Author: Gillian I. Leitch
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786465492
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This collection of fresh essays addresses a broad range of topics in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, both old (1963-1989) and new (2005-present). The book begins with the fan: There are essays on how the show is viewed and identified with, fan interactions with each other, reactions to changes, the wilderness years when it wasn't in production. Essays then look at the ways in which the stories are told (e.g., their timeliness, their use of time travel as a device, etc.). After discussing the stories and devices and themes, the essays turn to looking at the Doctor's female companions and how they evolve, are used, and changed by their journey with the Doctor.
Doctor Who in Time and Space
Author: Gillian I. Leitch
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786465492
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This collection of fresh essays addresses a broad range of topics in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, both old (1963-1989) and new (2005-present). The book begins with the fan: There are essays on how the show is viewed and identified with, fan interactions with each other, reactions to changes, the wilderness years when it wasn't in production. Essays then look at the ways in which the stories are told (e.g., their timeliness, their use of time travel as a device, etc.). After discussing the stories and devices and themes, the essays turn to looking at the Doctor's female companions and how they evolve, are used, and changed by their journey with the Doctor.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786465492
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This collection of fresh essays addresses a broad range of topics in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, both old (1963-1989) and new (2005-present). The book begins with the fan: There are essays on how the show is viewed and identified with, fan interactions with each other, reactions to changes, the wilderness years when it wasn't in production. Essays then look at the ways in which the stories are told (e.g., their timeliness, their use of time travel as a device, etc.). After discussing the stories and devices and themes, the essays turn to looking at the Doctor's female companions and how they evolve, are used, and changed by their journey with the Doctor.
Lost in Time and Space: An Unofficial Guide to the Uncharted Journeys of Doctor Who
Author: Matthew J. Elliott
Publisher: Hasslein Books
ISBN: 9780578143644
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
BBC's immensely popular Doctor Who series, featuring an extraterrestrial Time Lord exploring the universe aboard a time machine resembling a police call box, is a significant part of British pop-culture and a cult favorite worldwide. The series has changed radically over the years, with thirteen actors portraying the Doctor to date, and with more than 50 companions joining him on his adventures. But the show's 800 televised episodes (so far) are just the tip of the iceberg, as the Doctor has referenced countless encounters never expanded upon onscreen. After five decades of time-traveling adventures, you might imagine you knew all there was to know about the greatest hero in all of time and space, but it turns out he was living another life entirely while we weren't looking. This is the story of that life. RiffTrax.com writer Matthew J Elliott, the author of Sherlock Holmes on the Air, Sherlock Holmes in Pursuit, The Immortals: An Unauthorized Guide to Sherlock and Elementary and The Throne Eternal, as well as numerous radio plays based on Sherlock Holmes, The Twilight Zone, Vincent Price Presents, Logan's Run, Perry Mason and The War of the Worlds, has accepted the Herculean task of chronicling those "stories between the stories." This is not a typical Doctor Who project-but, then, Matthew is not a typical Doctor Who fan. Beautifully designed, the book features an insightful foreword by Alan Barnes, the author of the animated Tenth Doctor adventure The Infinite Quest, and a writer and editor for Big Finish Productions' audio dramas featuring five of the Doctor's earlier incarnations.
Publisher: Hasslein Books
ISBN: 9780578143644
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
BBC's immensely popular Doctor Who series, featuring an extraterrestrial Time Lord exploring the universe aboard a time machine resembling a police call box, is a significant part of British pop-culture and a cult favorite worldwide. The series has changed radically over the years, with thirteen actors portraying the Doctor to date, and with more than 50 companions joining him on his adventures. But the show's 800 televised episodes (so far) are just the tip of the iceberg, as the Doctor has referenced countless encounters never expanded upon onscreen. After five decades of time-traveling adventures, you might imagine you knew all there was to know about the greatest hero in all of time and space, but it turns out he was living another life entirely while we weren't looking. This is the story of that life. RiffTrax.com writer Matthew J Elliott, the author of Sherlock Holmes on the Air, Sherlock Holmes in Pursuit, The Immortals: An Unauthorized Guide to Sherlock and Elementary and The Throne Eternal, as well as numerous radio plays based on Sherlock Holmes, The Twilight Zone, Vincent Price Presents, Logan's Run, Perry Mason and The War of the Worlds, has accepted the Herculean task of chronicling those "stories between the stories." This is not a typical Doctor Who project-but, then, Matthew is not a typical Doctor Who fan. Beautifully designed, the book features an insightful foreword by Alan Barnes, the author of the animated Tenth Doctor adventure The Infinite Quest, and a writer and editor for Big Finish Productions' audio dramas featuring five of the Doctor's earlier incarnations.
Doctor Who, a Celebration
Author: Peter Haining
Publisher: Carol Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780491033510
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Tells how the popular British science fiction television series got its start, offers plot summaries for each serial in the show's twenty seasons, and offers comments by the five actors who have played Dr. Who
Publisher: Carol Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780491033510
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Tells how the popular British science fiction television series got its start, offers plot summaries for each serial in the show's twenty seasons, and offers comments by the five actors who have played Dr. Who
The Inner World of Doctor Who
Author: Iain MacRury
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429921098
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
As Doctor Who approaches its fiftieth anniversary recent series have taken the show to new heights in terms of popular appeal and critical acclaim.The Doctor and his TARDIS-driven adventures, along with companions and iconic monsters, are now recognised and enjoyed globally. The time is ripe for a detailed analytic assessment of this cultural phenomenon. Focussing on the most recent television output The Inner World of Doctor Who examines why the show continues to fascinate contemporary audiences. Presenting closely-observed psychoanalytic readings of selected episodes, this book examines why these stories of time travel, monsters, and complex human relationships have been successful in providing such an emotionally rich dramatization of human experience. The Inner World of Doctor Who seeks to explore the multiple cultural and emotional dimensions of the series, moving back and forth from behind the famous sofa, where children remember hiding from scary monsters, and onto the proverbial psychoanalytic couch.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429921098
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
As Doctor Who approaches its fiftieth anniversary recent series have taken the show to new heights in terms of popular appeal and critical acclaim.The Doctor and his TARDIS-driven adventures, along with companions and iconic monsters, are now recognised and enjoyed globally. The time is ripe for a detailed analytic assessment of this cultural phenomenon. Focussing on the most recent television output The Inner World of Doctor Who examines why the show continues to fascinate contemporary audiences. Presenting closely-observed psychoanalytic readings of selected episodes, this book examines why these stories of time travel, monsters, and complex human relationships have been successful in providing such an emotionally rich dramatization of human experience. The Inner World of Doctor Who seeks to explore the multiple cultural and emotional dimensions of the series, moving back and forth from behind the famous sofa, where children remember hiding from scary monsters, and onto the proverbial psychoanalytic couch.
Space Travels
Author: BBC CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405904285
Category : Doctor Who (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Journey through space with the Doctor! Visually stunning, with highly interactive features such as flaps and pull-tabs this amazing book is packed with facts along the way. A 3D pop-up features at the end.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405904285
Category : Doctor Who (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Journey through space with the Doctor! Visually stunning, with highly interactive features such as flaps and pull-tabs this amazing book is packed with facts along the way. A 3D pop-up features at the end.
What Is the Story of Doctor Who?
Author: Gabriel P. Cooper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they've faced across time and space. When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524791067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. This What Is the Story of? title is out of this universe! Learn the history of the Time Lord, the TARDIS, and the epic battles they've faced across time and space. When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? Author Gabriel P. Cooper provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes. This book, just like the show, is sure to intrigue a new generation of fans.
Time and Relative Dissertations in Space
Author: David Butler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
This book is the first study of "Doctor Who" to explore the Doctor's adventures in all their manifestations: on television, audio, in print and beyond. Although focusing on the original series (1963-89), the collection recognizes that Doctor Who is a cultural phenomenon that has been "told" in many ways through a myriad of texts. Combining essays from academics as well as practitioners who have contributed to the ongoing narrative of Doctor Who, the collection encourages debate with contrasting opinions on the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, offering a multi-perspective view of Doctor Who and the reasons for its endurance.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
This book is the first study of "Doctor Who" to explore the Doctor's adventures in all their manifestations: on television, audio, in print and beyond. Although focusing on the original series (1963-89), the collection recognizes that Doctor Who is a cultural phenomenon that has been "told" in many ways through a myriad of texts. Combining essays from academics as well as practitioners who have contributed to the ongoing narrative of Doctor Who, the collection encourages debate with contrasting opinions on the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, offering a multi-perspective view of Doctor Who and the reasons for its endurance.
Doctor Who: Wit, Wisdom and Timey Wimey Stuff – The Quotable Doctor Who
Author: Cavan Scott
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448142296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
“All of time and space. All things that ever happened or ever will. Where do you want to start?” From a junkyard in Totter’s Lane to the fields of Trenzalore, the last of the Time Lords has navigated the past, present and future using knowledge gathered from centuries of adventures in space and time. Now the authors of the bestselling Who-Ology have collected the best of that timey-wimey knowledge into one place. Covering themes of home and work, travel and technology, the history of the Earth and the fate of the future – you’ll find a Doctor-y bon mot for every occasion here. Collecting half a century of quips and quotes, and beautifully illustrated throughout, Wit, Wisdom and Timey-Wimey Stuff is your indispensable guide to life, love, mirth and monsters.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448142296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
“All of time and space. All things that ever happened or ever will. Where do you want to start?” From a junkyard in Totter’s Lane to the fields of Trenzalore, the last of the Time Lords has navigated the past, present and future using knowledge gathered from centuries of adventures in space and time. Now the authors of the bestselling Who-Ology have collected the best of that timey-wimey knowledge into one place. Covering themes of home and work, travel and technology, the history of the Earth and the fate of the future – you’ll find a Doctor-y bon mot for every occasion here. Collecting half a century of quips and quotes, and beautifully illustrated throughout, Wit, Wisdom and Timey-Wimey Stuff is your indispensable guide to life, love, mirth and monsters.
Time and Space Visualiser
Author: Paul Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957606203
Category : Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989)
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
DOCTOR WHO AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Approaching its 50th anniversary, Doctor Who is one of the longest running television programmes in the world. And probably no other is as well documented. Innumerable books and websites have been written charting the production, broadcast and universe of Doctor Who. But these text sources only give the facts and figures, they don't present the information in a visual form that can be more easily interpreted. TIME & SPACE VISUALISER presents a wealth of knowledge about the programme as data visualisations, using eye-catching graphics to explore the contributions of the people who made the series, to analyse the places and people encountered by the Doctor within the show, to understand its transmission patterns and audience, and to examine how the programme has extended beyond broadcast into print and home media. With analysis of the data and its context, these visualisations provide a whole new way of looking at both the fact and fiction of a television series. TIME & SPACE VISUALISER - A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE STORY AND HISTORY OF DOCTOR WHO 120 pages, full colour; Softcover; Designed and written by Paul Smith; Published by Wonderful Books
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957606203
Category : Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989)
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
DOCTOR WHO AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Approaching its 50th anniversary, Doctor Who is one of the longest running television programmes in the world. And probably no other is as well documented. Innumerable books and websites have been written charting the production, broadcast and universe of Doctor Who. But these text sources only give the facts and figures, they don't present the information in a visual form that can be more easily interpreted. TIME & SPACE VISUALISER presents a wealth of knowledge about the programme as data visualisations, using eye-catching graphics to explore the contributions of the people who made the series, to analyse the places and people encountered by the Doctor within the show, to understand its transmission patterns and audience, and to examine how the programme has extended beyond broadcast into print and home media. With analysis of the data and its context, these visualisations provide a whole new way of looking at both the fact and fiction of a television series. TIME & SPACE VISUALISER - A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE STORY AND HISTORY OF DOCTOR WHO 120 pages, full colour; Softcover; Designed and written by Paul Smith; Published by Wonderful Books
Dr Who First Doctor Sourcebook
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907204975
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The First Doctor SourceCubicle Seven EntertainmentDoctor Who RPG SupplementCelebrating the 50th anniversary year of Doctor Who, this 160 page hardcover sourcebook explores the First Doctors adventures. With detailed information on all the allies, enemies, aliens and gadgets that he encounters, as well as examining each of his adventures, the book contains a wealth of material for the Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space RPG, and is also being a fact-packed resource for fans of the show!Return to where it all began, to a junkyard on Totters Lane. Visit Skaro for the first time. Wander the fourth dimension, travelling through all of space and time from the dawn of humanity to the far far future, with unexpected dangers and enemies along the way. Touch alien sands, and see strange birds wheel in a distant sky.The adventures just beginning!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907204975
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The First Doctor SourceCubicle Seven EntertainmentDoctor Who RPG SupplementCelebrating the 50th anniversary year of Doctor Who, this 160 page hardcover sourcebook explores the First Doctors adventures. With detailed information on all the allies, enemies, aliens and gadgets that he encounters, as well as examining each of his adventures, the book contains a wealth of material for the Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space RPG, and is also being a fact-packed resource for fans of the show!Return to where it all began, to a junkyard on Totters Lane. Visit Skaro for the first time. Wander the fourth dimension, travelling through all of space and time from the dawn of humanity to the far far future, with unexpected dangers and enemies along the way. Touch alien sands, and see strange birds wheel in a distant sky.The adventures just beginning!