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novel name= Doctor Who - The Rescue| | novel name= Doctor Who - The Rescue| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Rescue_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 124 | | number= 124 | | ||
doctor=[[First Doctor]] | | doctor=[[First Doctor]] | | ||
companions= [[Vicki]], [[Barbara Wright]], [[Ian Chesterton]] | | companions= [[Vicki]], [[Barbara Wright]], [[Ian Chesterton]] | | ||
enemy= [[Koquillion ]] | | enemy= [[Koquillion]] | | ||
year= [[Dido]], | | year= [[Dido]], | | ||
writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]] | | ||
release date= [[August]] [[1987]] (hardcover)<br>[[January]] [[1988]] (paperback) | | release date= [[August]] [[1987]] (hardcover)<br />[[January]] [[1988]] (paperback) | | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, --- Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20308-9| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20308-9| | ||
previous story=[[ | previous story= [[Doctor Who and the Dalek Invasion of Earth]] | | ||
next story=[[The Romans (novelisation) | Doctor Who – The Romans ]] }} | next story= [[The Romans (novelisation)|Doctor Who – The Romans]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[The Rescue]]'' . It included individual episode titles and was shown from 2nd January 1965. It was written by [[David Whitaker]]. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[The Rescue]]'' . It included individual episode titles and was shown from 2nd January 1965. It was written by [[David Whitaker]]. | ||
* The original cover artwork was by [[Tony Clark]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | * The original cover artwork was by [[Tony Clark]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
From his one previous visit the [[ | From his one previous visit the [[First Doctor]] remembers the inhabitants of the planet [[Dido]] as a gentle, peace-loving people.<br /> | ||
But when he returns, things have changed dramatically. It seems that the Dido have brutally massacred the crew of the crashed spaceliner [[Astra]]. Even now they are threatening the lives of the sole survivors, [[Bennett]] and the orphan girl [[Vicki]].<br> | But when he returns, things have changed dramatically. It seems that the Dido have brutally massacred the crew of the crashed spaceliner [[Astra]]. Even now they are threatening the lives of the sole survivors, [[Bennett]] and the orphan girl [[Vicki]].<br /> | ||
Why have the Didoi apparently turned against their peaceful natures? Can Bennett and Vicki survive until the rescue ship from Earth arrives? And who is the mysterious [[Koquillion]]? <br> | Why have the Didoi apparently turned against their peaceful natures? Can Bennett and Vicki survive until the rescue ship from Earth arrives? And who is the mysterious [[Koquillion]]? <br /> | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
None | None | ||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
* In this novel the natives who surprise Bennett are a male and a female (they both appeared to be male on screen). They are killed by the crew of the rescue ship. | * In this novel the natives who surprise Bennett are a male and a female (they both appeared to be male on screen). They are killed by the crew of the rescue ship. | ||
*The novel includes scenes set on board the rescue ship. | * The novel includes scenes set on board the rescue ship. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Author Ian Marter died in October 1986, nearly a year before the initial hardcover publication of ''The Rescue''. It was the last of several novelisations that Marter had completed before his death to be published. | * Author Ian Marter died in October 1986, nearly a year before the initial hardcover publication of ''The Rescue''. It was the last of several novelisations that Marter had completed before his death to be published. | ||
* An editor's note was added to the book to acknowledge Marter's passing: "Shortly after completing work on The Rescue [[Ian Marter]] died. It was a great loss to his publishers and to the world of Doctor Who as a whole. Ian loved his work on Who both as an actor and a writer of many of the novelisations of the TV shows. He especially enjoyed and appreciated the interest fans showed in his work. And in his absence, it’s to all his fans that I’d like to dedicate this, his last book. [[Nigel Robinson|NR]]" | * An editor's note was added to the book to acknowledge Marter's passing: "Shortly after completing work on The Rescue [[Ian Marter]] died. It was a great loss to his publishers and to the world of Doctor Who as a whole. Ian loved his work on Who both as an actor and a writer of many of the novelisations of the TV shows. He especially enjoyed and appreciated the interest fans showed in his work. And in his absence, it’s to all his fans that I’d like to dedicate this, his last book. [[Nigel Robinson|NR]]" | ||
* The first cover design showing [[Koquillion]] standing holding a power tool was rejected. | * The first cover design showing [[Koquillion]] standing holding a power tool was rejected. | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
: '''Hardback''' (August 1987) | : '''Hardback''' (August 1987) | ||
* W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491033176, copies priced £7.95 (UK)) | * W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491033176, copies priced £7.95 (UK)) | ||
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* Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 23,000, priced £1.95 (UK). | * Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 23,000, priced £1.95 (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|1988/rescue/88rescue.htm|Doctor Who - The Rescue}} | * {{On target|1988/rescue/88rescue.htm|Doctor Who - The Rescue}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 19:27, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Rescue . It included individual episode titles and was shown from 2nd January 1965. It was written by David Whitaker.
- The original cover artwork was by Tony Clark. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
From his one previous visit the First Doctor remembers the inhabitants of the planet Dido as a gentle, peace-loving people.
But when he returns, things have changed dramatically. It seems that the Dido have brutally massacred the crew of the crashed spaceliner Astra. Even now they are threatening the lives of the sole survivors, Bennett and the orphan girl Vicki.
Why have the Didoi apparently turned against their peaceful natures? Can Bennett and Vicki survive until the rescue ship from Earth arrives? And who is the mysterious Koquillion?
Illustrations
None
Deviations from televised story
- In this novel the natives who surprise Bennett are a male and a female (they both appeared to be male on screen). They are killed by the crew of the rescue ship.
- The novel includes scenes set on board the rescue ship.
Writing and publishing notes
- Author Ian Marter died in October 1986, nearly a year before the initial hardcover publication of The Rescue. It was the last of several novelisations that Marter had completed before his death to be published.
- An editor's note was added to the book to acknowledge Marter's passing: "Shortly after completing work on The Rescue Ian Marter died. It was a great loss to his publishers and to the world of Doctor Who as a whole. Ian loved his work on Who both as an actor and a writer of many of the novelisations of the TV shows. He especially enjoyed and appreciated the interest fans showed in his work. And in his absence, it’s to all his fans that I’d like to dedicate this, his last book. NR"
- The first cover design showing Koquillion standing holding a power tool was rejected.
Additional cover images
To be added
British publication history
- Hardback (August 1987)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491033176, copies priced £7.95 (UK))
- Paperback (January 1988)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 23,000, priced £1.95 (UK).
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
