Doctor Who And History

Author : Alan Kistler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781493000166

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Doctor Who by Alan Kistler Pdf

Premiering the day after the JFK assassination, Doctor Who humbly launched one of the entertainment world’s first super-brands. We begin with a look at TV programming of the day and the original pitch documents before delving into the Daleks, which almost didn’t make the cut but inspired many monsters to follow. After three years, First Doctor William Hartnell left, prompting the BBC to recast their hit rather than end it, giving us the first “regeneration” and making TV history. We follow the succession of Doctors—including Third Doctor Jon Pertwee, exiled to Earth and targeted by the Master—and see how the program reflected the feminism of the 1970s while gaining mainstream popularity with Fourth Doctor Tom Baker . . . until declining support from the BBC eventually led to cancelation. Fan outcry saved the series only for it to suffer a repeat cancelation. Yet many continued to enjoy the Whoniverse in syndication, novels, audio dramas, and Doctor Who Magazine. Paul McGann impressed many as the Eighth Doctor in a 1996 TV movie, but it failed to reignite the series. A new age dawned in 2005 with Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and a serious special effects budget before Tenth Doctor David Tennant helped rocket the series to international popularity and a new era of spinoffs. With Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, the show became a bona fide success here in America. Following the program’s fiftieth anniversary, Whovians will meet the Twelfth Doctor, ushering in yet another era for the unstoppable Time Lord. Featuring discussions of concepts and characters, with insights from producers, writers, and actors from across the years, here is a rich, behind-the-camera investigation into the dazzling multiverse of Doctor Who.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781405931298

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Doctor Who: A History of Humankind: The Doctor's Official Guide by Anonim Pdf

Over billions of years of time travel, the Doctor has run into his fair share of important people - and he's formed opinions on most of them too. Now the Twelfth Doctor has got hold of a history textbook from Coal Hill School, and he's decided to improve it with notes of his own! From Nefertiti to Robin Hood, this essential Doctor's guide gives us his unique take on Earth's most famous historical figures. Through annotations, scribblings and his trademark snarky humour, the Doctor has plenty to say about the pudding-brained humans he's met on his travels. It's history . . . but perhaps not quite as you know it!

Author : Steve Tribe,James Goss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Cosmography
ISBN : 9781849904810

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A History of the Universe in 100 Objects by Steve Tribe,James Goss Pdf

Presents the history of the "Doctor Who" television universe through one hundred objects, including the Ultima machine, the Mona Lisa, TARDIS, and axonite.

Author : John Kenneth Muir
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476604541

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A Critical History of Doctor Who on Television by John Kenneth Muir Pdf

Since its inception in November 1963, the British science fiction television series Doctor Who has exerted an enormous impact on the world of science fiction (over 1,500 books have been written about the show). The series follows the adventures of a mysterious “Time Lord” from the distant planet Gallifrey who travels through time and space to fight evil and injustice. Along the way, he has visited Rome under the rule of Nero, played backgammon with Kublai Khan, and participated in the mythic gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Predating the Star Trek phenomenon by three years, Doctor Who seriously dealt with continuing characters, adult genre principles and futuristic philosophies. Critical and historical examinations of the ideas, philosophies, conceits and morals put forth in the Doctor Who series, which ran for 26 seasons and 159 episodes, are provided here. Also analyzed are thematic concepts, genre antecedents, the overall cinematography and the special effects of the long-running cult favorite. The various incarnations of Doctor Who, including television, stage, film, radio, and spin-offs are discussed. In addition, the book provides an extensive listing of print, Internet, and fan club resources for Doctor Who.

Author : Doctor Who
Publisher : Random House
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781405956000

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Doctor Who: A Short History of Everyone by Doctor Who Pdf

*An incredible bind-up of three stunning Doctor Who guides, with brand-new content from the Thirteenth Doctor era* For over forty years, the Doctor has battled against the monsters and villains of the universe. This book brings together the best - and the worst - of his enemies, companions, and fellow Time Lords. Why are the Daleks so deadly? What did Sarah Jane Smith do after she left the Doctor? Who exactly is the Master? And how did the Doctor defeat every threat, with a little help from some friends and a lot of luck. Whether you read it on or behind the sofa, this book provides a wealth of information about the monsters and villains that have made Doctor Who the tremendous success it has been over the years, and the galactic phenomenon that it is today.

Author : Gabriel P. Cooper,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524791087

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What Is the Story of Doctor Who? by Gabriel P. Cooper,Who HQ Pdf

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.

Author : Lance Parkin,Lars Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0975944665

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Ahistory by Lance Parkin,Lars Pearson Pdf

"AHistory" serves as the definitive (if unofficial) timeline to the whole of "Doctor Who," and incorporates nearly 600 full-length stories into a cohesive chronology. In short, this book indexes virtually every "Doctor Who" event worth noting - starting at the beginning of time and running through to the universe's end. This guide is the vastly updated and revised successor to Parkin's hugely acclaimed "A History of the Universe" (1996), and contains more than double the material of the original. All told, "AHistory" incorporates: More than four decades of the "Doctor Who" TV show, including the 2007 series starring David Tennant; all original "Doctor Who" novels up through "Wooden Heart"; all "Doctor Who" novellas from Telos and all "Doctor Who" audios from Big Finish up through "The Wishing Beast." This Second Edition of "AHistory" also includes all Torchwood episodes and novels, plus the "Doctor Who Magazine" comic strip that's been running since 1979.

Author : Carey Fleiner,Dene October
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476629810

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Doctor Who and History by Carey Fleiner,Dene October Pdf

When Sydney Newman conceived the idea for Doctor Who in 1963, he envisioned a show in which the Doctor and his companions would visit and observe, but not interfere with, events in history. That plan was dropped early on and the Doctor has happily meddled with historical events for decades. This collection of new essays examines how the Doctor’s engagement with history relates to Britain’s colonial past, nostalgia for village life, Norse myths, alternate history, and the impact of historical decisions on the present.

Author : Steve Tribe
Publisher : Harper Design
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 006266686X

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Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords by Steve Tribe Pdf

THE book the Time Lords (including the Doctor) read when studying at the Academy, the full-color in-world history that pieces together the true story of Gallifrey from the many and contradictory accounts that survived the Last Great Time War. Doctor Who: A Brief History of Time Lords tells the story of all of this ancient, legendary civilization, of notable historical figures, of Gallifrey itself, of the Time War and much more. The planet Gallifrey. The Shining World of the Seven Systems. Often to be found in the constellation of Kasterborous. Birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations in the universe: The Time Lords. From their technologies and strategies to the renegades like the Master and the Doctor himself, this is the definitive guide to the oldest and most powerful civilization in the universe. They invented black holes, transmits, stellar manipulators, and they atrophied. A bunch of elderly academics in funny hats, the Time Lords watched the whole history of creation. This was the civilization that inflicted some of its most renowned and deadly renegades and criminals on the universe: the Master, the Rani, the Monk, the War Chief, yet it was also the benevolent power that rid the cosmos of the Great Vampires, the Racnoss and the Fendahl. Featuring full-color, never-before-seen illustrations and a beautiful interior design, this is a highly collectible in-world companion no Whovian can be without.

Author : Gillian I. Leitch
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786465491

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Doctor Who in Time and Space by Gillian I. Leitch Pdf

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.

Author : David J. Howe
Publisher : TELOS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1845830210

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The Target Book by David J. Howe Pdf

From 1973 until 1994, the Target Doctor Who paperbacks were a mainstay of the publishing world. From humble beginnings, they grew into a list running to 156 individual titles and selling over 13 million copies world-wide. This is the story of Target Books. Noted researcher and historian David J Howe chronicles the origins of the imprint, speaking to all the major players in its development, from editors to art directors, managing directors to artists and authors, and charts the books' critical reception as well as the fortunes and failings of the many publishing houses involved in their production. Profusely illustrated with all the covers, plus rare and unseen sketches and unused concepts and ideas, The Target Book is the definitive guide to a range of books which shaped the reading habits of a generation. Introduction by writer Terrance Dicks.

Author : Arnold Blumberg,Steven Hill,Jennifer Kelley,Shaun Lyon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0988221012

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Red White and Who by Arnold Blumberg,Steven Hill,Jennifer Kelley,Shaun Lyon Pdf

Author : David J. Howe
Publisher : London Bridge
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0863698611

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Doctor Who Timeframe by David J. Howe Pdf

To celebrate 30 years of Doctor Who - the TV series - and 20 years of the novelizations, this book takes a look back at the history of both through a collection of book cover art, reproduced for the first time as poster-sized prints. It is also illustrated with photographs, artwork and merchandize connected with the cult programme.

Author : George Mann
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780062681140

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Dalek by George Mann Pdf

For the first time, the never-before-told history of the Doctor’s most dangerous enemy, the Daleks, from their genesis thousands of years ago to their conquest of the universe. Doctor Who: Dalek, is the one and only volume devoted solely to the history of the Doctor’s greatest enemy. The Daleks, with their watchword cry "Exterminate!", are a race of cyborg aliens single-mindedly determined to conquer the universe and end all life forms they consider inferior. First appearing on Doctor Who in 1963, the Daleks are among the show’s most popular villains. Reminiscent of human-sized pepper shakers, the external mechanical casing of the Dalek protects a soft, repulsive creature whose electronic voice is reduced to a squeak when outside of its shell. Doctor Who: Dalek chronicles the Daleks’ genesis through the Time War and their ongoing conquest of the universe. Here are never-before-told stories about these legendary creatures—including terrifying near-mythical adventures, startling visual recreations of secret conflicts, and more. Each story sheds new light on what has become the most feared alien race in the universe. With a foreword by showrunner Steven Moffat, full-color illustrations, concept art, cutaways, diagrams, comic strips and more, Doctor Who: Dalek is the ultimate celebration of all things Dalek and a must have for devoted Whovians of every age.

Author : Lance Parkin
Publisher : Virgin Books Limited
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0426204719

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Doctor Who by Lance Parkin Pdf

At last, the complete timeline of the Doctor Who universe, from Event One to the universe's final destruction billions of years in the future. This essential reference work reveals the full story of the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Time Lords--as well as a comprehensive history of Earth and humankind, from primitive African tribes to galactic conquest. With dates ranging from the obvious to the obscure, this book is truly an indispensable guide to the world of Doctor Who.