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writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[January]] [[1988]] | | release date= [[August]] [[1987]] (hardcover)<br>[[January]] [[1988]] (paperback) | | ||
format= | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20308-9| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20308-9| | ||
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Revision as of 02:00, 25 October 2008
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Rescue which included individual episode titles and was shown from 2nd January 1965 and written by David Whitaker.
- The original cover artwork was by Tony Clark. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's Cover Blurb
From his one previous visit the Doctor remembers the inhabitants of the planet Dido as a gentle, peace-loving people.
But when he returns, things have changed dramatically. It seems that the Dido have brutally massacred the crew of the crashed spaceliner Astra. Even now they are threatening the lives of the sole survivors, Bennett and the orphan girl Vicki.
Why have the Didoi apparently turned against their peaceful natures? Can Bennett and Vicki survive until the rescue ship from Earth arrives? And who is the mysterious Koquillion?
Illustrations
None
Deviations from the Televised Story
- In this novel the natives who surprise Bennett are a male and a female (they both appeared to male on screen). Unfortunately they are killed by the crew of the rescue ship.
Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- This title was prepared for publication before Ian Marter’s death on 7th July 1987.
- "Editor’s Note: Shortly after completing work on The Rescue Ian Marter died. It was a great loss to his publishers and to the world of Doctor Who as a whole. Ian loved his work on Who both as an actor and a writer of many of the novelisations of the TV shows. He especially enjoyed and appreciated the interest fans showed in his work. And in his absence, it’s to all his fans that I’d like to dedicate this, his last book. NR"
- The first cover design showing Koquillion standing holding a power tool was rejected.
Associated Images
To be added
Publishing History (UK)
- Hardback (August 1987)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491033176, copies priced £7.95 (UK))
- Paperback (January 1988)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 23,000, priced £1.95 (UK).
International Editions
To be added
