Learn the Full Story of Doctor Who in America

Trace the tale of the classic British character's ascent in the U.S. in the new book Red White and Who.

By Scott Collura

In the upcoming book Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America from ATB Publishing, the history of the classic British sci-fi series in the U.S. (and Canada) is traced all the way back to the 1960s. Most American fans of the original show (that is, the pre-2005 Christopher Eccleston relaunch version) first learned of Doctor Who via PBS airings in the 1980s. But the full story of the most famous Time Lord's journey in America started years earlier.

Red White and Who, which will be released on August 21, 2017, is a full color, 704-page work with over 600 images. The book is currently available to pre-order (with free US shipping on all orders placed before August 21), but you can take a peak inside with the following gallery of exclusive images from the title:

Here's the official description of Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America from ATB Publishing:

Every American DOCTOR WHO fan has a story to tell, and fans of the iconic British television show love to tell stories. All of them, from the casual to the obsessed, will happily regale others with the tale of how and when they discovered the greatest science fiction media franchise ever. Most early American fans first met the Doctor in the early 1980s, nearly twenty years after the show began in 1963…but the story of DOCTOR WHO in America—a complex and fascinating journey into pop culture—stretches much further back.

In this book you’ll find the rich history of everything DOCTOR WHO in the USA—from American TV Guide listings of Canadian broadcasts in 1965, through the Dalek movies, the early struggles of the Public Broadcasting System, the BBC sales attempts, the official debut on American television in 1972, the explosion in popularity among US viewers in 1979, the twentieth anniversary celebration in 1983, the conventions, the books, the merchandise, the fan clubs, the video releases, the games, the USA Tour, and every imaginable fan activity including cosplay, fan films and audios, PBS pledge drive volunteering, websites, podcasts, and much more, to the new heights of success, popularity, and fandom participation in the 21st century. It’s an enlightening and entertaining journey for everyone who admires DOCTOR WHO…and not just for American fans, but devotees around the globe.

Think you know everything there was to know about our favorite Time Lord and his history? Get ready to discover a “New New World” in RED WHITE AND WHO: THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO IN AMERICA!

Order your copy of Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America right here.

Full disclosure: Red White and Who co-publisher Arnold T. Blumberg is an occasional contributor to IGN.

Talk to Senior Editor Scott Collura on Twitter at @ScottCollura.

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