Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW:  The Abominable Snowmen  which was shown from 30th September 1967 and written by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Chris Achilleos. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publishers Cover Blurb
A single blow from the giant, hairy paw smashes the explorer to the ground. Terrified, he flees from the monster’s glowing eyes and savage fangs… Why are the peaceful Yeti now spreading death and destruction? And what is the secret behind the glowing cave on the mountain? When DOCTOR WHO discovers that a long-dead friend is still alive, he knows why his visit to the lonely Himalayan monastery has led to a struggle to save the Earth! “DOCTOR WHO, the children’s own programme which adults adore…”Gerald Garrett, The Daily Sketch

Illustrations

 * Contains illustrated pages by Alan Willow

Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes

 * The title page includes the text: THE CHANGING FACE OF DOCTOR WHO: The cover illustration and others contained within this book portray the second DOCTOR WHO whose physical appearance was later altered by the Time Lords.

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:
 * 1983 Target Books with a new cover by Andrew Skilleter priced £1.35 (UK)

International Editions
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External Sources
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