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novel name= Doctor Who – The Faceless Ones| | novel name= Doctor Who – The Faceless Ones| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Faceless_Ones_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 116 | | number= 116 | | ||
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writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | ||
release date= December [[1986]] (hardcover)<br>May [[1987]] (paperback)| | release date= December [[1986]] (hardcover)<br />May [[1987]] (paperback)| | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20294-5| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20294-5| | ||
previous story=[[The Macra Terror (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Macra Terror ]] | | previous story=[[The Macra Terror (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Macra Terror]] | | ||
next story=[[The Evil of the Daleks (novelisation) | Doctor Who - The Evil of the Daleks]] }} | next story= [[The Evil of the Daleks (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Evil of the Daleks]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[The Faceless Ones]]'' which was written by [[David Ellis]] and [[Malcolm Hulke]] and shown from 8th April 1967. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[The Faceless Ones]]'' which was written by [[David Ellis]] and [[Malcolm Hulke]] and shown from 8th April 1967. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[David McAllister]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[David McAllister]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
In the summer of [[1966]], thousands of young people are taking their holidays with [[Chameleon Tours]]. And not one of them is coming back.<br> | In the summer of [[1966]], thousands of young people are taking their holidays with [[Chameleon Tours]]. And not one of them is coming back.<br /> | ||
When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] lands at [[Gatwick Airport]] [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]] is drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. To add to his troubles, [[Polly Wright|Polly]] mysteriously vanishes.<br> | When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] lands at [[Gatwick Airport]] [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]] is drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. To add to his troubles, [[Polly Wright|Polly]] mysteriously vanishes.<br /> | ||
Or does she? The girl at the Chameleon Tours desk looks like Polly, and even sounds like her, but she claims she comes from [[Zurich]].<br> | Or does she? The girl at the Chameleon Tours desk looks like Polly, and even sounds like her, but she claims she comes from [[Zurich]].<br /> | ||
Who is she really? Who is behind these abductions? And for what sinister purpose? Soon the Doctor and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] must face a desperate group of faceless aliens - the deadly [[Chameleon (humanoid)| | Who is she really? Who is behind these abductions? And for what sinister purpose? Soon the Doctor and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] must face a desperate group of faceless aliens - the deadly [[Chameleon (humanoid)|Chameleons]]… | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* Contains no illustrated pages | * Contains no illustrated pages | ||
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The [[sonic screwdriver]] appears in this story; in the televised series, it was not introduced until the later adventure [[Fury from the Deep]] | The [[sonic screwdriver]] appears in this story; in the televised series, it was not introduced until the later adventure [[Fury from the Deep]] | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Inside back cover colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers. | * Inside back cover colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers. | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
: '''Hardback''' (December 1986) | : '''Hardback''' (December 1986) | ||
* W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491036922, copies priced £7.25 (UK)) | * W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491036922, copies priced £7.25 (UK)) | ||
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* Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. Single paperback edition, estimated print run: 32,500, priced £1.80 (UK). | * Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. Single paperback edition, estimated print run: 32,500, priced £1.80 (UK). | ||
==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==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|1987/faceless/87facele.htm|Doctor Who - The Faceless Ones}} | * {{On target|1987/faceless/87facele.htm|Doctor Who - The Faceless Ones}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Faceless Ones which was written by David Ellis and Malcolm Hulke and shown from 8th April 1967.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of David McAllister. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
In the summer of 1966, thousands of young people are taking their holidays with Chameleon Tours. And not one of them is coming back.
When the TARDIS lands at Gatwick Airport the Doctor is drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. To add to his troubles, Polly mysteriously vanishes.
Or does she? The girl at the Chameleon Tours desk looks like Polly, and even sounds like her, but she claims she comes from Zurich.
Who is she really? Who is behind these abductions? And for what sinister purpose? Soon the Doctor and Jamie must face a desperate group of faceless aliens - the deadly Chameleons…
Illustrations
- Contains no illustrated pages
Deviations from televised story
The sonic screwdriver appears in this story; in the televised series, it was not introduced until the later adventure Fury from the Deep
Writing and publishing notes
- Inside back cover colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers.
Additional cover images
To be added
British publication history
- Hardback (December 1986)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491036922, copies priced £7.25 (UK))
- Paperback (May 1987)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. Single paperback edition, estimated print run: 32,500, priced £1.80 (UK).
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
External links
