The Target Book: A History of the Target Doctor Who Books - Softcover

Howe, David J

9781845831844: The Target Book: A History of the Target Doctor Who Books

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ISBN 10: 1845831845 ISBN 13: 9781845831844

Verlag: Telos Publishing, 2021

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The popular and acclaimed guide to the Doctor Who Target paperback range of novelisations.

From 1973 until 1994, the Target Doctor Who paperbacks were a mainstay of the publishing world. From humble beginnings, they grew into a list running to 156 individual titles and selling over 13 million copies world-wide.

This is the story of Target Books. Noted researcher and historian David J Howe chronicles the origins of the imprint, speaking to all the major players in its development, from editors to art directors, managing directors to artists and authors, and charts the books’ critical reception as well as the fortunes and failings of the many publishing houses involved in their production.

Profusely illustrated with all the covers, plus rare and unseen sketches and unused concepts and ideas, The Target Book is the definitive guide to a range of books which shaped the reading habits of a generation.

'This book is an indispensable guide to anyone who grew up with, and feels nostalgic towards, these books.' Christian Jones, Starburst Magazine

'If you’ve not got a copy, and you either love the books themselves, the art from them, or the audio versions, then get ordering now!' Paul Simpson, SciFiBulletin

'This is still a truly indispensable guide to a hugely important part of the older Doctor Who fan’s childhood years, and it’s still a contender for the greatest Doctor Who book ever produced.' Daniel Salter, Sci-Fi Online

'This is a must have book for those who grew up with the Target books, those they inspired to create in some fashion, those who know the phrase "a wheezing and groaning sound…"' Krewe Du Who

'This is a very attractive and well constructed book, sure to have wide appeal and look good on your coffee table.' Rachel A Hyde, Myshelf.com

'Well worth adding to your Whovian reference collection.' Nicholas Whyte