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Revision as of 17:59, 28 November 2013

RealWorld

Novelisation

  • This novelisation is based on the original television serial (TV): Attack of the Cybermen, which was written by Paula Moore and shown from 5 January 1985.
  • The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of Colin Howard. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

Publisher's summary

1989 edition

A diamond raid in modern London... a secret base hidden deep in the heart of the city's sewer system... a cold and desolate planet light years from Earth... and a daring plan to alter the entire course of interplanetary history...
On twentieth-century Earth it appears that the Doctor's old enemy, Lytton, has allied himself with the ruthless Cybermen. The Cybermen have devised a scheme which, if successful, could completely destroy the web of time and bring the human race to its knees.
When the Cyber-planet of Mondas was destroyed in 1986 the Cybermen were forced to retreat to the planet Telos. Now they have journeyed back in time to prevent the destruction of their home world. And for Mondas to survive, the Earth must die...

1992 edition

Lytton stepped forward and bowed to one of the creatures. "We are your prisoners, leader," he said. He sounded pleased.

On twentieth-century Earth, the Sixth Doctor's old enemy, Lytton, appears to have allied himself with the ruthless Cybermen, who have devised a scheme which, if successful, could completely destroy the web of time and bring the human race to its knees. For when the Cyberplanet Mondas was destroyed in 1986, the Cybermen were forced to retreat to the planet Telos. Now they have journeyed back in time to prevent the destruction of their home world, and for Mondas to survive, the Earth must die...

Eric Saward's novelization is based on the original story by Paula Moore, which featured Colin Baker in the role of the Doctor.

TARGET DOCTOR WHO NOVELIZATIONS 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD


Deviations from televised story

  • The silvery metal used to make Cybermen bodies is called arnickleton.
  • Lytton's race is called the Charnels.

Writing and publishing notes

  • One of the titles with the longest history is this title, originally discussed in June 1984 and finally published in 1989.
  • In dedication to the memory of Bob, the father, And the splendour of the indigenous Peoples of the Americas.
  • Back page includes un-illustrated Doctor Who Magazine advert.

Additional cover images

British publication history

First Publication: Paperback (April 1989)

  • Target / W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. One single paperback edition, estimated print run: 21,000, priced £1.99 (UK).

Re-issues: (October 1992)

  • Target / Virgin Publishing, with a new cover by Alister Pearson priced £2.99 (UK).

Editions published outside Britain

To be added

Audio Book

In August 1995, BBC Audio released an abridged audio book version of the novel, read by Colin Baker.


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