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novel name= Doctor Who - The Savages|
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series=[[Doctor Who]] -<br/>[[Target Novelisation]] |
Savages novel.jpg|1986 edition
number= 109 |
PearsonSavages.jpg|1992 edition
doctor=[[First Doctor]] |
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companions= [[Dodo Chaplet]], [[Steven Taylor]] |
|number         = 109
enemy= [[ ]] |
|novelisation of = The Savages (TV story)
year= [[ ]], |
|doctor         = First Doctor  
writer= [[Ian Stuart Black]] |
|companions     = [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Dodo Chaplet|Dodo]]
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] |
|enemy           = [[Jano]], [[Elder]]s
release date= [[March]] [[1986]](hardcover)<br>[[September]] [[1986]] (paperback)|
|setting        = An [[Planet (The Savages)|unnamed planet]], the future
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 127 Pages |
|writer         = Ian Stuart Black
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20230-9|
|read by        = [[Peter Purves]]
previous story=[[The Gunfighters (novelisation) | Doctor Who – The Gunfighters]] |
|cover          = [[David McAllister]]
next story=[[The War Machines (novelisation) | Doctor Who  - The War Machines]] }}
|publisher       = Target Books
|publisher2      = W.H. Allen
|release date   = 11 September 1986
|format         = Hardcover and paperback editions; 11 Chapters, 127 Pages
|isbn           = ISBN 0-426-20230-9
|series          = [[Target novelisation]]s
|prev            = Slipback (novelisation)
|next            = Fury from the Deep (novelisation)
|series2        = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]]
|prev2          = The Gunfighters (novelisation)
|next2          = The War Machines (novelisation)
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1966 television serial ''[[The Savages (TV story)|The Savages]]''.
 
== Publisher's summary ==
=== 1986 Target Books edition ===
Landing on a distant planet, [[First Doctor|the Doctor]] confidently announces to his companions that [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] has brought them to an age of great advancement, peace and prosperity.
 
The Doctor's calculations seem to be confirmed when the travellers are greeted by [[Jano]] and the Elders who take them on a tour of their city - a haven of beauty, harmony and friendship, set in a wilderness inhabited by tribes of savages.


==Novelisation==
But the security of the city is founded on one deadly and appalling secret. Soon the Doctor and his friends discover that it is not only outside the city walls that savages dwell...
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[The Savages]] '', which was the first ''Doctor Who'' serial to use an overall on-screen title. It was shown from 28th May 1966 and written by [[Ian Stuart Black]].
 
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[David McAllister ]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
=== 1992 Target Books edition ===
* The First Doctor appears on the cover of the original edition. This was unusual as at the time Target was generally no longer including the image of the Doctor on its novelisation covers; the last time was with ''[[Enlightenment (novelisation)|Enlightenment]]'' in 1984. It wouldn't happen again until a year later with ''[[The Ambassadors of Death (novelisation)|The Ambassadors of Death]]''.
THE DOCTOR NODDED THOUGHTFULLY. 'YOU MAY HAVE FOUND THE SECRET OF ETERNAL LIFE.'
 
Landing on a distant planet, the Doctor confidently announces to his companions that the TARDIS has brought them to an age of great advancement, peace and prosperity.


==Publisher's summary==
The Doctor's calculations seem to be confirmed when the travellers are greeted by Jano and the Elders who take them on a tour of their city - a haven of beauty, harmony and friendship, set in a wilderness inhabited by tribes of savages.
===1986 edition===
Landing on a distant planet, [[First Doctor|the Doctor]] confidently announces to his companions that the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] has brought them to an age of great advancement, peace and prosperity.<br>
The Doctor’s calculations seem to be confirmed when the travellers are greeted by [[Jano]] and the Elders who take them on a tour of their city - a haven of beauty, harmony and friendship, set in a wilderness inhabited by tribes of savages.<br>
But the security of the city is founded on one deadly and appalling secret. Soon the Doctor and his friends discover that it is not only outside the city walls that savages dwell…


==Illustrations==
But the security of the city is founded on one deadly and appalling secret. Soon the Doctor and his friends discover that it is not only outside the city walls that savages dwell...
None


== Deviations from televised story ==
== Deviations from televised story ==
''To be added''
* On page 37, following the treatment of Wylda, Senta says "They really put the pressure on this place. ''Always'' on my shift. ''Always'' Tuesday mornings." This reference to "Tuesday mornings", bearing in mind that the story is set not on Earth but an unnamed planet, is not present on the existing audio recordings of episode one.
* Senta's professional title is Dr. Senta.
 
== Chapter titles ==
# 'Are You Sure You Know Where We Are?'
# 'You Have Made Me Look Very Grand'
# 'A Remarkable Advance, Gentlemen. I'd Like To Know How'
# 'I Don't Know What's Going On, But I Don't Like It'
# 'The Old Man Did Not Obey'
# 'Not Exactly A Witness'
# 'Come On, Soldier Boy. What Are You Frightened Of?'
# 'The Trouble With You People On This Planet...'
# 'I Don't Trust Strangers'
# 'All We Need Is One Good Friend'
# 'Do You Think We Will Ever See Him Again?'


==Writing and publishing notes==
== Writing and publishing notes ==
* Doctor Who Poster Offer features at back without the colour pictures!
* Doctor Who Poster Offer features at back without the colour pictures!
* The cover for the original [[Target Books]] edition features the artwork of [[David McAllister]].
* The First Doctor appears on the cover of the original edition. This was unusual as at the time Target was generally no longer including the image of the Doctor on its novelisation covers; the last time was with ''[[Enlightenment (novelisation)|Enlightenment]]'' in 1984. It wouldn't happen again until a year later with ''[[The Ambassadors of Death (novelisation)|The Ambassadors of Death]]''.


==Additional cover images==
== Additional cover images ==
<gallery>
<gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" >
Image:2Savages.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]]  
HardbackSavages.jpg|1986 Hardback edition
PearsonSavages.jpg|1992 edition.<br />Cover by [[Alister Pearson]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==British publication history==
== British publication history ==
: ''To be added''
First publication:
* Hardback
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
* Paperback
: Target
Re-issues:
: Paperback: Target / Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK November 1992 Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] (£2.50 UK)
 
== Audiobook ==
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[4 February (releases)|4 February]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Peter Purves]].


'''First Publication:'''
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]].
* Hardback
 
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
* Paperback
The Savages audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover
: Target
</gallery>
'''Re-issues:'''
 
: Paperback: Target / Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK November 1992 Cover by Alistair Pearson (£2.50 UK)
== External links ==
''to be added''


==Editions published outside Britain==
{{DWN}}
''To be added''
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==See also==
[[Category:Target novelisations]]
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007)
[[Category:1986 novels]]
==External links==
[[Category:First Doctor novelisations]]
* {{On target|1986/savages/86savage.htm|Doctor Who - The Savages}}
[[Category:Target novelisations with audiobook readings]]
[[Category:Target Novelisations|Savages]]
[[Category:1986 novels|Savages]]

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The Savages was a novelisation based on the 1966 television serial The Savages.

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

1986 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

Landing on a distant planet, the Doctor confidently announces to his companions that the TARDIS has brought them to an age of great advancement, peace and prosperity.

The Doctor's calculations seem to be confirmed when the travellers are greeted by Jano and the Elders who take them on a tour of their city - a haven of beauty, harmony and friendship, set in a wilderness inhabited by tribes of savages.

But the security of the city is founded on one deadly and appalling secret. Soon the Doctor and his friends discover that it is not only outside the city walls that savages dwell...

1992 Target Books edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

THE DOCTOR NODDED THOUGHTFULLY. 'YOU MAY HAVE FOUND THE SECRET OF ETERNAL LIFE.'

Landing on a distant planet, the Doctor confidently announces to his companions that the TARDIS has brought them to an age of great advancement, peace and prosperity.

The Doctor's calculations seem to be confirmed when the travellers are greeted by Jano and the Elders who take them on a tour of their city - a haven of beauty, harmony and friendship, set in a wilderness inhabited by tribes of savages.

But the security of the city is founded on one deadly and appalling secret. Soon the Doctor and his friends discover that it is not only outside the city walls that savages dwell...

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

  • On page 37, following the treatment of Wylda, Senta says "They really put the pressure on this place. Always on my shift. Always Tuesday mornings." This reference to "Tuesday mornings", bearing in mind that the story is set not on Earth but an unnamed planet, is not present on the existing audio recordings of episode one.
  • Senta's professional title is Dr. Senta.

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

  1. 'Are You Sure You Know Where We Are?'
  2. 'You Have Made Me Look Very Grand'
  3. 'A Remarkable Advance, Gentlemen. I'd Like To Know How'
  4. 'I Don't Know What's Going On, But I Don't Like It'
  5. 'The Old Man Did Not Obey'
  6. 'Not Exactly A Witness'
  7. 'Come On, Soldier Boy. What Are You Frightened Of?'
  8. 'The Trouble With You People On This Planet...'
  9. 'I Don't Trust Strangers'
  10. 'All We Need Is One Good Friend'
  11. 'Do You Think We Will Ever See Him Again?'

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

  • Doctor Who Poster Offer features at back without the colour pictures!
  • The cover for the original Target Books edition features the artwork of David McAllister.
  • The First Doctor appears on the cover of the original edition. This was unusual as at the time Target was generally no longer including the image of the Doctor on its novelisation covers; the last time was with Enlightenment in 1984. It wouldn't happen again until a year later with The Ambassadors of Death.

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

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

First publication:

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

Re-issues:

Paperback: Target / Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK November 1992 Cover by Alister Pearson (£2.50 UK)

Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]

This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 4 February 2021 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Peter Purves.

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.

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

to be added