Doctor Who and the Keys of Marinus (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW:  The Keys of Marinus  which included individual episode titles and was shown from 11th April 1964 and written by Terry Nation.
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Nick Spender. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publishers Cover Blurb
MARINUS a remote force-shielded island set in a sea of acid, governed by THE CONSCIENCE the ultimate computer which rules and balances the gentle life of Marinus, guarded by ARBITAN THE KEEPER ruthless protector of a peace-loving race threatened by YARTEK Warlord of the brutal sub-human Voords, sworn enemy of Arbitan and of Marinus, who has within his grasp THE KEYS OF MARINUS the conscience’s vital micro-circuits, the doors of good and evil. Can the Doctor find the hidden circuits in time? Arbitan’s command was `Find them, OR DIE!’

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Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
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Associated Images
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Publishing History (UK)
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:
 * None

International Editions
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External Sources
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