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novel name=Doctor Who - Logopolis| | novel name=Doctor Who - Logopolis| | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File: Logopolis_novel.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 41 (given to later editions) | | number= 41 (given to later editions) | | ||
doctor=[[Fourth Doctor]] (regenerates) <br/>[[Fifth Doctor]] (cameo)|| | doctor=[[Fourth Doctor]] (regenerates) <br />[[Fifth Doctor]] (cameo)|| | ||
companions= [[Adric]] <br/>[[Nyssa]] <br/>[[Tegan]] | | companions= [[Adric]] <br />[[Nyssa]] <br />[[Tegan]] | | ||
enemy= [[the Master]], [[entropy]]| | enemy= [[the Master]], [[entropy]]| | ||
year= [[Pharos Project]], Cambridge, [[Earth]],<br>[[Logopolis]], Unknown | | year= [[Pharos Project]], Cambridge, [[Earth]],<br />[[Logopolis]], Unknown | | ||
writer= [[Christopher H. Bidmead]]| | writer= [[Christopher H. Bidmead]]| | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | ||
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==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]] '' which was written by [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] and shown from 28th February 1981. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]] '' which was written by [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] and shown from 28th February 1981. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and features the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other editions which with different covers). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and features the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other editions which with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1982 edition=== | === 1982 edition === | ||
In theory the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] should be able to change its appearance to blend in unobtrusively wherever it happens to materialise. In practice, however, because of a fault in the [[chameleon circuit]], it always looks like a [[police box]] – a minor inconvenience the [[Fourth Doctor]] now hopes to correct. <br> | In theory the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] should be able to change its appearance to blend in unobtrusively wherever it happens to materialise. In practice, however, because of a fault in the [[chameleon circuit]], it always looks like a [[police box]] – a minor inconvenience the [[Fourth Doctor]] now hopes to correct. <br /> | ||
Fixing the mechanism involves a visit to [[Earth]] and a trip to the planet [[Logopolis]] – normally a quiet little place that keeps itself to itself. <br> | Fixing the mechanism involves a visit to [[Earth]] and a trip to the planet [[Logopolis]] – normally a quiet little place that keeps itself to itself. <br /> | ||
But on this occasion the meddling presence of the Doctor’s archenemy, [[the Master]], ensure the disruption of normality. And even the Master is horrified by the threat of total chaos he unintentionally precipitates – until he finds a way to turn the imminent destruction of the universe to his own advantage …<br> | But on this occasion the meddling presence of the Doctor’s archenemy, [[the Master]], ensure the disruption of normality. And even the Master is horrified by the threat of total chaos he unintentionally precipitates – until he finds a way to turn the imminent destruction of the universe to his own advantage …<br /> | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* None | * None | ||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
*When going through the infinite regression of Police Boxes, [[Adric]] picks the locks with a coat hanger. | * When going through the infinite regression of Police Boxes, [[Adric]] picks the locks with a coat hanger. | ||
*Instead of pretending to have had a bike accident, Adric climbs on top of the TARDIS and throws the bicycle at the police car. | * Instead of pretending to have had a bike accident, Adric climbs on top of the TARDIS and throws the bicycle at the police car. | ||
*The TARDIS Cloisters, seen as a dark, gothic setting onscreen,is described as open and airy with a simulated sky. | * The TARDIS Cloisters, seen as a dark, gothic setting onscreen,is described as open and airy with a simulated sky. | ||
*The Doctor receives a message from [[Traken]] about [[Tremas]] while Adric is occupied reading the poetry of [[wikipedia:John Milton|Milton]]. | * The Doctor receives a message from [[Traken]] about [[Tremas]] while Adric is occupied reading the poetry of [[wikipedia:John Milton|Milton]]. | ||
*When the Doctor attempts to sink the TARDIS in the [[River Thames|Thames]], it lands on an abandoned wooden pontoon, instead of a ship. | * When the Doctor attempts to sink the TARDIS in the [[River Thames|Thames]], it lands on an abandoned wooden pontoon, instead of a ship. | ||
*[[The Master's TARDIS]] disguises itself as a cherry laurel tree instead of the architectural[[Ionic column| column]] in the Cloisters. It assumes the column shape after arriving in [[Logopolis]]. | * [[The Master's TARDIS]] disguises itself as a cherry laurel tree instead of the architectural[[Ionic column| column]] in the Cloisters. It assumes the column shape after arriving in [[Logopolis]]. | ||
*After regenerating, the [[Fifth Doctor]] says a few words, in fact paraphrasing the Monty Python catchphrase, "and now for something completely different." | * After regenerating, the [[Fifth Doctor]] says a few words, in fact paraphrasing the Monty Python catchphrase, "and now for something completely different." | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* ''To be added'' | * ''To be added'' | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2Logopolis.jpg|1991 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2Logopolis.jpg|1991 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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'''Re-issues:''' | '''Re-issues:''' | ||
==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 == | ||
* [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | ||
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Revision as of 19:03, 4 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: Logopolis which was written by Christopher H. Bidmead and shown from 28th February 1981.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and features the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other editions which with different covers).
Publisher's summary
1982 edition
In theory the TARDIS should be able to change its appearance to blend in unobtrusively wherever it happens to materialise. In practice, however, because of a fault in the chameleon circuit, it always looks like a police box – a minor inconvenience the Fourth Doctor now hopes to correct.
Fixing the mechanism involves a visit to Earth and a trip to the planet Logopolis – normally a quiet little place that keeps itself to itself.
But on this occasion the meddling presence of the Doctor’s archenemy, the Master, ensure the disruption of normality. And even the Master is horrified by the threat of total chaos he unintentionally precipitates – until he finds a way to turn the imminent destruction of the universe to his own advantage …
Illustrations
- None
Deviations from televised story
- When going through the infinite regression of Police Boxes, Adric picks the locks with a coat hanger.
- Instead of pretending to have had a bike accident, Adric climbs on top of the TARDIS and throws the bicycle at the police car.
- The TARDIS Cloisters, seen as a dark, gothic setting onscreen,is described as open and airy with a simulated sky.
- The Doctor receives a message from Traken about Tremas while Adric is occupied reading the poetry of Milton.
- When the Doctor attempts to sink the TARDIS in the Thames, it lands on an abandoned wooden pontoon, instead of a ship.
- The Master's TARDIS disguises itself as a cherry laurel tree instead of the architectural column in the Cloisters. It assumes the column shape after arriving in Logopolis.
- After regenerating, the Fifth Doctor says a few words, in fact paraphrasing the Monty Python catchphrase, "and now for something completely different."
Writing and publishing notes
- To be added
Additional cover images
1991 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
