Description
The first book to address the design history of Doctor Who, tracing how the design of sets, props, graphics, costumes and hair and make up all combined to form the show's distinctive visual style.
About the Author
Piers D. Britton is Professor and Director of Media & Visual Culture Studies at the University of Redlands, Southern California, USA. He is the author of TARDISbound (I.B.Tauris, 2011) and co-author of Reading Between Designs: Visual Imagery and the Generation of Meaning in The Avengers, The Prisoner and Doctor Who (2003).
Reviews
Britton's book highlights the important role played by design throughout the various incarnations of Doctor Who, providing both a fresh perspective on the long-running series and a robust model for future research into this neglected area of media studies. -- Richard Hewett, University of Salford, UK
Whether you're a Doctor Who fan or a design student - perhaps even an attentive student of Doctor Who or a passionate design fan - Design for Doctor Who is for you. Expertly and innovatively bringing together design studies and 'Doctor Who studies', Piers Britton restores the importance of the visual to understanding this long-running TV show. -- Professor Matt Hills, University of Huddersfield, UK
Book Information
ISBN 9781472984159
Author Piers D. Britton
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 398g