Richly illustrated with articles, pictures and personal recollections from cast members and crew (past and present), this compendium spans the episodes and memorable moments of the first eleven Doctors.
Several former Doctors contribute essays, including Colin Baker, Peter Davison Paul McGann and Matt Smith. Current companion Jenna Coleman also contributes along with former assistants Katy Manning, Nicola Bryant, Lalla Ward, Billie Piper and Bonnie Langford. Strax himself, Dan Starkey also has a submission.
The book also features some wonderful bits from Neil Gaiman, Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss and classic series scribe Terrance Dicks. New series showrunners Steven Moffat and Russell T. Davies also comment on their favorite moments of the program's history.
It's a an easy read with sections covering each of the Eleven Doctors in detail. There's a lot of biographical info,episode guides and behind the scenes stuff. Every Doctor gets his moment in the sun as their respective tenures are stuffed to the gills with facts, photos, press clippings and personal recollections from folks associated with the program’s history.
The book is really dense. There's a lot of glossy photos and archived material to sort through but fans will love it. Plus Goss and Tribe take great relish in trying to solve some of the continuity conundrums left behind from five decades of travels in time and space.
Both writers do a great job of framing the respective eras in their proper context. The result is a spiffy read and well designed book that is tightly paced and well organized.
Travelling in the TARDIS has never been this much fun!
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