Marco Polo (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW:  Marco Polo  which included individual episode titles and was shown from 22nd February 1964 and written by John Lucarotti.
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of David McAllister. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publishers Cover Blurb
The young Venetian Marco Polo is on his way to the Emperor’s court in Peking when he meets the intrepid time-travellers, for the TARDIS has landed on Earth in the year 1289. Marco Polo recognises in the TARDIS a means of winning favour with the Emperor. But in the end the Doctor has no one but himself to blame for the loss of his wondrous travelling machine-which he gambles away to Kublai Khan…

Illustrations
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Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes

 * Dedication: In fond memory of the Inimitable Original, William `Bill’ Hartnell
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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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