These Minimal "Doctor Who" Book Covers Are Stunning

12 Doctors, 12 stories, 12 gorgeous covers.

1. To celebrate Peter Capaldi’s arrival as The Doctor, Puffin is regenerating its series of Doctor Who novellas with a brand new look.

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A Big Hand For The Doctor by Eoin Colfer, starring One (William Hartnell).

2. Originally released for the show’s 50th Anniversary last year, the stories have been outfitted with new covers inspired by the unique style of each Doctor.

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The Nameless City by Michael Scott, starring Two (Patrick Troughton).

3. Written by 12 best-selling authors including Eoin Colfer, Malorie Blackman, and Neil Gaiman, the stories each focus on one incarnation of the Doctor.

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The Spear of Destiny by Marcus Sedgwick, starring Three (Jon Pertwee).

4. These new editions will be available from October 23rd, in a box set of all 12 paperback stories.

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The Roots of Evil by Philip Reeve, starring Four (Tom Baker).

5. Excellent work, Puffin. These really are very cool.

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Tip of the Tongue by Patrick Ness, starring Five (Peter Davidson).

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Something Borrowed by Richelle Mead, starring Six (Colin Baker).

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The Ripple Effect by Malorie Blackman, starring Seven (Sylvester McCoy).

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Spore by Alex Scarrow, starring Eight (Paul McGann).

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The Beast of Babylon by Charlie Higson, starring Nine (Christopher Eccleston).

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The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage by Derek Landy, starring Ten (David Tennant).

11. Wait, there's more...

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Nothing O’Clock by Neil Gaiman, starring Eleven (Matt Smith).

12. The series also features a brand new story, Lights Out, featuring Peter Capaldi's Doctor and written by Holly Black, US author of The Spiderwick Chronicles.

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Lights Out by Holly Black, starring Twelve (Peter Capaldi).

Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories will be available from October 23rd.

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