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redhickory's review
3.0
I picked this up because it includes 5 “all new” short stories and I thought they’d be a good way to gauge if reading a Torchwood novel would be a good use of my time. The short answer is – yes! The short stories were all enjoyable, all true to the voice of the characters and all had believable Torchwood type scenarios and resolutions.
Aside from the short stories there are cast interviews, episode summaries for season 1 and 2, including how scripts changed and little tid-bits of information regarding casting, sets, locations, etc. Interesting.
Aside from the short stories there are cast interviews, episode summaries for season 1 and 2, including how scripts changed and little tid-bits of information regarding casting, sets, locations, etc. Interesting.
autumnsorcery's review against another edition
5.0
The Torchwood Official Magazine Yearbook is the ultimate guide to the second season of the BBC's hit series, Torchwood. One of two immensely successful Doctor Who spin-offs, Torchwood really came into its own during its second season.
Included in the book are brief character biographies of each team member, a Season 2 episode guide, interviews with John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) and James Marsters (Captain John Hart), a set report from the filming of the episode "Something Borrowed", a tour of the Hub set, and five original short stories by Steven Savile, David Llewellyn, Andy Lane, Trevor Baxendale and Joseph Lidster. The short stories alone are worth the price of the book, but there are lots of other great features.
The yearbook is filled with full-color photos and behind-the-scenes information. If you've read the Torchwood Magazine, much of the content of the yearbook may be familiar to you. However, the magazine can be hard to track down in the United States. The yearbook is a great way to make the content of the (excellent) Torchwood Magazine more accessible to American fans, and it's truly a treat for any Torchwood fan.
Included in the book are brief character biographies of each team member, a Season 2 episode guide, interviews with John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) and James Marsters (Captain John Hart), a set report from the filming of the episode "Something Borrowed", a tour of the Hub set, and five original short stories by Steven Savile, David Llewellyn, Andy Lane, Trevor Baxendale and Joseph Lidster. The short stories alone are worth the price of the book, but there are lots of other great features.
The yearbook is filled with full-color photos and behind-the-scenes information. If you've read the Torchwood Magazine, much of the content of the yearbook may be familiar to you. However, the magazine can be hard to track down in the United States. The yearbook is a great way to make the content of the (excellent) Torchwood Magazine more accessible to American fans, and it's truly a treat for any Torchwood fan.
didyousaybooks's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't watched Torchwood for a while so it was cool reading about it.
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