The Man Who Invented the Daleks: The Strange Worlds of Terry Nation - Hardcover

Turner, Alwyn W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845136098 ISBN 13: 9781845136093

Publisher: Aurum Press, 2011

Synopsis

Terry Nation was one of the most successful, prolific, and celebrated writers for popular television that Britain ever produced. His late 1970s science fiction series Survivors and Blake's 7 have been durable, cult and critical hits, both being remade 30 years later. His most famous creations, the Daleks, ensured, and at times eclipsed, the success of Doctor Who. Indeed, almost half a century after their first appearance in 1963, new additions to Dalek mythology continue to be made, while the word itself has entered the Oxford English Dictionary, passing into the language as the name of the most famous race of aliens in fiction. While his science fiction work remains at the core of his appeal, Nation also had a role to play in the early days of radio and television comedy—as part of the legendary Associated London Scripts, he wrote for Spike Milligan, Tony Hancock, and Frankie Howerd—and in the internationally successful adventure series of the 1960s: The Avengers, The Saint, The Persuaders!, and others. This account of his life and contributions will shed light on a fascinating melting pot of ambitious young writers, producers, and performers without whom British culture today would look very different.

About this title

About the Author

Alwyn W. Turner is the author of Biba: The Biba Experience and Halfway to Paradise: The Birth of British Rock, and a contributor to The Rough Guide to Rock.

Review

'The book can't be faulted. Doctor Who wonks will lap it up' - Roger Lewis Daily Mail 'Well-researched and down-to-earth... Turner, who takes pleasure seriously, is an excellent cultural critic' TLS 'There are few British SF writers more deserving of appraisal than Terry Nation ... so it's pleasing that accomplished author Alwyn W. Turner has taken up the task... compelling biography' SFX 'An incisive social history of British TV's golden age' The Word 'An utter delight... an excellent summation of Terry Nation's amazing and influential career' Doctor Who Magazine 'Alwyn W. Turner's book tells the entire fascinating and immersive story ... the author has done a remarkable job with this book and fans of TV and Dr Who will much enjoy it... Well worth purchasing' Kooltvblogspot.com 'Packed with informed opinion and analysis of all Nation's work, Turner's book is pretty much essential reading not only for anyone with an interest in Doctor Who and its most famous monstrous creations but also anyone interested in the history of British TV. Very highly recommended' Starburst

Edition details

• Publisher: Aurum Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1845136098
• ISBN 13: 9781845136093
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 356