The War Machines (novelisation)

Novelisation
This novelisation is based on the original television serial TV: The War Machines, written by Ian Stuart Black and shown from 25 June 1966.

The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of Alister Pearson with circles by Graeme Way. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

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…

Illustrations
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Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes
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British publication history
First Publication: Paperback (February 1989) Re-issues: (November 1992)
 * Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 21,000,  priced £1.99 (UK).
 * Target / Virgin Publishing, priced £2.99 (UK).

Editions published outside Britain
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