An intimate, behind-the-curtains tour of the sets, costumes, spacecraft,
alien planets, creatures, weapons, and gadgets used to create the
stunning world of Doctor Who.
From distant galaxies in the far-flung future, to ancient history on the
planet Earth, Doctor Who is unique for the breadth of imaginative
possibilities it offers the artists charged with bringing each episode
to life. Mining the depths of the BBC archives, Stephen Nicholas and
Mike Tucker have compiled this breathtaking collection of rare and
never-before-published images that are interwoven with fascinating
insights from the show's writers. Showcasing the work of Doctor Who's
remarkable designers, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds pays tribute to
the care and attention to detail essential to creating the look of the
show, from the characters themselves--including recurring villains like
the Daleks or the Cybermen--to the smallest hand prop featured in the
briefest of scenes, to the TARDIS console room and other regularly used
sets.
Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds explores how the art department works
together with costumers and make-up and special effects artists to
produce a coherent look for a diverse range of alien worlds; reveals how
the artists' relationship with the computer graphics department allows
them to create locations far grander than possible in the real world;
and shows how today's creative artists have built upon the designs
produced by their predecessors--the pioneers of the program's "classic"
era whose legacy has delighted audiences since 1963.
Divided thematically, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds examines the
history of the program and its art and set design, and highlights how
various re-occurring designs have evolved over time. Chock full of
surprising, illuminating, and fascinating information, photographs, and
trivia, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds is essential for every Whovian,
whether you're an established fan or are new to the show.
