Following is a look at some of the interesting, perhaps little-known, facts found in "Batman: A Celebration of the Classic TV Series," co-authored by Robert Garcia of Woodstock and Joe Desris of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The two will host a book signing and Q&A at 3 p.m. March 11 at the Barnes & Noble in Crystal Lake.

• Adam West and Burt Ward’s screen test was done in full costume, with a Batcave full of “borrowed” equipment from "Lost in Space."

• There are more than 400 “Holy ---” by Robin in the series, and every one of them is in the book.

• For the pilot, Wayne Manor was shot on the lot in the original Fox Studios, and the Batcave was on the main Fox lot. So Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson jumped on the Batpoles in one studio, and Batman and Robin landed in the Batcave miles away in another.

• After the pilot, the entire Batcave set was cut up, loaded on low flatbed trucks and moved seven miles down the road to its permanent home at Desilu-Culver Studios.

• The Batmobile once had an accident as it was being unloaded for a car show. It got loose and rolled into a parked car. The owner of the damaged car laughingly refused the offer to fix it. How many people can say they had a collision with the Batmobile?!

• William Dozier, the executive producer, became the distinctive voice of the show’s announcer after a long search. Exasperated, his assistant finally said, “Bill, there’s only one person I know with that superior, supercilious quality in his voice, and that’s you.” So he did the voice-over for every episode of the series.

• The production had to cut down on location shoots because crowds would swamp them to get a look at Batman and Robin, which is why much of the show was shot on various studio locations, especially the Warner Brothers lot.

• Cesar Romero was attached to his mustache and would never shave it for his role as The Joker. They put white make-up over it.

• Julie Newmar altered her Catwoman costume herself to be more flattering.

“BATMAN: A CELEBRATION OF THE CLASSIC TV SERIES” BOOK SIGNING AND Q&A

WHEN: 3 p.m. March 11

WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 5380 Route 14, Crystal Lake

INFO: Book authors Robert Garcia of Woodstock and Joe Desis of Kenosha, Wisconsin, are part of “Lego Batman Movie Days” at the book store. Filled with classic images, rare and previously unseen photos and production art for the Warner Bros. archives and the private collections of Adam West, among others, their book is described as the definitive companion to the 1960s television series. At 2 p.m. Feb. 25 as part of a LEGO Batman Movie Event at the store, children are invited to enjoy giveaways of trading cards, make-and-play-themed moments with Lego bricks and blocks and more. At 2 p.m. March 11, children will be able to help Batman protect Gotham from the Joker by making their own LEGO Batman Speedwagon. Kids also can collect limited edition trading cards featuring characters from the movie. Information: 815-444-0824 or find Barnes & Noble (Crystal Lake) on Facebook.