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'''''Blacklight: The Art of Andrew Skilleter''''', or simply '''''Blacklight''''', was a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference book written by [[Andrew Skilleter]] and published by [[Virgin Publishing]].


==Main Focus==
== Publisher's summary ==
The Doctor Who work of artist and illustrator Andrew Skilleter.
[[Andrew Skilleter]]’s ''[[Doctor Who]]'' work spans more than [[15 (number)|fifteen]] [[year]]s. This is a collection of the finest of his [[painting]]s, including both the best known images and some works never previously published, with explanatory text by the artist.
 
'''(the following is taken from the inner flap)'''


==Publisher's Summary==
Andrew Skilleter’s Doctor Who work spans more than fifteen years. This is a collection of the finest of his paintings, including both the best known images and some works never previously reproduced, with explanatory text by the artist.
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===Inside Sleeve===
Andrew Skilleter is one of the brightest talents working in the field of commercial illustration.
Andrew Skilleter is one of the brightest talents working in the field of commercial illustration.
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His association with Doctor Who began in 1979, when he was commissioned to paint an illustration for the cover of the Target range of Doctor Who television story novelisations. Since then he has provided artwork for Doctor Who posters, Doctor Who calendars, even the sides of a Doctor Who travelling exhibition truck – and of course many Doctor Who books of all sorts.
<br><br>
This volume, written by the author himself, chronicles the Doctor who career of Andrew Skilleter and is packed with beautiful printed reproductions of his work.


==Contents==
His association with ''Doctor Who'' began in [[1979 (releases)|1979]], when he was commissioned to paint an illustration for the cover of one of the [[Target Books|Target]] range of ''Doctor Who'' [[television]] story [[novelisation]]s. Since then he has provided artwork for ''Doctor Who'' posters, ''Doctor Who'' [[jigsaw]]s, ''Doctor Who'' [[calendar]]s, even the sides of a ''Doctor Who'' travelling exhibition truck — and of course many ''Doctor Who'' [[book]]s of all sorts.
 
This volume, written by the author himself, chronicles the ''Doctor Who'' career of Andrew Skilleter and is packed with beautifully printed reproductions of his work.
 
Andrew Skilleter has worked in most areas of illustration but has concentrated on book covers. He has, for instance, painted the illustrations for more than [[40 (number)|forty]] ''Ruth Rendell'' crime novels. He is best known for his ''Doctor Who'' paintings, however: his illustrations have appeared on books, videotapes, calendars and posters, while the original paintings are sought after by collectors on both sides of the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]].
 
In a varied career he has set up his own publishing company and has produced ''Doctor Who'' books and calendars as well as a biography of [[Frank Hampson]], the creator of ''[[Dan Dare (series)|Dan Dare]]''.
 
Andrew Skilleter was born on the [[Isle of Wight]], has lived all his life on the [[south coast of England]], and is now resident in [[Poole]].
 
== Subject matter ==
The ''[[Doctor Who]]'' work of [[artist]] and [[illustrator]] [[Andrew Skilleter]].
 
== Contents ==
* Introduction
* Introduction
* ONE: The Man From Nowhere
* ONE: ''The Man From Nowhere''
* TWO: Time and Time Again
* TWO: ''[[Time]] and Time Again''
* THREE: Next Stop Piccadilly
* THREE: ''Next Stop [[Piccadilly]]''
* FOUR: Who Dares Wins?
* FOUR: ''Who Dares Wins?''
* FIVE: Pictures at an Exhibition
* FIVE: [[Pictures at an [[Exhibition]]''
* SIX: Out of Time
* SIX: ''Out of Time''
* SEVEN: Cyber Techniques
* SEVEN: ''Cyber Techniques''
* EIGHT: Virgin territory
* EIGHT: ''Virgin territory''


==Notable Features==
== Notable features ==
* Full-colour page reproductions of Andrew Skilleter’s work, with many preliminary sketches.
[[File:Backlight cover art.jpg|thumb|Cover art]]
* Comprehensive coverage of the artists work including book covers, [[Doctor Who calendar merchandise|calendars]], [[Who Dares]] merchandise and the [[Doctor Who Exhibitions|Doctor Who USA Touring Exhibition Trailer]].
* Full-colour page reproductions of [[Andrew Skilleter]]'s work, with many preliminary sketches.
* Comprehensive coverage of the [[artist]]s work including [[book]] covers, [[Doctor Who calendars|calendars]], [[Who Dares Publishing]] merchandise and the [[Doctor Who Exhibitions|''Doctor Who'' USA Touring Exhibition Trailer]].


==Notes==
== Notes ==
* There is no listing of all of Andrew Skilleter’s.  
* There is no listing of all of Andrew Skilleter's artwork.
* Layout and typesetting was by [[Mark Stammers|Mark Stammers Design]]
* Layout and typesetting was by [[Mark Stammers|Mark Stammers Design]]
* The book was priced £17.99 in the UK.


==Publication History==
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* Not released in paperback, the hardback was priced £17.99 (UK).
 
==See Also==
* [[Doctor Who Illustrated Guides]]


==External Links==
[[Category:Doctor Who reference books]]
''to be added''
[[Category:Virgin Books reference books]]
[[Category:1995 reference books]]

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Blacklight: The Art of Andrew Skilleter, or simply Blacklight, was a Doctor Who reference book written by Andrew Skilleter and published by Virgin Publishing.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

Andrew Skilleter’s Doctor Who work spans more than fifteen years. This is a collection of the finest of his paintings, including both the best known images and some works never previously published, with explanatory text by the artist.

(the following is taken from the inner flap)

Andrew Skilleter is one of the brightest talents working in the field of commercial illustration.

His association with Doctor Who began in 1979, when he was commissioned to paint an illustration for the cover of one of the Target range of Doctor Who television story novelisations. Since then he has provided artwork for Doctor Who posters, Doctor Who jigsaws, Doctor Who calendars, even the sides of a Doctor Who travelling exhibition truck — and of course many Doctor Who books of all sorts.

This volume, written by the author himself, chronicles the Doctor Who career of Andrew Skilleter and is packed with beautifully printed reproductions of his work.

Andrew Skilleter has worked in most areas of illustration but has concentrated on book covers. He has, for instance, painted the illustrations for more than forty Ruth Rendell crime novels. He is best known for his Doctor Who paintings, however: his illustrations have appeared on books, videotapes, calendars and posters, while the original paintings are sought after by collectors on both sides of the Atlantic.

In a varied career he has set up his own publishing company and has produced Doctor Who books and calendars as well as a biography of Frank Hampson, the creator of Dan Dare.

Andrew Skilleter was born on the Isle of Wight, has lived all his life on the south coast of England, and is now resident in Poole.

Subject matter[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor Who work of artist and illustrator Andrew Skilleter.

Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Introduction
  • ONE: The Man From Nowhere
  • TWO: Time and Time Again
  • THREE: Next Stop Piccadilly
  • FOUR: Who Dares Wins?
  • FIVE: [[Pictures at an Exhibition
  • SIX: Out of Time
  • SEVEN: Cyber Techniques
  • EIGHT: Virgin territory

Notable features[[edit] | [edit source]]

Cover art

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • There is no listing of all of Andrew Skilleter's artwork.
  • Layout and typesetting was by Mark Stammers Design
  • The book was priced £17.99 in the UK.