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Space: 1999 - Books comics and media
A number of novels were published in the mid-1970s, consisting of novelizations of televised episodes and some original novels. Authors included E.C. Tubb, John Rankine, Brian Ball, and Michael Butterworth. Most of the titles were published in several countries (UK, USA, Germany and Japan), but some were only published in one country (notably the Phoenix of Megaron, US only, and Earthfall, UK only).
Year One Novels included:
01 Breakaway by E.C. Tubb
02 Moon Odyssey by John Rankine
03 The Space Guardians by Brian Ball
04 Collision Course by E.C. Tubb
05 Lunar Attack by John Rankine
06 Astral Quest by John Rankine
07 Alien Seed by E.C. Tubb
08 Android Planet by John Rankine
09 Rogue Planet by E.C. Tubb
10 Phoenix of Megaron by John Rankine
11 Earthfall by E.C. Tubb
Year Two Novels included:
01 Planets of Peril by Michael Butterworth
02 Mind-Breaks of Space by Michael Butterworth with J. Jeff Jones
03 The Space-Jackers by Michael Butterworth
04 The Psychomorph by Michael Butterworth
05 The Time Fighters by Michael Butterworth
06 The Edge of the Infinite by Michael Butterworth
07 Das Andromeda-Ratsel by H. W. Springer
08 Das Erbe Der Roboter by H. W. Springer
09 Die Ewigen Von Luna by H. W. Springer
10 Invasion Der Esper by H. W. Springer
11 Aktion Exodus by Kurt Brand
12 Der Stahlplanet by M. F. Thomas
In 1975 to 1979, there were 16 other titles written by Gianni Padoan in Italian, all novelisations from the original scripts.
In 2002, Powys Media launched a new series of officially-licensed original novels and related works of non-fiction, as well as revised editions of previously issued novelizations from both Year One and Year Two by E.C. Tubb/John Rankine/Brian Ball and Michael Butterworth, respectively.
The Powys Media line of novels include:
- Resurrection by William Latham, foreword by Johnny Byrne
- The Forsaken by John Kenneth Muir, foreword by Prentis Hancock
- Survival by Brian Ball, foreword by Barry Morse
- Eternity Unbound by William Latham
- Born for Adversity by David A. McIntee
Powys Media also recorded an audio-book version of Resurrection which is read by Barry Morse.
Charlton Comics in the United States published seven issues of a comic book based upon the series, as well as eight issues of a black-and-white illustrated magazine featuring more adult-oriented stories based upon the show. There were also comic books in various formats in the UK, Germany, Italy and Portugal.
Power Records produced seven audio dramas for children based upon the series, most of which were based upon season one episodes: "Breakaway", "Death's Other Dominion", "Mission of the Darians", "End of Eternity" and "Dragon's Domain." In addition, two original stories were produced: "Return to the Beginning" and "It Played So Softly On the Ear". Power Records published comic book editions of "Breakaway" and "Return to the Beginning" with 45 rpm vinyl records enclosed.
In 1997, McFarland and Company Inc., Publishers released a non-fiction, scholarly monograph of the TV series by John Kenneth Muir entitled Exploring Space:1999, An Episode Guide and Complete History of the Mid-1970s Science Fiction Television Series. It was re-published in softcover - but without updating - by McFarland in April, 2005.
Silva Screen Records released a CD of music from season one in late 2004.
The Eagle Transporter spaceship is a popular subject for models, ranging from die cast models from Dinky Toys to plastic construction kits from various companies.
The series has been released several times to home video. The first releases, in 1980, were of the movie compilations. From 1991 individual episodes were released on video and laserdisc. Since 2001, the episodes have been released on DVD in many markets, including A&E in the US.
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