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{{Infobox Reference Book | {{Infobox Reference Book | ||
|image= DalekSpecial.jpg | |image = DalekSpecial.jpg | ||
|writer= [[Terry Nation]], [[Terrance Dicks]] (editor) | |writer = [[Terry Nation]], [[Terrance Dicks]] (editor) | ||
|publisher=Target Books | |cover = [[Andrew Skilleter]] | ||
|release date= [[25 October (releases)|25 October]] [[1979 (releases)|1979]] | |publisher = Target Books | ||
|format= Paperback, 96 pages | |release date = [[25 October (releases)|25 October]] [[1979 (releases)|1979]] | ||
|isbn=ISBN 0-426-20095-0 | |format = Paperback, 96 pages | ||
|isbn = ISBN 0-426-20095-0 | |||
|series = Factual books | |||
|prev = The Adventures of K9 and Other Mechanical Creatures | |||
|next = A Day with a TV Producer | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Terry Nation's Dalek Special''''' is a partial non-fiction, partial fiction book by [[Terry Nation]] (compiled and edited by [[Terrance Dicks]]) that was published by [[Target Books]] in [[1979]]. The book features retrospectives on the numerous [[Dalek]]s stories televised up to that date (including the then-recent ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]''). Also included are quizzes and games. | '''''Terry Nation's Dalek Special''''' is a partial non-fiction, partial fiction book by [[Terry Nation]] (compiled and edited by [[Terrance Dicks]]) that was published by [[Target Books]] in [[1979]]. The book features retrospectives on the numerous [[Dalek]]s stories televised up to that date (including the then-recent ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]''). Also included are quizzes and games. | ||
Most notably, however, the book contains a six-chapter novella written by Nation called ''[[Daleks: The Secret Invasion (short story)|Daleks: The Secret Invasion]]''. | Most notably, however, the book contains a six-chapter novella written by Nation called ''[[Daleks: The Secret Invasion (short story)|Daleks: The Secret Invasion]]''. The story, which does not feature [[the Doctor]], tells of an attempted invasion of [[Earth]] by the [[Dalek]]s and how several young people fight to prevent it from succeeding. Although billed as an original story, it was actually first printed under a different title across six weeks in the [[Evening News (London)|London ''Evening News'']] five years prior. It was presented here in a single release for the first time, along with six new illustrations. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The Daleks return! | |||
''[[DALEK]] SPECIAL'' is a compendium of their past triumphs, their early beginnings, their series and their latest adventure. Packed with games and puzzles, this extravaganza even contains an original story by the Dalek creator, [[Terry Nation]]. | |||
DALEK SPECIAL is a compendium of their past triumphs, their early beginnings, their series and their latest adventure. Packed with games and puzzles, this extravaganza even contains an original story by the Dalek creator, Terry Nation. DALEK SPECIAL is everything you have always wanted to know about Britain's favourite meanies! | |||
''DALEK SPECIAL'' is everything you have always wanted to know about [[Britain]]'s favourite meanies! | |||
== Subject matter == | == Subject matter == | ||
An original | An "original" [[Dalek]] story by [[Terry Nation]], followed by a history of the episodes featuring the creatures. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
=== Short stories === | === Short stories === | ||
* ''[[Daleks: The Secret Invasion (short story)|Daleks: The Secret Invasion]]'' | * ''[[Daleks: The Secret Invasion (short story)|Daleks: The Secret Invasion]]'' | ||
=== Reference material === | === Reference material === | ||
* ''The Daleks: Story of a Phenomenon'' (history of [[Dalekmania]]) | * ''The Daleks: Story of a Phenomenon'' (history of [[Dalekmania]]) | ||
* ''Dr Who's Adventures with the Daleks'' (summary of all the Daleks' televsied appearances) | * ''Dr Who's Adventures with the Daleks'' (summary of all the Daleks' televsied appearances) | ||
=== Non-narrative fiction === | === Non-narrative fiction === | ||
* ''[[Inside a Dalek]]'' | * ''[[Inside a Dalek]]'' | ||
* A black-and-white illustration of a gleaming Dalek city | * A black-and-white illustration of a gleaming [[Dalek city]] | ||
=== Games === | === Games === | ||
* ''Make Your Own Dalek'' | * ''Make Your Own Dalek'' | ||
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* ''[[Untitled 3 (Terry Nation's Dalek Special game)|Untitled 3]]'' (help [[Fourth Doctor|Dr Who]] escape a [[Dalek maze]]) | * ''[[Untitled 3 (Terry Nation's Dalek Special game)|Untitled 3]]'' (help [[Fourth Doctor|Dr Who]] escape a [[Dalek maze]]) | ||
* ''[[Untitled 4 (Terry Nation's Dalek Special game)|Untitled 4]]'' (the Doctor teaches you observation) | * ''[[Untitled 4 (Terry Nation's Dalek Special game)|Untitled 4]]'' (the Doctor teaches you observation) | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 15 December 2024
Terry Nation's Dalek Special is a partial non-fiction, partial fiction book by Terry Nation (compiled and edited by Terrance Dicks) that was published by Target Books in 1979. The book features retrospectives on the numerous Daleks stories televised up to that date (including the then-recent Destiny of the Daleks). Also included are quizzes and games.
Most notably, however, the book contains a six-chapter novella written by Nation called Daleks: The Secret Invasion. The story, which does not feature the Doctor, tells of an attempted invasion of Earth by the Daleks and how several young people fight to prevent it from succeeding. Although billed as an original story, it was actually first printed under a different title across six weeks in the London Evening News five years prior. It was presented here in a single release for the first time, along with six new illustrations.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Daleks return!
DALEK SPECIAL is a compendium of their past triumphs, their early beginnings, their series and their latest adventure. Packed with games and puzzles, this extravaganza even contains an original story by the Dalek creator, Terry Nation.
DALEK SPECIAL is everything you have always wanted to know about Britain's favourite meanies!
Subject matter[[edit] | [edit source]]
An "original" Dalek story by Terry Nation, followed by a history of the episodes featuring the creatures.
Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]
Short stories[[edit] | [edit source]]
Reference material[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Daleks: Story of a Phenomenon (history of Dalekmania)
- Dr Who's Adventures with the Daleks (summary of all the Daleks' televsied appearances)
Non-narrative fiction[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Inside a Dalek
- A black-and-white illustration of a gleaming Dalek city
Games[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Make Your Own Dalek
- Untitled 1 (match detailed parts to various spacecrafts on a Dalek screen)
- Untitled 2 (help the Fourth Doctor identify hidden Daleks in a star city)
- Untitled 3 (help Dr Who escape a Dalek maze)
- Untitled 4 (the Doctor teaches you observation)
