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|companions= [[Adric]], [[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] | |companions= [[Adric]], [[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] | ||
|enemy= {{Ainley|c}} | |enemy= {{Ainley|c}} | ||
|setting= [[Pharos Project]], [[Cambridge]], [[1981]] | |setting= {{il|[[Pharos Project]], [[Cambridge]], [[1981]]|[[Logopolis]]}} | ||
|writer= [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] | |writer= [[Christopher H. Bidmead]] | ||
|cover= [[Andrew Skilleter]] | |||
|publisher= Target Books | |publisher= Target Books | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen | |publisher2= W.H. Allen | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the [[1981 (releases)|1981]] television serial ''[[Logopolis (TV story)|Logopolis]]''. | |||
== 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. | 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. | ||
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 … | |||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
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* The Doctor receives a message from [[Traken]] about [[Tremas]] while Adric is occupied reading the poetry of {{w|John Milton|Milton}}. | * The Doctor receives a message from [[Traken]] about [[Tremas]] while Adric is occupied reading the poetry of {{w|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| | * [[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." | ||
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== British publication history == | == British publication history == | ||
First publication: | |||
* Hardback | * Hardback | ||
: W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | ||
* Paperback | * Paperback | ||
: Target | : Target | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 8 March 2014
Logopolis was a novelisation based on the 1981 television serial Logopolis.
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 …
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
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
