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{{Infobox Novel|
|image= Myth Makers novel.jpg
novel name= Doctor Who - The Myth Makers|
|series = [[Target novelisation]]s
image= [[File: Myth_Makers_novel.jpg|250px]] |
|number= 97  
series=[[Target novelisation]]s |
|novelisation of= The Myth Makers (TV story)
number= 97 |
|doctor = First Doctor  
doctor=[[First Doctor]] |
|companions= [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Katarina]]
companions= [[Vicki Pallister]] (departs)<br />[[Steven Taylor]]<br />[[Katarina]] (introduction, joins) |
|enemy= [[Cassandra (The Myth Makers)|Cassandra]]
enemy= The [[Greek]]s<br />The [[Troy|Trojans]] |
|setting= [[Troy]], circa [[BC#2nd Millennium B.C.|1200 BC]]
year= [[Troy]], circa [[BC|1200 BC]]|
|writer= Donald Cotton
writer= [[Donald Cotton]] |
|read by = [[Stephen Thorne]]
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] |
|cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]]
release date= [[April]] [[1985]] (hardcover)<br />[[September]] [[1985]] (paperback)|
|publisher= Target Books
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages |
|publisher2= W.H. Allen  
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20125-6|
|release date= 12 September 1985
previous story= [[Galaxy Four (novelisation)|Doctor Who – Galaxy Four]] <br />''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (novelised as part of ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]]'') |
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 28 Chapters, 142 Pages
next story=[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]] }}
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-20170-1
|prev= The Mind of Evil (novelisation)
|next= The Invasion (novelisation)
|series2 = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]]
|prev2= Galaxy Four (novelisation)
|next2 = Mission to the Unknown (novelisation)
}}
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial ''[[The Myth Makers (TV story)|The Myth Makers]]''.


== Novelisation ==
This marked the first appearances of [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] and [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] since their final television appearances in [[1965 (releases)|1965]] and [[1966 (releases)|1966]] respectively. It was also the first novelisation to feature Steven, and indeed the first non-television story to do so.
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[The Myth Makers]]''. It included individual episode titles and was written by [[Donald Cotton]]. It was shown from [[16 October]] [[1965]].
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on editions with different covers).


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
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To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success.
To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success.


And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Vicki]], who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend...
And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]], who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend...


== Illustrations ==
== Chapter titles ==
None
# Homer Remembers
# Zeus Ex Machina
# Hector Forgets
# Enter Odysseus
# Exit the Doctor
# A Rather High Tea
# Agamemnon Arbitrates
# An Execution is Arranged
# Temple Fugit
# The Doctor Draws a Graph
# Paris Draws the Line
# Small Prophet, Quick Return
# War Games Compulsory
# Single Combat
# Speech! Speech!
# The Trojans at Home
# Cassandra Claims a Kill
# The Ultimate Weapon
# A Council of War
# Paris Stands on Ceremony
# Dungeon Party
# Hull Low, Young Lovers
# A Victory Celebration
# Doctor in the Horse
# A Little Touch of Hubris
# Abandon Ship!
# Armageddon and After
* Epilogue


== Deviations from televised story ==
== Deviations from televised story ==
''To be added''
* The book is told entirely from [[Homer]]'s point of view, meaning many scenes, such as Steven getting wounded by the Trojan soldier, are cut out. Homer also takes on the role of the Greek servant [[Cyclops (The Myth Makers)|Cyclops]].
* The Doctor thinks they have landed in the [[Kalahari]].


== Writing and publishing notes ==
== Writing and publishing notes ==
* Along with ''[[Marco Polo (novelisation)|Marco Polo]]'', this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000).
* Along with ''[[Marco Polo (novelisation)|Marco Polo]]'', this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000).
* The original artwork for the novelisation featured the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]].
* This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The History Collection (audio anthology)|The History Collection]]''.


== Additional cover images ==
== Additional cover images ==
''To be added''
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" >
File:HardbackMythMakers.jpg|1985 Hardback edition
File:StarBooksMythMakers&Gunfighters.jpg|1989 Star Books edition.<br />Front and Back Covers by [[Andrew Skilleter]]
</gallery>


== British publication history ==
== British publication history ==
''To be added''
First Publication:
* Hardback
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
* Paperback
: Target


'''First Publication:'''
== Audiobook ==
* Hardback
This Target book was released as an audiobook on [[7 April (releases)|7 April]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne]].
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
* Paperback
: Target
'''Re-issues:'''
: None


== Editions published outside Britain ==
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]].
''To be added''


== [[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)|Audiobook]] ==
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne]] who played [[Omega]].<br />
File:MythMakersAudio.jpg|Audiobook cover
The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in April 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)<br />
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]]<br />
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" >
file:MythMakersAudio.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


== External links ==
''to be added''


== See also ==
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007)
== External links ==
* {{On target|1985/myth/85myth.htm|Doctor Who - The Myth Makers}}
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The Myth Makers was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial The Myth Makers.

This marked the first appearances of Vicki and Steven since their final television appearances in 1965 and 1966 respectively. It was also the first novelisation to feature Steven, and indeed the first non-television story to do so.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

Long, long ago on the great plains of Asia Minor, two mighty armies faced each other in mortal combat. The armies were the Greeks and the Trojans and the prize they were fighting for was Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world.

To the Greeks it seemed that the city of Troy was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success.

And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a strange blue box materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki, who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend...

Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. Homer Remembers
  2. Zeus Ex Machina
  3. Hector Forgets
  4. Enter Odysseus
  5. Exit the Doctor
  6. A Rather High Tea
  7. Agamemnon Arbitrates
  8. An Execution is Arranged
  9. Temple Fugit
  10. The Doctor Draws a Graph
  11. Paris Draws the Line
  12. Small Prophet, Quick Return
  13. War Games Compulsory
  14. Single Combat
  15. Speech! Speech!
  16. The Trojans at Home
  17. Cassandra Claims a Kill
  18. The Ultimate Weapon
  19. A Council of War
  20. Paris Stands on Ceremony
  21. Dungeon Party
  22. Hull Low, Young Lovers
  23. A Victory Celebration
  24. Doctor in the Horse
  25. A Little Touch of Hubris
  26. Abandon Ship!
  27. Armageddon and After
  • Epilogue

Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The book is told entirely from Homer's point of view, meaning many scenes, such as Steven getting wounded by the Trojan soldier, are cut out. Homer also takes on the role of the Greek servant Cyclops.
  • The Doctor thinks they have landed in the Kalahari.

Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Along with Marco Polo, this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000).
  • The original artwork for the novelisation featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter.
  • This novelisation was later released as part of The History Collection.

Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • 1985 Hardback edition

    1985 Hardback edition

  • 1989 Star Books edition. Front and Back Covers by Andrew Skilleter

    1989 Star Books edition.
    Front and Back Covers by Andrew Skilleter

British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]

First Publication:

  • Hardback
W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]

This Target book was released as an audiobook on 7 April 2008 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Stephen Thorne.

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

    Audiobook cover

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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