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The Doctor´s Monsters: Meanings of the Monstrous in Doctor Who
Graham Sleight
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Description for The Doctor´s Monsters: Meanings of the Monstrous in Doctor Who
Paperback. Examines stories from the whole of Doctor Who's history to give this unique perspective on the series. Why are we so scared of monsters? Why do they look and act the way they do? How do they reflect the time and place that the series is broadcast in? It is a must for any fan of the series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: APT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 262.
Doctor Who has been on global television screens for nearly fifty years, and many of its most memorable protagonists have been its monsters, The Daleks, Cybermen, Slitheen, the Sonterans, Ood, Wiirrn, and others. Entertainingly and provocatively written, and introduced by Who scriptwriter Paul Cornell, The Doctor's Monsters takes a new look at these and many other creatures, and asks what inspired them and what lies behind them. If the Daleks are based on ideas of genetic purity, and the Cybermen on fears of transplant surgery, what about the Autons, the Zarbi, or the Weeping Angels? Science fiction critic Graham ... Read more
Doctor Who has been on global television screens for nearly fifty years, and many of its most memorable protagonists have been its monsters, The Daleks, Cybermen, Slitheen, the Sonterans, Ood, Wiirrn, and others. Entertainingly and provocatively written, and introduced by Who scriptwriter Paul Cornell, The Doctor's Monsters takes a new look at these and many other creatures, and asks what inspired them and what lies behind them. If the Daleks are based on ideas of genetic purity, and the Cybermen on fears of transplant surgery, what about the Autons, the Zarbi, or the Weeping Angels? Science fiction critic Graham ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848851788
SKU
V9781848851788
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About Graham Sleight
Graham Sleight is British science fiction writer, editor and critic. He is editor of 'Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction'.
Reviews for The Doctor´s Monsters: Meanings of the Monstrous in Doctor Who
'I think his analysis makes old stories exciting again, finding new interest even in such oddities as The Borad. The Doctor's Monsters makes a splendid contribution to academia, pop culture and fan pub debate. I heartily recommend it.' - Paul Cornell