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|image= Krotons novel.jpg | |image = <gallery> | ||
| | Krotons novel.jpg|1985 edition | ||
|number= 99 | 2Krotons novel.jpg|1991 edition | ||
|novelisation of=The Krotons (TV story) | </gallery> | ||
|doctor=Second Doctor | |number = 99 | ||
|companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] | |novelisation of = The Krotons (TV story) | ||
|enemy= [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]], [[Eelek]] | |doctor = Second Doctor | ||
|setting= The [[Planet (The Krotons)|Gond planet]] | |companions = [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] | ||
|writer= | |enemy = [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]], [[Eelek]] | ||
|cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]] | |setting = The [[Planet (The Krotons)|Gond planet]] | ||
|publisher= Target Books | |writer = Terrance Dicks | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen & Co | |cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]] | ||
|release date= | |read by = [[Frazer Hines]] | ||
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 121 Pages | |publisher = Target Books | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-20189-2 | |publisher2 = W.H. Allen & Co | ||
|prev= The Invasion (novelisation) | |release date = 14 November 1985 | ||
|next= The Two Doctors (novelisation) | |format = Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 121 Pages | ||
|series2 = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-20189-2 | ||
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|next2= The Seeds of Death (novelisation) | |prev = The Invasion (novelisation) | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial ''[[The Krotons (TV story)|The Krotons]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
=== 1985 edition === | === 1985 Target Books edition === | ||
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s. | Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s. | ||
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great | Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great Hall of Learning. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the 'companions' of these mysterious beings. | ||
But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]]... | But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]]... | ||
=== 1991 edition === | === 1991 Target Books edition === | ||
According to legend, many thousands of years ago strange creatures came from the skies and settled on the planet of the Gonds. They were the Krotons. | According to legend, many thousands of years ago strange creatures came from the skies and settled on the planet of the Gonds. They were the Krotons. | ||
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But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they discover the true, evil purpose of the aliens and find out what it really means to be the companions of the Krotons... | But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they discover the true, evil purpose of the aliens and find out what it really means to be the companions of the Krotons... | ||
Doctor Who - The Krotons, featuring Patrick Troughton in the role of the Doctor, was broadcast in 1968 and was written by Robert Holmes. This novelization is by Terrance Dicks, who has novelized over sixty Doctor Who television stories; at the time The Krotons was broadcast he was the script editor of the series. | Doctor Who - ''The Krotons'', featuring [[Patrick Troughton]] in the role of the Doctor, was broadcast in [[1968 (releases)|1968]] and was written by [[Robert Holmes]]. This novelization is by [[Terrance Dicks]], who has novelized over sixty Doctor Who television stories; at the time The Krotons was broadcast he was the [[script editor]] of the series. | ||
Doctor Who - The Krotons is available as a BBC video. | Doctor Who - The Krotons is available as a BBC video. | ||
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== Additional cover images == | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
HardbackKrotons.jpg|1985 Hardback edition | |||
StarBooksDominators&Krotons.jpg|1989 Star Books edition.<br />Front and Back Covers by [[Andrew Skilleter]] | |||
2Krotons novel.jpg|1991 edition.<br />Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Re-issues: | Re-issues: | ||
: 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK) | : 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK) | ||
== Audiobook == | |||
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[2 April (releases)|2 April]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Frazer Hines]]. | |||
The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. | |||
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | |||
The Krotons audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 5 February 2024
The Krotons was a novelisation based on the 1968 television serial The Krotons.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
1985 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the Gonds.
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great Hall of Learning. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the 'companions' of these mysterious beings.
But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the Krotons...
1991 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]
According to legend, many thousands of years ago strange creatures came from the skies and settled on the planet of the Gonds. They were the Krotons.
And now, every year, the Gond's two greatest scholars are chosen to become the companions of the Krotons. They disappear and are never seen again, but it is held to be a great honour; for only the finest are chosen.
But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they discover the true, evil purpose of the aliens and find out what it really means to be the companions of the Krotons...
Doctor Who - The Krotons, featuring Patrick Troughton in the role of the Doctor, was broadcast in 1968 and was written by Robert Holmes. This novelization is by Terrance Dicks, who has novelized over sixty Doctor Who television stories; at the time The Krotons was broadcast he was the script editor of the series.
Doctor Who - The Krotons is available as a BBC video.
Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- A Candidate for Death
- The Rescue
- The Rebels
- The Genius
- The Companions
- The Krotons Awake
- The Militants
- The Attack
- The Second Attack
- Battle Plans
- Eelek's Bargain
- Acid
Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything."
- The Doctor is amazed that the Krotons feed off living thoughts and feels this justifies their arrogance.
- Vana justifies avoiding the evacuation by saying she is a scientist and can help Beta.
- The continuity error of Beta being in the Underhall when he was left behind in the laboratory is corrected, with his line given to an unnamed engineer (as it was in the original script).
- The comedy business of Beta burning his finger while testing the acid is removed.
Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
- The cover of the original Target Books edition featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter.
Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]
1985 Hardback edition
1989 Star Books edition.
Front and Back Covers by Andrew Skilleter
1991 edition.
Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 2 April 2020 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Frazer Hines.
The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.
Audiobook cover
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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