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Perfect Timing #1
Perfect Timing
Following on from the success of the first, wire-bound printing of "Perfect Timing" back in 1998/9 and the follow-up volume, "Perfect Timing 2" in a perfect bound format, we have released this new, strictly limited edition of the original collection as a companion volume. A little slice of history — not the first fan-produced collection of stories, but certainly one of the most ambitious!
And all for charity!
"Perfect Timing" contains contributions from fan and professional writers and artists, celebrating the continuing adventures of TV's favourite, and oldest, time traveller. All 35 of the original stories are reproduced for this reprint, with the addition of two stories omitted from the first edition for reasons of length.
This edition of Perfect Timing has been produced in a one-time-only print run of 150 copies.
Contributors:
Colin Baker, James Ambuehl & Laurence Cornford, Jon Andersen, Peter Anghelides, Tom Beck, Daniel Ben-Zvi, Daniel Blythe, Damon Cavalchini, Mark Clapham & Jim Smith, Paul Cornell, Charles Daniels, Paul Ebbs, Helen Fayle, Stephen Graves, Sarah Hadley, Mags L. Halliday, Craig Hinton, David J. Howe, Paul Leonard, Steve Lyons, Paul Magrs, Stephen Marley, David A. McIntee, Ian McIntire, Jonathan Morris, Kate Orman & Jon Blum, Lance Parkin, Mark Phippen, Gary Russell, Trina L. Short, Nathan Skreslet, Rob Stradling, Lee Sullivan, Kathryn Sullivan , Alan Taylor, Susannah Tiller, Keith Topping, Erin Tumilty and Nick Walters.
This is an unofficial publication produced and distributed solely in return for donations to the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death.
And all for charity!
"Perfect Timing" contains contributions from fan and professional writers and artists, celebrating the continuing adventures of TV's favourite, and oldest, time traveller. All 35 of the original stories are reproduced for this reprint, with the addition of two stories omitted from the first edition for reasons of length.
This edition of Perfect Timing has been produced in a one-time-only print run of 150 copies.
Contributors:
Colin Baker, James Ambuehl & Laurence Cornford, Jon Andersen, Peter Anghelides, Tom Beck, Daniel Ben-Zvi, Daniel Blythe, Damon Cavalchini, Mark Clapham & Jim Smith, Paul Cornell, Charles Daniels, Paul Ebbs, Helen Fayle, Stephen Graves, Sarah Hadley, Mags L. Halliday, Craig Hinton, David J. Howe, Paul Leonard, Steve Lyons, Paul Magrs, Stephen Marley, David A. McIntee, Ian McIntire, Jonathan Morris, Kate Orman & Jon Blum, Lance Parkin, Mark Phippen, Gary Russell, Trina L. Short, Nathan Skreslet, Rob Stradling, Lee Sullivan, Kathryn Sullivan , Alan Taylor, Susannah Tiller, Keith Topping, Erin Tumilty and Nick Walters.
This is an unofficial publication produced and distributed solely in return for donations to the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death.
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First published January 1, 1998
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June 23, 2023
Venusian Sunset: a silly, but fun, sequel to my favorite Doctor Who novel. The funniest part of Venusian lullaby was how it refused to talk about arguably the main reason to talk about Venus in a Doctor Who context: Venusian Aikido. Well this story is here to fix that. 4/5
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February 18, 2025Not marking this one as "Currently reading" as I'm more dipping into it - reading short stories without much thought about reading them in order or even really finishing it. Maybe one day.
Venusian Sunset by Paul Leonard
I am Suri-Cator of the Guild of Assassins. I'm here to kill Rignontojij of the Clan Herisi. He was supposed to be here to meet me. Do either of you know where he is?
It's a sequel to Venusian Lullaby - which I haven't read, though I was able to understand it alright. I found it somewhat thin but overall quite good.
Masters of Terror by James Ambuehl and Laurence J. Cornford
To my right was a kind of lectern at which more of the repulsive creatures stood, studying its surface with interest. Behind them, half-hidden in a dark recess was a great and obscene statue crudely hewn from the rock, whose primary feature was a gaping mouth lined with jagged stalactite and stalagmite teeth. The bestial face showed absolutely no lineage of humanity, but I had seen the likeness before, in the cave paintings of the beasts. It was the face of the unnameable lizard-god!
Doctor Who has tried numerous times to mirror, homage, and/or reference the works of H.P. Lovecraft. While I find that The Taking of Planet 5 is still the best one, this tale is rather good. Almost sweet, in an odd way. It also includes an illustration of a Silurian which is quite good.
Count (Baron) Dracula and Baron (Count) Frankenstein by Stephen Marley (no, not that one)
I still say it's no great shakes to give Dracula the old heave-ho, even at night. Blimey - I mean - it's not just a matter of the traditional stake through the heart, is it? You can chop off his head, drown him in running water, set fire to him, impale him in a hawthorn bush and Gawd knows what else. If you're stuck, you can wait till daylight and open the curtains. And if all else fails - a wave of a crucifix and a whiff of garlic and he's off like a bat out of heaven.
Funny, though I think it would have hit more if I had ever read Dracula/Frankenstein and watched Gothic films. It's also a somewhat major plot point that Miles Dashing (character from Managra) is so handsome that he's able to turn men gay. Make of that as you will.
Not Necessarily in that Order... by Paul Ebbs
'Oh, you're usually so good with everybody.' A propensity for sarcasm was something that Romana had noticed she had developed since joining the Doctor on his travels. She put it down to meeting so many Earthlings. They were good at sarcasm. Romana realised that she still needed to work on the skill as the Doctor seemed oblivious to her use of it.
A very slight and fun debut story from the future author of The Book of the Still. Vaguely reminiscent of The Ribos Operation.
The Ravages of Time by Mags L. Halliday
Doctor? When you suggested a moonlit picnic, this was not quite the scenario I had imagined
For four pages, this is quite good - making good use of its very short page length. It also features the somewhat rare combo of Benny and Eight.
Venusian Sunset by Paul Leonard
I am Suri-Cator of the Guild of Assassins. I'm here to kill Rignontojij of the Clan Herisi. He was supposed to be here to meet me. Do either of you know where he is?
It's a sequel to Venusian Lullaby - which I haven't read, though I was able to understand it alright. I found it somewhat thin but overall quite good.
Masters of Terror by James Ambuehl and Laurence J. Cornford
To my right was a kind of lectern at which more of the repulsive creatures stood, studying its surface with interest. Behind them, half-hidden in a dark recess was a great and obscene statue crudely hewn from the rock, whose primary feature was a gaping mouth lined with jagged stalactite and stalagmite teeth. The bestial face showed absolutely no lineage of humanity, but I had seen the likeness before, in the cave paintings of the beasts. It was the face of the unnameable lizard-god!
Doctor Who has tried numerous times to mirror, homage, and/or reference the works of H.P. Lovecraft. While I find that The Taking of Planet 5 is still the best one, this tale is rather good. Almost sweet, in an odd way. It also includes an illustration of a Silurian which is quite good.
Count (Baron) Dracula and Baron (Count) Frankenstein by Stephen Marley (no, not that one)
I still say it's no great shakes to give Dracula the old heave-ho, even at night. Blimey - I mean - it's not just a matter of the traditional stake through the heart, is it? You can chop off his head, drown him in running water, set fire to him, impale him in a hawthorn bush and Gawd knows what else. If you're stuck, you can wait till daylight and open the curtains. And if all else fails - a wave of a crucifix and a whiff of garlic and he's off like a bat out of heaven.
Funny, though I think it would have hit more if I had ever read Dracula/Frankenstein and watched Gothic films. It's also a somewhat major plot point that Miles Dashing (character from Managra) is so handsome that he's able to turn men gay. Make of that as you will.
Not Necessarily in that Order... by Paul Ebbs
'Oh, you're usually so good with everybody.' A propensity for sarcasm was something that Romana had noticed she had developed since joining the Doctor on his travels. She put it down to meeting so many Earthlings. They were good at sarcasm. Romana realised that she still needed to work on the skill as the Doctor seemed oblivious to her use of it.
A very slight and fun debut story from the future author of The Book of the Still. Vaguely reminiscent of The Ribos Operation.
The Ravages of Time by Mags L. Halliday
Doctor? When you suggested a moonlit picnic, this was not quite the scenario I had imagined
For four pages, this is quite good - making good use of its very short page length. It also features the somewhat rare combo of Benny and Eight.
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