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Written by two sitcom writers, this handbook seeks to break down the process of writing sitcoms into a series of easy-to-follow steps. There are chapters devoted to concept, characters and plot, through to proposals, commissioning and production, with examples from a range of popular sitcoms.

New, feature-length tales set in the Star Trek: The Original Series universe, done in a unique, one-of-a-kind photomontage style. Collects three stories: in “Swarm,” the Enterprise faces an alien threat that numbers in the millions; in “The Hidden Face,” a chance encounter with a drifting ship leads the crew to a world where the most obscene thing imaginable is the human face; and in “Sam,” Captain Kirk must face one of the greatest moral challenges of his life, proving the innocence of a confessed killer–Sam, his own brother! Collects issues #12–14 and the short story "More of the Serpent Than the Dove."

John Byrne presents all-new, feature-length tales set in the Star Trek: The Original Series universe, done in a unique, one-of-a-kind photomontage style, using images from the classic TV series. It's as close as fans will ever come to getting new episodes featuring the original cast.You'll find the stories "Cry Vengeance," a follow-up to the classic episode "The Doomsday Machine;" "Made Out of Mudd," which sees the return of Harry Mudd; "A Scent of Ghosts," which revisits a moment from Spock's past; and "Memorium," a new six-page short story that will appeal to fans of the original Star Trek Gold Key comics.Collects Star Trek: New Visions issues #3-5.

Thirty years since we last met him and Lucille in the Garden of Remembrance, Phil McCann faces the New Millennium with fortitude and good humour. The leading arts correspondent of the day is on her way to the far north to record a radio profile, which Paul is confident will relaunch his career as a painter.

Writing Comedy 4th edition is a practical manual for the beginner, as well as for the more experienced writer, in developing the skills to be a successful professional comedy writer. This new edition includes useful advice on how to develop your comedy in an increasingly digital age.