Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW):  The Horns of Nimon  which was shown from 22nd December 1980 and written by Anthony Read
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Steve Kyte. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publisher's summary
In the great maze of the Power Complex dwells the dreaded Nimon, a fearsome monster with immense scientific powers. The NImon has promised to restore the Skonnan Empire to its former glory. But first it demands sacrifice – youths and maidens from the peaceful planet Aneth. The Tardis collides with the space ship delivering the victims, and the captured Romana is condemned to be sacrificed to the Nimon. Aided by the faithful K9, the Doctor goes to the rescue. In the heart of the maze he confronts the Nimon and uncovers a terrifying plot to enslave the galaxy.

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * To be added

Additional cover images
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British publication history
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Doctor Who Magazine giveaway and mass-pulping
In 2008, Doctor Who Magazine distributed copies of some two-dozen varied Target novelisations -- all backstock, some dating back more than 20 years -- with one of its issues. Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon was one of the books so distributed. According to editor Tom Spilsbury's editoral in Doctor Who Magazine #412, some 3,200 books were left undistributed and returned to the warehouse -- all of which were copies of Doctor Who and the Horns of Nimon. Being unable to justify the expense of storing so many boxes of a single book, Spilsbury wrote that he reluctantly authorized the destruction of 3,150 of the copies, save for one box of 50 which he subsequently made available as giveaways and those who wrote in requesting copies.

Editions published outside Britain
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External Sources

 * The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
 * On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal