04-05-2025
Jeff Cummins' Doctor Who illustrations in new book
Launched by publishing house Candy Jar Books, Outside the Box: The Complete Doctor Who Art of Jeff Cummins, is a new title celebrating the legacy of the Flintshire-based artist - timed perfectly ahead of a major Doctor Who exhibition this summer.
Jeff has been a leading figure in British sci-fi and pop culture illustration for decades, producing artwork for Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, and most famously, Doctor Who. This new volume focuses exclusively on his contributions to the Doctor Who universe, bringing together his iconic Target novel covers, personal commissions, rare early pieces and never-before-seen artwork.
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He said: "This is the book I've always wanted to see come to life. From my earliest Dalek paintings as a kid, to my latest portraits of Ncuti Gatwa and Jodie Whittaker - it's all part of the same creative journey."
The book includes:
• Jeff's celebrated Target novel covers and work from the Doctor Who Discovers series.
• A detailed look at the unreleased Target calendar project.
• New illustrations of Doctors old and new - including portraits of Colin Baker, David Bradley, Tom Baker, and more.
• A new comic strip chronicling Jeff's life as an artist.
• Private commissions, early works, and Jeff's latest Dalek painting - connecting his childhood in Wales to his present-day artistry.
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Jeff's work will also be celebrated in a dedicated exhibition, Right Between the Eyes!, opening in June at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery as part of Adventures in Time & Space, one of the largest Doctor Who exhibitions seen in over a decade. Running until November, the exhibition will showcase iconic props, costumes, set pieces, and Jeff's original artwork - with signed copies of Outside the Box available in the museum gift shop.
Sarah Wilson, heritage manager at Peterborough Museum, said: "Jeff's artwork is a vital part of Doctor Who's visual history. His distinctive style helped define an era for fans around the world."
Outside the Box is being distributed by the Books Council of Wales, ensuring it will be available in all good bookshops across Wales, including local independents and online retailers.
