“Space:1999” fans met up July 14, 2018 at famous Linger restaurant in Downtown Denver at one of Powys famous Media’s Mini Cons. Powys Media manager Bill Latham hosted today’s event. Author of many popular “Space: 1999” and “The Prisoner” books and audiobooks, music CDs and soundtracks, Bill treated the cozy group to delicious tapas and cocktails along with some cool Powys swag that included some of his sought-after books. It was a spontaneous social event sponsored by Powys Media where instead of fans shelling out paychecks to attend a convention, Powys did the opposite. On this beautiful Saturday afternoon, the group hung out with a few fans and reminisced some of their favorite of Latham’s books and, of course, the cult favorite Gerry Anderson series from the 70s “Space:1999” that starred Martin Landau and Barbara Bain.
At the heart of Powys Media are Bill Latham and Mateo Latosa. The two lifelong friends met in high school and have since been part of the fan machine that keeps the “Space:1999” fandom alive. Not only did they have the support of the fans, one of the show’s favorite writers, Johnny Byrne, personally lobbied Carlton Media to help arrange the license for Powys Media to create the popular books. With the exception of Martin Landau, every major cast member of “Space:1999” has written a foreword for a Powys Media book! Yes, including Nick Tate – but that’s going to come with Black Doves.
PowysCons have been few and far between – in Los Angeles, New York, and Denver – but more may come. Check out other works by Bill Latham including “Space:1999” fan favorites Resurrection, Omega and Alpha, and Eternity Unbound. upcoming Odysseus Wept will finish the series. Also, stay tuned for “The Year One Omnibus” that is underway and will be released either in late 2018 or 2019.