Candy Jar Books is proud to announce the long-awaited celebratory book, The Brigadier: Declassified.
Originally scheduled for release in 2018 under the name The Brigadier: 50 Years of Lethbridge-Stewart, this book is a non-fiction look at the many lives of Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart from his TV years through to his appearances in audio dramas and prose!
Head of Publishing, Shaun Russell, explains the background of the book: “The plan was to release a book about the Brigadier in all his many iterations to celebrate his fiftieth anniversary, but sadly due to some behind-the-scenes issues the book had to be delayed. We lost our original editor. I asked Andy (Frankham-Allen) to take over, which meant trying to fit it into his busy schedule. Andy also had to start more or less from scratch, which meant seeking out new contributors.”
Editor Andy Frankham-Allen continues: “It’s been enjoyable process, although somewhat long-winded. I wanted to get as much variety as possible, with articles looking at not only the Brigadier’s television adventures, but also his other media appearances, including his time with Big Finish and our very own Lethbridge-Stewart range of novels. The result is, I hope, a nice mixed bag, which a little something to interest every fan of the Brigadier.”
The cover is by regular Lethbridge-Stewart artist Richard Young.
Blurb:
Celebrating one of Doctor Who’s most legendary characters, The Brigadier: Declassified is a collection of articles and essays covering the Brigadier’s storied career.
From 1968 to 1975, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart was a regular feature on Doctor Who. He returned to the show several times through the 1980s and later in the spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures. But his appearances were not limited to the television; he has appeared in comics, novels, audio dramas and even a straight-to-video film!
Join us as we take a look at Nicholas Courntey’s life in Thirteen Objects, explore the concept of parallel worlds with Peter Grehan, refresh your knowledge of Big Finish and the Lethbridge-Stewart range books, learn about the work that goes into bringing the Brigadier to life with artists Adrian Salmon and Colin Howard… and much more!
Also features reviews of every televisual appearance by the Brigadier with Simon A Forward and Glenn Bartlett, and an exclusive interview with the Brigadier’s right-hand man, John Levene!
With a foreword by Terry Molloy.
The Brigadier: Declassified is due for release in the summer of 2019, and is up for pre-order now for £8.99 (+ p&p) directly from Candy Jar Books.
NB: The Brigadier: Declassified was previously announced as The Brigadier: 50 Years of Lethbridge-Stewart
