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novel name= Doctor Who and the Green Death| | novel name= Doctor Who and the Green Death| | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File:1GreenDeath.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 29 (given to later editions) | | number= 29 (given to later editions) | | ||
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writer= [[Malcolm Hulke]] | | writer= [[Malcolm Hulke]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[August]] [[1975]] (paperback)<br>[[1981]] (hardcover) | | release date= [[August]] [[1975]] (paperback)<br />[[1981]] (hardcover) | | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-11543-0| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-11543-0| | ||
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next story=[[Doctor Who and the Time Warrior]] }} | next story=[[Doctor Who and the Time Warrior]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[The Green Death]]'' which was written by [[Robert Sloman]] and shown from 19th May 1973. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[The Green Death]]'' which was written by [[Robert Sloman]] and shown from 19th May 1973. | ||
* The information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of [[Peter Brookes]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | * The information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of [[Peter Brookes]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | ||
* Hardcover edition was delayed until [[1981]]. | * Hardcover edition was delayed until [[1981]]. | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1979 edition=== | === 1979 edition === | ||
The Green Death begins slowly. In a small Welsh mining village a man emerges from the disused colliery covered in a green fungus. Minutes later he is dead. | The Green Death begins slowly. In a small Welsh mining village a man emerges from the disused colliery covered in a green fungus. Minutes later he is dead. | ||
[[UNIT|Unit]], [[Jo Grant]] and [[Third Doctor|Doctor Who]] in tow, arrive on the scene to investigate, but strangely reluctant to assist their enquiries is Dr [[Stevens]], director of the local refinery [[Global Chemicals|Panorama Chemicals]]. | [[UNIT|Unit]], [[Jo Grant]] and [[Third Doctor|Doctor Who]] in tow, arrive on the scene to investigate, but strangely reluctant to assist their enquiries is Dr [[Stevens]], director of the local refinery [[Global Chemicals|Panorama Chemicals]]. | ||
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== Book Chapters == | == Book Chapters == | ||
01 - 'Wealth in our time!'<br> | 01 - 'Wealth in our time!'<br /> | ||
02 - The Doctor Plans a Holiday<br> | 02 - The Doctor Plans a Holiday<br /> | ||
03 - Land of My Fathers<br> | 03 - Land of My Fathers<br /> | ||
04 - Into the Mine<br> | 04 - Into the Mine<br /> | ||
05 - Escape!<br> | 05 - Escape!<br /> | ||
06 - The Sluice Pipe<br> | 06 - The Sluice Pipe<br /> | ||
07 - The Egg<br> | 07 - The Egg<br /> | ||
08 - The Maggots<br> | 08 - The Maggots<br /> | ||
09 - The Swarm<br> | 09 - The Swarm<br /> | ||
10 - The Green Death<br> | 10 - The Green Death<br /> | ||
11 - The Chrysalis<br> | 11 - The Chrysalis<br /> | ||
12 - One World, One People, One BOSS! | 12 - One World, One People, One BOSS! | ||
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* The refinery is called Panorama Chemicals in the book, whereas in the TV version it's called Global Chemicals. | * The refinery is called Panorama Chemicals in the book, whereas in the TV version it's called Global Chemicals. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* This title contain six illustrated pages by [[Alan Willow]] | * This title contain six illustrated pages by [[Alan Willow]] | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:Greenp10.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 10)]] | file:Greenp10.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 10)]] | ||
file:Greenp36.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 36)]] | file:Greenp36.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 36)]] | ||
file:Greenp58.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 58)]] | file:Greenp58.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 58)]] | ||
file:Greenp70.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 70)]] | file:Greenp70.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 70)]] | ||
file:Greenp101.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 101)]] | file:Greenp101.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 101)]] | ||
file:Greenp133.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br>(The Green Death Page 133)]] | file:Greenp133.jpg|[[Alan Willow|Alan Willow<br />(The Green Death Page 133)]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:Green_death_novel.jpg|1979 edition; Cover by [[Alun Hood]] | file:Green_death_novel.jpg|1979 edition; Cover by [[Alun Hood]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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:1979 Target Books with a new cover by [[Alun Hood]] priced 60p (UK) | :1979 Target Books with a new cover by [[Alun Hood]] priced 60p (UK) | ||
==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==[[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)| Audiobook]] == | == [[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)|Audiobook]] == | ||
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Katy Manning]], who was played [[Jo Grant]].<br /> | This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Katy Manning]], who was played [[Jo Grant]].<br /> | ||
The audio set of four CDs with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in October 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)<br /> | The audio set of four CDs with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in October 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)<br /> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | * '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{on target|1975/green/75green.htm|Doctor Who and the Green Death}} | * {{on target|1975/green/75green.htm|Doctor Who and the Green Death}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 4 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Green Death which was written by Robert Sloman and shown from 19th May 1973.
- The information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of Peter Brookes. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).
- Hardcover edition was delayed until 1981.
Publisher's summary
1979 edition
The Green Death begins slowly. In a small Welsh mining village a man emerges from the disused colliery covered in a green fungus. Minutes later he is dead. Unit, Jo Grant and Doctor Who in tow, arrive on the scene to investigate, but strangely reluctant to assist their enquiries is Dr Stevens, director of the local refinery Panorama Chemicals. Are they in time to destroy the mysterious power which threatens them all before the whole village, and even the world, is wiped out by a deadly swarm of green maggots?
Book Chapters
01 - 'Wealth in our time!'
02 - The Doctor Plans a Holiday
03 - Land of My Fathers
04 - Into the Mine
05 - Escape!
06 - The Sluice Pipe
07 - The Egg
08 - The Maggots
09 - The Swarm
10 - The Green Death
11 - The Chrysalis
12 - One World, One People, One BOSS!
Deviations from televised story
- The refinery is called Panorama Chemicals in the book, whereas in the TV version it's called Global Chemicals.
Writing and publishing notes
To be added
Illustrations
- This title contain six illustrated pages by Alan Willow
- Greenp10.jpg
- Greenp36.jpg
- Greenp58.jpg
- Greenp70.jpg
- Greenp133.jpg
Additional cover images
1979 edition; Cover by Alun Hood
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 60p (UK)
- 1979 Target Books with a new cover by Alun Hood priced 60p (UK)
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
Audiobook
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Katy Manning, who was played Jo Grant.
The audio set of four CDs with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in October 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)
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
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
