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|image= Dalek Pocketbook.jpg | |image = Dalek Pocketbook.jpg | ||
|writer= [[Terry Nation]] | |writer = [[Terry Nation]] | ||
|publisher= Panther Books | |publisher = Panther Books | ||
|release date= [[7 October (releases)|7 October]] [[1965 (releases)|1965]] | |release date = [[7 October (releases)|7 October]] [[1965 (releases)|1965]] | ||
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|isbn= None (predated ISBN) | |isbn = None (predated ISBN) | ||
|prev= | |series = Factual books | ||
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'''The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide''', published in 1965, was an early ''Doctor Who'' spin-off book written by [[Terry Nation]] and featuring his creations, the [[Dalek]]s. The book was written in two parts: the first half was | '''''The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide''''', published in [[1965 (releases)|1965]], was an early ''Doctor Who'' spin-off book written by [[Terry Nation]] and featuring his creations, the [[Dalek]]s. The book was written in two parts: the first half was an in-universe guide to the [[Dalek]]s, while the second half was a non-fiction section about astronomy. Many of the informational features about Daleks were reprinted from ''[[The Dalek Book]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
How does a [[Dalek]] obtain motive energy when it leaves its own [[planet]]? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by [[Terry Nation]], the man who discovered and translated the fantastic [[Dalek]] | How does a [[Dalek]] obtain motive energy when it leaves its own [[planet]]? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by [[Terry Nation]], the man who discovered and translated the fantastic ''[[Dalek Chronicles]]''. | ||
''Here, by arrangement with [[BBC]] tv, is a [[Dalek]] encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic [[space]]-travellers' guide.'' | ''Here, by arrangement with [[BBC]] tv, is a [[Dalek]] encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic [[space]]-travellers' guide.'' | ||
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== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
==== THE DALEK POCKETBOOK ==== | ==== THE DALEK POCKETBOOK ==== | ||
* Questions and Answers from | * ''[[Questions and Answers from Terry Nation (short story)|Questions and Answers from Terry Nation]]'' | ||
* Dalography of [[ | * ''[[The Dalography of Skaro]]'' (reprinted from ''[[The Dalek Book]]'') | ||
* Facts About | * ''[[Facts About Dalek City]]'' | ||
* Dalek Weapons | * ''[[Dalek Weapons]]'' (reprinted from ''The Dalek Book'') | ||
* | * ''[[More Dalek and Space-Age Machines]]'' | ||
* The Dalekode | * ''[[The Dalekode]]'' (reprinted from ''The Dalek Book'') | ||
* [[Dalek]] Dictionary | * ''[[Dalek Dictionary]]'' (reprinted from ''[[The Dalek Dictionary (feature)|The Dalek Dictionary]]'' in ''The Dalek Book'' with added content) | ||
* Anatomy of a | * ''[[Anatomy of a Dalek (feature)|Anatomy of a Dalek]]'' (reprinted from ''The Dalek Book'') | ||
==== THE SPACE TRAVELLERS GUIDE ==== | ==== THE SPACE TRAVELLERS GUIDE ==== | ||
* How [[Rocket]]s Began | * ''How [[Rocket]]s Began'' | ||
* Living in [[Space]] | * ''Living in [[Space]]'' | ||
* The [[Planet]]s | * ''The [[Planet]]s'' | ||
* Oddities of [[Space]] | * ''Oddities of [[Space]]'' | ||
== Notable features == | == Notable features == | ||
Within the book is a map - "The Dalography of Skaro" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "Darren". | Within the book is a map - "[[The Dalography of Skaro]]" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "[[Darren (continent)|Darren]]". | ||
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[[Category:Dalek reference books]] | [[Category:Dalek reference books]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:38, 28 April 2024
The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide, published in 1965, was an early Doctor Who spin-off book written by Terry Nation and featuring his creations, the Daleks. The book was written in two parts: the first half was an in-universe guide to the Daleks, while the second half was a non-fiction section about astronomy. Many of the informational features about Daleks were reprinted from The Dalek Book.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
How does a Dalek obtain motive energy when it leaves its own planet? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by Terry Nation, the man who discovered and translated the fantastic Dalek Chronicles.
Here, by arrangement with BBC tv, is a Dalek encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic space-travellers' guide.
Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]
THE DALEK POCKETBOOK[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Questions and Answers from Terry Nation
- The Dalography of Skaro (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- Facts About Dalek City
- Dalek Weapons (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- More Dalek and Space-Age Machines
- The Dalekode (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- Dalek Dictionary (reprinted from The Dalek Dictionary in The Dalek Book with added content)
- Anatomy of a Dalek (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
THE SPACE TRAVELLERS GUIDE[[edit] | [edit source]]
Notable features[[edit] | [edit source]]
Within the book is a map - "The Dalography of Skaro" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "Darren".
