Andersonic 12 is Go!

By John Freeman on June 13, 2011

The latest issue of the Gerry Anderson-inspired ‘zine Andersonic (Issue 12) is now available via the title’s website (and eBay for a short period) and features a new interview with former APF sculptor John Blundall in which he discusses his time working on series from Supercar up to Thunderbirds.

John discusses how he got involved in puppetry, working with Christine Glanville, Wolfgang Manthey and Mary Turner, his favourite creations and what went into designing characters such as Robert the Robot, Professor Matic and of course Parker.

Other features include:

Robin McDonald Interview – Century 21’s Clapper Loader/Focus Puller recalls his time working on series from Thunderbirds to Space:1999, working with alligators, Ed Bishop & Mike Billington and even The Sweeney and Terrahawks.
A Breath of Death – a look at an unfilmed Space:1999 script by Irving Gaynor Nieman.
Supermarionation Stamps – the Royal Mail’s special issue commemmorating 50 years of Supermarionation. With comment from artist Gerry Embleton
The Return of Victor Bergman – Robert Wood outlines the making of this touching fan-made short film.
Space:1999: The Last Sunset – Alpha’s finest are stranded on the lunar surface with only a corroding Eagle and a crazed Paul Morrow for company.
UFO: Destruction – Four writers give their view on Dennis Spooner’s sole contribution to UFO.
Fireball XL5: Space City Special – The Subterrains’ plan with Manchurian overtones…
Plus more of Joe 90 A-Z, a free competition to win a trip to Vostula and more!

The new issue comprises 44 pages with colour inner & outer covers and is available via the website www.andersonic.co.uk – price 2.25 including UK postage. If you’d prefer to pay by cheque or PO, please get in touch for a postal address. All back issues are in print.

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.