A Doctor Who sourcebook.
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an entertaining jaunt through TARDIS history, and pretty much a must for anyone with a fixation on the iconography of the trusty blue box.,a wonderful celebration of the history of the show and clearly aimed to delight both younger fans and their older counterparts.
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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I initially thought this was going to be all about the Tardis, after all the book IS called "Doctor Who: The Tardis Handbook". Well, not exactly. XD
The book is not all bad. It's just not very clear what the "Tardis Handbook" is supposed to focus on. We don't get to the actual history of the real police boxes(that the Tardis is based on)until page 22, and only on pg.24-27 do we get a (very) detailed and illustrated comparison chart of how the Tardis changed appearances from the First up to the Eleventh Doctor's era.
We get entries on the Doctor's regenerations, we learn about the Time War(no new revelations here, fellow DW fanatics), and lots of other things. Some parts of the book I really enjoyed reading, like the sections on the various parts of the Tardis and the several pages worth of definitions of the Doctor's technobabble terminology(you'll love this if you ever wanted to know about things like the Dimensional Control Unit or the Gravity Tractor Beam, for example). Others, like the various 'Journey Logs'(really just episode guide summaries of the most recent Eleventh Doctor episodes), and the info on the 'redesigned' Daleks, not so much.
The book is not all bad. It's just not very clear what the "Tardis Handbook" is supposed to focus on. We don't get to the actual history of the real police boxes(that the Tardis is based on)until page 22, and only on pg.24-27 do we get a (very) detailed and illustrated comparison chart of how the Tardis changed appearances from the First up to the Eleventh Doctor's era.
We get entries on the Doctor's regenerations, we learn about the Time War(no new revelations here, fellow DW fanatics), and lots of other things. Some parts of the book I really enjoyed reading, like the sections on the various parts of the Tardis and the several pages worth of definitions of the Doctor's technobabble terminology(you'll love this if you ever wanted to know about things like the Dimensional Control Unit or the Gravity Tractor Beam, for example). Others, like the various 'Journey Logs'(really just episode guide summaries of the most recent Eleventh Doctor episodes), and the info on the 'redesigned' Daleks, not so much.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This a fun "pocket sized" reference guide. The are too many references to the current Doctor and this most recent season for it to cover the topic evenly, but there are a few nice bits. the most interesting was a reasonably detailed view/comparison of the different models of police box used over the years.
Ultimately this is as much fun for the classic series fan as for the newer fans of the show. worth the price, but it does leave you wishing for about 75 more pages of info.
Ultimately this is as much fun for the classic series fan as for the newer fans of the show. worth the price, but it does leave you wishing for about 75 more pages of info.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It covers all the essentials and has some brand new info on the 2010 upgrades to the TARDIS. The illustrations are good but very small.
I'll use it when I don't have internet access but when I do the TARDIS Technical Index at [...] will still be my first and (given its greater breadth of info) last stop.
I'll use it when I don't have internet access but when I do the TARDIS Technical Index at [...] will still be my first and (given its greater breadth of info) last stop.
By Amy11
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book very updated inside a few of the tardis great facts very interesting and is a bed side book for all doctor who fans
By J. Bonomi
Format:Hardcover
Major Dr. Who fan here! As a long-time time-travel enthusiast, I had a real blast flipping through this book during a recent trip to Egypt. No actual information about constructing one of these babies, unfortunately, though that's obviously too much to ask. Those of us looking for something more rigorous need to look elsewhere. It's more of a fun companion piece for the Who fan who thinks he has everything already. Colleagues and friends all loved it as well! Overall, I recommend it. Really wish there had been some design specs though... Enjoy it for what it is!
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter inhaled the Dr. Who books she got over Christmas break. She told me that she would recommend this to any Dr. Who fan.
By ginger1252
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book and 2 other ones for my husband. He just loves them. The photos are awesome and make you feel you are right there in the picture. They are fun to look thru and reminisce.
By debra
Format:Hardcover
i love this handbook it has got a lot of really good photos and not just from the new series but also from the 1st doctor all the way to the eleventh! not only does it have good photos but great information too. a good buy for any doctor who whovian!!!
* for those of you who don't want to pay 52.00 bucks for a copy go to amazon.co.uk and order it there it's around 13 quid and in american money it'll probably cost you around 38.00 with shipping included.
* for those of you who don't want to pay 52.00 bucks for a copy go to amazon.co.uk and order it there it's around 13 quid and in american money it'll probably cost you around 38.00 with shipping included.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
the tardis haqndbook
I enjoyed reading this book. It was nice to enjoy the changes over the years. Also to see in print some of the things I have had to explain to people. Shipping was fast! thank you!
Published 18 months ago by Steve M.Cowling
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have.
This book is a great addition to any Time Lord's library. Clear photos, explanations and good sturdy construction. Geronimo! A must-have for Whovians.
Published 22 months ago by Jason Thornton
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A Hit!
I bought this as a Christmas gift for a seven year old girl and I have been assured by her parents that this book is an absolute hit with its recipient. Read more
Published on February 8, 2011 by S. Gupta
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excellent dr who companion
I love it! This is a wonderful book for Dr. Who fans...it is after all, the best ship in the universe!
Published on December 26, 2010 by Tym Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 8 year old loves, loves, loves this book
I haven't been allowed to read it yet, because he looks at it over and over, but my son got this on his 8th birthday and thinks it's awesome. :-)
Published on October 8, 2010 by J. Maldonado
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