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Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records: Official Timey-Wimey Edition
A fact-packed, full-color illustrated collection of records that celebrates the best, biggest and most memorable moments from the world of Doctor Who.
Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a handy compilation of the greatest—and strangest—details from the brilliant, imaginative world of Doctor Who. Bursting with firsts and bests both human and alien, this expansive compendium has the answer to any and every question about the Doctor, his companions and adversaries, and his adventures through time and space.
Discover a multi-universe of astounding facts, figures, and fun—from the biggest explosion in the universe to the first human to time-travel; from the longest fall through space to the shortest life-form that ever lived—inside this ultimate must-have reference. Filled with full-color images throughout, Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a must for every Doctor Who devotee everywhere . . . and everywhen.
A Whovian twist on bestselling gift reference books such as The Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, this informative and entertaining digest features a cool graphic cover with special effects that reflects the Doctor Who aesthetic.
Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a handy compilation of the greatest—and strangest—details from the brilliant, imaginative world of Doctor Who. Bursting with firsts and bests both human and alien, this expansive compendium has the answer to any and every question about the Doctor, his companions and adversaries, and his adventures through time and space.
Discover a multi-universe of astounding facts, figures, and fun—from the biggest explosion in the universe to the first human to time-travel; from the longest fall through space to the shortest life-form that ever lived—inside this ultimate must-have reference. Filled with full-color images throughout, Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records is a must for every Doctor Who devotee everywhere . . . and everywhen.
A Whovian twist on bestselling gift reference books such as The Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, this informative and entertaining digest features a cool graphic cover with special effects that reflects the Doctor Who aesthetic.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published September 28, 2017
About the author
Simon Guerrier
168 books61 followersSimon Guerrier is a British science fiction author and dramatist, closely associated with the fictional universe of Doctor Who and its spinoffs. Although he has written three Doctor Who novels, for the BBC Books range, his work has mostly been for Big Finish Productions' audio drama and book ranges.
Guerrier's earliest published fiction appeared in Zodiac, the first of Big Finish's Short Trips range of Doctor Who short story anthologies. To date, his work has appeared in the majority of the Short Trips collections. He has also edited three volumes in the series, The History of Christmas, Time Signature and How The Doctor Changed My Life. The second of these takes as its starting-point Guerrier's short story An Overture Too Early in The Muses. The third anthology featured stories entirely by previously unpublished writers.
After contributing two stories to the anthology Life During Wartime in Big Finish's Bernice Summerfield range of books and audio dramas, Guerrier was invited to edit the subsequent year's short story collection, A Life Worth Living, and the novella collection Parallel Lives. After contributing two audio dramas to the series, Guerrier became the producer of the Bernice Summerfield range of plays and books, a post he held between January 2006 and June 2007.
His other Doctor Who work includes the audio dramas, The Settling and The Judgement of Isskar, in Big Finish's Doctor Who audio range, three Companion Chronicles and a contribution to the UNIT spinoff series. He has also written a play in Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel range.
Guerrier's work is characterised by character-driven humour and by an interest in unifying the continuity of the various Big Finish ranges through multiple references and reappearances of characters. As editor he has been a strong promoter of the work of various script writers from the Seventh Doctor era of the Doctor Who television series
Guerrier's earliest published fiction appeared in Zodiac, the first of Big Finish's Short Trips range of Doctor Who short story anthologies. To date, his work has appeared in the majority of the Short Trips collections. He has also edited three volumes in the series, The History of Christmas, Time Signature and How The Doctor Changed My Life. The second of these takes as its starting-point Guerrier's short story An Overture Too Early in The Muses. The third anthology featured stories entirely by previously unpublished writers.
After contributing two stories to the anthology Life During Wartime in Big Finish's Bernice Summerfield range of books and audio dramas, Guerrier was invited to edit the subsequent year's short story collection, A Life Worth Living, and the novella collection Parallel Lives. After contributing two audio dramas to the series, Guerrier became the producer of the Bernice Summerfield range of plays and books, a post he held between January 2006 and June 2007.
His other Doctor Who work includes the audio dramas, The Settling and The Judgement of Isskar, in Big Finish's Doctor Who audio range, three Companion Chronicles and a contribution to the UNIT spinoff series. He has also written a play in Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel range.
Guerrier's work is characterised by character-driven humour and by an interest in unifying the continuity of the various Big Finish ranges through multiple references and reappearances of characters. As editor he has been a strong promoter of the work of various script writers from the Seventh Doctor era of the Doctor Who television series
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June 15, 2018
I originally saw this when a patron ordered it from another library and I knew I had to check it out. I enjoyed leafing through it so much that I ordered myself a cheap used copy. Can't wait to really dig into it.
Lot's of fun factoids, not a lot of depth but that wasn't something I was expecting. Still it is a fascinating and entertaining book to flip through.
Lot's of fun factoids, not a lot of depth but that wasn't something I was expecting. Still it is a fascinating and entertaining book to flip through.
June 17, 2018
I read it the traditional way, but most norms would dip in and out of it! A lot of fun, and very nicely designed.
January 8, 2018
Knock, knock… Now you ask, “Who’s there?” And I reply, “That’s right!” Doctor Who, of course, the BBC iconic time traveler with the long rainbow scarf and mop of curly hair. I am referring to Tom Baker who played the fourth Doctor Who (1974 to 1983), appearing the most times in 42 stories that spanned the 174 episodes. He is the one I liked and remember the best… and because of him, those were the nine years I was totally addicted…
Setting aside Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, Doctor Who may have been one of the original science fiction televisions shows that captured the hearts and minds of the nerdier set. It was – and still is – one of the most creative and imaginative shows that spanned, literally thousands upon thousands of years; with literally hundreds of impossible feats and plot lines. Although, when Tom Baker’s Doctor was transformed, I lost interest… and moved on to the various permutations of Star Trek, falling deeply in love with the younger Scotty [who could have beamed me up anytime 😉].
Still, I sometimes wondered… Whatever happened to Who? And then a mysterious package bearing the HarperCollins Design imprint appeared in my mailbox… "Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records" by Simon Guerrier, the prolific English writer of countless Doctor Who books, comics, audio plays, and documentaries; although not – as far as I can tell – of any of the Doctor Who television scripts. The most prolific screenwriter was the late Robert Holmes who penned 64 episodes from 1968 to 1986, about the same era as Tom Baker. Regardless, what Guerrier has done in this glitzy graphic book is compile into a virtual Guinness-like book of records the best of Doctor Who – what, when, where, and why. Replete with color photographs, outtakes, quotes, and little known but quite interesting and often amusing facts about the world’s most famous – and often implausible – purveyor of timeless adventures.
I was, needless to say, a bit overjoyed… Now I can catch up on Doctor Who doings in bits and snatches without having to binge-watch all ten seasons with 840 extent episodes. Which would have taken me an eternity, at the very least [And, if I did, who would have written my next two novels?] Anyway, now I can relive the best and most exciting of the glory days; learn behind the scenes facts about Daleks, stranger than strange aliens, travelling companions; wonder at special effects; and, pardon the intended pun, while away my time perusing the best of the best.
And if you are or ever were a fan of Doctor Who, you can, too.
So, wrap yourself up in that long rainbow scarf, curl up into your Tardis, and take an adventurous flight or two between the pages of this wondrous and wonderful book.
Enjoy the read!
Setting aside Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, Doctor Who may have been one of the original science fiction televisions shows that captured the hearts and minds of the nerdier set. It was – and still is – one of the most creative and imaginative shows that spanned, literally thousands upon thousands of years; with literally hundreds of impossible feats and plot lines. Although, when Tom Baker’s Doctor was transformed, I lost interest… and moved on to the various permutations of Star Trek, falling deeply in love with the younger Scotty [who could have beamed me up anytime 😉].
Still, I sometimes wondered… Whatever happened to Who? And then a mysterious package bearing the HarperCollins Design imprint appeared in my mailbox… "Doctor Who: The Book of Whoniversal Records" by Simon Guerrier, the prolific English writer of countless Doctor Who books, comics, audio plays, and documentaries; although not – as far as I can tell – of any of the Doctor Who television scripts. The most prolific screenwriter was the late Robert Holmes who penned 64 episodes from 1968 to 1986, about the same era as Tom Baker. Regardless, what Guerrier has done in this glitzy graphic book is compile into a virtual Guinness-like book of records the best of Doctor Who – what, when, where, and why. Replete with color photographs, outtakes, quotes, and little known but quite interesting and often amusing facts about the world’s most famous – and often implausible – purveyor of timeless adventures.
I was, needless to say, a bit overjoyed… Now I can catch up on Doctor Who doings in bits and snatches without having to binge-watch all ten seasons with 840 extent episodes. Which would have taken me an eternity, at the very least [And, if I did, who would have written my next two novels?] Anyway, now I can relive the best and most exciting of the glory days; learn behind the scenes facts about Daleks, stranger than strange aliens, travelling companions; wonder at special effects; and, pardon the intended pun, while away my time perusing the best of the best.
And if you are or ever were a fan of Doctor Who, you can, too.
So, wrap yourself up in that long rainbow scarf, curl up into your Tardis, and take an adventurous flight or two between the pages of this wondrous and wonderful book.
Enjoy the read!
February 10, 2018
A thoroughly enjoyable book for all Whovians who love learning facts and trivia about the show. Also a great weapon for reeling off facts in a smug and superior manor to your friends! I really appreciate the time, love, and care that has gone into this book. Bought mine off Amazon U.K. and was pleasantly surprised to receive a signed copy.
Also didn't realise (clearly I need to read more books like this!) that Simon is a prolific writer in the Whoniverse penning Big Finish stories such as The Settling that I have really enjoyed. Will look out for his work in the future.
My only fault was that chapter on companions was so brief! Would have loved more on that topic.
Also didn't realise (clearly I need to read more books like this!) that Simon is a prolific writer in the Whoniverse penning Big Finish stories such as The Settling that I have really enjoyed. Will look out for his work in the future.
My only fault was that chapter on companions was so brief! Would have loved more on that topic.
July 25, 2025
Something of a forerunner to the latter book "Whographica", this is more of a picture/coffee-table book style, but full of fun and interesting facts and it's never boring. One of those books that originally passed me by that I'm glad I finally got around to reading.
February 2, 2019
A collection of trivia about the long-running series - interesting, amusing and informative. With lots of pictures! What's not to enjoy?
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