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'''''About Time 6''''' is the sixth volume in the ''[[About Time]]'' series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference books. It covers seasons [[season 22|22]] through [[season 26|26]] of the televised series, from ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'' to ''[[Survival]]'', as well as the [[1996]] [[Doctor Who (1996)|television movie]]. In addition, the book contains an appendix which covers the charity specials ''[[Dimensions in Time]]'' and ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]'' and to the 1960s films, ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]''. | '''''About Time 6''''' is the sixth volume in the ''[[About Time]]'' series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference books. It covers seasons [[season 22|22]] through [[season 26|26]] of the televised series, from ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'' to ''[[Survival]]'', as well as the [[1996]] [[Doctor Who (1996)|television movie]]. In addition, the book contains an appendix which covers the charity specials ''[[Dimensions in Time]]'' and ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]'' and to the 1960s films, ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' and ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]''. | ||
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Volume 6 of this series covers Seasons 22 to 26 of ''Doctor Who'', focusing on the tenures of [[Colin Baker]] and [[Sylvester McCoy]], as well as the TV movie starring [[Paul McGann]] in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show s continuity (alien races, the Doctor s abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, “Did You Know?”-style material), author [[Tat Wood]] will examine each Baker, McCoy and McGann story in the context of the year/historical period it was produced, determining just how topical the stories were. | Volume 6 of this series covers Seasons 22 to 26 of ''Doctor Who'', focusing on the tenures of [[Colin Baker]] and [[Sylvester McCoy]], as well as the TV movie starring [[Paul McGann]] in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show s continuity (alien races, the Doctor s abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, “Did You Know?”-style material), author [[Tat Wood]] will examine each Baker, McCoy and McGann story in the context of the year/historical period it was produced, determining just how topical the stories were. | ||
== Subject matter == | == Subject matter == | ||
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== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
* Each story is broken down into many segments, including: ''Which One Is This?'' (very brief introduction, as the writers eschewed dense plot summaries), ''Firsts and Lasts'', ''Continuity'' - encompassing ''The Doctor'', ''The TARDIS'', ''The Time Lords'', ''The Supporting Cast'', ''The Supporting Cast (Evil)'', ''Planet Notes'', ''Non-Humans'' and ''History'' -, ''Where Did This Come From?'', ''Things That Don't Make Sense'', ''Critique'' (often divided into ''Prosection'' and ''Defence''), ''Facts'' (writer, director, ratings, guest cast and list of cliffhangers) and ''The Lore'' (behind-the-scenes notes). | |||
* Each story is broken down into many segments, including: | |||
=== Essays === | === Essays === | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* [[Lawrence Miles]], co-author of the previous five volumes, chose to leave the series after they were done. As a result, [[Tat Wood]] took on the task of this book on his own, however additional material was provided by [[Lars Pearson]] - the founder of [[Mad Norwegian Press]]. On many occasions since the end of their writing partnership, Miles has used his blog to discuss his work with Wood, and his lengthy thoughts on Wood's work since. | * [[Lawrence Miles]], co-author of the previous five volumes, chose to leave the series after they were done. As a result, [[Tat Wood]] took on the task of this book on his own, however additional material was provided by [[Lars Pearson]] - the founder of [[Mad Norwegian Press]]. On many occasions since the end of their writing partnership, Miles has used his blog to discuss his work with Wood, and his lengthy thoughts on Wood's work since. | ||
* [[Rob Shearman]] writes a "guest defence" of ''[[The Two Doctors]]'' as Wood self-confessedly couldn't find anything good to write about it, and so provides the "prosecution" instead. This echoes the style of reviews in ''[[About Time 5]]'' in which Wood and Miles took opposing viewpoints on each serial to discuss the alleged merits and flaws of the [[John Nathan-Turner]] era. | * [[Rob Shearman]] writes a "guest defence" of ''[[The Two Doctors]]'' as Wood self-confessedly couldn't find anything good to write about it, and so provides the "prosecution" instead. This echoes the style of reviews in ''[[About Time 5]]'' in which Wood and Miles took opposing viewpoints on each serial to discuss the alleged merits and flaws of the [[John Nathan-Turner]] era. | ||
* Despite the cover's claim that the book only goes up to 1989, it incorporates the 1996 TV movie as well. | * Despite the cover's claim that the book only goes up to 1989, it incorporates the 1996 TV movie as well. | ||
* The cover is designed by artist [[Jim Calafiore]], and is his representation of ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]''. | * The cover is designed by artist [[Jim Calafiore]], and is his representation of ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]''. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
[http://madnorwegian.com/135/books/about-time-6-the-unauthorized-guide-to-doctor-who-seasons-22-to-26-the-tv-movie// Mad Norwegian - ''About Time 6''] | [http://madnorwegian.com/135/books/about-time-6-the-unauthorized-guide-to-doctor-who-seasons-22-to-26-the-tv-movie// Mad Norwegian - ''About Time 6''] | ||
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