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|image= Myth Makers novel.jpg | |image= Myth Makers novel.jpg | ||
|series=[[Target novelisation]]s | |series = [[Target novelisation]]s | ||
|number= 97 | |number= 97 | ||
|novelisation of= The Myth Makers (TV story) | |novelisation of= The Myth Makers (TV story) | ||
|doctor=First Doctor | |doctor = First Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Katarina]] | |companions= [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Katarina]] | ||
|enemy= [[Cassandra (The Myth Makers)|Cassandra]] | |enemy= [[Cassandra (The Myth Makers)|Cassandra]] | ||
|setting= [[Troy]], circa [[BC#2nd Millennium B.C.|1200 BC]] | |setting= [[Troy]], circa [[BC#2nd Millennium B.C.|1200 BC]] | ||
|writer= | |writer= Donald Cotton | ||
|read by=[[Stephen Thorne]] | |read by = [[Stephen Thorne]] | ||
|cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]] | |||
|publisher= Target Books | |publisher= Target Books | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen | |publisher2= W.H. Allen | ||
|release date= | |release date= 12 September 1985 | ||
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 28 Chapters, 142 Pages | |format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 28 Chapters, 142 Pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-20170-1 | |isbn= ISBN 0-426-20170-1 | ||
|prev= Galaxy Four (novelisation) | |prev= The Mind of Evil (novelisation) | ||
| | |next= The Invasion (novelisation) | ||
|series2 = [[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] | |||
|prev2= Galaxy Four (novelisation) | |||
|next2 = Mission to the Unknown (novelisation) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial ''[[The Myth Makers (TV story)|The Myth Makers]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial ''[[The Myth Makers (TV story)|The Myth Makers]]''. | ||
This marked the first appearances of [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] and [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] since their final television appearances in [[1965 (releases)|1965]] and [[1966 (releases)|1966]] respectively. It was also the first novelisation to feature Steven, and indeed the first non-television story to do so. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success. | To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success. | ||
And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Vicki]], who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend... | And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]], who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend... | ||
== Chapter titles == | == Chapter titles == | ||
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== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
* The book is told entirely from [[Homer]]'s point of view, meaning many scenes, such as Steven getting wounded by the Trojan soldier, are cut out. Homer also takes on the role of the Greek servant [[Cyclops (The Myth Makers)|Cyclops]]. | * The book is told entirely from [[Homer]]'s point of view, meaning many scenes, such as Steven getting wounded by the Trojan soldier, are cut out. Homer also takes on the role of the Greek servant [[Cyclops (The Myth Makers)|Cyclops]]. | ||
* The Doctor thinks they have landed in the [[Kalahari]]. | |||
== Writing and publishing notes == | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
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== Additional cover images == | == Additional cover images == | ||
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File:HardbackMythMakers.jpg|1985 Hardback edition | |||
File:StarBooksMythMakers&Gunfighters.jpg|1989 Star Books edition.<br />Front and Back Covers by [[Andrew Skilleter]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
== British publication history == | == British publication history == | ||
First Publication: | First Publication: | ||
* Hardback | * Hardback | ||
: W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | : W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | ||
* Paperback | * Paperback | ||
: Target | : Target | ||
== Audiobook == | == Audiobook == | ||
This Target book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne | This Target book was released as an audiobook on [[7 April (releases)|7 April]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne]]. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> | ||
File:MythMakersAudio.jpg | File:MythMakersAudio.jpg|Audiobook cover | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:The History Collection novels]] | [[Category:The History Collection novels]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:39, 6 February 2024
The Myth Makers was a novelisation based on the 1965 television serial The Myth Makers.
This marked the first appearances of Vicki and Steven since their final television appearances in 1965 and 1966 respectively. It was also the first novelisation to feature Steven, and indeed the first non-television story to do so.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Long, long ago on the great plains of Asia Minor, two mighty armies faced each other in mortal combat. The armies were the Greeks and the Trojans and the prize they were fighting for was Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world.
To the Greeks it seemed that the city of Troy was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success.
And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a strange blue box materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki, who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend...
Chapter titles[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Homer Remembers
- Zeus Ex Machina
- Hector Forgets
- Enter Odysseus
- Exit the Doctor
- A Rather High Tea
- Agamemnon Arbitrates
- An Execution is Arranged
- Temple Fugit
- The Doctor Draws a Graph
- Paris Draws the Line
- Small Prophet, Quick Return
- War Games Compulsory
- Single Combat
- Speech! Speech!
- The Trojans at Home
- Cassandra Claims a Kill
- The Ultimate Weapon
- A Council of War
- Paris Stands on Ceremony
- Dungeon Party
- Hull Low, Young Lovers
- A Victory Celebration
- Doctor in the Horse
- A Little Touch of Hubris
- Abandon Ship!
- Armageddon and After
- Epilogue
Deviations from televised story[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The book is told entirely from Homer's point of view, meaning many scenes, such as Steven getting wounded by the Trojan soldier, are cut out. Homer also takes on the role of the Greek servant Cyclops.
- The Doctor thinks they have landed in the Kalahari.
Writing and publishing notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Along with Marco Polo, this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000).
- The original artwork for the novelisation featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter.
- This novelisation was later released as part of The History Collection.
Additional cover images[[edit] | [edit source]]
1985 Hardback edition
1989 Star Books edition.
Front and Back Covers by Andrew Skilleter
British publication history[[edit] | [edit source]]
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Audiobook[[edit] | [edit source]]
This Target book was released as an audiobook on 7 April 2008 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Stephen Thorne.
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.
Audiobook cover
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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