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novel name= Doctor Who - The Myth Makers| | novel name= Doctor Who - The Myth Makers| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Myth_Makers_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 97 | | number= 97 | | ||
doctor=[[First Doctor]] | | doctor=[[First Doctor]] | | ||
companions= [[Vicki]], [[Steven Taylor]], [[Katarina]] | | companions= [[Vicki]], [[Steven Taylor]], [[Katarina]] | | ||
enemy= [[Greek]]s, [[Troy| | enemy= [[Greek]]s, [[Troy|Trojans]] | | ||
year= [[Troy]], | | year= [[Troy]], | | ||
writer= [[Donald Cotton]] | | writer= [[Donald Cotton]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[April]] [[1985]] (hardcover)<br>[[September]] [[1985]] (paperback)| | release date= [[April]] [[1985]] (hardcover)<br />[[September]] [[1985]] (paperback)| | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20125-6| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20125-6| | ||
previous story=[[Galaxy Four (novelisation) | Doctor Who – Galaxy Four ]]<br>''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (novelised as part of ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]]'') | | previous story= [[Galaxy Four (novelisation)|Doctor Who – Galaxy Four]] <br />''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (novelised as part of ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]]'') | | ||
next story=[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]] }} | next story=[[The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1: Mission to the Unknown|The Daleks' Master Plan Part 1]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[The Myth Makers]]'' which included individual episode titles and was written by [[Donald Cotton]]. It was shown from 16th October 1965. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[The Myth Makers]]'' which included individual episode titles and was written by [[Donald Cotton]]. It was shown from 16th October 1965. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of [[Andrew Skilleter]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
Long, long ago on the great plains of [[Asia Minor]], two mighty armies faced each other in mortal combat. The armies were the [[Greece| | Long, long ago on the great plains of [[Asia Minor]], two mighty armies faced each other in mortal combat. The armies were the [[Greece|Greeks]] and the [[Troy|Trojans]] and the prize they were fighting for was [[Helen of Troy|Helen]], the most beautiful woman in the world. | ||
To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success. | To the Greeks it seemed that the city of [[Troy]] was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success. | ||
And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[ | And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a [[the Doctor's TARDIS|strange blue box]] materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] and [[Vicki]], who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend... | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
None | None | ||
==Deviations from televised story== | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Along with [[Marco Polo (novelisation)|Marco Polo]], this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000). | * Along with [[Marco Polo (novelisation)|Marco Polo]], this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000). | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==[[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)| Audiobook]] == | == [[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)|Audiobook]] == | ||
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne]] who played [[Omega]].<br> | This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Stephen Thorne]] who played [[Omega]].<br /> | ||
The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in April 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)<br> | The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in April 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)<br /> | ||
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]<br> | The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]<br /> | ||
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==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/myth/85myth.htm|Doctor Who - The Myth Makers}} | * {{On target|1985/myth/85myth.htm|Doctor Who - The Myth Makers}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:Target novelisations|Myth]] | [[Category:Target novelisations|Myth]] | ||
[[Category:1985 novels|Myth]] | [[Category:1985 novels|Myth]] | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Myth Makers which included individual episode titles and was written by Donald Cotton. It was shown from 16th October 1965.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It features the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
Long, long ago on the great plains of Asia Minor, two mighty armies faced each other in mortal combat. The armies were the Greeks and the Trojans and the prize they were fighting for was Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world.
To the Greeks it seemed that the city of Troy was impregnable and only a miracle could bring them success.
And then help comes to them in a most unexpected way as a strange blue box materialises close to their camp, bringing with it the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki, who soon find themselves caught up in the irreversible tide of history and legend...
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
To be added
Writing and publishing notes
- Along with Marco Polo, this novelised title had the highest first print run of the Target novelisations (65,000).
Additional cover images
To be added
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- None
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
Audiobook
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Stephen Thorne who played Omega.
The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in April 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
