Dr Who and the Daleks: The Official Story of the Films
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| Author | John Walsh |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy film |
| Publisher | Titan Books |
Publication date | 5 December 2022 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 160 (First edition, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781803360188 (First edition, hardcover) |
Dr Who & The Daleks The Official Story of the Films is a book by John Walsh published 5 December 2022. This is a behind the scenes look at the making of the films Dr. Who and the Daleks from 1965 and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. This large format coffee table style book follows tells the story of how the original television series Doctor Who was adapted twice for cinema audiences.
Walsh had previously written Harryhausen: The Lost Movies, Flash Gordon: The Official Story of the Film and Escape From New York: The Official Story of the Film.[1]
Overview
Forbidden Planet TV's Andrew Sumner interviewed Walsh about the issues of getting the book published. Sumner added, "I know how complex the road to producing this book has been."[2]
Borg.com discussed the efforts to find those who worked on the film that had been taken. “As for interviews, for those no longer living Walsh pulled together commentary from the past, including for stars Peter Cushing, writer Terry Nation, the first film’s co-star and companion Roy Castle and Barrie Ingham, who played the principal alien, as well as film crew members who have passed.”[3]
Sci-Fi Pulse said the was an accurate examination of the films from the time. "Overall this book does a great job of giving an accurate history of both of these iconic movies and also delves into the politics that went on behind the scenes."[4]
Film Juice remarked on the size and scale of the book Walsh had written. “The result is 160-pages of glorious, fan-pleasing information on the production, design, casting and special effects about these much-loved films.”[5]
Future of the Force commented on the detail of the book's investigation of the films. “Every aspect of the two films is examined in detail. Whether it’s the model effects, the set designs, the stunts, or even the editing, it is all placed under the microscope here. Even how they accomplished the destruction of some of the Daleks seen in the films is investigated along the way. The music is scrutinized, and the posters for the films from around the world are revealed. Even the VHS cassette covers.” [6]
SFF World notes that “The book ends with an intriguing look at what was proposed for a third movie that was sadly never made.”[7]
Pop Culture Squad's Ed Catto chose the book as recommended purchase in December 2022 describing it as “spectacular.” [8]
Marcus Brooks wrote a review for the Peter Cushing Appreciation Society blog, saying Walsh had brought the older films to a new audience with his book. “Walsh has managed to not only present THE book on the history and making of what was, quite a cinematic event. It was no easy task, bringing a concept from the monochrome tv screen, to the full colour big screen and wider audience. Here now, is a book that not only connects with those who are, older fans of the films, factually and visually, but also emotionally.”[9][self-published source?]
Publication
Published in December 2022 by Titan Books.[10]
References
- ^ Cullen, Ian (14 September 2022). "Coming Soon Dr Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films by John Walsh". SciFiPulse.Net. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "John Walsh digs deep into Doctor Who's movie history with DR. WHO & THE DALEKS!". YouTube. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Doctor Who–Peter Cushing's Doctor and his Dalek movies are the focus of new behind-the-scenes book". borg. 23 November 2022.
- ^ Cullen, Ian (26 November 2022). "Book Review: Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of The Films".
- ^ "Dr. Who and the Daleks: The Official Story of the Films | FilmJuice". www.filmjuice.com.
- ^ Roberts, Carl (2 December 2022). "Book Review | Dr. Who and the Daleks: The Official Story Of The Films". Future of the Force.
- ^ Yon, Mark. "Dr. Who and the Daleks – The Official Story of the Films by John Walsh – SFFWorld".
- ^ Catto, Ed (14 December 2022). "With Further Ado #228: 2022 Annual Gift Giving Guide - Part 2".
- ^ "PETERCUSHINGBLOG.BLOGSPOT.COM (PCASUK): DR WHO AND THE DALEKS : IT'S ABOUT TIME THE BOOK THAT IS BIG ON INFO STYLE AND IMAGES!". 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films". Titan Books.