The DNA of Doctor Who: The Philip Hinchcliffe Years

The first in a brand-new series of lavish large format books examining the key creatives behind Doctor Who -THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO takes a look at the creatives involved in making Doctor Who through the lens of newly-commissioned essays examining key themes, critical responses and reflections on the era in question.

Opening with a book on arguably the most critically acclaimed era, the one that cemented TOM BAKER as the Doctor in the minds of millions of viewers.

THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO: THE PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE YEARS includes a series of essays on every one of Philip's stories written by a host of well-known contributors bringing fresh perspectives to some of our most well-loved stories. Edited by Gary Russell and designed by Will Brooks this first volume in the DNA series is an essential addition to any discerning Doctor Who or television fan’s library.

Phillip Hincliffe has been closely involved at all stages of this project, and we have made sure Philip's voice is present alongside those of our contributors. This has been made possible through 25 hours of brand new interviews with Philip reflecting on each and every essay.

Stories considered thematically in this book are:

• THE ARK IN SPACE
• THE SONTARAN EXPERIMENT
• GENESIS OF THE DALEKS
• REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN
• TERROR OF THE ZYGONS
• PLANET OF EVIL
• PYRAMIDS OF MARS
• THE ANDROID INVASION
• THE BRAIN OF MORBIUS
• THE SEEDS OF DOOM
• THE MASQUE OF MANDRAGORA
• THE HAND OF FEAR
• THE DEADLY ASSASSIN
• THE FACE OF EVIL
• THE ROBOTS OF DEATH
• THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG.

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Limited Edition - Production Unit Manager Package £100

This limited package of the hardback version of THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO: THE PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE YEARS includes:

• 18 A4 art prints in a commemorative folder celebrating Philip's era of Doctor Who
• The Standard VAM disc, featuring a 60 minute interview with Philip Hinchliffe recorded in Manchester in January 2024
• The Deluxe VAM disc, featuring two new commentaries for Seeds of Doom (feat. Philip Hinchcliffe - PRODUCER, Roger Murray-Leach - DESIGNER and Graeme Harper - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT), Talons of Weng-Chiang (feat. Philip Hinchcliffe - PRODUCER, Roger Murray-Leach - DESIGNER and John Bloomfield - COSTUME DESIGNER) an additional QnA with Philip Hinchcliffe and archive interviews with John Woodnutt and Angus Lennie
• A special sachet of Hinchcliffe Cavalier Tea
• A signed Philip Hinchcliffe postcard
• Morbius Doctor prints, restored by Will Brooks and featuring Philip Hinchcliffe, Christopher Barry, Douglas Camfield and Robert Holmes

Limited Edition - Producer Package £200

Very limited, SIGNED by Philip Hinchcliffe, hardback version of THE DNA OF DOCTOR WHO: THE PHILIP HINCHCLIFFE YEARS includes:

• 18 A4 art prints in a commemorative folder celebrating Philip's era of Doctor Who, with one signature each of Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, Christopher Benjamin, Roger Murray-Leach, George Gallaccio, Graeme Harper, John Bloomfield and Gabriel Woolf
• The Standard VAM disc, featuring a 60 minute interview with Philip Hinchliffe recorded in Manchester in January 2024
• The Deluxe VAM disc, featuring two new commentaries for Seeds of Doom (feat. Philip Hinchcliffe - PRODUCER, Roger Murray-Leach - DESIGNER and Graeme Harper - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT), Talons of Weng-Chiang (feat. Philip Hinchcliffe - PRODUCER, Roger Murray-Leach - DESIGNER and John Bloomfield - COSTUME DESIGNER) an additional QnA with Philip Hinchcliffe and archive interviews with John Woodnutt and Angus Lennie
• A special sachet of Hinchcliffe Cavalier Tea
• A signed Philip Hinchcliffe postcard
• Morbius Doctor prints, restored by Will Brooks and featuring Philip Hinchcliffe (signed), Christopher Barry, Douglas Camfield and Robert Holmes

Bonus Audio and Video:
The Hardback includes a VAM DVD disc, available only with orders from Cutaway Comics and featuring the following exclusive content.

VIDEO:
In Conversation: Phillip Hincliffe. Filmed at the Anthony Burgess Institute in January 2024, hosted by Justin Johnson

Fan-Tastic: The fans recall the incredible Hinchcliffe Years at Derby's 2023 WHOOVERVILLE convention.

AUDIO:
(EXCLUSIVE) Genesis of The Daleks Commentary with Phillip Hincliffe (Producer) and George Gallacio (Production Unit Manager). Hosted by Justin Johnson.

ARCHIVE AUDIO:
Pyramids of Mars Commentary with Phillip Hincliffe (Producer) and GABRIEL WOOLF (Sutekh). Hosted by Justin Johnson.

Hand of Fear Commentary with Phillip Hincliffe (Producer) and Bob Baker (Writer). Hosted by Annie Wallace.

Deadly Assassin Commentary with Phillip Hincliffe (Producer) and Roger Murray-Leach (Designer). Hosted by Justin Johnson.

Editions:
Presented as an A4 sized publication of 204 pages and published by Roundel Books in Hardback at £49.99 and Paperback at £29.99