Dalek I Loved You (GollanczF.) [Paperback]

Nick Griffiths (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2008 | Series: GollanczF.

And so began a lifelong obsession. He claims that he’s not a "Whovian", but rather a "Doctor Who fan," and rates himself a probable two or three on a Nerd Scale—while admitting "That framed set of Tom Baker bathroom tiles on the wall behind me suggests the truth may rank somewhere higher." The iconic sci-fi show was a defining factor in his childhood, and yet when Doctor Who started getting crappy—after Tom Baker basically—he nearly moved on, ready to take on more mature interests, until he discovered a small ad of someone selling tapes of old episodes, and that was the end of the plan to move on. Only in the last few years has this anti-social obsession become something he can earn a living from as a journalist, as he’s become Radio Times' unofficial Doctor Who correspondent and so interviewed a host of the show's stars past and present. Happily this coincides with Doctor Who getting good again. Anyone who grew up with The Doctor will relate to this superfan’s story and his love for the show that lets him journey back to his own childhood—his own personal TARDIS.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Griffiths does have a story and he does it in a very amusing manner. Dalek I Loved You is more than just a tribute to a sci-fi icon., it is also a moving and charming memoir which brought the 1970s and 1980s flooding back to me." -- Darryl Armitage NEWS LETTER (N. Ireland) 'Even if you're not a real Whovian, there's plenty to keep you entertained as it's packed with warm nostalgia, amusing anecdotes, observational humour and embarrassing moments.' (Book of the Month) BOYS TOYS

About the Author

Nick Griffiths writes TV reviews for the Daily Mail and articles for the Radio Times.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Gollancz; Reprint edition (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0575082194
• ISBN-13: 978-0575082199
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,683,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nick Griffiths is the author of two Doctor Who-based books: 70s/80s memoir, Dalek I Loved You, and Who Goes There, in which he travels around odd parts of Britain, tracking down former show locations, including some steps, several quarries and a very large sandpit. He also wrote the comic travelogue, In the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose; the sequel, Looking for Mrs Dextrose, is out this summer. One day he will conclude the Dextrose trilogy.
His ambition is to go to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat, however he is a bit worried about pirates off the coast of Somalia.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Growing up with Doctor Who?, September 9, 2008

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Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dalek I Loved You (GollanczF.) (Paperback)

Nick Griffiths, writer, Doctor Who fan, and a child of the 70s gives us a book that is fun filled, funny and very, very British. He tells us of growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, and being a music journalist in the 1990s. It isn't just about Doctor Who? but also music, the school system, his family, love, life and being British. Or being English. Or whatever he happens to end up being. I suggest it for bus travel, plane travel or a rainy day. Not a lot about Daleks, funny enough, but don't let that throw you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Memories, March 23, 2009

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This review is from: Dalek I Loved You (GollanczF.) (Hardcover)

Great book that brought back a lot of fond memories watching the Doctor while a young Air Force Airman stationed in the UK 78-81. Book provided great insight into the history of the "Doctor" as well as insight into the current series. Really enjoyed reading Nicks passion and obsession for the show.