The Dalek Pocketbook and Space-Travellers Guide: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
|next = The Making of Doctor Who | |next = The Making of Doctor Who | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide''''', published in 1965, was an early ''Doctor Who'' spin-off book written by [[Terry Nation]] and featuring his creations, the [[Dalek]]s. The book was written in two parts: the first half was an in-universe guide to the [[Dalek]]s, while the second half was a non-fiction section about astronomy. Many of the informational features about Daleks were reprinted from ''[[The Dalek Book]]''. | '''''The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide''''', published in [[1965 (releases)|1965]], was an early ''Doctor Who'' spin-off book written by [[Terry Nation]] and featuring his creations, the [[Dalek]]s. The book was written in two parts: the first half was an in-universe guide to the [[Dalek]]s, while the second half was a non-fiction section about astronomy. Many of the informational features about Daleks were reprinted from ''[[The Dalek Book]]''. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
How does a [[Dalek]] obtain motive energy when it leaves its own [[planet]]? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by [[Terry Nation]], the man who discovered and translated the fantastic [[Dalek]] | How does a [[Dalek]] obtain motive energy when it leaves its own [[planet]]? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by [[Terry Nation]], the man who discovered and translated the fantastic ''[[Dalek Chronicles]]''. | ||
''Here, by arrangement with [[BBC]] tv, is a [[Dalek]] encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic [[space]]-travellers' guide.'' | ''Here, by arrangement with [[BBC]] tv, is a [[Dalek]] encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic [[space]]-travellers' guide.'' | ||
| Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
== Notable features == | == Notable features == | ||
Within the book is a map - "[[The Dalography of Skaro]]" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "[[Darren (continent)|Darren]]". | Within the book is a map - "[[The Dalography of Skaro]]" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "[[Darren (continent)|Darren]]". | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Dalek reference books]] | [[Category:Dalek reference books]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:38, 28 April 2024
The Dalek Pocketbook and Space Travellers Guide, published in 1965, was an early Doctor Who spin-off book written by Terry Nation and featuring his creations, the Daleks. The book was written in two parts: the first half was an in-universe guide to the Daleks, while the second half was a non-fiction section about astronomy. Many of the informational features about Daleks were reprinted from The Dalek Book.
Publisher's summary[[edit]]
How does a Dalek obtain motive energy when it leaves its own planet? Can a Dalek swim? This is the book — the only book — with all the answers, compiled and presented by Terry Nation, the man who discovered and translated the fantastic Dalek Chronicles.
Here, by arrangement with BBC tv, is a Dalek encyclopaedia and dictionary. The only Dalek reference book which includes anti-Dalek precautions and a completely authentic space-travellers' guide.
Contents[[edit]]
THE DALEK POCKETBOOK[[edit]]
- Questions and Answers from Terry Nation
- The Dalography of Skaro (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- Facts About Dalek City
- Dalek Weapons (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- More Dalek and Space-Age Machines
- The Dalekode (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
- Dalek Dictionary (reprinted from The Dalek Dictionary in The Dalek Book with added content)
- Anatomy of a Dalek (reprinted from The Dalek Book)
THE SPACE TRAVELLERS GUIDE[[edit]]
Notable features[[edit]]
Within the book is a map - "The Dalography of Skaro" detailing various land masses on the planet including one called "Darren".
