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Subject matter
Illustrator Frank Bellamy’s completed Doctor Who work for Radio Times with a commentary by his son David.

Publisher's summary
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION OF THE DOCTOR WHO ILLUSTRATIONS BY FRANK BELLAMY COMPLETED FOR THE RADIO TIMES MAGAZINE DURING THE 1970’S

“From wandering upstairs with a script in his hands…a few hours later a beautifully presented piece of artwork would appear…it was an instant explosion onto the board…like watching a magician, the quickness of the hand deceiving the eye.”

So writes David Bellamy of his father, Frank Bellamy, one of Britain’s greatest dramatic illustrators who revolutionised the picture strip with his dynamic syle and brilliant draughtsmanship. David shares his personal observations of his father at work and recalls the man behind the pen that produced nearly three decades of outstanding illustration.

Frank Bellamy enjoyed a worldwide reputation and in 1972 received the ‘Best Foreign Artist’ award from the American Academy of Comic Book Arts.

Notable features

 * Radio Times reproductions of Frank Bellamy’s work and full listing of his contributions as not much original artwork could be sourced from 1971 to 1976.