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doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] | | doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] | | ||
companions= [[Ace]] | | companions= [[Ace]] | | ||
enemy= [[Renegade | enemy= [[Renegade Dalek]]s <br> [[Imperial Dalek]]s <br> [[Davros]] | | ||
year= [[Earth]], [[England]], [[London]], [[Shoreditch]], [[1963]] | year= [[Earth]], [[England]], [[London]], [[Shoreditch]], [[1963]] | | ||
writer= [[Ben Aaronovitch]]| | |||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | ||
release date= June | release date= June [[1990]]| | ||
format= Paperback Book, 160 Pages| | format= Paperback Book, 160 Pages| | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20337-2| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20337-2| | ||
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[[Shoreditch]], [[London]], [[1963]]. Two teachers follow an [[Susan Foreman|unnervingly knowledgeable schoolgirl]] to her home - [[the Doctor's TARDIS|a blue police telephone box]] in the middle of a [[Totter's Yard|scrapyard]]. The [[First Doctor|old man]] whom the girl calls 'grandfather' is annoyed at the intrusion: there is something he has to do, and he has a premonition that he will be delayed for some time...<br> | [[Shoreditch]], [[London]], [[1963]]. Two teachers follow an [[Susan Foreman|unnervingly knowledgeable schoolgirl]] to her home - [[the Doctor's TARDIS|a blue police telephone box]] in the middle of a [[Totter's Yard|scrapyard]]. The [[First Doctor|old man]] whom the girl calls 'grandfather' is annoyed at the intrusion: there is something he has to do, and he has a premonition that he will be delayed for some time...<br> | ||
Six regenerations later [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] returns; and [[Ace]], his travelling companion, sees London as it was before the [[1960s|Sixties]] started swinging - and long before she was born.<br> | Six regenerations later [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] returns; and [[Ace]], his travelling companion, sees London as it was before the [[1960s|Sixties]] started swinging - and long before she was born.<br> | ||
But a [[Renegade Dalek|Grey Dalek]] is lurking in [[ | But a [[Renegade Dalek|Grey Dalek]] is lurking in [[76 Totter's Lane|Foreman's Yard]]; [[Imperial Dalek]]s are appearing in the basement of [[Coal Hill School]]; and both factions want the [[Hand of Omega]], the remote [[stellar manipulator]] that the Doctor has left behind. Has the Doctor arrived in time to deprive the [[Dalek]]s of the secret of [[time travel]]? | ||
==Novelisation== | ==Novelisation== | ||
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== Deviations from the Televised Story == | == Deviations from the Televised Story == | ||
* The book contains far more detail on the [[Special Weapons Dalek]], also known (in the novelisation) as "the [[Abomination]]". | * The book contains far more detail on the [[Special Weapons Dalek]], also known (in the novelisation) as "the [[Abomination]]". In the book, its motives are explored in detail, from its inception and creation as the ultimate weapon, to the surprising fact that the firing of the weapon caused it to mutate, and become self-aware. As a result, it is closely monitored and even 'feared' by other Daleks. | ||
* The [[Imperial Dalek]]s use "scout Daleks" not seen (so far) on television or in other media. | * The [[Imperial Dalek]]s use "scout Daleks" not seen (so far) on television or in other media. | ||
* The novelisation introduced [[the Other]] to the [[Doctor Who Universe]] and contains a flashback to the days of [[Rassilon]], [[Omega]] and the Other just prior to the use of the [[Hand of Omega]] to cause a [[supernova]]. | * The novelisation introduced [[the Other]] to the [[Doctor Who Universe]] and contains a flashback to the days of [[Rassilon]], [[Omega]] and the Other just prior to the use of the [[Hand of Omega]] to cause a [[supernova]]. | ||
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* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | * '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | ||
* [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | ||
[[Category:Target Novelisations]] | [[Category:Target Novelisations]] | ||
[[Category:1990 novels]] | [[Category:1990 novels]] | ||
Revision as of 03:51, 24 November 2009
Publisher's Cover Blurb
Shoreditch, London, 1963. Two teachers follow an unnervingly knowledgeable schoolgirl to her home - a blue police telephone box in the middle of a scrapyard. The old man whom the girl calls 'grandfather' is annoyed at the intrusion: there is something he has to do, and he has a premonition that he will be delayed for some time...
Six regenerations later the Doctor returns; and Ace, his travelling companion, sees London as it was before the Sixties started swinging - and long before she was born.
But a Grey Dalek is lurking in Foreman's Yard; Imperial Daleks are appearing in the basement of Coal Hill School; and both factions want the Hand of Omega, the remote stellar manipulator that the Doctor has left behind. Has the Doctor arrived in time to deprive the Daleks of the secret of time travel?
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on Remembrance of the Daleks .
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target publication and featured the artwork of Alister Pearson. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Illustrations
- None
Book Chapters
There are no individually titled chapters for this book. It is simply broken up into twenty-three chapters, each numbered sequentially.
Deviations from the Televised Story
- The book contains far more detail on the Special Weapons Dalek, also known (in the novelisation) as "the Abomination". In the book, its motives are explored in detail, from its inception and creation as the ultimate weapon, to the surprising fact that the firing of the weapon caused it to mutate, and become self-aware. As a result, it is closely monitored and even 'feared' by other Daleks.
- The Imperial Daleks use "scout Daleks" not seen (so far) on television or in other media.
- The novelisation introduced the Other to the Doctor Who Universe and contains a flashback to the days of Rassilon, Omega and the Other just prior to the use of the Hand of Omega to cause a supernova.
Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- Like The Curse of Fenric novelisation, this commision was given an unlimited wordcount, and in the light of the forthcoming range of New Adventures, new editor Peter Darvill-Evans, the writers were encouraged to take a more "grown up" approach to the story, and in particular its underlying theme of racism.
- Dedication: "To Andrew who opened the door, and Anna who pushed me through it". (Andrew presumably refers to Doctor Who Script Editor Andrew Cartmel.)
Associated Images
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Publishing History (UK)
One single paperback edition, priced £2.50 (UK), estimated print run: 25,000 copies.
International Editions
To be added
