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Opening with an in-depth account of the creation of the series within the BBC of the early 1960s, this investigation tackles each decade of the show through a unique political, pop cultural, and historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the stories Doctor Who told, as well as how such links kept the show popular. Chapters range from discussions on the cultural and political relevance of monsters like the Daleks (based on lingering wartime fears) and the Cybermen (1960s spare part replacement surgery to themes such as energy and the environment in the 1970s. The book also addresses the late 1980s cancellation of the show and the ways in which a narrowly focused, dedicated fandom contributed to the show's demise—yet was also instrumental in its regeneration for the 21st century under Russell T. Davies. Lastly, this critical history analyzes the new series to reveal what has made it so popular and how it reflects real world issues such as consumerism and dieting.
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Film writer Brian J. Robb's other titles include biographies of Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, and Keanu Reeves as well as Counterfeit Worlds: Philip K. Dick on Film. He is managing editor at Titan Magazines, a publisher of film and TV-related titles; editor-in-chief of the Official Star Wars Insider Magazine; managing editor on the website Total Sci Fi; and he oversees magazines for Lost, Stargate, Smallville, Star Trek, and Supernatural.
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- PublisherOldcastle Books
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1842433024
- ISBN 13 9781842433027
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- Number of pages160
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This critical history of Doctor Who covers the series 45 years, from the creation of the show to its triumph as Britain's #1 TV drama. Opening with an in-depth account of the creation of the series within the BBC of the early 1960s, each decade of the show is tackled through a unique political and pop cultural historical viewpoint, exploring the links between contemporary Britain and the stories Doctor Who told, and how such links kept the show popular with a mass television audience. Timeless Adventures reveals how Doctor Who is at its strongest when it reflects the political and cultural concerns of a mass British audience (the 1960s, 1970s and 21st Century), and at its weakest when catering to a narrow fan-based audience (as in the 1980s). Chapters range from discussions on the cultural and political relevance of Doctor Who monsters like the Daleks (based on lingering wartime fears) and the Cybermen (1960s spare part replacement surgery), through to themes like energy and the environment in the 1970s (Doctor Who stories tackled big real-life themes in a fantasy format and so connected with a mass audience). The book also addresses the cancellation of the show in the late 1980s (following the series becoming increasing self-obsessed) and the ways in which a narrowly-focused dedicated fandom contributed to the show's demise and yet was also instrumental in its regeneration for the 21st Century under Russell T. Davies, and analyses the new series to reveal what has made it so popular, reflecting real world issues like consumerism and dieting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001807901
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