Doctor Who and the Planet of the Spiders (novelisation)
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Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: Planet of the Spiders which was shown from 4th May 1974 and written by Robert Sloman
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Peter Brookes. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publishers Cover Blurb
`It’s happening, Brigadier! It’s happening!’ Sarah cried out. The Brigadier watched, fascinated, as the lifeless body of his old friend and companion, Dr Who, suddenly began to glow with an eerie golden light … The features were blurring, changing … `Well, bless my soul.’ Said the Brigadier. `WHO will he be next?’
Read the last exciting adventure of DR WHO’s 3rd Incarnation!
Illustrations
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Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- Title page includes: THE CHANGING FACE OF DOCTOR WHO. The cover illustration of this book portrays the third DOCTOR WHO whose physical appearance was altered by the Time Lords when they banished him to planet Earth in the Twentieth Century.
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Associated Images
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Publishing History (UK)
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- 1978 Target Books with a new cover by Alun Hood priced 60p (UK)
- 1991 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alistair Pearson priced £2.50 (UK)
International Editions
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External Sources
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