Forgotten Gems from the Twilight Zone Volume 2 (Paperback)

~ Martin M. Goldsmith (Author), William F. Nolan (Author), (Editor)

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The past few years have seen the release of "Twilight Zone" scripts by principal writers Rod Serling, Charles Beaumont, Richard Matheson, and Earl Hamner. With this publication, all but a few of the scripts from the original series will be in print. This distinguished pair of volumes also includes critical commentary and biographical information about the writers of these marvelous old tales. This volume contains: "The Incredible World of Horace Ford" by Reginald Rose "What's In the Box" by Martin M. Goldsmith "The Encounter" by Martin M. Goldsmith "Number 12 Looks Just Like You" by John Tomerlin "Dreamflight" by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson (unproduced) "Come Wander With Me" by Anthony Wilson

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: BearManor Media (January 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593930305
• ISBN-13: 978-1593930301
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,878,522 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the fan of Twighlight Zone: a favorite script in here, September 23, 2009

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

I, like many other children of the 50's, loved The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling's popular TV show. The brilliant Mr. Serling loved good "pulp" fiction, and his script writers were often some of the best from this genre.

In Volume Two, Charles Beaumont's "Number 12 Is Just Like You" is published with the original script and the revised shooting script (so there are things in the script that I never saw on screen, cool!) Beaumont is one of my favorite writers of the short sci-fi story (The Invisible American is still one of my favorite stories.)

Sadly, Beaumont's health was poor. He died of a terrible brain disease at 38 that accelerated his aging as well (and a son died of a similar disease, making for a true-life horror--how much unconsciously or consciously did Beaumont feel about the unseen forces of death?) However, his output was impressive It is a joy to have his original work in this volume and because of Beaumont's influence on science fiction and horror, I have to say that the book is worth having for this script and its revision, alone.

But that's not all that is here; there are five other scripts and the invaluable production notes, which are fascinating reading. If you are a fan, you will enjoy this tremendously.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for TZ fans!, September 13, 2009

By	N. Tortoise - See all my reviews

This is an in-depth, beautifully written book. Ramage's appreciation for these scripts is evident, and he brings them to life for the casual Twilight zone fan as well as the aficionado. As in Vol.I, the background information is interesting and unique. Both volumes belong in every TZ fan's library!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gems Not Forgotten, June 20, 2005

By	T. Drum "Dak Starky" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Forgotten Gems From The Twilight Zone: A Collection Of Television Scripts Volume 1 (Paperback)

Any true Twilight Zone Fan can tell you Rod Serling was a great writer , but although he was the main contributing writer to one of the greatest series in television history , he didn't do it alone, There were many that were responsible for bulk of great scripts that Mr Serling did not create.Richard Matheson,George Clayton Johnson , Jerry Sohl and Earl Hamner were all great writers that contributed more than a few scripts to the series,and all have had there works published in one form or another for fans to read and enjoy.But What about those other few "Forgotten Gems" that have fallen thru the cracks? I was more than excited to purchase this book , full of information about each script , the production process and actor/directer info, Andrew Ramage pays tribute to those writers of the series,that are some times over looked for thier great contributions to "The Twilight Zone" legacy .Episodes include " The Chaser", "Long Distance Call", "The Trouble With Templeton","Dead Man's Shoe's"and"I Dream Of Genie" . An unproduced concept script called "Pattern For Doomsday"(which was a great addition for me)is also included.Overall the collection is a great display of classic ideas from the begining of the television era,presented with great respect from Ramage, these scripts can now be enjoyed by sci fi fan's ," Twilight Zone Fan's or anyone that enjoy's a great story.