Planet of the Apes fan Stuart Drucker:
I just got my copy yesterday, and I'd say that Rich did an impressive job knitting together all the different stories across the various sources. He even tied in potential plotlines that were under consideration but never made it into publication (such as "The Believer" in the Revolution series, and proposed outlines for stories that never saw the light of day but would have made the history more nuanced). Way to go! There's definitely something for everyone in his book, even the most jaded POTA fan. I hope this serves as a catalyst for continuing the Apes saga for years to come, the way that other releases did for such series as Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek.
Planet of the Apes fan John Davis:
Received my book today (super fast, was not expecting it before the holidays) and it surpassed my expectations. First off, its a monster. Quite a bit larger than I assumed it would be and the illustrations were a great touch. I honestly believed this was going to be another timeline typed up by a fanboy with too much free time, like the many "Fanzines" I've stumbled across. I couldn't be more wrong. It is so very detailed with comic, novel, and movie covers to accompany each passage and a terrific source gallery to finish it out. I purchased this book to support a new "Apes" project and because I've come to know Rich from the "Yahoo Planet of the Apes discussion group" but I truly did not expect to be this happy with the outcome. Congrats to all involved and thank you.
Planet of the Apes fan Darren Stockford:
Having received Timeline of the Planet of the Apes this morning, I've got an overwhelming urge to post this: wow. The book looks gorgeous—way beyond what I was expecting from a self-published venture. That's not a judgment on your writing and research, Rich—I've read enough of your stuff in Simian Scrolls to know that's top-notch. I just wasn't sure how good a job Lulu would do for you. If my copy is the norm, I'm very impressed. The size of the thing is breathtaking. I've only read the introductory sections so far, but I've had a general scout through the pages and have seen enough to know that it's been a real labour of love for you, Rich—the ultimate Scrolls article. I'm looking forward to delving in properly. As a Planet Of The Apes fan, I just wanted to say thanks for your hard work, and well done for getting the book out there. If there were any other Apes lovers in my family, I'd be stuffing copies in their stockings in a few weeks' time—even though I don't think they'd fit.
Slice of SciFi's Michael Hickerson:
...a must-have for all apes fans.
Quiet Earth's agentorange:
Let's face it, between six Planet of the Apes films, a short-lived television series, a slew of comic book stories, and even an animated series, wading through the expansive world of Planet of the Apes and piecing together how it all fits can be a tricky and time-consuming experience. Luckily, author Rich Handley feels your pain and has put everything together in an exhaustively comprehensive chronology called Timeline of the Planet of the Apes. Published by Hasslein Books, Timeline of the Planet of the Apes is paperback but nonetheless pretty lavish, featuring loads of pictures. It's currently only available through Lulu, so dust off the ol' credit card. [PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Lulu also accepts PayPal payments.]
Planet of the Apes fan Gary Privitt:
Got Mr. Handley's book, Timeline of the Planet of the Apes: The Definitive Cronology, today. All I can say about it is that if you have ANY interest in the POTA films, etc., you should GET THIS BOOK!!! A large softcover book containing 322 page of well-researched, pleasingly up-to-date, well-organized Apes stuff. This is based on a quick perusal during lunch at work. My only (MINOR) complaint is that the covers and posters are reproduced in black and white instead of color, but what would the book have cost then? Mr. Handley covers just about all things Ape here, from the origional films to the TV series, animated series and comic books, as well as the origional novel and Tim Burton's re-visioning. Very well done, Mr. Handley!
Darren Stockford, columnist for Sfi-Fi Channel UK:
As an exercise in glorious obsession, it's a noble tome. As a guide to what's out there, it's thorough.
Autograph Magazine's Mark J. Gross:
Rich Handley seems to have the Planet of the Apes fan dream book here...If you are a fan of anything dealing with the Planet of the Apes, then this is certainly the book for you!
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