In addition to painting and his other endeavors in the realm of visual arts, Robert is the Author, co-Author or Editor of six books focused on the subjects of theatrical memoirs and theatrical history (Remember with Advantages, Such Stuff as Dreams..., Presenting Barry Morse & Merely Players, Stories of the Theatre, as well as two out of print titles: Anecdotes & Armadillos and Pulling Faces Making Noises), as well as books on cult film and television, including the 2010 release Destination: Moonbase Alpha - The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to SPACE: 1999, and another title which will be announced in the near future.

Four of these books are currently available. They are:

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Destination: Moonbase Alpha
The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to SPACE: 1999
By Robert E. Wood
Published in 2010 by Telos Publishing, ISBN 978-1-84583-034-2 Destination: Moonbase Alpha is the most comprehensive book ever published on Space: 1999, including extensive cast lists and detailed reviews of all 48 episodes, as well as the Message from Moonbase Alpha short film. Destination: Moonbase Alpha tells the incredible story of the making of a science fiction classic, told by the actors, writers and production crew who created it. The book is available worldwide. For links to purchase the book please visit www.destinationmoonbasealpha.net .
Photo courtesy of Telos Publishing - these are the first copies of the book, fresh out of the box from the printer!

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REMEMBER WITH ADVANTAGES
Chasing 'The Fugitive' and Other Stories from an Actor's Life
By Barry Morse with Anthony Wynn and Robert E. Wood
Published by McFarland and Company, ISBN 978-0-7864-2771-0, the incredible theatrical memoir Remember With Advantages is now available through all major booksellers including Amazon, at: Amazon.com (USA), Amazon.co.uk (UK), Amazon.ca (Canada), and directly through the publisher HERE. For quick delivery in North America, the authors recommend you purchase the book directly from the publisher, McFarland and Company.

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This book details the extraordinary journey of performer Barry Morse. He candidly relates his childhood as a Cockney boy in the East End of London and his win, against all odds, of a full scholarship to the famed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the age of 15. He describes how this unlikely beginning propelled him into an international career on stage and screen, including starring roles on Broadway and in television series such as The Fugitive, Space: 1999, and The Winds of War. He crosses paths with numerous notable figures along the way, including George Bernard Shaw, Noel Coward, Peter Cushing, Alfred Hitchcock, David Janssen, Robert Mitchum, and many others. One of the most versatile pros in show business, his book is more than just a memoir; it is a wealth of theatrical history and stands as testament to an era which is gone forever. The Foreword to the book is written by Academy Award-winning actor Martin Landau.

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The Authors - Barry Morse, Anthony Wynn, Robert E. Wood

"Barry's life is a virtual history of the twentieth century... and deserves to be read by everyone on the planet, theatre-folk and civilian alike." - actor Martin Landau
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STORIES OF THE THEATRE
The Radio Scripts of Barry Morse and Alan King
Edited By Robert E. Wood and Anthony Wynn
 
This special, limited edition volume entitled
Stories of the Theatre, ISBN 9781411692114, includes twenty select scripts culled from the hit radio programs starring Barry Morse and Alan King. This incredible 549 page book is now available for purchase.
The material was the genesis for Barry's television series
Presenting Barry Morse and his long-running one man show Merely Players. This book includes a special introduction written by Barry Morse detailing the history and background of these programs. The volume contains material on such luminaries as George Bernard Shaw, Ben Jonson, Charles Macready, Peg Woffington, Charles Dickens, Henry Irving, William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and many, many more figures of the Stage. The original programs also featured a wide range of guest actresses including Toby Robins, Ruth Springford, Margaret Griffin, Kate Reid, and a number of others. Drama, tragedy and comedy combine with tales of actors, actresses, playwrights and critics. Stories of the Theatre will take you on a remarkable theatrical journey!
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Upcoming Release:

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PRESENTING BARRY MORSE & MERELY PLAYERS
Edited by Robert E. Wood and Anthony Wynn
*Release Date To Be Determined.
This book contains the complete text of Barry Morse's hit one-man stage show Merely Players and his television series Presenting Barry Morse. The shows are a tour de force presentation examining the lives of actors from Elizabethan times to the present day. From moving and heartfelt to comedic, they literally run the gamut of human emotion. Included in this volume are several vignettes from the life and career of "mere player" Barry Morse himself; other vignettes feature over a dozens of characters (several of them women) and even a couple of musical numbers! The material includes pieces from Shakespeare, Edward and Joan Alleyn, Charles Dickens, Michael MacLiammoir, Anton Chekhov, Carl Bernard, and many others. This volume includes expanded material and additional photographs.
With the Compact Disk Rogues and Vagabonds Performed By Barry Morse
The special 60 minute compact disk audio drama Rogues and Vagabonds will be released at the same time as Presenting Barry Morse & Merely Players. This world premiere release features amazing performances by Barry Morse and is a must-have recording - not only for fans of Barry Morse, but fans of the theatre and of theatre history. It is introduced by actor Tobias Andersen and the performances include more than a half-dozen pieces that are featured in the book.