THE ART OF TIME TRAVEL
THE DOCTOR WHO ART & DESIGN OF PETER MCKINSTRY
I’ve written a book!
I’m thrilled to announce that The Art of Time Travel will be hitting shelves this November, published by BBC Books.
This 324-page hardback volume collects the five years of concept art and design work I did for the show itself, along with an archive of illustrations from the many varied Doctor Who projects I’ve had the pleasure of working on since then. I rediscovered sketches and designs I thought were long lost — pieces that have never been shared before — and they’re all gathered together here for the very first time.
Alongside my own commentary, I’ve also included email exchanges between myself and Showrunner, Head Writer and Executive Producer Russell T Davies. These reveal a detailed and unique look at the creative process behind every design.
But this is more than just another ‘art of’ book - it’s also my own personal story: a young fan who grew up drawing monsters and spaceships, only to find myself doing the same thing on the very television show that inspired me to get creative in the first place.
Packed with artwork, on-set and behind the scenes anecdotes, photographs and reflections, I’ve tried to make it feel like you’re right there beside me in my corner of the Art Department. Which cast member did I discover dancing like no one was watching in the studio café? How did I find myself in front of the camera — as both friend and foe of the Doctor? And exactly how many iterations did it take for the Supreme Dalek to reach it’s final form?
Being part of Production Designer Edward Thomas’s Art Department was a very special chapter of my life, and writing and compiling this book has been an absolute joy. The Art of Time Travel features a foreword by Russell T Davies, and is available to pre-order now. I can’t wait for you to see it! https://lnk.to/ArtOfTimeTravel
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