Issue 13 of the hit fanzine Andersonic is now on sale. The issue features a new 9-page interview with Space:1999 director Ray Austin in which he discusses his time working on the series, his favourite episodes and style of directing, how he became a director and his subsequent work in the States. The interview also covers teaching Diana Rigg kung fu, falling off Lincoln's nose and experiences with Rula Lenska, Joan Collins and Barbara Bain.

Other features include:

• Thunderhawks - a look at Gerry Anderson's proposal for a TV series in the late 70s which eventually evolved into Terrahawks, including lots of rare sketches and drawings.
• Jan King Interview - puppet operator on Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and Terrahawks discusses his time working on Gerry Anderson's puppet series, including burning bedrooms, puppet eunuchs and reaction lenses.
• Specsavers TV advert photo feature - behind the scenes on the recent TV advert.
• Space:1999/The Bringers of Wonder - episode review and script-to-screen comparison of Terence Feely's 2-part story.
• Pat Silver - short Q and A with co-writer of Space:1999's 'Full Circle' episode.
• Recollections of a Floor Puppeteer - John Last recalls his time working on Joe 90.
• UFO /The Sound of Silence - Barrage over troubled water - classic episode reviewed.
• Thunderbirds/ Attack of the Alligators - Four writers discuss a classic episode down by the river...

The issue comprises 44 pages with colour inner and outer covers, and is available via the website http://andersonic.co.uk - price £2.30 including UK postage. It's also on eBay for a limited time. If you'd prefer to pay by cheque or PO, please get in touch for a postal address. Back issues are also in print.