On Channel D, there have been posts regarding "The Final Affair" written by MFU fic author, David McDaniel. McDaniel's books were authorized publications, with adventures for the guys written in the style of the series, and were very popular.
If anyone is interested in obtaining a PDF copy of the story, please email me at kitti4940@yahoo.com, and I will be glad to forward your request for a copy of the manuscript.
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"The Man from U.N.C.L.E.",
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This site is specifically designed for anyone, 18 yrs. or older,
who prefers heterosexual or general posts about
"The Man from U.N.C.L.E.",
David McCallum, Robert Vaughn,
and their alter egos.
Suggested posts include discussion forums,
fics (site links and self-promotion okay),
resources for writers,
pics and news about the guys.
Adult content is okay,
but please remember this is a "slash-free" zone!
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Mini-Profile
I am a "Man From U.N.C.L.E." first cousin (I realize I've just told you I'm old, but I'm not ancient - yet), and I've learned that there are a lot of first, second and third cousins who love UNCLE!
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Thanks to all of you who have expressed your support for the site and have sent me kind words of encouragement!
All the best,
Cousin Cat
VOTE FOR DVDS OF MOVIES!
Please visit the Turner Classic Movie website and database search the MFU movies and other MGM movies from the 60's. These movies will be put on DVD if sufficient votes are received!
Voting is simple: In the database search bar, type in the name of the movie. A list of movies with the title (and any similar titles) will show in the center. Select the title to go to the movie. Most movies have trailers that can be watched and downloaded.
To the right, look for the box with the word "vote". Click on vote, type in your email address and submit. You are not obligated to buy the movies, and you won't get a bunch of emails from TCM. Only one vote is allowed for each movie per email address.
Here is a list of titles:
"To Trap a Spy"
Vulcan Affair
"Spy with My Face"
Double Affair
"One Spy Too Many"
Alexander the Greater Affair
"The Spy in the Green Hat"
Concrete Overcoat Affair
"One of Our Spies Is Missing"
Bridge of Lions Affair
"Karate Killers"
Five Daughters Affair
"Helicopter Spies"
Prince of Darkness Affair
"How to Steal the World"
Seven Wonders of the World Affair
"Around the World under the Sea"
"Three Bites of the Apple"
"The Venetian Affair"
"Sol Madrid"
Voting is simple: In the database search bar, type in the name of the movie. A list of movies with the title (and any similar titles) will show in the center. Select the title to go to the movie. Most movies have trailers that can be watched and downloaded.
To the right, look for the box with the word "vote". Click on vote, type in your email address and submit. You are not obligated to buy the movies, and you won't get a bunch of emails from TCM. Only one vote is allowed for each movie per email address.
Here is a list of titles:
"To Trap a Spy"
Vulcan Affair
"Spy with My Face"
Double Affair
"One Spy Too Many"
Alexander the Greater Affair
"The Spy in the Green Hat"
Concrete Overcoat Affair
"One of Our Spies Is Missing"
Bridge of Lions Affair
"Karate Killers"
Five Daughters Affair
"Helicopter Spies"
Prince of Darkness Affair
"How to Steal the World"
Seven Wonders of the World Affair
"Around the World under the Sea"
"Three Bites of the Apple"
"The Venetian Affair"
"Sol Madrid"
2 comments:
I ordered my copy of this for the cost of postage several years ago; at that time it was not available anywhere for download, the way Wes Britton has it on Spywise. I'm glad I did. Though the story has some flaws that a good rewrite would have fixed, and McDaniel takes on too many plot elements for a shortish novel (40-50K words?), it has his playful flavor. In "Hollow Crown," he has Illya describe the Lab Chief, Mr. Simpson, as knowing almost everything and is fascinated by all of it. From reading his work, I gather McDaniel himself was the same way.
Any fan who liked his earlier work needs to read "Final."
Since comments here can't be quite as long, I hope we don't need "spoiler space" (hate the concept) here?
***WARNING, DON'T READ PAST THIS POINT IF YOU DON'T WANT ANY SPOILER INFO ON FINAL AFFAIR!***
I don't like McDaniel's MfU books and I didn't like this one either. The only aspect I did like was that Solo fulfilled the promise for the character put forth in the series and took over Wavely's chair.
Waverly's death in the novel didn't bother me, though I thought it a bit glanced over. But Waverly was an old man. Having him go out fighting Thrush was a good way for him to go. Having him fade away from U.N.C.L.E. because of old age would have been much sadder.
The character of Joan Solo I absolutely abhored. She was too contrived. "Oh, Solo's supposedly dead wife has to have been Thrush and of course is secretly alive!" Cliche. And the idea Thrush would have been "keeping an eye" on Solo back before he even knew what U.N.C.L.E. was I found ludicrous.
Though Illya being recalled to the USSR and his naval service didn't upset me as a general concept (as it did keep the idea of him actually still being a Soviet citizen and not a defector as was stated in some of the MfU ACE novels by other writers), the parting between Solo and Illya is... well, it is nothing. It is pathetic, almost as if the two men had never been as close friends as they were. Almost as if they had not depended upon one another for their very lives for a good decade. All we get from Illya is a "Sometime again, Napoleon" as he trots off to the airport whileSolo says nothing at all.
This last is what bothered me the most about this novel; that ending between the two agents is a travesty.
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