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novel name=Doctor Who – Warriors of the Deep| | novel name=Doctor Who – Warriors of the Deep| | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File: Warriors_of_the_Deep_novel.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 87 (shown on spine only) | | number= 87 (shown on spine only) | | ||
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enemy= [[Silurian]]s, [[Sea Devil]]s | | enemy= [[Silurian]]s, [[Sea Devil]]s | | ||
year= [[Sea Base 4]], [[2084]]| | year= [[Sea Base 4]], [[2084]]| | ||
writer= [[Terrance Dicks ]]| | writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | ||
release date= May [[1984]] (hardcover)<br>August [[1984]] (paperback)| | release date= May [[1984]] (hardcover)<br />August [[1984]] (paperback)| | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 126 Pages| | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 126 Pages| | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-19561-2| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-19561-2| | ||
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==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[Warriors of the Deep]] '' which was written by [[Johnny Byrne]] and shown from 5th January 1984. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: '' [[Warriors of the Deep]] '' which was written by [[Johnny Byrne]] and shown from 5th January 1984. | ||
* 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 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 editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1984 edition=== | === 1984 edition === | ||
When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] materialises on [[Earth]] in the year [[2084]], the Doctor meets an old enemy – the [[Sea Devil]]s. Once the masters of this planet, they are now forced to live in the murky depths of the sea. But their intention is to reclaim their position of domination… | When the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] materialises on [[Earth]] in the year [[2084]], the Doctor meets an old enemy – the [[Sea Devil]]s. Once the masters of this planet, they are now forced to live in the murky depths of the sea. But their intention is to reclaim their position of domination… | ||
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Not only is the first stage of the Sea Devil’s attack successful, their associates in this dastardly plan are the sinister [[Silurian]]s, also known to the Doctor of old. | Not only is the first stage of the Sea Devil’s attack successful, their associates in this dastardly plan are the sinister [[Silurian]]s, also known to the Doctor of old. | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* None | * None | ||
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* [[Terrance Dicks]] in his novelisation makes no implication regarding the two sides in the human conflict, clearly referring to them as "East Block" and "West Block". | * [[Terrance Dicks]] in his novelisation makes no implication regarding the two sides in the human conflict, clearly referring to them as "East Block" and "West Block". | ||
* [[Terrance Dicks]] explains that [[Tegan]]'s foot is undamaged when trapped under the heavy door "by a kind of freak accident". | * [[Terrance Dicks]] explains that [[Tegan]]'s foot is undamaged when trapped under the heavy door "by a kind of freak accident". | ||
*[[Terrance Dicks]] paints Doctor [[Solow]] as a sympathetic character, persuaded by [[Nilson]] that the "East Block" had the solution to banish suffering and injustice from the world. | * [[Terrance Dicks]] paints Doctor [[Solow]] as a sympathetic character, persuaded by [[Nilson]] that the "East Block" had the solution to banish suffering and injustice from the world. | ||
* [[Icthar]]'s reference to twice having offered the hand of friendship does not fit with shown continuity (possibly explained in the [[Virgin Missing Adventures]] novel ''[[The Scales of Injustice]]'' by [[Gary Russell]]), and is rewritten by [[Terrance Dicks]] as the Doctor having twice tried in vain to make peace. | * [[Icthar]]'s reference to twice having offered the hand of friendship does not fit with shown continuity (possibly explained in the [[Virgin Missing Adventures]] novel ''[[The Scales of Injustice]]'' by [[Gary Russell]]), and is rewritten by [[Terrance Dicks]] as the Doctor having twice tried in vain to make peace. | ||
* [[Icthar]] is clearly identified as the unnamed [[Silurian]] previously encountered by the Third Doctor in the televised ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians]]''. | * [[Icthar]] is clearly identified as the unnamed [[Silurian]] previously encountered by the Third Doctor in the televised ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians]]''. | ||
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* On television the [[Sea Devil]]s had been hibernating for hundreds of years. In the novelisation [[Terrance Dicks]] changes this to thousands, but it is likely to have been around forty million years! | * On television the [[Sea Devil]]s had been hibernating for hundreds of years. In the novelisation [[Terrance Dicks]] changes this to thousands, but it is likely to have been around forty million years! | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* This was the first book to use the white outline version of the Target Books logo, which would be used for the remainder of the range's run. The previous colour logo appeared on one book published later before being retired. | * This was the first book to use the white outline version of the Target Books logo, which would be used for the remainder of the range's run. The previous colour logo appeared on one book published later before being retired. | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2WarriorsDeep.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2WarriorsDeep.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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'''Re-issues:''' | '''Re-issues:''' | ||
==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Audio Book== | == Audio Book == | ||
In June 1995, BBC Audio released an abridged audio book version of the novel, read by [[Peter Davison]]. | In June 1995, BBC Audio released an abridged audio book version of the novel, read by [[Peter Davison]]. | ||
==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 == | ||
* [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 6 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: Warriors of the Deep which was written by Johnny Byrne and shown from 5th January 1984.
- 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 editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
1984 edition
When the TARDIS materialises on Earth in the year 2084, the Doctor meets an old enemy – the Sea Devils. Once the masters of this planet, they are now forced to live in the murky depths of the sea. But their intention is to reclaim their position of domination…
This will entail the infiltration of Earth’s defence systems and the provocation of another World War, more terrible than any yet experienced, to bring about the complete annihilation of the human race.
Not only is the first stage of the Sea Devil’s attack successful, their associates in this dastardly plan are the sinister Silurians, also known to the Doctor of old.
Illustrations
- None
Deviations from televised story
- In the televised version it is implied the Sea Devils are hibernating in a bunker beneath the ocean floor. In the novelisation they are hibernating in the lower depths of the Silurian craft.
- Terrance Dicks in his novelisation makes no implication regarding the two sides in the human conflict, clearly referring to them as "East Block" and "West Block".
- Terrance Dicks explains that Tegan's foot is undamaged when trapped under the heavy door "by a kind of freak accident".
- Terrance Dicks paints Doctor Solow as a sympathetic character, persuaded by Nilson that the "East Block" had the solution to banish suffering and injustice from the world.
- Icthar's reference to twice having offered the hand of friendship does not fit with shown continuity (possibly explained in the Virgin Missing Adventures novel The Scales of Injustice by Gary Russell), and is rewritten by Terrance Dicks as the Doctor having twice tried in vain to make peace.
- Icthar is clearly identified as the unnamed Silurian previously encountered by the Third Doctor in the televised Doctor Who and the Silurians.
- Terrance Dicks retains in his novel an attempted rescue of the Doctor by Turlough and Preston, cut from the televised version to emphasise Turlough's cowardice and selfishness.
- On television the Sea Devils had been hibernating for hundreds of years. In the novelisation Terrance Dicks changes this to thousands, but it is likely to have been around forty million years!
Writing and publishing notes
- This was the first book to use the white outline version of the Target Books logo, which would be used for the remainder of the range's run. The previous colour logo appeared on one book published later before being retired.
Additional cover images
1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
Audio Book
In June 1995, BBC Audio released an abridged audio book version of the novel, read by Peter Davison.
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
