Publisher's Summary
From 1973 until 1994, the Target Doctor Who paperbacks were a mainstay of the publishing world. From humble beginnings, they grew into a list running to 156 individual titles and selling over 13 million copies world-wide.
This is the story of Target Books. Noted researcher and historian David J Howe chronicles the origins of the imprint, speaking to all the major players in its development, from editors to art directors, managing directors to artists and authors, and charts the books' critical reception as well as the fortunes and failings of the many publishing houses involved in their production.
Profusely illustrated with all the covers, plus rare and unseen sketches and unused concepts and ideas, The Target Book is the definitive guide to a range of books which shaped the reading habits of a generation.
Main Focus
A history of the Doctor Who Target Books
Notable Features
- An introduction by mainstay Target author and former series writer/script editor Terrance Dicks.
Notes
- Both HB and PB editions feature cover artwork by Chris Archilleos
- Also released by Telos Publishing in paperback (ISBN 1-84583-021-0) priced £19.99 (UK).
- David J. Howe’s book is an extention to a series of articles that first appeared in Doctor Who Magazine.
See Also
External Links
- Including a series of in depth articles by David Howe) (see Issue 291, Issue 293, Issue 295, Issue 297, Issue 299 and Issue 301)
- Collectors guides