Call for Papers: SFF Critical Book on Doctor Who

[major_clanger]

The Unsilent Library: Adventures in new Doctor Who

Published by the Science Fiction Foundation
edited by Simon Bradshaw, Antony Keen, and Graham Sleight

The Science Fiction Foundation, which has published a number of books on sf (including The Parliament of Dreams: Conferring on Babylon 5 and Terry Pratchett: Guilty of Literature) is now seeking contributions for a new book, proposed for publication in 2010, on Doctor Who. This book will focus on the series’ revival since 2005. Contributions are invited on all aspects of the new series, including its scripting, production, and reception, as well as links to the “classic” series. A variety of critical approaches/viewpoints will be encouraged.

Potential authors are asked to submit brief proposals (max. 250 words) for chapters by 1st March 2009. Final chapters (max. 6,000 words) will be due by 1st August 2009. Please send proposals to sjbradshaw@mac.com.

Contributions should follow the style guide at http://www.sf-foundation.org/publications/styleguide.html

Comments

[surliminal.livejournal.com]

Coo, what fun!!

[beamjockey.livejournal.com]

I am unsure that you are supposed to have fun doing this. I think you are supposed to be all serious and critical. Especially if the book is about a TV show for children.

[major-clanger.livejournal.com]

Well, I wouldn't be co-editing it if I thought it would be a miserable task! I expect to have a good deal of fun taking a serious critical look at one of the BBC's most successful dramas.