the way.
Valentine will be signing
copies of Titanic... And The Strange Case of
Great Uncle Bertie at Waterstones Birmingham and
Oxford this Saturday, and then on Sunday Valentine will
be speaking at The London Cinema Museum's very own
Titanic celebrations. See here for
details.
20/03
TITANIC ...AND THE STRANGE
CASE OF GREAT UNCLE BERTIE - OUT NOW
Valentine
Palmer's new book Titanic... And The Strange Case of
Great Uncle Bertie is now available.
To mark the 100th
anniversary of the most famous disaster in history,
Fantom Publishing has released a fascinating new book
about the sinking of the Titanic by actor, writer and
producer Valentine Palmer.
Valentine's great uncle
Charles Lightoller was the sole surviving senior officer
aboard the doomed liner, his book Titanic... And The
Strange Case of Great Uncle Bertie explores the
story of Lightoller and through his childhood memories
and family folklore, Valentine unravels many of the
Titanic mysteries and conspiracy theories along the way.
The book will be launched in
London and Brighton this weekend; with a number of
signings across various branches of Waterstones
including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Oxford! For the
latest news on various signing events, publicity and
interviews keep an eye on our twitter feed and our facebook page!
07/03
JACQUELINE PEARCE: FROM
BYFLEET TO THE BUSH - NOW AVAILABLE
Jacqueline Pearce's
highly anticipated autobiography From Byfleet to the
Bush is out now!
Best known to television
audiences as the villainous Servalan from the fondly
remembered Blake’sSeven,
Jacqueline also starred in cult classics such as Doctor Who, The
Avengers, Danger Man
and the Hammer Horror films The Plague of Zombies
and The Reptile.
From Byfleet to the Bush
explores her life on and off the screen. Candid, vivid,
mordant and funny, this is an
unusual and enchanting memoir.
The book will be launched in
London this weekend; to guarantee your place at the
event - order your copy
here. For the
latest news on various signing events, publicity and
interviews keep an eye on our twitter feed and our
facebook page!
22/02
DEBORAH WATLING'S DADDY'S GIRL:
OUT NOW!
Deborah Watling's
autobiography is now available on audio. All pre-orders
have been dispatched!
From her early successes in
series such as The Invisible Man, The Power Game
and Out of the Unknown, through to her iconic
role as the scream queen Victoria Waterfield in
Doctor Who, film roles opposite Cliff Richard and
David Essex, and as the notorious ‘Naughty’ Norma in
Danger UXB, Deborah has endeared herself to a broad
spectrum of fans.
The abridged two disc set, also feature an exclusive DVD
featuring interview and convention footage.
Purchase
now limited signed stock available.
13/02
PATRICK
HAMILTON'S GASLIGHT - OUT NOW!
Emilia Fox (Silent
Witness, Rebecca, Merlin) stars as troubled newly
wed Bella Manningham in this brand new full cast audio
production of the classic thriller Gaslight.
Despite seemingly having
every advantage and an outwardly doting husband, Bella
is being driven slowly mad... but can the cause of her
madness truly be her husband? What is the dark,
terrible, secret lurking in his past, and where does he
disappear to each evening?
Left alone in her dingy
parlour with the gaslight periodically dimming and the
shadows surrounding her, is Bella really going insane?
Does Police detective Rough hold all the answers? Will
anybody be able to save her from her darkened fate...
Other cast members include
Sean Connolly as Jack, Helen Oakleigh as Nancy, Rosemary
Smith as Elizabeth and Terry Molloy. Written in 1938,
and memorably filmed in 1944 with Ingrid Bergman,
Gaslight is a classic thriller, and a genuinely
tense study of the power of good and evil...
The Double CD is now
available for £12.99. All pre-orders have been posted.
09/02
O'MARA - QUEEN OF SCOTS!
Two very different women,
the much married Mary Queen of Scots and the Virgin
Queen of England had one fundamental thing in common,
one thing that would change the course of history: each
believed in her won inalienable right to sit on the
throne of England.
The lives - and deaths - of
these royal cousins were bound together in a tangled web
of bloodlines, courtly intrigue and political
manoeuvring which Shadow of the Sun brings to
life in their own words. using extracts from their
correspondence, contemporary eyewitness accounts and
historical records of Mary’s trial, written and complied
by actress Kate O’Mara.
“It is a thrilling play
about two women who are fighting for their lives” admits
Kate, “It is a very potent and powerful story.” Joining
film and television actress Kate O’Mara (who plays Mary
Queen of Scots) is Patricia Shakesby as Elizabeth I.
Patricia is best known for
playing Polly Urquhart in Howard’s Way together
with roles in Coronation Street, Sapphire and Steel
and Brighton Rock. The audio also stars Giles
Watling and Michael Cochrane. Shadow in the Sun
will be released on physical CD and download in May
priced £9.99.
19/01
THE HAMMER OUT BOOK OF
GHOSTS - NOW PUBLISHED!
Our new collection of
short stories printed in aid of Hammer Out is now
available. Every
single penny raised will go towards the charity and help
fund research, raise awareness and provide support for
people suffering from brain tumours and their families.
The collection features new
fiction from authors Niall Boyce, Paul W.T. Ballard,
Simon Guerrier, Sam Stone, Louise Jameson and more, with
a foreword from actress and charity patron Tracey
Childs.
Click here to
purchase this hardback book and discover more about the
collection, and our charity, Hammer Out.
24/12
MERRY CHRISTMAS & SECOND
CHANCE OFFERS
Since the beginning of December, Fantom
have been offering you a number of 24 Hours Deals...
From Christmas Eve to Boxing Day 10pm we are offering
you a second opportunity to purchase any of these items
once more!
Bargains include a number of
fantom audio books... Victor Pemberton's Night of the
Wolf and Mary Tamm's First Generation for
only £7.49! For a complete list of audios, books and
autographs see our Christmas page.
We would also like to thank
you all for the support you have given us throughout the
year; 2012 is going to be the biggest year yet with 14
events, 10 books and 12 audios already in the pipeline!
And that's just for starters.
The office is now closed
until 3rd January - any orders will be posted out on our
return.
Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!
Dexter & Paul
21/12
JACQUELINE PEARCE: FROM
BYFLEET TO THE BUSH - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Fantom
Publishing is proud to announce that we will be
publishing Jacqueline Pearce's autobiography in 2012.
Best known to television
audiences as the villainous Servalan from the fondly
remembered Blake’sSeven,
Jacqueline also starred in cult classics such as Doctor Who, The
Avengers, Danger Man
and the Hammer Horror films The Plague of Zombies
and The Reptile.
From Byfleet to the Bush
explores her life on and off the screen. Candid, vivid,
mordant and funny, this is an
unusual and enchanting memoir.
Published in March 2012, the
autobiography will be available in three formats;
standard paperback (£12.99); Hardback Edition (£24.99);
and following in May 2012 a three disc audio version
(£13.99). The Hardback Edition is limited to 250 copies,
not only featuring an exclusive cover, you will be
invited to an exclusive London Launch - see
here for
details!
20/12
WILKIE COLLINS: SUPERNATURAL
STORIES - NOW RELEASED!
From
the pen of The Woman in White and The
Moonstone, comes a collection of lesser known yet,
equally magnificent Supernatural Stories!
The final two volumes are now released, featuring narration from fantom regulars Murray Melvin,
Sean Connolly and Luke Harrison.
Be
prepared to be terrified and entertained as Wilkie
Collins’s disturbing tales of ghosts, deadly visions and
family curses come to life in this fantastic new
collection from Fantom Films.
05/12
TIME HUNTER 'PECULIAR LIVES'
& 'DEUS LE VOLT' RELEASED
The
eighth and ninth volumes of the acclaimed series, Time
Hunter have now been released; Peculiar Lives
(presented over five audio discs) is written by Philip
Purser-Hallard and read by John Leeson; while Deus Le
Volt (triple disc release) is written by Jon De
Burgh Miller and read by Terry Molloy.
All customer orders have
been despatched, the final three Time Hunter audio books
are now available to pre-order and will be released
monthly from February.
27/11
FIGHT FOR THE REMOTE NOW
RELEASED
As
the final episode of Fight for the Remote is released
for download, we can reveal that the second Fight for
the Remote CD has now been released.
Part Two, features episode
five, six and seven, with bonus behind the scenes videos
featuring the series' cast including Andrew Hayden
Smith, Ayesha Antoine, Helen Oakleigh, Keith Flood,
Daniel King and Ellen Thomas.
For more information on
Fight for the Remote and to
download the first episode for FREE visit the dedicated
website:
www.fightfortheremote.co.uk
25/11
CHRISTMAS SHIPPING DATES &
LIMITED STOCK
Fantom
can confirm the last postage dates for Christmas 2011;
overseas customers need to purchase their items by
Friday 9th December, while customers from the UK have
until Friday 16th December.
We will continue to post
items up until 22nd December, when the office will close
until we return in 2012 on 2nd January.
During December we will be
opening our advent calendar to reveal some 24 hour
bargains including inexpensive and free downloads, sale
items, giveaways, new videos and specially signed
merchandise.
As the festive period
approaches, a number of titles are becoming limited, if
you would like to purchase any of the below titles in
time for Christmas we urge customers to order sooner
rather than later to guarantee stock. Titles include;
Fred Hamilton: Zoom
In When You See The Tears We currently have
three copies in stock, the reprint will be available
from 15th December.
Barry Letts: Who & Me
We currently have two copies in stock; the reprint
will be available in the new year.
Mary Tamm: First
Generation We currently six copies in stock; the
reprint will be available in the new year.
In other news, we only have
40 copies of the limited edition signed versions of
Auntie's Charlie and Journey in to Space:
Operation Luna; both titles will soon be out of
print.
23/11
DADDY'S GIRL IN THE CAN!
This
week Deborah Watling entered the studio to record the
audio book version of her autography Daddy's Girl.
From her early successes in
series such as The Invisible Man, The Power Game
and Out of the Unknown, through to her iconic
role as the scream queen Victoria Waterfield in
Doctor Who, film roles opposite Cliff Richard and
David Essex, and as the notorious ‘Naughty’ Norma in
Danger UXB, Deborah has endeared herself to a broad
spectrum of fans.
The two disc set, released
in February, will also feature an exclusive DVD
featuring interview and convention footage.
Pre-order now to
guarantee a signed edition.
16/11
VALENTINE PALMER DELVES INTO
THE TITANIC
TV actor, producer and screenwriter
Valentine Palmer, sets out to write the definite account of the Titanic’s
sinking. As the 100th anniversary of that terrible day approaches Palmer follows up
innumerable conflicting stories and
theories that still, to this day, surround the doomed liner...
"I'm proud to be able to commemorate one of the most devastating
tragedies of the 20th century," comments Editor Dexter O'Neill,
"with a new unique perspective to
the myths and conspiracy theories through the eyes of
Valentine's family, and his desire to find out the truth behind
the sinking of the Titanic."
Published in March 2012, the book
will be available in Hardback and Audio;
pre-order now to
guarantee a signed edition.
14/11
SIR DEREK JACOBI & ARTHUR
DARVILL HEADLINE MEMORABILIA B'HAM
This
forthcoming weekend will see Fantom return to Memorabilia at the
Birmingham NEC; with a huge selection of guests from stage and
screen!
Together with Sir Derek Jacobi and Doctor Who's Arthur
Darvill, we are joined by Frances Barber, Philip Madoc,
Marshall Lancaster, Fiona Walker as well as a host of
classic Who companions and monsters! For a full list of guests,
and prices visit our
Memorabilia
page.
03/11
CHARLES CHILTON BOOK SIGNING
@ WEST END LANE BOOKS
Author
Charles Chilton will be visiting West End Lane Books (277
West End Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1QS)
on Monday 21st November 2011 to sign copies of his
autobiography Auntie's Charlie.
The event will start at 19:30 (and finish around 21:00)
and include a stage talk, Q&A, reading and book signing.
To reserve your place email
info@welbooks.co.uk or call 0207 431 3770. There is
free street parking from 6.30pm; with easy Overground
and Tube Links at West Hampstead.
Limited Edition Signed
Hardbacks of both Auntie's Charlie and Journey
into Space: Operation Luna are still available to
purchase via this website.
27/10
FIGHT FOR THE REMOTE @
MEMORABILIA THIS WEEKEND
You
can meet the cast of Fantom's new comedy Fight for the
Remote this weekend at London Memorabilia as the Excel
Centre. Andrew Hayden-Smith, Ayesha Antoine,
Cliff Chapman and Helen Oakleigh will be
discussing the series and signing copies.
Also signing this weekend is
Doctor Who guest cast: Anna Barry, Valentine Palmer
and Jimmy Winston (Day of the Daleks), David
Ashton (Timelash), and Hammer Film stars Isla
Blair, Valerie Leon and Madeline Smith - see
this
page for further detail.
For more information on
Fight for the Remote and to
download the first episode for FREE visit the dedicated
website:
www.fightfortheremote.co.uk
18/10
RAY BROOKS: LEARNING MY
LINES - NOW RELEASED
Ray Brooks' acting
career has spanned more than four decades, from his
breakthrough role in iconic 1960s film The Knack
and as the voice of Mr Benn, to infamy as the
murderer of Pauline Fowler in EastEnders.
Revealing the vulnerability of an actor's life, this
candid account is full of down-to-earth humour and
captivating honesty.
Narrated by Ray himself, Learning My Lines
is
released as a three disc set (priced £13.99) or as
a digital download (at a discounted £10.99).
06/10
FIGHT FOR THE
REMOTE CD1 - NOW RELEASED
The
first volume of our exciting new comedy Fight for the
Remote starring Andrew Hayden-Smith, Ayesha Antoine,
Daniel King, Helen Oakleigh and Ellen Thomas
is now available.
Don't forget if you
pre-order both volumes, you'll receive covers signed by
the cast! For more information on the series and to
download the first episode for FREE visit the dedicated
website:
www.fightfortheremote.co.uk
06/10
AUDIO THIS AUTUMN - RELEASE
DATES REVISED
Unfortunately
due to illness, it has been necessary to re-schedule
some of the forthcoming audio productions; Wilkie
Collins - Supernatural Stories, Time Hunter - Peculiar
Lives will now be released at the end of October.
The original release dates for Ray Brooks: Learning
My Lines and Fight for the Remote 1:2 remain
the same, and will be released this month. This means
that Time Hunter - Deus Le Volt will now be
released in November, and Theatre Classics: Gaslight
will be published in December via this website and in
the shops in February. If anyone has an questions about
these date changes, or their existing orders please
don't hesitate to contact us.
22/09
INTRODUCING... FIGHT FOR THE
REMOTE
The brand new comedy series
starring Andrew Hayden-Smith, Ayesha Antoine, Ellen
Thomas, Daniel King and Helen Oakleigh is now
available to download!
The first episode can be
downloaded and streamed for FREE see website for
details... www.fightfortheremote.co.uk
13/09
LAUNCHING THE GHOST TRAIN
Last year the cast and crew
of Arnold Ridley's The Ghost Train joined us at French's
Theatre Bookshop to celebrate it's release, and here is
what they had to say!
The Ghost Train starring
Katy Manning and Ian Fairbairn is still available to
purchase
here.
07/09
AUNTIE'S CHARLIE & OPERATION
LUNA NOW AVAILABLE
Charles
Chilton's Auntie's Charlie and Operation Luna is now available
to purchase exclusively from Fantom Films.
Charles joined us for a special
launch in Chiswick last month attended by over 70 fans, family
and friends to discuss his work.
Our cameras were there to film the
event and you will see the results of this on our you tube
channel over the next couple of months, however in the meantime
you can preview the first chapter of Auntie's Charlie
here.
The next two Journey into Space
books; The Red Planet and The World In Peril are
currently on course for release in November and February
respectively - watch this space for further information!
16/08
EMILIA FOX STARS IN PATRICK
HAMILTON'S GASLIGHT
This
Autumn will see the release of Patrick Hamilton’s thriller
Gaslight.
In this new recording, Emilia Fox
(Silent Witness, Rebecca, Merlin) stars as Victorian
housewife Bella Manningham, who is being slowly yet relentlessly
driven mad by her husband. Why does she keep losing things? What
is the dark secret lurking in his past? Where does he disappear
to in the evenings? And, when Bella is alone, why does the
gaslight in her dingy parlour seem to periodically grow dim? Is
she really going insane? Police detective Rough (played by
Terry Molloy), holds all the answers...
15/08
TIME HUNTER: ECHOES
- NOW RELEASED!
Fantom Films are proud to announce that the latest
volume in our series of Time Hunter novellas is
now released.
Echoes of the
past ... echoes of the future. Honoré Lechasseur can see the
threads that bind the two together, however when he and Emily
Blandish find themselves outside the imposing tower-block
headquarters of Dragon Industry, both can sense something is
wrong. It's another case
for Honoré and Emily in Iain McLaughlin and Claire
Bartlett's Echoes
read by
Tracey Childs!
11/07
CHARLES CHILTON: AUNTIE'S
CHARLIE
Fantom
is very pleased to reveal that this August we will be
publishing the autobiography of producer and writer
Charles Chilton.
Most
famous for his work in radio and the classic serials
Journey into Space, Riders of the Range and Space
Force, Auntie's Charlie discusses his life
from growing up on the streets of 1920s St. Pancras, to
early years at the BBC working for the Gramophone
Library to writing the infamous productionOh What A Lovely Warfor the Theatre Workshop at Stratford East.
Auntie's Charlie will
be released in limited edition hardback; and anyone who
pre-orders this volume will receive a ticket to our exclusive
book launch on 20th August 2011.
11/07
AND THERE'S MORE... JOURNEY
INTO SPACE
Between 1953 and
1958, millions of people tuned in to the radio adventures of Jet
Morgan and his crew as they left earth to investigate the
universe. The success of the series, reached amazing heights,
retaining the record of being the last radio programme to
surpass its television rival in the ratings. The series was
translated into 17 languages and broadcast worldwide. Chilton
went on to write three best selling novels based on the ground
breaking radio series.
Re-printed for the first time in forty years; Fantom Publishing presents
Charles Chilton’s tales of space expedition - released over three
special hardback editions – each title limited to only 200 copies.
Copies will be available
to purchase individually at £12.99 each, or as part of a subscribers
package for £34.99; which also includes a limited edition postcard
signed by Charles, a pin-badge, and an exclusive ticket to the Auntie’s
Charlie book launch on 20th August 2011.
24/06
MORE TIME HUNTER AUDIO BOOKS
ANNOUNCED!
Fantom
is pleased to announce we will be releasing further Time
Hunter audio books, continuing the adventures of Honoré
and Emily in three more novellas originally publishing
by Telos.
July
will see the release of Echoes
(written by Iain McLaughlin and Claire Bartlett) and
read by Tracey Childs, while August will see the release
of
Peculiar Lives (written by Philip Purser-Hallard)
read by John Leeson and finally the ninth novella will
be released in October; Deus Le
Volt (written by Jon De Burgh Miller) and read
by Terry Molloy.
For
further information please see the relevant product
pages for details!
16/06
WILKIE COLLINS -
SUPERNATURAL STORIES: REVEALED!
From
the pen of The Woman in White and The
Moonstone, comes a collection of lesser known yet,
equally magnificent Supernatural Stories!
The three volumes will be released
in July, featuring narration from fantom regulars Murray Melvin,
Sean Connolly, Luke Harrison and Phil Reynolds.
Be
prepared to be terrified and entertained as Wilkie
Collins’s disturbing tales of ghosts, deadly visions and
family curses come to life in this fantastic new
collection from Fantom Films.
02/06
EVENTS LATEST!
Following
on from the news that our event MEL-O-DRAMA sold
out within 14 hours, we can now reveal that Bonnie
Langford will also be visiting Sheffield to meet
fans on 13th August at the leading specialist store
Galaxy Four.
The guest list for
PANDORICA continues to grow with new additions;
writers Mark Morris and James Goss; and Simon
Fisher-Becker who returns as Dorium in the forthcoming
mid-season finale 'A Good Man Goes to War'! This one day
event takes place at The Old Joint Stock Theatre on 16th
July 2011. Tickets now available to purchase.
We have also announced
actors Trevor Martin, Peter Craze and Sylvia Seymour
will be joining Mary Tamm for TIMELORD TALES in
August. For all of the above see the events page for
further details!
02/05
GODFREY'S GHOST - NOW
RELEASED!!
Written his son Nicholas
Ridley and read by the author and Archer's voice
Terry Molloy. Godfrey's Ghost: From Father to Son
has now been released and all orders have been sent
out to customers.
As
a young man, Arnold Ridley was chiefly known as the
author of the long-running comedy thriller, The Ghost
Train. Today he is remembered for his television
performances as Private Godfrey, the oldest member of
the Dad's Army platoon. But Army came towards the close
of a long life, and although Arnold Ridley was Private
Godfrey, Private Godfrey was not Arnold Ridley. From
humble beginnings living above the family boot-shop in
Bath, through the horrors of the Great War, to the life
of a celebrated playwright in London's West End.
From unprecedented success
and sudden wealth to unforeseen disaster and financial
ruin. From the nightmare of another war through painful
years of struggle and obscurity to a new, late-flowering
fame in a television classic.
Fantom
Publishing is very pleased to announce that the memoirs of Film Cameraman Fred
Hamilton are now available.
Delving into the his thirty
adventurous years at the BBC, Fred discussions his work
across all genres including Sport, News and Drama -
working on many iconic television series of the 1960s
and 1970s.
The
publication will include many unpublished and personal
photographs from his career which features such credits
as Doctor Who, Z Cars, Doomwatch, Colditz, Out of the
Unknown and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
to name but a few.
Priced
£14.99, 'Zoom in when you see the Tears' is
exclusively available to purchase via this website and
Galaxy Four until July. The first 150 books
will come with an exclusive book plate signed by Fred
Hamilton.
30/03
MORE CONAN DOYLE TO BE
RELEASED IN JUNE
Following
on from the success of the first two volumes of The Darker Side of Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle narrator Phil Reynolds has
returned to the studio to record three further volumes
which will be released in June 2011.
Most famous for his tales of crime
and deduction, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also had a passion for
suspense, the supernatural and the macabre as demonstrated in
this collection of gothic short stories. So get ready for Doyle’s vivid spine
tingling imagination to unnerve and thrill you in equal measure!
Stories include The Captain of the Polestar, The Leather
Funnel and Lot 249!
Volumes Three to Five are
available for a special pre-order price of £9.99 each,
or together with the first two volumes for £49.99.
07/02
EVENTS LATEST
We
are now able to reveal the themes for the next two
Chiswick bound Doctor Who events; On Sunday 21st August
we will be paying homage to the Gallifreyan society in
Timelord Tales while on Sunday 16th October we
will be celebrating the very best (and worst) of the
decade that brought us Thatcher, Shoulder Pads and...
The Kandyman in Acceptable in the 80s. Click on
the events tab for more details - guests to be revealed
soon!
In
other events news we can confirm;
Peter Purves
will be joining us for our first Birmingham Convention
entitled Pandorica
on 16th July; Sarah Jane Adventures
star Finn Jones
and missing episodes saviour Sue Malden
will be joining us for Utopia 2011; Katy Manning and
Sheila Steafel
joins us for Valiant 2! AndTerrance Dicks,
Christopher Barry and David Simeon
will be joining a host of cast and crew from the 1971
story The Daemons as we celebrate it's fortieth
anniversary at Aldbourne.
29/11
TIME HUNTER: THE SEVERED MAN
- NOW RELEASED!
As
the late night draws in and the snow falls, it's the
season to hide under the duvet with a good audio book!
Fantom Films are proud to announce that the latest
volume in our series of Time Hunter novellas is
now released.
What links a man seemly cut
out of time, a
clutch of sinister murders in Victorian London, an angel
appearing in a Staffordshire village in the 1920s and a small
boy running loose around the capital in 1950? It's another case
for Honoré and Emily in George Mann's The
Severed Man
read by Doctor Who & Archers stalwart
Terry Molloy!
04/11
NEW AUDIO BOOKS RELEASED...
Fantom
are proud to announce that The Darker Side of Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle read by Phil Reynolds is
now released. Most famous for his tales of crime
and deduction, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also had a passion for
suspense, the supernatural and the macabre as demonstrated in
this collection of gothic short stories. So get ready for Doyle’s vivid spine
tingling imagination to unnerve and thrill you in equal measure!
Christopher Lee
reads: The Complete Horror Collection, featuring the five tales read by the iconic
horror and fantasy actor is now released. This fifteen disc collection includes: ‘Dracula’,
‘Frankenstein’, ‘Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde’, ‘The Hunchback of
Notre Dame’ & ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
01/10
FULL STEAM AHEAD... THE
GHOST TRAIN RELEASED!
Fantom
Films’ latest Theatre Classic: The Ghost Train
has now been released. Originally written in 1923 by
Dad's Army actor Arnold Ridley, who was inspired to
write it after becoming stranded overnight at
Mangotsfield railway station in Bristol. It took him
only a week to complete, but it played to packed houses
at St Martin's Theatre for two years and has become a
staple of the British theatre for many years to come. In
1941 it was made into a movie with Arthur Askey.
Our new full cast audio
adaptation remains faithful to original text and stars
James McNicholas as Teddy Deakin and Julia
Burchell as Julia Price with Katy Manning as
Miss Bourne as well as Fantom regulars Luke Harrison,
Laura James, Ian Fairbairn, Sean Connolly and Ian
Brooker.
The audio play was launched
at Samuel French’s Theatre Bookshop in London on
11th September. The launch was not only attended by
members of the cast but Arnold Ridley’s son Nicholas.
Watch out for a video podcast featuring interviews with
Nicolas Ridley and all the cast coming soon to our
YouTube channel!
01/10
FRANK JARVIS: 1940 - 2010
Fantom
Films is sad to learn that actor Frank Jarvis has
passed away. "We first meet Frank at our Key to Time
event in 2008," explains producer Dexter O'Neill. "The
following year we invited him to take the role of
Engstrad in our audio adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's
Ghosts. It was a real pleasure to work with Frank and he
regaled myself and the cast with some fantastic showbiz
stories." We send our best wishes to Frank's family and
friends.
01/10
FANTOM MAGAZINE: ISSUE ONE -
NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
The
premiere edition of the new Fantom Magazine is
now available to download. The occasional magazine
features all the latest news including the latest
publishing and events news!
The first issue includes the
beginners guide to Time Hunter, we go On the Road and In
the Studio in a photo special while Paul W.T. Ballard
discusses Daddy's Girl!
01/10
TIME HUNTER - NOW AVAILABLE!
The
latest Time Hunter audios have been released.
The Clockwork Woman
(written by Claire Bott and read by Tracey Childs) sees Honoré and Emily
imprisoned in the 19th Century by a celebrated
inventor … but help comes from an unexpected source – a humanoid
automaton created by, and to give pleasure to, its owner.
While Kitsune (written by John Paul Catton
and read by Terry Molloy) sees Honoré and Emily
Blandish are thrown into mystery as an ice spirit wreaks
havoc during the Kyoto’s Gion Festival...
The
Severed Man written George Mann is still available
at the special pre-order price of £11.99
and will be released in November.
21/07
WHO & ME VOTED BEST NON
FICTION DOCTOR WHO BOOK
Fantom
Films are proud to reveal that Barry Letts's Who & Me
Memoir has been voted best non-fiction Doctor Who book
2009 by readers of the Doctor Who Magazine.
"Last year I had the great
privilege of publishing the Doctor Who Memoir - Who &
Me. Sadly Barry passed away in October 2009, before
seeing it in print, but I think the popularity of this
volume acts as a testament to his invaluable
contribution in shaping the series we know and love..."
Dexter O'Neill (Editor)
Thank you to everyone who
supported us and made this publication possible and we
will be expanding our range of books in 2011 - including
autobiographical releases from two who personalities!
Watch this space!
20/07
VICTOR PEMBERTON INTERVIEWED
Over the next ten days
Fantom Films will be showcasing a video interview we
recorded with Victor on his brief visit to the UK in May
- via You Tube!
Victor's book 'The Slide &
Other Radio Dramas' is still available, along with new
audio versions of his classic scripts 'Dark' starring
Tracey Childs and Judith Paris, and 'The Night of the
Wolf' with Fenella Fielding.
Our new collection of
short stories printed in aid of Hammer Out is now
available. Every
single penny raised will go towards the charity and help
fund research, raise awareness and provide support for
people suffering from brain tumours and their families.
The
eighth and ninth volumes of the acclaimed series, Time
Hunter have now been released; Peculiar Lives
(presented over five audio discs) is written by Philip
Purser-Hallard and read by John Leeson; while Deus Le
Volt (triple disc release) is written by Jon De
Burgh Miller and read by Terry Molloy.
As
the final episode of Fight for the Remote is released
for download, we can reveal that the second Fight for
the Remote CD has now been released.
This
forthcoming weekend will see Fantom return to Memorabilia at the
Birmingham NEC; with a huge selection of guests from stage and
screen! 
Following
on from the news that our event MEL-O-DRAMA sold
out within 14 hours, we can now reveal that Bonnie
Langford will also be visiting Sheffield to meet
fans on 13th August at the leading specialist store
Galaxy Four.
We
are now able to reveal the themes for the next two
Chiswick bound Doctor Who events; On Sunday 21st August
we will be paying homage to the Gallifreyan society in
Timelord Tales while on Sunday 16th October we
will be celebrating the very best (and worst) of the
decade that brought us Thatcher, Shoulder Pads and...
The Kandyman in Acceptable in the 80s. Click on
the events tab for more details - guests to be revealed
soon!
As
the late night draws in and the snow falls, it's the
season to hide under the duvet with a good audio book!
Fantom Films are proud to announce that the latest
volume in our series of Time Hunter novellas is
now released.
Fantom
Films’ latest Theatre Classic: The Ghost Train
has now been released. Originally written in 1923 by
Dad's Army actor Arnold Ridley, who was inspired to
write it after becoming stranded overnight at
Mangotsfield railway station in Bristol. It took him
only a week to complete, but it played to packed houses
at St Martin's Theatre for two years and has become a
staple of the British theatre for many years to come. In
1941 it was made into a movie with Arthur Askey.
Fantom
Films is sad to learn that actor Frank Jarvis has
passed away. "We first meet Frank at our Key to Time
event in 2008," explains producer Dexter O'Neill. "The
following year we invited him to take the role of
Engstrad in our audio adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's
Ghosts. It was a real pleasure to work with Frank and he
regaled myself and the cast with some fantastic showbiz
stories." We send our best wishes to Frank's family and
friends. 
The
premiere edition of the new Fantom Magazine is
now available to download. The occasional magazine
features all the latest news including the latest
publishing and events news!
The
latest Time Hunter audios have been released.
The Clockwork Woman
(written by Claire Bott and read by Tracey Childs) sees Honoré and Emily
imprisoned in the 19th Century by a celebrated
inventor … but help comes from an unexpected source – a humanoid
automaton created by, and to give pleasure to, its owner.
Fantom
Films are proud to reveal that Barry Letts's Who & Me
Memoir has been voted best non-fiction Doctor Who book
2009 by readers of the Doctor Who Magazine.
