Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken
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| Doctor Who and the Keeper of Traken | |
| Series: | Doctor Who- Target Novelisation |
| Release Number: | 37 (given to later editions) |
| Doctor: | Fourth Doctor |
| Companions: | Adric, Nyssa |
| Enemy: | Melkur, the Master |
| Setting: | Traken, Unknown |
| Author: | Terrance Dicks |
| Publisher: | Target Books, W.H. Allen & Co |
| Publication: | May 1982 |
| Format: | Hardcover and paperback editions, 124 Pages |
| ISBN: | ISBN 0-426-20148-5 |
| Previous Story: | Doctor Who and Warriors' Gate |
| Following Story: | Doctor Who - Logopolis |
Contents |
[edit] Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): The Keeper of Traken which was shown from 31st January 1981 and written by Johnny Byrne
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
- The original cover art has the distinction of being one of the first to showcase a companion without the Doctor, in this case Nyssa.
[edit] Publisher's Cover Blurb
[edit] 1982 edition
For ages past, the Union of Traken has lived in peace and harmony thanks to the power of the Source, controlled by generations of Keepers.
But the current Keeper, his powers waning, senses some all-pervading evil about to invade his world. He summons the Doctor to his aid.
To save Traken the Doctor fights the terrifying Melkur – only to find that this new enemy conceals an older and even deadlier foe – one the Doctor has encountered before …
[edit] Illustrations
- None
[edit] Deviations from the Televised Story
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[edit] Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- To be added
[edit] Associated Images
 1993 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson |
[edit] Publishing History (UK)
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
[edit] International Editions
To be added
