NEW 2023 – ‘PRISONER’ CONVENTIONS - GUIDE TO ‘PORTMEIRICONS’

Special souvenir glossy 32 page A5 professionally printed and stapled booklet about ‘Prisoner’ conventions in Portmeirion, a fully illustrated guide to the events, origin and what they represent. A celebration of the wide range of happenings, those from the past and goings-on from more modern times.
Colour photos throughout show how the ‘Village’ from ‘The Prisoner’ is brought to life annually, the scope of conventions having grown across the years. The guide marks also the 2023 return of ‘PortmeiriCon’ after a three year absence and provides memories in a colourful keepsake.

*NEW -  "THE BIOGRAPHY OF PRISONER NUMBER 6"

For the first time, the biography of the "Prisoner" central character, Number 6, concentrating entirely on the individual, from many sources and original material.
“A deep and empathetic examination of Number 6 as an individual that helps you appreciate the Prisoner in a new light.”
“… a must read for all Prisoner fans and an asset to any fan’s collection!”

120 pages + glossy covers - 210 mm x 148 mm; 220gm approx.

*NEW -  "PORTMEIRION 100 YEAR JOURNEY"

The whole story in one volume, hailed as “an ambitious project” and “a significant asset” to Portmeirion’s archive, each chapter traces a decade in Portmeirion’s history, from 1920s to 2020s, including the fabled Castell Deudraeth, and even the lasting effect of The Prisoner on the resort. Famous figures, royal personages and entertainment stars. All-colour glossy pages and many photographs.
firm covers, 250 pages, large format, same as the McGoohan biography.
"Comprehensive and authoritative."

Number Six faces his greatest challenge, from a ruthless new Number Two.

“The book became more compelling until I couldn't put ‘Inside the Village’ down. The plot is intriguing, believable, ingeniously constructed and visionary. Portmeirion itself comes alive, I was transported in my mind’s eye. A well structured, well written, entertaining and thought-provoking book, capturing the essence of the series. Certainly the best bit of Prisoner fiction I've ever read.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed it. Absolutely brilliant ending!”

Signed book copies by author and dedication – state if wanted and please add a message to your paypal payment.

210 pages, abundantly illustrated, with unpublished photos - including a special tribute to the actor and a full chronicle of his once in a lifetime production The complete history of “The Prisoner”, covering each year’s events throughout five decades, up to the present time. New information, giving an in-depth look for the first time at the series’ story, from its inception, through the production years, plus its journey around the world spanning half a century. Comments, interviews, accounts and an extensive overview of TV’s greatest and enduring creation.

PRISONER TRILOGY

Prisoner fiction paperback - 264 pages, 60+ illustrations - 3 full Prisoner stories published before as 3 separate books, now revised and illustrated.

THINK TANK
WHEN IN ROME
CHARMED LIFE

PORTMEIRION IN THE PRISONER AND ITS HISTORY - 2015 REPRINT

Glossy colour 48 page booklet A5 - all the Village buildings and places, studio sets and backdrops plus maps and charts and history of Portmeirion. Many colour pictures and 'tour' of the Village buildings used.

       
              Glossy covers, perfect bound, illustrated, 100 pp.

                  *NEW -  "THE PRISONER
                    DIALOGUE DECODES"

The dialogue from the 17 episodes is analysed to decipher the many clues in the series, revealing what was behind the Village - and Number Six. The book uniquely pieces together the key parts from the teleplays,  identifying the role of the Village, its methods and purpose, as well as establishing which their prisoner was of such vital importance. The series contained many secrets; Patrick McGoohan had the answers, but the actors and crew did not know what was going on.

New illustrated book with foreword by Robin Llywelyn, managing director of Portmeirion and grandson of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. With over 90 illustrations, maps, rare photos and postcards, the story of Portmeirion’s first fifteen years is told chronologically in this unique new 100 page book.

*NEW -  "PORTMEIRION PRE-WAR"

Before World War II broke out, Portmeirion enjoyed a heady decade and a half, entertaining grand guests and expanding its growing collection of buildings. Now, for the first time, a journey is taken back to those days, watching the birth of the village and its early growth years. With firm glossy covers and semi-art paper pages, perfect bound, this is the ideal souvenir and remembrance of Portmeirion as it was conceived by Clough Williams-Ellis and brought to life. Fascinating facts and messages from the time are included.

*NEW -  "THE PRISONER LOCATED"

Presenting for the first time all the locations and settings seen in the 17 episodes of The Prisoner and other relevant places, with 100 pages of text and photos, including unseen ones. Together with sketches, maps and illustrations, the book contains details of where scenes were shot, with information about the studios, backlots and Borehamwood. Glossy colour firm covers and paperback binding, semi gloss shiny pages, many pictures.

* NEW - ALEXIS KANNER 10TH ANNIVERSARY BIOGRAPHY TRIBUTE

Alexis Kanner attended the 2003 convention but sadly passed later that year. Now a special colour tribute and details of all his films, TV and theatre plus biography has been produced.


Biography pages, many photos, screenography, recollections of "The Prisoner" and from events Alexis Kanner attended in 1984, 1997 and 2003.

"THE PRISONER - WHO'S WHO?"
The badge numbers are presented in numerical order and so to look up badge 56 is easy - the numeral was worn by one of the supervisors and even McGoohan himself – but in which episode? Plus a page on the mysterious Number 1.

48 page guide to all characters in The Prisoner with numbers, titles, positions held and a great deal more information giving an insight into the structure of the Village and the characters in London. Badges up to 265 are detailed with images of badges, illustrations of filming, characters and actors etc. New pictures not possible to produce in the past now with modern high definition methods the booklet takes a new look at The Prisoner, a definitive dossier on all of the characters, picture spreads, gallery of stunt actors. Unpublished photo of Patrick McGoohan and the series producer David Tomblin on set having a laugh together and a complete breakdown of all the numbered prisoners and agents.

NEW

84 page compilation of advance Prisoner publicity material - original outline synopsis, ITC press book, ITC story info, US publicity, background information, letters, TV cue cards, autograph cards - rare documents scanned from original copies to provide a look back in history to 1967, capturing the atmosphere of the series original TV launch.

The press conference held in 1967 for the cult TV series The Prisoner - the booklet is A5 size with 55 pictures including 6 colour shots and 12 pages overall with credits and detailed description of the event.

Colour 20 page screen guide listing all Patrick McGoohan’s film and television appearances, with colour photos, film posters, several pages of notes, magazine covers and location shots. Full updated list of screen work up to the actor's last venture about a decade ago.

"THE PRIS 6NER from the inside" - paperback 216 pages; illustrations; plots, scripts, analysis, background in full. A5 size, trivia, music, cast, masses of information.

"THE MAKING OF THE PRISONER" - 216 page paperback with illustrations and full history of the production of the cult TV series

PRISONER SERIES GUIDE - 32 page glossy colour booklet A5 size, over 100 unseen images, maps, key facts, 17 episodes & related topics