THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO - THE PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE YEARS - A UK Imported Hardcover Book
The first in a brand-new series of lavish large format books examining the key creatives behind Doctor Who -THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO takes a look at the creatives involved in making Doctor Who through the lens of newly-commissioned essays examining key themes, critical responses and reflections on the era in question.
Opening with a book on arguably the most critically acclaimed era, the one that cemented TOM BAKER as the Doctor in the minds of millions of viewers.
THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO: THE PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE YEARS includes a series of essays on every one of Philip's stories written by a host of well-known contributors bringing fresh perspectives to some of our most well-loved stories. Edited by Gary Russell and designed by Will Brooks this first volume in the DNA series is an essential addition to any discerning Doctor Who or television fan’s library.
Phillip Hincliffe has been closely involved at all stages of this project, and we have made sure Philip's voice is present alongside those of our contributors. This has been made possible through 25 hours of brand new interviews with Philip reflecting on each and every essay.
Stories considered thematically in this book are:
- THE ARK IN SPACE
- THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT
- GENESIS OF THE DALEKS
- REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN
- TERROR OF THE ZYGONS
- PLANET OF EVIL
- PYRAMIDS OF MARS
- THE ANDROID INVASION
- THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS
- THE SEEDS OF DOOM
- THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA
- THE HAND OF FEAR
- THE DEADLY ASSASSIN
- THE FACE OF EVIL
- THE ROBOTS OF DEATH
- THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG.
Presented as an A4 sized (11-5/8" x 8.25") publication of 204 pages and published by Roundel Books.
The Hardback comes complete with one of our famous VAM DVDs featuring:
Video Presentations
- Graham Williams in conversation with Gary Russell (video). 60 minutes, 1985. Archive video and audio restored by Scott Burditt and Andromeda Burrows
- Graham Williams in conversation with Richard Marson (video) 60 minutes, 1985. Archive video and audio restored by Scott Burditt and Andromeda Burrows
- FAN-TASTIC – the Graham Williams Years (video), with fan opinions drawn from Gallifrey 2025 and Whooverville 2025
- Interview (video) – Target Books cover artist Jeff Cummins
Audio Commentary
- New Commentary (audio) – Horror of Fang Rock with Philip Hinchcliffe (Doctor Who Producer, 1974-1977) watching the first story transmitted of the Graham Williams Era for the *very first time and Gary Russell (Editor, The DNA of Doctor Who). Moderator, Justin Johnson
- New Commentary (audio) – The Horns of Nimon with Janet Ellis (Teka), Reece Connolly and Carrot (Gallifrey Cabaret). Moderator, Richard Unwin
