Praise for back from the future
“Back From the Future by Brad Gilmore is one of the most engaging flights of fancy you will have. Gilmore has given us unique stories and ideas you will love for all time. Be an Earth Angel and give this some time to marinate in your brain. It’s sure to set you on a new time travel adventure.”
—Harry Waters Jr., actor (Marvin Berry)
“Brad Gilmore has managed to take a magnifying glass to a classic movie series we’re all familiar with and find new, interesting ways to look at why fans around the world connect with it. His love for the franchise is bolstered by depth, insight, and a warm reverence for the films. Great Scott, this is a must-read.”
—Ken Napzok, author of Why We Love Star Wars
“I can’t think of a more qualified aficionado of all things Back to the Future to write a book celebrating its popularity with fans around the world.”
—Jeffrey Weissman, actor (George McFly in Parts II and III)
“Brad Gilmore proves you don’t have to be an ‘80s baby to be obsessed with this trilogy. His enthusiasm feels just as fresh as when the movies were released. I’m pretty sure he owns shoes with automatic laces at this point. He knows so much about BTTF, you’d swear he was in the passenger seat of the DeLorean the whole time. So strap in, because when this baby hits eighty-eight mph you’re going to see some serious shit.”
—Jenn Sterger, radio and TV host
“Brad Gilmore is the constant professional. He brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he works on. And nothing can be more true than his passion and love for Back to the Future. I want to read this book, and I’ll even buy a copy (although I should get one for free).”
—Kristian Harloff, creator of the Movie Trivia Schmoedown
“Back to the Future has been one of my favorite movies since I first saw it in movie theaters. Brad does a good job of bringing back the feelings of what made the movies so special to me and the entire world. Now can you dig that!”
—Booker T, 2X WWE Hall of Famer
“As film franchises go, no one has done more for the dynamics of time travel than Back to the Future. And no one has poured themselves into the mythology, humor, and gravity of the films like Brad Gilmore. If there was a religion of Doc Brown, Brad would be the chief pastor able to teach you everything.”
—Brandon Caldwell, journalist
“Brad seamlessly straddles the line between Back to the Future superfan and expert, which makes him both the most entertaining and informative source on the subject matter around. His book is as accessible to Back to the Future diehards as it is new fans.”
—Kyle Hubbard, critically acclaimed musician
back from the future
A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told
Brad Gilmore
Mango Publishing
Coral Gables
Copyright © 2020 Brad Gilmore
Cover & Layout Design: Jermaine Lau
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Back From the Future: A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told
ISBN: (p) 978-1-64250-205-3 (e) 978-1-64250-206-0
LCCN: 2019954689
BISAC: PER004010, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Direction & Production
Table of Contents
Prologue: How the Past Brought on the Future
Chapter 1 The History of Hill Valley
Chapter 3 Lightning Strikes Twice
Chapter 5 American Time Story—Old Man Biff
Chapter 6 The Institute of Future Technology
Chapter 7 Animating the Future
Chapter 8 The Almanac—Doc’s Designs
Chapter 9 The Almanac—Friends in Time
Chapter 10 The Future of Hill Valley
To my grandparents, LV and Jerry Hughes. Although you both are now in the past, I will never forget the unconditional love you gave me. Without the two of you, there is no way I would have become the person I am today. I will miss you both as long as I live but know your memory will last forever within me.
To my parents, Burrel and Marsha Gilmore. Having you both as my parents is the greatest present I could have ever asked for. Every night, I thank God for blessing me with the two of you. I sometimes sit and wonder how I was so lucky to have these two people who are there for me no matter what I am doing in life. You both have given me the best chance at making something of myself, and I love you both more than words can ever describe.
To Farah, it was my density, I mean my destiny, to meet you. Your confidence in me motivates me when I need it most. You are my best friend, and I love you so much. I am excited for our future.
Prologue
How the Past Brought on the Future
June 9, 2019
Great Scott, I can’t believe I am writing a book.