Time and the Rani (novelisation)
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Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): Time and the Rani which was shown from 7th September 1987 and written by Pip and Jane Baker
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the photographic artwork of Chris Capstick. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's Cover Blurb
Assailed by violent bolts of multi-coloured energy, the TARDIS is blasted off-course and forced to land on the barren planet of Lakertya.
The turbulence brings about the Doctor’s sixth regeneration. But that is the least of his worries. He has been hijacked by that ruthless renegade Time Lady, the Rani.
Why has the Rani brought the Doctor to Lakertya? What are the hideous Tetrap guards? Who are the eleven geniuses she has imprisoned in her stronghold? What is the vital significance of the asteroid of Strange Matter? And can the Doctor stop the Rani’s diabolical scheme before it affects the whole of creation throughout time and space?
Illustrations
- None
Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- Prepared before transmission the original cover illustration for this title by Tony Masero showed the Tetraps asleep standing up. The mistake wasn’t realised until quite late and rather than turn the cover art upside down resulted in the one-off specicially commissioned photograph of the Tetraps hanging from the roof of the caves, that was used instead. Proof copies featuring this artwork were circulated.
- This book should be numbered 128 not 127 as it is.
- Inside back cover includes colour advert for Fantastic Doctor Who Posters Offer.
Associated Images
Cover by Alistair Pearson
Publishing History (UK)
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
International Editions
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