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novel name= Doctor Who – The Krotons| | novel name= Doctor Who – The Krotons| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Krotons_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 154 (given to later editions) | | number= 154 (given to later editions) | | ||
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writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | ||
release date= June [[1985]] (hardcover)<br>November [[1985]] (paperback) | | release date= June [[1985]] (hardcover)<br />November [[1985]] (paperback) | | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20189-2| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20189-2| | ||
previous story=[[The Invasion (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Invasion]] | | previous story=[[The Invasion (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Invasion]] | | ||
next story=[[The Seeds of Death (novelisation) | Doctor Who - The Seeds of Death]] }} | next story= [[The Seeds of Death (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Seeds of Death]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[The Krotons]] '' which was shown from 28th December 1968 and written by [[Robert Holmes]] | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[The Krotons]] '' which was shown from 28th December 1968 and written by [[Robert Holmes]] | ||
* 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). | * 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). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1985 edition=== | === 1985 edition === | ||
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s.<br> | Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the [[Gond]]s.<br /> | ||
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great [[Hall of Learning]]. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the `companions’ of these mysterious beings.<br> | Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great [[Hall of Learning]]. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the `companions’ of these mysterious beings.<br /> | ||
But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton]]s… | But when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Zoe Heriot|Zoe]] arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the [[Kroton]]s… | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* Contains no illustrated pages | * Contains no illustrated pages | ||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
*The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything." | * The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything." | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers! | * Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers! | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2Krotons.jpg|1991 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2Krotons.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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: 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK) | : 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK) | ||
==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 == | ||
* {{On target|1985/krotons/85kroton.htm|Doctor Who - The Krotons}} | * {{On target|1985/krotons/85kroton.htm|Doctor Who - The Krotons}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Krotons which was shown from 28th December 1968 and written by Robert Holmes
- 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).
Publisher's summary
1985 edition
Many thousands of years ago strange crystalline creatures came down from the stars and settled on the planet of the Gonds.
Over the years they educated the Gonds through teaching machines in the great Hall of Learning. In return, the Gonds periodically selected their two most brilliant scholars to become the `companions’ of these mysterious beings.
But when the Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on the planet, they soon discover the true evil purpose of the aliens and learn what it really means to be companions of the Krotons…
Illustrations
- Contains no illustrated pages
Deviations from televised story
- The Doctor's claim that he is "not a doctor of medicine" is repeated, followed by the omniscient narrator describing this reply "a little unfair[...], since he was in fact a doctor of almost everything."
Writing and publishing notes
- Inside back cover features colour Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers!
Additional cover images
- 2Krotons.jpg
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:
- 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
External links
