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novel name= Doctor Who – The Invasion| | novel name= Doctor Who – The Invasion| | ||
image= [[ | image= [[File: Invasion_novel.jpg|250px]] | | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 98 | | number= 98 | | ||
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writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | writer= [[Ian Marter]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W. H. Allen]] and Co. Ltd. UK | | ||
release date= May [[1985]] (hardcover)<br>October [[1985]] (paperback)| | release date= May [[1985]] (hardcover)<br />October [[1985]] (paperback)| | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 159 Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 159 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-20169-8| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-20169-8| | ||
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next story=[[The Krotons (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Krotons]] }} | next story=[[The Krotons (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Krotons]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[The Invasion]] '' which was shown from 2nd November 1968 and written by [[Derrick Sherwin]] from a story outline by [[Kit Pedler]]. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[The Invasion]] '' which was shown from 2nd November 1968 and written by [[Derrick Sherwin]] from a story outline by [[Kit Pedler]]. | ||
* 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 === | ||
Materialising in outer space, [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the [[The Moon|moon]].<br> | Materialising in outer space, [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the [[The Moon|moon]].<br /> | ||
Back on [[Earth]], the newly-formed [[United Nations Intelligence Taskforce]], led by [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], is disturbed by a series of [[UFO]] sightings over Southern [[England]].<br> | Back on [[Earth]], the newly-formed [[United Nations Intelligence Taskforce]], led by [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], is disturbed by a series of [[UFO]] sightings over Southern [[England]].<br /> | ||
Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of [[International Electromatix]], the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.<br> | Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of [[International Electromatix]], the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.<br /> | ||
These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive [[Cyberman]] invasion of Earth who with one aim-the total annihilation of the human race. | These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive [[Cyberman]] invasion of Earth who with one aim-the total annihilation of the human race. | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* Contains no illustrated pages | * Contains no illustrated pages | ||
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''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Back pages feature details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers-without the colour pictures of the posters! | * Back pages feature details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers-without the colour pictures of the posters! | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2Invasion.jpg|1993 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2Invasion.jpg|1993 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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: 1993 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £3.50 (UK) | : 1993 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £3.50 (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/invasion/85invasi.htm|Doctor Who - The Invasion}} | * {{On target|1985/invasion/85invasi.htm|Doctor Who - The Invasion}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 5 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Invasion which was shown from 2nd November 1968 and written by Derrick Sherwin from a story outline by Kit Pedler.
- 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
Materialising in outer space, the TARDIS is attacked by a missile fired from the dark side of the moon.
Back on Earth, the newly-formed United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, led by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, is disturbed by a series of UFO sightings over Southern England.
Meanwhile, a large consignment of mysterious crates is delivered to the headquarters of International Electromatix, the largest computer and electronics firm in the world.
These seemingly unconnected events-but in reality the preparations for a massive Cyberman invasion of Earth who with one aim-the total annihilation of the human race.
Illustrations
- Contains no illustrated pages
Deviations from televised story
To be added
Writing and publishing notes
- Back pages feature details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers-without the colour pictures of the posters!
Additional cover images
- 2Invasion.jpg
1993 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 1993 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £3.50 (UK)
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
External links
