The Underwater Menace (novelisation)
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Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Underwater Menace which was shown from 14th January 1967 and written by Geoffrey Orme
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Alister Pearson. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's summary
When the TARDIS lands on a deserted volcanic island the Doctor and his companions find themselves kidnapped by primitive sea-people. Taken into the bowels of the earth they discover they are in the lost kingdom of Atlantis.
Offered as sacrifices to the fish-goddess, Amdo, the Doctor and his companions are rescued from the jaws of death by the famous scientist, Zaroff.
But they are still not safe and nor are the people of Atlantis. For Zaroff has a plan, a plan that will make him the greatest scientist of all time - he will raise Atlantis above the waves - even if it means destroying the world…
Illustrations
- Contains no illustrated pages
Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes
- Unable to use the Second Doctor Patrick Troughton's likeness because of rights issues, the first draft by Alister Pearson was rejected. This was the first commission for Pearson (who did 87 covers over 6 years) and was given photographic reference material from Doctor Who Magazine Issue 78.
- This title also marked the redesign of the covers which now featured a new logo and the top third of the cover blocked off.
- Inside back cover features Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers-without details!
- Also features Doctor Who 25th Anniversary Bonanza Competition.
Associated Images
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British publication history
- Hardback (February 1988)
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK ISBN:0491034962, copies priced £7.95)
- Paperback (February 1988)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 22,500, priced £1.99 (UK).
(Internal ISBN: 0426203367 and external ISBN as 0426203267)
International Editions
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External Sources
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
- On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal
