The Torchwood Encyclopedia

by Gary Russell

The definitive A-Z to Torchwood Series One to Three

Genres: Science Fiction, Doctor Who, Science Fiction Fantasy, Tv, Fiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Gary Russell is a British freelance writer, producer and former child actor. As a writer, he is best known for his work in connection with the television series Doctor Who and its spin-offs in other media. As an actor, he is best known for playing Dick Kirrin in the British 1978 television series The Famous Five.

Reviews

[Weasel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great - it's interesting for what has been chosen, like almost all the songs and the artists, and here are some less used pictures, but the actual content isn't amazing.

[Sophie Swift · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good recap of everything we learn throughout the series.

[Lizabeth Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Available from Amazon.UK, this is a great collection of everyone and everything that might have been on the Brit series Torchwood, from A from Andromeda (borrowed by Eugene Jones from the DVD rental store) to Zenegon Rain (A movie for rent in Josh's DVD store). It also references the radio broadcasts "Lost Souls", "Asylum", "Golden Age", and "The Dead Line", but doesn't include the books.

Covering all three Series to date, but not Captain Jack's appearances on Doctor Who, this is a great collection of information that should appeal to both the die-hard fan as well as the people who might have missed an episode or two. Definitely a great aide to fanfiction writers as well.

Naturally with a book like this, spoilers abound.

It is hardback and chock-full of lovely photographs. On the front cover you have the trio of Ianto, Jack, and Gwen. In a lovely tribute to those others who have mattered in the series, the back has photographs of Tosh, Owen, PC Andy, Rhys, Martha, and Susie.

Without a doubt, I was very pleased with what Gary did with this collection of facts.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

lots of trivia....but not enough 'meat' on the important characters or events.

[Jaq · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Torchwood addict - this little beauty helped me remember some of the characters and plots that made this television series so special.

[Max Kooyman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough, and cleared up a few references I didn't get.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the insights to my favorite show very cool~