Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller

The publishers of the 1990's magazine "Sci-Fi and Fantasy Models" return this month with a new book, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller, a new 100-page colour softcover book dealing with sci-fi and fantasy themed modelling techniques, from commercially available kits to 'garage' subjects, scratchbuilt models to studio-scale replicas. Mike Tucker, whose model and effects work includes the final years of the classic series and both seasons of the new show, has written a detailed account of the making and filming of the miniature FX for the first season of the new Doctor Who series (accompanied by many rare colour photographs); there's also a look at the history of the Dalek props on television including details of how they were made and modified during the original series' run. The book is published on January 21 and is available through comic stores served by Diamond Distributors in the UK and US as well as on their website. (Thanks to Michael Reccia)