Thundercats Book

Bernie'sPiano · 01-11-2010, 01:14 AM

Hi,

Some of you may have read Steve Perry’s latest post on this very forum. In it he mentions that he’s contributing to a Thundercats book. Because of this, I thought I’d tell you a little bit more about the project.
I’ve been commissioned to write an ‘Unofficial Guide to…’ style book for Thundercats. It’s being released by a publisher that specialises in Film and TV books and will probably be on shelves towards the end of this year/beginning of next.

The book I’m writing is an ‘academic’ reference book that explores why Thundercats was/is such a phenomenal success and takes a detailed journey into the many stages of production.

The book features memories and contributions from around 50 of the cast, writers, crew and production team that made Thundercats a reality (featuring many who’ve never before spoken about their time on the show). In addition to individual chapters about music, art, animation, writing, voice artists and LJN toys etc, the book will also feature a comprehensive episode guide with each writer contributing a short ‘making of’ article about their inspirations and opinions for each of the 130 episodes.

The writers have been delighted to talk about their time on the show, however, because of Steve Perry’s unique memory (see his post) I’ve asked him to help out with a special ‘Script to Screen’ chapter, which will follow the episode Safari Joe from an initial idea, right through to animation (following the various departments in-between).

I hope you’ll all be enthused by this project, I’ve been a member of this forum for some years and I hope I know the questions we all want answering by this kind of book. To conform with copyright law, the book won’t be featuring character designs, but there is more than enough content to make this book a fascinating read (and you’ve always got great sites like this for the visuals).

Please feel free to ask any questions about the project and make any suggestions for content you’d like to see. It’s still very much in active development, so I’m happy to receive feedback.

Many thanks, I sincerely hope to give you the book you’ve all been waiting 25 years to read.

Dave Crichton

Purrsia · 01-11-2010, 02:20 AM

Congrats, David! If anyone in this fandom was born to do this project, it's you. I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job

Can't wait til the release date to buy my copy!

I'm sure you've got it under control, but if you need anything let me know. I might be able to help.

He-Fan · 01-11-2010, 02:39 AM

Chris here...

David - thanks for this post! When Steve mentioned the author of the book, I was a step too slow not connecting the name David Crichton with you - I must be getting old!

Your book sounds amazing - please let us know when it's due to be published and we'll give it a shout-out right here at ThunderCats Lair!

And, although it sounds like you have everything under control, like Angie says, if you need any help with anything, don't hesitate to ask!

Good luck, and thanks again for letting us know about this!

Take care...

Bernie'sPiano · 01-11-2010, 05:21 AM

Hi, thanks for the kind words! I'll update you all with more details over the coming months. I'm sure I'll end up taking up your kind offers of help.

In the meantime, feel free to suggest any features you'd like to see in the book.

Cheers
Dave

nickmills · 01-11-2010, 11:09 AM

Hi Dave,

If you need any help from my end, feel free to ask. I'd be very glad to help you in any way you need.

Spideristic · 01-11-2010, 05:02 PM

Perfect for the 25th Anniversary. Dave.. thanks for informing us about this. I'm really glad to know such a book is in the works

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catspat · 02-03-2010, 08:04 PM

Wow, what great news! Thanks a bunch for it!

Lord LionO · 02-04-2010, 05:52 AM

Sounds exciting Dave! Like others here said, if you need any help with the book let us know. I'm a graphic designer and a huge Thundercats fan so if you need any help drop me a pm! Good luck and I'll be looking to pick up a copy!

TheFallen · 02-06-2010, 11:28 PM

Good luck with the project, I hope it goes well

You can count on me to buy a copy

Purrsia · 02-22-2010, 06:15 PM

Hey, did you guys see this article on the web by Lee Schneider? Seems being contacted for the book inspired him to reminisce some more

01-11-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
Bernie'sPiano TCL Member Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thundercats Book Hi, Some of you may have read Steve Perry’s latest post on this very forum. In it he mentions that he’s contributing to a Thundercats book. Because of this, I thought I’d tell you a little bit more about the project. I’ve been commissioned to write an ‘Unofficial Guide to…’ style book for Thundercats. It’s being released by a publisher that specialises in Film and TV books and will probably be on shelves towards the end of this year/beginning of next. The book I’m writing is an ‘academic’ reference book that explores why Thundercats was/is such a phenomenal success and takes a detailed journey into the many stages of production. The book features memories and contributions from around 50 of the cast, writers, crew and production team that made Thundercats a reality (featuring many who’ve never before spoken about their time on the show). In addition to individual chapters about music, art, animation, writing, voice artists and LJN toys etc, the book will also feature a comprehensive episode guide with each writer contributing a short ‘making of’ article about their inspirations and opinions for each of the 130 episodes. The writers have been delighted to talk about their time on the show, however, because of Steve Perry’s unique memory (see his post) I’ve asked him to help out with a special ‘Script to Screen’ chapter, which will follow the episode Safari Joe from an initial idea, right through to animation (following the various departments in-between). I hope you’ll all be enthused by this project, I’ve been a member of this forum for some years and I hope I know the questions we all want answering by this kind of book. To conform with copyright law, the book won’t be featuring character designs, but there is more than enough content to make this book a fascinating read (and you’ve always got great sites like this for the visuals). Please feel free to ask any questions about the project and make any suggestions for content you’d like to see. It’s still very much in active development, so I’m happy to receive feedback. Many thanks, I sincerely hope to give you the book you’ve all been waiting 25 years to read. Dave Crichton

01-11-2010, 02:20 AM	#2
Purrsia Great Void Dweller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Age: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats, David! If anyone in this fandom was born to do this project, it's you. I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job Can't wait til the release date to buy my copy! I'm sure you've got it under control, but if you need anything let me know. I might be able to help. __________________ Return to Thundera Voltron Central

01-11-2010, 02:39 AM	#3
He-Fan TCats Comic Book Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Age: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Chris here... David - thanks for this post! When Steve mentioned the author of the book, I was a step too slow not connecting the name David Crichton with you - I must be getting old! Your book sounds amazing - please let us know when it's due to be published and we'll give it a shout-out right here at ThunderCats Lair! And, although it sounds like you have everything under control, like Angie says, if you need any help with anything, don't hesitate to ask! Good luck, and thanks again for letting us know about this! Take care... __________________

01-11-2010, 05:02 PM	#6
Spideristic Glass Walker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Age: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Perfect for the 25th Anniversary. Dave.. thanks for informing us about this. I'm really glad to know such a book is in the works . __________________ - Vivek

02-03-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
catspat also known as...Leppardra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow, what great news! Thanks a bunch for it! __________________ Irish ThunderCat

01-11-2010, 05:21 AM	#4
Bernie'sPiano TCL Member Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi, thanks for the kind words! I'll update you all with more details over the coming months. I'm sure I'll end up taking up your kind offers of help. In the meantime, feel free to suggest any features you'd like to see in the book. Cheers Dave

01-11-2010, 11:09 AM	#5
nickmills Multimedia Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Age: 21 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi Dave, If you need any help from my end, feel free to ask. I'd be very glad to help you in any way you need.

02-04-2010, 05:52 AM	#8
Lord LionO Vortex Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Baby! Age: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sounds exciting Dave! Like others here said, if you need any help with the book let us know. I'm a graphic designer and a huge Thundercats fan so if you need any help drop me a pm! Good luck and I'll be looking to pick up a copy! __________________ \"What made America great was not that every man struggled for his own survival, but that every man accepted individual responsibility for the survival of all.\"

02-06-2010, 11:28 PM	#9
TheFallen TCL Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good luck with the project, I hope it goes well You can count on me to buy a copy

02-22-2010, 06:15 PM	#10
Purrsia Great Void Dweller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Age: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey, did you guys see this article on the web by Lee Schneider? Seems being contacted for the book inspired him to reminisce some more __________________ Return to Thundera Voltron Central

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