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==Novelisation== | ==Novelisation== | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: '' [[Doctor Who and the Silurians]] '' which was shown from 31st January 1970 and written by [[Malcolm Hulke]] | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as [[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'' which was shown from 31st January 1970 and written by [[Malcolm Hulke]] | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[Chris | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[Chris Achilleos]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover). | ||
==Publisher's Cover Blurb== | ==Publisher's Cover Blurb== | ||
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== Deviations from the Televised Story == | == Deviations from the Televised Story == | ||
* A prologue tells of the [[Silurian]]s going into hiding to avoid | * A prologue tells of the [[Silurian]]s going into hiding to avoid catastrophe. | ||
* Each of his reptile men are given individual names and personalities. | * Each of his reptile men are given individual names and personalities. | ||
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==Illustrations== | ==Illustrations== | ||
* This title contain 11 illustrated pages by [[Chris | * This title contain 11 illustrated pages by [[Chris Achilleos]] | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Siluriansp6.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp6.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 6)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp24.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp24.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 24)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp44.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp44.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 44)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp52.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp52.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 52)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp71.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp71.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 71)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp80.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp80.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 80)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp89.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp89.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 89)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp104.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp104.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 104)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp120.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp120.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 120)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp132.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp132.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 132)]] | ||
Image:Siluriansp145.jpg|[[Chris | Image:Siluriansp145.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 145)]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Associated Images== | ==Associated Images== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:3CaveMonsters.jpg|Cover by [[Chris | Image:3CaveMonsters.jpg|Cover by [[Chris Achilleos]] | ||
Image:4CaveMonsters.jpg|Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | Image:4CaveMonsters.jpg|Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 20 March 2008
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: Doctor Who and the Silurians which was shown from 31st January 1970 and written by Malcolm Hulke
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Chris Achilleos. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's Cover Blurb
All is not well at the Wenley Moor underground atomic research station: there are unaccountable loses of power-output; nervous breakdowns amongst the staff; and then – a death! UNIT is called in and the Brigadier is soon joined by DOCTOR WHO and Liz Shaw in a tense and exciting adventure with subterranean reptile men – SILURIANS – and a 40ft. high Tyrannosaurus rex, the biggest, most savage mammal which ever trod the earth!
Deviations from the Televised Story
- A prologue tells of the Silurians going into hiding to avoid catastrophe.
- Each of his reptile men are given individual names and personalities.
Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- As one of the early titles in the Target range the writer was encouraged to flesh out his script for the novelisation.
- Chapter 8 titled “Into an Alien World” is written from the point of view of Morkas.
Illustrations
- This title contain 11 illustrated pages by Chris Achilleos
- Siluriansp44.jpg
- Siluriansp104.jpg
Associated Images
Cover by Chris Achilleos
Cover by Alister Pearson
Publishing History (UK)
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 70p (UK) - £1.50
1992 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alister Pearson priced £2.99
International Editions
Netherlands
- Published as Doctor Who en de Holenmonsters.
Finland
- Published as Tohtori Kuka Ja Luolahirviöt.
Portugal
- Published as Douter Who E Os Monstros Das Cavernas.
Japan
- Published as (transliteration): Senritsu! Chitei Monsutaa
Audio Release
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by BBC Audio Books and read by Caroline John who played Liz Shaw.
The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-405-67799-6 was released in September 2007 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
