Contents 1 Novelisation 2 Publisher's summary 3 Illustrations 4 Deviations from televised story 5 Writing and publishing notes 6 Additional cover images 7 British publication history 8 Editions published outside Britain 9 See also 10 External links

Novelisation Edit

• This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): Underworld,written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin and shown from 7 January 1978.
• The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of Bill Donohoe. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

Publisher's summary Edit

Exploring the very edge of the known universe, the Fourth Doctor, Leela and K9 discover a group of astronaunts searching for the lost gene bank of the Minyan race. During the perilous voyage, the astronauts’ craft plunges into the heart of a recently formed planet, wherein an awesome secret is hidden.
How will the Minyan quest end?
What must the Doctor wrest from the Heart of the Oracle?

Illustrations Edit

• None

Deviations from televised story Edit

To be added

Writing and publishing notes Edit

• To be added

Additional cover images Edit

To be added

British publication history Edit

To be added

First Publication:

• Hardback

W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK

• Paperback

Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain Edit

To be added

See also Edit

• The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)

External links Edit

• On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal

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