Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - Hardcover

Davies, Russell T.; Cook, Benjamin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846075718 ISBN 13: 9781846075711

Publisher: BBC Books, 2008

Synopsis

A fascinating look at the creative life of the hit BBC series, Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale is executive producer Russell T. Davies' personal tour of the Doctor's universe. A unique collection of correspondence between Russell and writer Benjamin Cook, the book explores in detail Russell's work on Doctor Who Series 4, revealing how he plans the series and works with the show's writers. Fully illustrated with script pages, personal notes, and never-before-seen photos and artwork, The Writer's Tale is a love letter to television, and a fitting tribute to one of the most popular family dramas of all time.

About this title

Review:

"This book is a treasury of wit, of truthfulness, and of good sound storytelling sense, and well worth stealing from" (Philip Pullman)

"The Doctor Who Annual for adults" (The Guardian)

"You can douse all the other books about Who in lighter fuel and spark up your Zippo - this is all you need" (SFX)

Book Description:

The definitive behind-the-scenes story of Doctor Who, by the show's executive producer

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1846075718
• ISBN 13: 9781846075711
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512