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|writer= [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] | |writer= [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] | ||
|publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | |publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | ||
|cover= [[ | |cover= [[David McAllister]] | ||
|release date= [[21 August (releases)|21 August]] [[1980 (releases)|1980]] | |release date= [[21 August (releases)|21 August]] [[1980 (releases)|1980]] | ||
|format= Paperback Book, 128 Pages | |format= Paperback Book, 128 Pages | ||
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== Writing and publishing notes == | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* This title was [[Philip Hinchcliffe]]’s last contribution to the range, and his sole novelisation of a serial he did not produce. | * This title was [[Philip Hinchcliffe]]’s last contribution to the range, and his sole novelisation of a serial he did not produce. | ||
* With no photographs for reference, cover artist [[ | * With no photographs for reference, cover artist [[David McAllister]] decided to try something different and feature no people on the cover. | ||
* Producer [[John Nathan-Turner]]’s criticism of the cover artwork (namely the TARDIS is blue NOT grey, and the light is white NOT red), went unheeded. | * Producer [[John Nathan-Turner]]’s criticism of the cover artwork (namely the TARDIS is blue NOT grey, and the light is white NOT red), went unheeded. | ||
* Large chunks of dialogue and story were cut from the novelisation. | * Large chunks of dialogue and story were cut from the novelisation. | ||
== | == Cover Gallery == | ||
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Keys of Marinustarget38.jpg|Target Books Original editions; cover by [[David McAllister]] | |||
The Keys of Marinus hardcover.jpg|Hardcover edition; cover by [[David McAllister]] | |||
The Keys of Marinus 1987.jpg|Target Books 1987 edition; cover by [[David McAllister]] | |||
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== British publication history == | == British publication history == | ||
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Re-issues: | Re-issues: | ||
:A planned reissue in 1994 was cancelled. | :A planned reissue in 1994 was cancelled. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Target novelisations]] | [[Category:Target novelisations]] | ||
[[Category:1980 novels]] | [[Category:1980 novels]] | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 30 December 2013
Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus was a novelisation based on the 1964 television serial The Keys of Marinus.
Publisher's summary
a remote force-shielded island set in a sea of acid, governed by
the ultimate computer which rules and balances the gentle life of Marinus, guarded by
ruthless protector of a peace-loving race threatened by
Warlord of the brutal sub-human Voords, sworn enemy of Arbitan and of Marinus, who has within his grasp
THE KEYS OF MARINUS
the Conscience’s vital micro-circuits, the doors of good and evil.
Can the Doctor find the hidden circuits in time? Arbitan’s command was 'Find them, OR DIE!'
Chapter Titles
- The Sea of Death
- The Marble City
- The Velvet Web
- The Brains of Morphoton
- The Screaming Jungle
- The Whispering Darkness
- The Snows of Terror
- The Demons
- Sentenced!
- The Mystery of the Locked Room
- The Missing Key
- Arbitan's Revenge
- Final Goodbyes
Deviations from televised story
To be added
Writing and publishing notes
- This title was Philip Hinchcliffe’s last contribution to the range, and his sole novelisation of a serial he did not produce.
- With no photographs for reference, cover artist David McAllister decided to try something different and feature no people on the cover.
- Producer John Nathan-Turner’s criticism of the cover artwork (namely the TARDIS is blue NOT grey, and the light is white NOT red), went unheeded.
- Large chunks of dialogue and story were cut from the novelisation.
Cover Gallery
Target Books Original editions; cover by David McAllister
Hardcover edition; cover by David McAllister
Target Books 1987 edition; cover by David McAllister
British publication history
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- A planned reissue in 1994 was cancelled.
