The War Machines (novelisation)
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| Doctor Who - The War Machines | |
| Series: | Doctor Who - Target Novelisation |
| Release Number: | 136 |
| Doctor: | First Doctor |
| Companions: | Dodo Chaplet, Ben Jackson, Polly |
| Enemy: | WOTAN, War Machines |
| Setting: | London, 1966 |
| Author: | Ian Stuart Black |
| Publisher: | Target Books, W.H. Allen & Co |
| Publication: | February 1989 |
| Format: | Paperback Book, --- Pages |
| ISBN: | ISBN 0-426-20332-1 |
| Previous Story: | Doctor Who – The Savages |
| Following Story: | Doctor Who – The Smugglers |
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[edit] Novelisation
This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The War Machines which was shown from 25th June 1966 and written by Ian Stuart Black.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Alister Pearson with circles by Graeme Way. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
[edit] Publisher's Cover Blurb
[edit] 1989 edition
London, 1966 - when the TARDIS materialises outside the Post Office Tower The Doctor becomes aware of a powerful and evil force nearby, so he and the ever-curious Dodo set off to investigate.
Inside the tower they track down the source of power to Professor Brett and WOTAN, his revolutionary new computer.
Designed as a universal problem solver, WOTAN has suddenly begun to think for itself and has formulated a deadly plan. Using its phenomenal power it will programme humans to build mobile fighting computers, and with these indestructible war machines WOTAN will take over the world…
[edit] Illustrations
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[edit] Deviations from the Televised Story
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[edit] Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
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[edit] Associated Images
 1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson |
[edit] Publishing History (UK)
First Publication: Paperback (February 1989)
- Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 21,000, priced £1.99 (UK).
Re-issues: (November 1992)
- Target / Virgin Publishing, priced £2.99 (UK).
[edit] International Editions
To be added
