Doctor Who and the Dalek Invasion of Earth (novelisation)

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Novelisation

  • This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Dalek Invasion of Earth which included individual episode titles and was shown from 21st November 1964 and written by Terry Nation.
  • The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Chris Achilleos. In the absence of an accurate photo reference, the Roboman shown on the cover does not resemble what audiences had seen on-screen and more closely resembles a Roboman from the film version Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD, though not exactly. The Dalek Saucer also resembles the one seen in the film. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publisher's Cover Blurb

1977 edition

The TARDIS lands in a London of future times -- a city of fear, devastation and holocaust… a city now ruled by DALEKS.

The Doctor and his companions meet a team of underground resistance workers, among the few survivors, but after an unsuccessful attack on the Dalek spaceship, they are all forced to flee the capital.

A perilous journey through England finally brings them to the secret centre of Dalek operations… and the mysterious reason for the Dalek invasion of Earth!

Illustrations

None

Deviations from the Televised Story

* The Doctor's farewell speech to Susan is different.

  • The Black dalek is larger than the other daleks whereas in the t.v story the only difference is that he is black and NOT any larger.

Author, Writing and Publishing Notes

To be added

Associated Images

Publishing History (UK)

To be added

First Publication:

  • Hardback
W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Re-issues:

  • Paperback
Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK September 1990 Cover by Alistair Pearson (£2.50 UK)
Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK May 1991 Cover by Alistair Pearson (£2.50 UK)

International Editions

To be added

External Sources

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