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novel name= Doctor Who The Massacre| | novel name= Doctor Who The Massacre| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Massacre_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 122 | | number= 122 | | ||
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writer= [[John Lucarotti]] | | writer= [[John Lucarotti]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[June]] [[1987]] (hardcover)<br>[[November]] [[1987]] (paperback) | | release date= [[June]] [[1987]] (hardcover)<br />[[November]] [[1987]] (paperback) | | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 144 Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 144 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20297-X| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20297-X| | ||
previous story=[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 2: The Mutation of Time| Doctor Who - The Daleks’ Master Plan Part 2: The Mutation of Time]] | | previous story= [[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 2: The Mutation of Time|Doctor Who - The Daleks’ Master Plan Part 2: The Mutation of Time]] | | ||
next story=[[The Ark (novelisation)|Doctor Who – The Ark ]] }} | next story=[[The Ark (novelisation)|Doctor Who – The Ark]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve]] '' which included individual episode titles and waswritten by [[John Lucarotti]] and shown from 5th February 1966. This was the last occasion on which a Target novelisation had a title that differed from the TV original. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve]] '' which included individual episode titles and waswritten by [[John Lucarotti]] and shown from 5th February 1966. This was the last occasion on which a Target novelisation had a title that differed from the TV original. | ||
* Since no overall on-screen title was used for this story on TV, reference works often use the novelisation's shorter title when referring to the serial. | * Since no overall on-screen title was used for this story on TV, reference works often use the novelisation's shorter title when referring to the serial. | ||
*The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[Tony Masero]]. (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 [[Tony Masero]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1987 edition=== | === 1987 edition === | ||
The [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] lands in [[Paris]] on 19 August [[1572]]. Driven by scientific curiosity, the [[ | The [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] lands in [[Paris]] on 19 August [[1572]]. Driven by scientific curiosity, the [[First Doctor]] leaves [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] to meet and exchange views with the apothecary, [[Charles Preslin]].<br /> | ||
BEFORE HE DISAPPEARS, HE WARNS Steven to stay out of `mischief, religion and politics.’ But in [[16th century|sixteenth-century]] Paris it is impossible to remain a mere observer, and Steven soon finds himself involved with a group of [[Huguenot]]s.<br> | BEFORE HE DISAPPEARS, HE WARNS Steven to stay out of `mischief, religion and politics.’ But in [[16th century|sixteenth-century]] Paris it is impossible to remain a mere observer, and Steven soon finds himself involved with a group of [[Huguenot]]s.<br /> | ||
The Protestant minority of [[France]] is being threatened by the Catholic hierarchy, and danger stalks the Paris streets. As Steven tries to find his way back to the TARDIS he discovers that one of the main persecutors of the Huguenots appears to be - [[Abbot of Amboise|the Doctor]]. | The Protestant minority of [[France]] is being threatened by the Catholic hierarchy, and danger stalks the Paris streets. As Steven tries to find his way back to the TARDIS he discovers that one of the main persecutors of the Huguenots appears to be - [[Abbot of Amboise|the Doctor]]. | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
None | None | ||
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* The final scene on the televised story is where the Doctor and Steven have travelled forward to 20th century England and have been mistaken for a real Police Box by Dodo Chaplet (possible relative of Anne Chaplette). This scene is absent from the novel. | * The final scene on the televised story is where the Doctor and Steven have travelled forward to 20th century England and have been mistaken for a real Police Box by Dodo Chaplet (possible relative of Anne Chaplette). This scene is absent from the novel. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Author's Note: The historical events described in The Massacre are factual, as were the 287 kilometres of tunnels and catacombs under Paris, some of which may still be visited. The woodcut engraving of the attempt on de Coligny's life, which shows a cowled cleric in a doorway, does exist. The author has seen it. John Lucarotti. | * Author's Note: The historical events described in The Massacre are factual, as were the 287 kilometres of tunnels and catacombs under Paris, some of which may still be visited. The woodcut engraving of the attempt on de Coligny's life, which shows a cowled cleric in a doorway, does exist. The author has seen it. John Lucarotti. | ||
* The included reference to the [[Time Lord]]s was not in the television series' continuity and the then-producer [[John Nathan-Turner]] was at first unhappy with the reference until it was explained to him and he gave his approval. | * The included reference to the [[Time Lord]]s was not in the television series' continuity and the then-producer [[John Nathan-Turner]] was at first unhappy with the reference until it was explained to him and he gave his approval. | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2Massacre.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2Massacre.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
: '''Hardback''' (June 1987) | : '''Hardback''' (June 1987) | ||
* W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491034237, copies priced £7.50 (UK)) | * W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491034237, copies priced £7.50 (UK)) | ||
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* Target / Virgin Publishing New cover artwork by Alister Pearson, priced £2.99 (UK). | * Target / Virgin Publishing New cover artwork by Alister Pearson, priced £2.99 (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/massacre/87massac.htm|Doctor Who - The Massacre}} | * {{On target|1987/massacre/87massac.htm|Doctor Who - The Massacre}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve which included individual episode titles and waswritten by John Lucarotti and shown from 5th February 1966. This was the last occasion on which a Target novelisation had a title that differed from the TV original.
- Since no overall on-screen title was used for this story on TV, reference works often use the novelisation's shorter title when referring to the serial.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of Tony Masero. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
1987 edition
The TARDIS lands in Paris on 19 August 1572. Driven by scientific curiosity, the First Doctor leaves Steven to meet and exchange views with the apothecary, Charles Preslin.
BEFORE HE DISAPPEARS, HE WARNS Steven to stay out of `mischief, religion and politics.’ But in sixteenth-century Paris it is impossible to remain a mere observer, and Steven soon finds himself involved with a group of Huguenots.
The Protestant minority of France is being threatened by the Catholic hierarchy, and danger stalks the Paris streets. As Steven tries to find his way back to the TARDIS he discovers that one of the main persecutors of the Huguenots appears to be - the Doctor.
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
- Lucarotti adds a prologue and epilogue in which the Doctor is being asked to explain his actions in sixteenth century France to a group of Time Lords.
- The final scene on the televised story is where the Doctor and Steven have travelled forward to 20th century England and have been mistaken for a real Police Box by Dodo Chaplet (possible relative of Anne Chaplette). This scene is absent from the novel.
Writing and publishing notes
- Author's Note: The historical events described in The Massacre are factual, as were the 287 kilometres of tunnels and catacombs under Paris, some of which may still be visited. The woodcut engraving of the attempt on de Coligny's life, which shows a cowled cleric in a doorway, does exist. The author has seen it. John Lucarotti.
- The included reference to the Time Lords was not in the television series' continuity and the then-producer John Nathan-Turner was at first unhappy with the reference until it was explained to him and he gave his approval.
Additional cover images
1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
- Hardback (June 1987)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491034237, copies priced £7.50 (UK))
- Paperback (November 1987)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 25,300, priced £1.95 (UK).
- Paperback (October 1992)
- Target / Virgin Publishing New cover artwork by Alister Pearson, priced £2.99 (UK).
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
