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|image = Classic Who Hinchcliffe HB.jpg | |image = Classic Who Hinchcliffe HB.jpg | ||
|writer = [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | |writer = [[Adrian Rigelsford]] | ||
|publisher = Boxtree | |publisher = Boxtree | ||
|release date= [[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | |release date = [[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] | ||
|format = | |format = Hardback 128 pages | ||
|isbn = ISBN 0-7522-0749-0 | |isbn = ISBN 0-7522-0749-0 | ||
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'''''Classic Who: The Hinchcliffe Years''''' was a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference book written by [[Adrian Rigelsford]] and published by [[Boxtree]] in [[January (releases)|January]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]]. | |||
== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
'''(this synopsis is is not written on either front or back cover, but instead is split in two between the first and last inner flaps)''' | |||
When [[Tom Baker]] first took over as [[The Doctor|Doctor Who]] in [[December (releases)|December]] [[1974 (releases)|1994]], the programme entered perhaps its most critically acclaimed period. From {{cs|The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark In Space}} to {{cs|The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons Of Weng-Chiang}}, ''Who'' fans witnessed some of the [[timelord]]’s most talked about adventures. These classic episodes fell under the supervision of [[Philip Hinchcliffe]]. | |||
''CLASSIC WHO — THE HINCHCLIFFE YEARS'' looks in detail at these golden days. [[Adrian Rigelsford]] has worked closely with Philip Hinchcliffe himself to bring us for the first time fascinating behind-the-scenes details of the [[16 (number)|sixteen]] stories in question. | |||
Drawing also on the memories of numerous [[director]]s and [[actor]]s from the period, and lavishly illustrating their accounts with well over [[150 (number)|150]] beautiful [[photograph]]s and illustrations, many of them never-before-seen, Adrian Rigelsford brings us the most in-depth investigation yet written of this period that many see as one of the creative high-points of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | |||
* Foreword by Philip Hinchcliffe | * Foreword by Philip Hinchcliffe | ||
* Rare and exclusive behind the scenes material | * Rare and exclusive behind the scenes material | ||
* 150 stunning rare photographs | * 150 stunning rare photographs | ||
Adrian Rigelsford was born and lives in [[Cambridgeshire]]. In [[1990 (production)|1990]] he worked on the film ''Galahad of Everest'' and the book ''The Turquoise Mountain'' with [[Brian Blessed]]. He also writes for ''The [[Radio Times]]'', ''Film Review'', ''Fantasy Zone'', ''Movies'' and of course, ''[[Doctor Who Monthly]]''. In [[1993 (production)|1993]] he scripted the aborted ''Doctor Who'' [[List of anniversaries|30th Anniversary]] film, {{cs|The Dark Dimension (TV story)}}. As well as his other ''Doctor Who'' [[books]], ''[[Cybermen (reference book)|Cybermen]]'' and ''[[The Monsters'', Adrian was the author of the definitive guide to the history of ''Doctor Who'', [[Boxtree]]’s ''[[The Doctors - 30 Years of Time Travel]]''. | |||
== Subject matter == | |||
A behind-the-scenes look at the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s adventures from {{cs|The Ark in Space (TV story)}} through to {{cs|The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)}} and [[producer]] [[Philip Hinchcliffe]]. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
: Acknowledgements | : Acknowledgements | ||
: Author's Introduction | : Author's Introduction | ||
* Chapter One: The Next Regeneration | * Chapter One: ''The Next Regeneration'' | ||
* Chapter Two: Reconstructing the Myth | * Chapter Two: ''Reconstructing the [[Myth]]'' | ||
* Chapter Three: Bohemian Rhapsodies | * Chapter Three: ''Bohemian Rhapsodies'' | ||
* Chapter Four: Looking through Cracks in Doors | * Chapter Four: ''Looking through Cracks in Doors'' | ||
* Chapter Five: The Galactic Renaissance Man | * Chapter Five: ''The Galactic Renaissance Man'' | ||
* Chapter Six: Lost Horizons | * Chapter Six: ''Lost Horizons'' | ||
* Appendix One: Cast & Crew Listings | * Appendix One: ''Cast & Crew Listings'' | ||
* Appendix Two: Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures | * Appendix Two: ''Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures'' | ||
* Appendix Three: Lost Stories | * Appendix Three: ''Lost Stories'' | ||
:: | :: {{cs|The Foe from the Future (unproduced TV story)}} | ||
:: | :: {{cs|Valley of the Lost (unproduced TV story)}} | ||
== Notable features == | == Notable features == | ||
* The book is packed with behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout. | * The book is packed with behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout. | ||
* Philip Hinchcliffe had recently reviewed his notes and watched for the first time in nearly twenty years, all of his ''Doctor Who'' stories prior to giving his interview with the author. | * Philip Hinchcliffe had recently reviewed his notes and watched for the first time in nearly twenty years, all of his ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories prior to giving his interview with the author. | ||
* Two lost stories are included. | * Two lost stories are included. {{cs|The Foe from the Future (unproduced TV story)}} by [[Robert Banks Stewart]] is presented as a five out of six episode brief outline and {{cs|Valley of the Lost (unproduced TV story)}} by [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] as an overall story outline. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This was an unofficial title not licensed by the BBC. | * This was an unofficial title not licensed by the [[BBC]]. | ||
* The dustjacket (a photographic composite) was designed by Shoot That Tiger | * The dustjacket (a photographic composite) was designed by "Shoot That Tiger". | ||
* The book was designed by Dan Newman. | * The book was designed by [[Dan Newman]]. | ||
* Originally scheduled for release in [[October (releases)|October]] [[1995 (releases)|1995]], publication was delayed until [[January (releases)|January]] [[1996 (releases)|1996]] priced £14.99 in the UK. | |||
* Originally scheduled for release in October 1995, publication was delayed | |||
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Classic Who: The Hinchcliffe Years was a Doctor Who reference book written by Adrian Rigelsford and published by Boxtree in January 1996.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
(this synopsis is is not written on either front or back cover, but instead is split in two between the first and last inner flaps)
When Tom Baker first took over as Doctor Who in December 1994, the programme entered perhaps its most critically acclaimed period. From The Ark In Space [+]Loading...["The Ark in Space (TV story)","The Ark In Space"] to The Talons Of Weng-Chiang [+]Loading...["The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)","The Talons Of Weng-Chiang"], Who fans witnessed some of the timelord’s most talked about adventures. These classic episodes fell under the supervision of Philip Hinchcliffe.
CLASSIC WHO — THE HINCHCLIFFE YEARS looks in detail at these golden days. Adrian Rigelsford has worked closely with Philip Hinchcliffe himself to bring us for the first time fascinating behind-the-scenes details of the sixteen stories in question.
Drawing also on the memories of numerous directors and actors from the period, and lavishly illustrating their accounts with well over 150 beautiful photographs and illustrations, many of them never-before-seen, Adrian Rigelsford brings us the most in-depth investigation yet written of this period that many see as one of the creative high-points of Doctor Who.
- Foreword by Philip Hinchcliffe
- Rare and exclusive behind the scenes material
- 150 stunning rare photographs
Adrian Rigelsford was born and lives in Cambridgeshire. In 1990 he worked on the film Galahad of Everest and the book The Turquoise Mountain with Brian Blessed. He also writes for The Radio Times, Film Review, Fantasy Zone, Movies and of course, Doctor Who Monthly. In 1993 he scripted the aborted Doctor Who 30th Anniversary film, The Dark Dimension [+]Loading...["The Dark Dimension (TV story)"]. As well as his other Doctor Who books, Cybermen and [[The Monsters, Adrian was the author of the definitive guide to the history of Doctor Who, Boxtree’s The Doctors - 30 Years of Time Travel.
Subject matter[[edit] | [edit source]]
A behind-the-scenes look at the Fourth Doctor's adventures from The Ark in Space [+]Loading...["The Ark in Space (TV story)"] through to The Talons of Weng-Chiang [+]Loading...["The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)"] and producer Philip Hinchcliffe.
Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Acknowledgements
- Author's Introduction
- Chapter One: The Next Regeneration
- Chapter Two: Reconstructing the Myth
- Chapter Three: Bohemian Rhapsodies
- Chapter Four: Looking through Cracks in Doors
- Chapter Five: The Galactic Renaissance Man
- Chapter Six: Lost Horizons
- Appendix One: Cast & Crew Listings
- Appendix Two: Broadcast Dates & Viewing Figures
- Appendix Three: Lost Stories
- The Foe from the Future [+]Loading...["The Foe from the Future (unproduced TV story)"]
- Valley of the Lost [+]Loading...["Valley of the Lost (unproduced TV story)"]
Notable features[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The book is packed with behind the scenes pictures and is illustrated throughout.
- Philip Hinchcliffe had recently reviewed his notes and watched for the first time in nearly twenty years, all of his Doctor Who stories prior to giving his interview with the author.
- Two lost stories are included. The Foe from the Future [+]Loading...["The Foe from the Future (unproduced TV story)"] by Robert Banks Stewart is presented as a five out of six episode brief outline and Valley of the Lost [+]Loading...["Valley of the Lost (unproduced TV story)"] by Philip Hinchcliffe as an overall story outline.
