BBC Books Press Release
Wednesday, 16 March 2005 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
A press release today from the BBC Press Office gives a little more detail of upcoming releases to tie in with the new series. As well as a few extended blurbs, the press release clarifies what is planned for the first batch of publications from Penguin/BBC Children's Books in July: the Funfax title, the Sticker Book and the Activity Book (with pull-out board game) - although we must note that, per our earlier news story, the people at Penguin Books have not confirmed their plans and indeed, everything should be considered tentative. The press release from the BBC, edited to remove items that we've already reported, is as follows.
BBC Worldwide welcomes the return of Doctor Who this Spring with a wealth of new publishing.
Project Who? CD: A fascinating insight into the world of Doctor Who with this journey behind the scenes of the brand new TV series 1. This CD version also contains an additional 30 minutes of material not included in the BBC Radio 2 broadcast.
"Monsters and Villains" by Justin Richards: This beautifully illustrated book chronicles the lives of the most fantastic, bizarre and downright strange aliens that have become the Doctor's enemies during his 40 years as a travelling Time Lord. Discover why the Daleks were so deadly; how the Yeti invaded London; the secret of the Loch Ness Monster; and how the Cybermen have survived. From the Autons to the Zygons, they are all here, including top secret monsters which will soon be unleashed for the first time against the Ninth Doctor and Rose in the new BBC1 series. Each chapter features a description, images, a natural history and facts and figures about the characters, followed by synopses of the episodes featuring them. We go behind the scenes to find out how the monsters are created, and how special effects are used to bring them alive. There are contributions from the new series' creator, Russell T Davies, and other members of the Doctor Who production team. A perfect companion to the series, which can be read on, or behind, the sofa.
Three exclusive hardback novels from BBC Books: These are the first three novels, numbered according to Gallifreyan numerology, of a new collectible series of stand-alone stories featuring the new ninth Doctor. A further three will be published later this year. They include "The Clockwise Man" by Justin Richards, "The Monsters Inside" by Stephen Cole and "Winner Takes All" by Jacqueline Rayner. (Editor's Note: the blurbs for these books are included in the press release; they have been on our release guide for some time.)
Three children's titles to be published by Penguin Books in July, with more to follow later this year:
a. There is a fantastic Funfax (ú5.99) which is a 96 page 2-ring binder packed with amazing photos and great facts from the TV series.
b. An exciting Stickerbook containing lots of fun facts about the Doctor; his feisty companion Rose, and the other characters, monsters and even the technology in the new series.
c. And finally an Activity Book (with pull-out board game) with word games, spot the difference, and much more. Then, pull out the board game and join the Doctor and Rose as they travel through time and space, in a race to save the world (ú3.99)
Project Who? CD: A fascinating insight into the world of Doctor Who with this journey behind the scenes of the brand new TV series 1. This CD version also contains an additional 30 minutes of material not included in the BBC Radio 2 broadcast.
"Monsters and Villains" by Justin Richards: This beautifully illustrated book chronicles the lives of the most fantastic, bizarre and downright strange aliens that have become the Doctor's enemies during his 40 years as a travelling Time Lord. Discover why the Daleks were so deadly; how the Yeti invaded London; the secret of the Loch Ness Monster; and how the Cybermen have survived. From the Autons to the Zygons, they are all here, including top secret monsters which will soon be unleashed for the first time against the Ninth Doctor and Rose in the new BBC1 series. Each chapter features a description, images, a natural history and facts and figures about the characters, followed by synopses of the episodes featuring them. We go behind the scenes to find out how the monsters are created, and how special effects are used to bring them alive. There are contributions from the new series' creator, Russell T Davies, and other members of the Doctor Who production team. A perfect companion to the series, which can be read on, or behind, the sofa.
Three exclusive hardback novels from BBC Books: These are the first three novels, numbered according to Gallifreyan numerology, of a new collectible series of stand-alone stories featuring the new ninth Doctor. A further three will be published later this year. They include "The Clockwise Man" by Justin Richards, "The Monsters Inside" by Stephen Cole and "Winner Takes All" by Jacqueline Rayner. (Editor's Note: the blurbs for these books are included in the press release; they have been on our release guide for some time.)
Three children's titles to be published by Penguin Books in July, with more to follow later this year:
a. There is a fantastic Funfax (ú5.99) which is a 96 page 2-ring binder packed with amazing photos and great facts from the TV series.
b. An exciting Stickerbook containing lots of fun facts about the Doctor; his feisty companion Rose, and the other characters, monsters and even the technology in the new series.
c. And finally an Activity Book (with pull-out board game) with word games, spot the difference, and much more. Then, pull out the board game and join the Doctor and Rose as they travel through time and space, in a race to save the world (ú3.99)
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