BBC Books have recently released some details about an upcoming publication called Doctor Who: The Ultimate Monster Guide. The book will take a look at some of the hundreds of monsters that have appeared in Doctor Who over the past forty five years and feature details on how some of them were made. Concept art and computer generated images will be included in the publication and you can view the book's official synopsis below;

For The Ultimate Monster Guide, Doctor Who historian Justin Richards has completely revised and updated entries from his first three bestselling reference books - and included a wealth of new material from both the current and the classic series - to create the most comprehensive guide to the Doctor's enemies ever published. From Adipose and Autons to Zarbi and Zygons, this guide tells you everything you need to know about the many dastardly creatures the Doctor has fought over the 46 years since he first appeared on television. The Guide also includes behind the scenes secrets of how the monsters were created, as well as design drawings and images. Find out how the Cybermen were designed over the years, and how Davros was resurrected to lead his Daleks once again. Discover the computer magic that made the Beast possible, and the make-up wizardry that created the Weeping Angels. learn how many incarnations of the Master the Doctor has encountered, and which other misguided Time Lords he has defeated... Lavishly illustrated with photos and artwork throughout, The Ultimate Monster Guide is essential reading for all travellers in time and space!

This book will be released on the eighth of October and go on sale at an RRP of £14.99. It will consist of three hundred and fifty two pages and at the moment there are only plans to release it as a hardback. The author of the book will be Justin Richards and you can view information about his previous Doctor Who publications here on Amazon. Will you be buying Doctor Who: The Ultimate Monster Guide when it's released later this year in October?