Companions (reference book)

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Companions was a reference book written by David J. Howe and Mark Stammers.

Publisher's summary

Doctor Who has been around for over 30 years and is still one of the world's most fondly remembered TV series. Whatever the secret of its appeal, everyone agrees that the companions played a significant part. This volume pays tribute to every one of the gallant travellers who allowed us brief insight into the Doctor's magical universe, telling the stories both of the characters and the actors who played them. 160 photos, 80 in color.

Subject matter

This book includes detailed coverage of all the Doctor's travelling companions and the actors and actresses who brought the characters to life.

Contents

Notable features

  • This book is fully illustrated with photographs throughout — many had never been published before.
  • Among those photographs is "the one" with actress Katy Manning (aka Jo Grant) posing naked with a Dalek.
  • Each companion has a featured TARDIS log infobox detailing name, likes, dislikes, why they joined and left the Doctor and a general descriptive comment.

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