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'''''The Darksmith Legacy''''' was a ten-book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]]. | |image2 = The Darksmith Legacy Box Set 2.jpg | ||
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|publisher = BBC Children's Books | |||
|type = Book series | |||
|price = £4.99 | |||
|release date = [[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]] | |||
|trailer = Doctor Who - The Official Darksmith Legacy Teaser Trailer | |||
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'''''The Darksmith Legacy''''' was a ten-book box set series of novels designed by Glen Bird, featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]]. It was published by [[BBC Children's Books]] and supported by an interactive website. | |||
This ten-book series followed the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]]. The books had interactive elements. Readers had the option to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points, so as to access additional content. | |||
This ten-book series followed the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]]. The books had interactive elements. | |||
=== | The interactive website supporting The Darksmith Legacy encouraged readers to; | ||
* Register, and become part of a community, and to score points for the completion of THE QUEST through puzzles and tasks.(Registered users were also included in a draw for an end of series party invite.) | |||
* Complete the Quest - through the completion of the missions additional features (like computer [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]]) are unlocked. | |||
* Discover more about the books in the series and the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor). | |||
* Learn from the educational content that appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS (some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest). | |||
Readers of the BBC's ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' magazine were encouraged to get involved in the Quest through regular previews of each new release and special codes that unlocked additional exclusive [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] at the website. | |||
== Stories == | |||
{| {{prettytable}} | |||
!# || Title | |||
!Featuring|| Writer || Release date | |||
|- | |||
!1 | |||
|''[[The Dust of Ages (novel)|The Dust of Ages]]'' | |||
| rowspan="3" |[[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmith Collective]] | |||
|[[Justin Richards]] | |||
|rowspan=2|[[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]] | |||
|- | |||
!2 | |||
|''[[The Graves of Mordane (novel)|The Graves of Mordane]]'' | |||
|[[Colin Brake]] | |||
|- | |||
!3 | |||
|''[[The Colour of Darkness (novel)|The Colour of Darkness]]'' | |||
|[[Richard Dungworth]] | |||
|[[26 February (releases)|26 February]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!4 | |||
|''[[The Depths of Despair (novel)|The Depths of Despair]]'' | |||
| rowspan="7" |[[Gisella]], [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmith Collective]] | |||
|Justin Richards | |||
|[[26 March (releases)|26 March]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!5 | |||
|''[[The Vampire of Paris (novel)|The Vampire of Paris]]'' | |||
|[[Stephen Cole]] | |||
|[[30 April (releases)|30 April]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!6 | |||
|''[[The Game of Death (novel)|The Game of Death]]'' | |||
|[[Trevor Baxendale]] | |||
|[[28 May (releases)|28 May]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!7 | |||
|''[[The Planet of Oblivion (novel)|The Planet of Oblivion]]'' | |||
|Justin Richards | |||
|[[25 June (releases)|25 June]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!8 | |||
|''[[The Pictures of Emptiness (novel)|The Pictures of Emptiness]]'' | |||
|[[Jacqueline Rayner]] | |||
|[[30 July (releases)|30 July]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!9 | |||
|''[[The Art of War (novel)|The Art of War]]'' | |||
|[[Mike Tucker]] | |||
|[[27 August (releases)|27 August]] 2009 | |||
|- | |||
!10 | |||
|''[[The End of Time (novel)|The End of Time]]'' | |||
|Justin Richards | |||
|[[24 September (releases)|24 September]] 2009 | |||
|} | |||
== Notes == | |||
* ''The Darksmith Legacy's'' overall storyline was devised by [[Justin Richards]], who also wrote four of the ten titles. | |||
* ''The Darksmith Legacy'' was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval. | |||
* Apart from the fiction, the books had TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the website. | * Apart from the fiction, the books had TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the website. | ||
* Additionally, the books had cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges. | * Additionally, the books had cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges. | ||
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* Each book ended in a [[cliffhanger]] leading on to the opening paragraphs of the next instalment of the ongoing storyline. With the exception of the first book, the first chapter of each book began with a reprise of the cliffhanger, like the television series. | * Each book ended in a [[cliffhanger]] leading on to the opening paragraphs of the next instalment of the ongoing storyline. With the exception of the first book, the first chapter of each book began with a reprise of the cliffhanger, like the television series. | ||
== | == Cover gallery == | ||
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" caption=""> | ||
DL1DustofAges.jpg|''[[The Dust of Ages (novel)|The Dust of Ages]]'' | |||
DS2GravesofMordane.jpg|''[[The Graves of Mordane (novel)|The Graves of Mordane]]'' | |||
DL3ColourofDarkness.jpg|''[[The Colour of Darkness (novel)|The Colour of Darkness]]'' | |||
DWDL4 Depths of Despair.jpg|''[[The Depths of Despair (novel)|The Depths of Despair]]'' | |||
DWDL5 Vampire of Paris.jpg|''[[The Vampire of Paris (novel)|The Vampire of Paris]]'' | |||
DWDL6 Game of Death.jpg|''[[The Game of Death (novel)|The Game of Death]]'' | |||
DWDL7 Planet of Oblivion.jpg|''[[The Planet of Oblivion (novel)|The Planet of Oblivion]]'' | |||
The Pictures of Emptiness.jpg|''[[The Pictures of Emptiness (novel)|The Pictures of Emptiness]]'' | |||
The art of war.jpg|''[[The Art of War (novel)|The Art of War]]'' | |||
DLWP10a.jpg|''[[The End of Time (novel)|The End of Time]]'' | |||
The Darksmith Legacy Box Set 1.jpg|Boxset | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, 8 June 2024
The Darksmith Legacy was a ten-book box set series of novels designed by Glen Bird, featuring the Tenth Doctor. It was published by BBC Children's Books and supported by an interactive website.
This ten-book series followed the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called Eternity Crystal and the powerful artisans who created it - the Darksmiths. The books had interactive elements. Readers had the option to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points, so as to access additional content.
The interactive website supporting The Darksmith Legacy encouraged readers to;
- Register, and become part of a community, and to score points for the completion of THE QUEST through puzzles and tasks.(Registered users were also included in a draw for an end of series party invite.)
- Complete the Quest - through the completion of the missions additional features (like computer wallpapers) are unlocked.
- Discover more about the books in the series and the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor).
- Learn from the educational content that appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS (some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest).
Readers of the BBC's Doctor Who Adventures magazine were encouraged to get involved in the Quest through regular previews of each new release and special codes that unlocked additional exclusive wallpapers at the website.
Stories
| # | Title | Featuring | Writer | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dust of Ages | Darksmith Collective | Justin Richards | 29 January 2009 |
| 2 | The Graves of Mordane | Colin Brake | ||
| 3 | The Colour of Darkness | Richard Dungworth | 26 February 2009 | |
| 4 | The Depths of Despair | Gisella, Darksmith Collective | Justin Richards | 26 March 2009 |
| 5 | The Vampire of Paris | Stephen Cole | 30 April 2009 | |
| 6 | The Game of Death | Trevor Baxendale | 28 May 2009 | |
| 7 | The Planet of Oblivion | Justin Richards | 25 June 2009 | |
| 8 | The Pictures of Emptiness | Jacqueline Rayner | 30 July 2009 | |
| 9 | The Art of War | Mike Tucker | 27 August 2009 | |
| 10 | The End of Time | Justin Richards | 24 September 2009 |
Notes
- The Darksmith Legacy's overall storyline was devised by Justin Richards, who also wrote four of the ten titles.
- The Darksmith Legacy was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval.
- Apart from the fiction, the books had TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the website.
- Additionally, the books had cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in London, provided they had completed the challenges.
- The first 500 entries providing proof of purchase of any two titles in the series also could receive an exclusive slipcase for the ten-book series.
- Each book ended in a cliffhanger leading on to the opening paragraphs of the next instalment of the ongoing storyline. With the exception of the first book, the first chapter of each book began with a reprise of the cliffhanger, like the television series.
Cover gallery
Boxset
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