Doctor Who : The Sixties

David J. Howe, Mark Stammer & Stephen James Walker

ISBN 10: 1852274204 / ISBN 13: 9781852274207

Published by Doctor Who Books, 1992

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Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 1st edition, published 1992. Dust jacket near fine, no tears. Book block clean and unmarked all sides of the book. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of book. Text body clean throughout the book. Spine intact. Light edge wear on the bottom of the spine (minor). Over-all a great and neat copy of the book. See photos of the book for more information. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book weight is over 500 grams. Doctor Who: The Sixties is a book written by David J. Howe, Mark Stammers, and Stephen James Walker. It provides a meticulous record of the early days of the BBC-TV show Doctor Who. Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photos, many of which had never been published before, this book delves into the cultural phenomenon that is Doctor Who. If you re interested in the show s history and want to explore its beginnings, this book is a great resource1. Additionally, if you re curious about interviews with the people behind the early years of Doctor Who, you might also enjoy Talkback: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Doctor Who Interview Book - Volume One: The Sixties by Stephen James Walker.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doctor Who : The Sixties
• Publisher: Doctor Who Books
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852274204
• ISBN 13: 9781852274207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

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Synopsis

On 23 November 1963 the first Doctor Who episode was screened on British TV. Running for almost 30 years, Doctor Who had to face fierce opposition from within the BBC and it only narrowly missed being axed after its first season when questions about the Daleks and their terrifying effects on children were asked in the House. This book provides a record of these early years, providing an insight into a production process very different from the sophisticated studio methods of today, and tells some of the internal political wrangling at the BBC. Actors, directors and crew recall their contributions in a decade which saw the development of colour broadcasting and the move from primitive one-take studio sets to more elaborate location filming. The technical and creative processes are examined, revealing that many of the effects that were to become hallmarks of the series came about only by accident, and showing how episodes would often be patched together as budgets dictated the way stories would develop.