Doctor Who: The Dangerous Book of Monsters

The Doctor’s Official Guide #2

by Justin Richards

In his travels across time and space, the Doctor has met hundreds of monsters - now, he's created this handy spotter's guide to the biggest, smallest, tallest, hungriest, smelliest, and most dangerous creatures in the Whoniverse! In this fantastic companion guide to How To Be A Time Lord, the Twelfth Doctor reveals, in tips and doodles, everything you need to know about each dangerous monster, advice for battling them, and how and when to make a speedy escape.

Genres: Doctor Who, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Time Travel

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2015

About the author

Justin Richards is a British writer. He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and he is Creative Director for the BBC Books range. He has also written for television, contributing to Five's soap opera Family Affairs. He is also the author of a series of crime novels for children about the Invisible Detective, and novels for older children. His Doctor Who novel The Burning was placed sixth in the Top 10 of SFX magazine's "Best SF/Fantasy novelisation or TV tie-in novel" category of 2000.

Reviews

[Asuna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a favorite villian, this is the book for you. Even Missy's in it! Though she's pretty awesome... a Must-Read for any Doctor Who fans!

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the greatest monsters from the greatest TV show, what more could you want.

[Vladyslav Ieliashevskyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, I've just finished the book and it was gooood! Bringing back old memories on original TV-series and Doctors adventures. Oh, the nostalgia ^^
Downside - it's not quite a guide and not totally an art-book. Something in the middle.
I would not name it "The Dangerous Book of Monsters". No. The creatures listed here are not all monsters. They are aliens, species, robots... and definitely not all of them are deadly or vicious.
I would rather called it "Doctor Who: Book of Encounters" or "Doctor Who: Book of Foes".

I'd advise to all who love this fandom.

[Natalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book of the new year! I might do a video review later on my BookTube. :)

[Breña · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice idea. Might fit in the categorie "coffeetable book for kids" ;)

[Vik · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a Doctor Who fan this book is a fun and interesting read. All the major monsters are mentioned in relatively decent detail and there is a section for behind-the-scenes details for each monster which shows how they were created and by who. There are also initial descriptions presented of the monsters via an extract from the episode script. Overall, it's a good way to spend a few hours at most and next time you watch Doctor Who with some friends you can surprise them with a few trivia/fun facts about the characters!

[Zayn Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My father had bought this for me when I was really little, at the Schoolastic book fair in California when I used to live there. I always loved Doctor Who, since I was 6 years old. When the book fair came, me and my father went to the book fair and I didn’t know they had Doctor Who books there, so he decided to buy me this book because he knows my love for the show. I loved all the info on each monster, cyber creature, and robot creation, and I still remember it to this day. I would definitely read this book if you’re a whovian.

[Järken · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!! I'd watch episodes of Who and then go to this book and learn even more about the monsters! Recommended for Whovians!!!!

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brief survival guide written by the Doctor to help young Tellurians escape the galaxy's fiercest creatures.

A nicely presented book from the authors, targeted well at the audience.

[Bunny Cakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! What a fund read!

[Carla Eacret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the book hearing Peter Capaldi talking thru the whole thing and gesturing with his arms waving around!!!

[Inaffablejames · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really practical, one I get lost in the never ending chaos of the universe

[Sasha Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's cute and I recognize a lot of the monsters but I do wish it went by some sort of official order like most to least dangerous or by series.

[Moz · Rating 4 out of 5]

very funny and informative!

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ascerbic voice of the 12th Doctor rings through this book which covers off all the monsters as a he tells us how to survive them (or not in some cases). It covers all the new Who monsters and touches on some of the classics. It's not earth shattering good but for an overview of the monsters of the Doctor Who World it gives enough information.

[Owen Cisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good book. I would definitely be able to survive monsters.

[Julie-Anie (Another one bites the dust jacket) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Could have been longer, can't get enough of this universe(s).

[Kristina Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very attractive coffee table book that will have fans repeatedly flicking through the pages.

[Galy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed it. There's a lot of information I forgot in there. And it's a fun read.

[Max Balch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book! Great for any Whovian!

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doctor Who: The Dangerous Book of Monsters is apparently written by the twelfth Doctor (it did kind of sound like him at times). It’s a fairly small book really which didn’t take too long to get through, especially as a lot of it is taken up by photos and illustrations so there’s only a small amount of text. The Doctor describes the looks and capabilities of some of the aliens that he’s met over the years, as well as tips on how to survive an encounter with them. Not all are strictly monsters (e.g. the Ood) and not all species are covered, but all the main culprits from the NuWho era are featured so it doesn’t feel like too much is missed out. It’s by no means an essential book for fans of the show (especially for adults) but it’s still nice to have in my collection.