Collector Books is proud to present the tenth and final edition of Cathy and Gene Florence's Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s, 60s. Covering collectible glassware made after the Depression era, this is the only book available that deals exclusively with the handmade and mass-produced glassware from this period. For over 20 years, Cathy and G[Read More]
Most of us have at least one “old” item that looks like it could be an antique, and most certainly collectible. But, we don’t always know what “it” is exactly, or what its worth, and that can be the difference between a valuable treasure, and a treasure with more sentimental value. For aspiring and experienced collectors alike, the pricin[Read More]
My 15 year old grandaughter gave me 'The Host' to read as she and her sisters had thoroughly enjoyed the book.
For me it started slow and I thought ho hum, this sounds similar to other stories I have read about alien lifeforms invading a human host, and I almost put the book aside. Well I am so glad I didn't because as I warmed to the theme, th[Read More]
If you could only choose 3 words to describe your dream reception...WHAT 3 WORDS would you choose? If one of your top choices was...FUN...then this book was written just for you! For years the bridal magazines, wedding planning books, and wedding focused TV programs have explored every facet of wedding celebrations except for one...the FUN. Brid[Read More]
I am an avid Dr Who fan from way, way back. I have followed Dr Who since the days of William Hartnell.
So much of the early days were lost or incomplete because of incorrect storage at the time, especially many of the episodes starring Patrick Troughton.
As the doctors have changed over the years, so to have the doctors companions and the menacing aliens who are forever trying to enslave mankind, you know the ones I mean:
The Daleks, who were scary enough when I was a kid and who have now morphed into an even greater, more challenging enemy.
The Cybermen with their mindless, robotic threat to all and sundry – coldly logical.
And of course The Master, a renegade Time Lord and the nemesis of the Doctor.
With each series I am always a little concerned that the new doctor and any new companions won’t be up to the same standard as the previous ones. But I have to say I do like the new doctor ( David Tennant), and Rose is a hard act to follow.
I know that if someone gave me a boxed set of any of the series, I would be most appreciative. It’s good to see that the older series are being released on DVD so if you have a friend who is a Dr Who fan these would make and ideal gift.
And of course there is a great range of Doctor Who booksfor the avid reader who is also a Dr who fan.
Actors who have played Dr Who are:
William Hartnell
the first doctor
23 November 1963 – 29 October 1966
Patrick Troughton
the second doctor
29 October 1966 – 21 June 1969
Jon Pertwee
the third doctor
3 January 1970 – 8 June 1974
Tom Baker
the fourth doctor
8 June 1974 – 21 March 1981
Peter Davison
the fifth doctor
21 March 1981 – 16 March 1984
Colin Baker
the sixth doctor
16 March 1984 – 6 December 1986
Sylvester McCoy
the seventh doctor
7 September 1987 – 6 December 1989 & the May 1996
Doctor Who television movie
so if you have a friend who is a Dr Who fan these would make and ideal gift.