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==Author, Writing and Publishing Notes==
==Author, Writing and Publishing Notes==
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* It was the first book published in the [[Target Books]] Doctor Who novelisation schedules after a six month gap caused by a Writer's Guild strike.


==Associated Images==
==Associated Images==

Revision as of 17:06, 6 February 2008


Novelisation

  • This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: An Unearthly Child which included individual episode titles and was shown from 23rd November 1963 and written by Anthony Coburn.
  • The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publishers Cover Blurb

FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE VERY FIRST DOCTOR WHO STORY
A strange girl who knows far more than she should about the past – and the future.
Two worried teachers whose curiosity leads them to a deserted junk yard, an extraordinary police box and a mysterious traveller known only as the Doctor.
A fantastic journey through Space and Time ending in a terrifying adventure at the dawn of history.
DOCTOR WHO AND AN UNEARTHLY CHILD
THE BEGINNING OF A LEGEND

Illustrations

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Deviations from the Televised Story

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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes

  • It was the first book published in the Target Books Doctor Who novelisation schedules after a six month gap caused by a Writer's Guild strike.

Associated Images

Publishing History (UK)

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First Publication:

  • Hardback
W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Re-issues:

  • Paperback
Target / Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK February 1980 Cover by Alistair Pearson (£2.50 UK)

International Editions

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External Sources

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