It Means What It Says: Trying To Understand The Prisoner - Volume 1 - STANDARD EDITION

By V.J. Clarke, Ed Fordham, Peter Dunn, et al.

In aid of Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice:- At least ?1.95 will go to this very worthy charity from the sale of this book.Over the past 50 years, many attempts have been made to understand or decode 'The Prisoner'. Is it really a work of television art, as often claimed?Can the concepts of politics, sociology and psychology be seen as shaping the fabric of the series? Who is Number Six? Who are the various Number Twos and to whom do they owe their allegiance?For the 50th anniversary of 'The Prisoner', this first volume unlocks facets of the series through a variety of topics, with the help of those who know it better than anyone - its fans. Mixed with humour and illustrated throughout, a range of essays and critiques examine the elements that make up the series DNA. Very personal views from the wide fan base, aimed at creating an understanding of the various themes of the series More frivolous pieces which build on the series' wit and whimsy Includes the long awaited return of 'The Jailbird' cartoon Pieces dealing with 'The Butler', the history of Lotus 7 cars & Mini Mokes and a piece on why the episode 'Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling' has 'perhaps unreasonably' been much maligned.This book is not official 'The Prisoner' merchandise and has not been created, developed or authorised by anyone involved in the production of 'The Prisoner' nor its current copyright holders ITV Studios Global Entertainment.With grateful thanks to all contributors and the following Facebook Groups : - The Prisoner, The Prisoner and Portmeirion, Free For All Archives, Portmeirion & The Prisoner Memories, The Prisoner and Patrick McGoohan Memorabilia; VJ Clarke; Rick Davy of The Unmutual Website.All profits from the sale of this book will go to Ty Gobaith, a hospice for life-limited children, in Conwy, North Wales.Only ?9.99 - 333 Pages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1549572393
• ISBN13: 9781549572395
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"