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novel name= Doctor Who and the Cave-Monsters| | novel name= Doctor Who and the Cave-Monsters| | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File:Cave-Monsters novel.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 9 (given to later editions) | | number= 9 (given to later editions) | | ||
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format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 158 Pages | | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 158 Pages | | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-11471-X| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-11471-X| | ||
previous story=[[ Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]] | | previous story= [[Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion]] | | ||
next story=[[The Ambassadors of Death (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Ambassadors of Death]] }} | next story=[[The Ambassadors of Death (novelisation)|Doctor Who - The Ambassadors of Death]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'' which was written by [[Malcolm Hulke]] and shown from 31st January 1970. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial [[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'' which was written by [[Malcolm Hulke]] and shown from 31st January 1970. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured the artwork of [[Chris Achilleos]]. (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 featured the artwork of [[Chris Achilleos]]. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | ||
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* The fact that Silurians can cry, stated here, flatly contradicts ''[[Blood Heat]]''. | * The fact that Silurians can cry, stated here, flatly contradicts ''[[Blood Heat]]''. | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1974 edition=== | === 1974 edition === | ||
All is not well at the [[Wenley Moor]] underground atomic research station: there are unaccountable loses of power-output; nervous breakdowns amongst the staff; and then – a death! [[UNIT]] is called in and the [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] is soon joined by [[Third Doctor|DOCTOR WHO]] and [[Liz Shaw]] in a tense and exciting adventure with subterranean reptile men – [[Silurian|SILURIANS]] – and a 40ft. high [[Tyrannosaurus rex]], the biggest, most savage mammal which ever trod the earth!<br /> | All is not well at the [[Wenley Moor]] underground atomic research station: there are unaccountable loses of power-output; nervous breakdowns amongst the staff; and then – a death! [[UNIT]] is called in and the [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|Brigadier]] is soon joined by [[Third Doctor|DOCTOR WHO]] and [[Liz Shaw]] in a tense and exciting adventure with subterranean reptile men – [[Silurian|SILURIANS]] – and a 40ft. high [[Tyrannosaurus rex]], the biggest, most savage mammal which ever trod the earth!<br /> | ||
"DOCTOR WHO, the children's own programme which adults adore ..." Gerard Garrett, The Daily Sketch | "DOCTOR WHO, the children's own programme which adults adore ..." Gerard Garrett, The Daily Sketch | ||
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* In the book it is Dr. Meredith who discovers the death of Quinn. | * In the book it is Dr. Meredith who discovers the death of Quinn. | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* As one of the early titles in the Target range, the writer was encouraged to flesh out his script for the novelisation. | * As one of the early titles in the Target range, the writer was encouraged to flesh out his script for the novelisation. | ||
* Chapter 8 titled "Into an Alien World" is written from [[Morka]]'s point of view. | * Chapter 8 titled "Into an Alien World" is written from [[Morka]]'s point of view. | ||
* The back-cover blurb on the original edition features a scientific error, as the Tyrannosaurus rex is referred to as a mammal, when in fact dinosaurs were reptiles. | * The back-cover blurb on the original edition features a scientific error, as the Tyrannosaurus rex is referred to as a mammal, when in fact dinosaurs were reptiles. | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* This title contain eleven illustrated pages by [[Chris Achilleos]] | * This title contain eleven illustrated pages by [[Chris Achilleos]] | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:Siluriansp6.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 6)]] | file:Siluriansp6.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 6)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp24.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 24)]] | file:Siluriansp24.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 24)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp44.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 44)]] | file:Siluriansp44.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 44)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp52.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 52)]] | file:Siluriansp52.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 52)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp71.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 71)]] | file:Siluriansp71.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 71)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp80.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 80)]] | file:Siluriansp80.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 80)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp89.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 89)]] | file:Siluriansp89.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 89)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp104.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 104)]] | file:Siluriansp104.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 104)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp120.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 120)]] | file:Siluriansp120.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 120)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp132.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 132)]] | file:Siluriansp132.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 132)]] | ||
file:Siluriansp145.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br>(Cave Monsters Page 145)]] | file:Siluriansp145.jpg|[[Chris Achilleos|Chris Achilleos<br />(Cave Monsters Page 145)]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
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file:3CaveMonsters.jpg|1979 edition; cover by [[Chris Achilleos]] | file:3CaveMonsters.jpg|1979 edition; cover by [[Chris Achilleos]] | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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1992 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by [[Alister Pearson]] priced £2.99 | 1992 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by [[Alister Pearson]] priced £2.99 | ||
==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
===Netherlands=== | === Netherlands === | ||
*Published as '''Doctor Who en de Holenmonsters'''. | * Published as '''Doctor Who en de Holenmonsters'''. | ||
===Finland=== | === Finland === | ||
*Published as '''Tohtori Kuka Ja Luolahirviöt'''. | * Published as '''Tohtori Kuka Ja Luolahirviöt'''. | ||
===Portugal=== | === Portugal === | ||
*Published as '''Douter Who E Os Monstros Das Cavernas'''. | * Published as '''Douter Who E Os Monstros Das Cavernas'''. | ||
===Japan=== | === Japan === | ||
*Published as (transliteration): '''Senritsu! Chitei Monsutaa''' | * Published as (transliteration): '''Senritsu! Chitei Monsutaa''' | ||
==[[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)|Audiobook]] == | == [[Target Books (BBC Audio releases)|Audiobook]] == | ||
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Caroline John]] who played [[Liz Shaw]].<br /> | This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Caroline John]] who played [[Liz Shaw]].<br /> | ||
The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1- | The audio set of 4 CD's with an ISBN 1-4056-7799-6 was released in September 2007 priced £13.99 (UK)<br /> | ||
The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]<br /> | The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]<br /> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==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 == | ||
* {{on target|1974/cavemons/74cave.htm|Doctor Who and the Cave-Monsters}} | * {{on target|1974/cavemons/74cave.htm|Doctor Who and the Cave-Monsters}} | ||
{{DWN}} | {{DWN}} |