NEW - ‘THE PRISONER – PATRICK McGOOHAN’S FINAL UNUSED
SCRIPT’ -
THE COMPLETE SCREENPLAY AND STORY
Patrick McGoohan’s rare screenplay, written by the actor for a planned cinema film in
the mid to late 1990s, intended to be shot in Portmeirion. Now with the permission of the
Patrick McGoohan estate, the screenplay is reproduced in full, together with the whole
story behind the project. The scenes are analysed, together with comparisons of the 1960s
‘Prisoner’ episodes scripted by McGoohan, plus a variety of images. The concept
and history provide a compelling story which will appeal to all ‘Prisoner’ and
McGoohan admirers.
DETAILS ON ESCAPE BOOKS PAGE
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NEW SOCIETY MAGAZINE
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ABOVE CONVENTION 2023 IMAGES BY MARC CHRISTIANSEN |
NEXT ISSUE DUE SPRING 2024 |
SIGNED CATHERINE McGOOHAN CARD
Catherine McGoohan has very kindly signed a quantity of
collecting cards. Each card is approx the standard trading card size of about 89mm x 64mm
and will be sent in a toploader firm clear plastic case and mailer.
The card reverse side provides details about Catherine and her connections with ‘The
Prisoner’, Portmeirion and related events, also her stay in the ‘Village’
during the 1966 filming, plus acting with her father and unveiling the bronze bust of him
in Portmeirion. The design follows the Cards Inc and Factory cards signed by her father
and other ‘Prisoner’ personnel.
Exclusively available from Escape Souvenirs.
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GLOSSY
CONVENTION BOOKLET
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Celebrating the classic TV series "The Prisoner" -
glossy magazines and annual conventions in Portmeirion, where the series was filmed, with
invited guests from the cast and crew - enrolling over 50,000 members since 1977. Six of
One is the official and only "Prisoner" society which enthusiasts can join as
members and Patrick McGoohan was the society Honorary President from
1977 until his passing in 2009. His daughter actor Catherine McGoohan was the
special guest at PortmeiriCon 2014. |
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* NEW 2022 - THE BIOGRAPHY OF
PRISONER NUMBER 6 - Roger Langley
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 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!”
More details on Escape Books page. |
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* NEW 2022 - PORTMEIRION 100 YEAR
JOURNEY - Roger Langley
Never before 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 are featured, with many photographs. All-colour glossy
pages, firm covers, large format, same as the McGoohan biography.
More details on Escape Books page.
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Revised and updated Patrick McGoohan biography, with new foreword and
contributions by Catherine McGoohan, plus new photos.
"The extended biography I have read now completely. The new frame makes the work
even more interesting and it's actually perfectly rounded now."
It is 15 years since the 2007 first edition, and the new book covers the period after
that, the actor's passing in 2009 and the years up to the present time, his legacy. The
book cover has the same dimensions as the out of print first edition.
More details on Escape Books page. |
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