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| − | |image= Image of The Fendahl novel.jpg |
+ | |image = Image of The Fendahl novel.jpg |
| + | |series3=[[List of Doctor Who television stories|TV series order]] |
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| − | |novelisation of=Image of the Fendahl (TV story) |
+ | |novelisation of = Image of the Fendahl (TV story) |
| − | |number= 34 (given to later editions) |
+ | |number = 34 (given to later editions) |
| − | |doctor=Fourth Doctor |
+ | |doctor = Fourth Doctor |
| − | |companions= [[Leela]], [[K9 Mark I |
+ | |companions = [[Leela]], [[K9 Mark I]] |
| − | |enemy= The [[Fendahl]] |
+ | |enemy = The [[Fendahl]] |
| − | |setting= Fetch Priory, [[Earth]], circa [[1970s]] |
+ | |setting = [[Fetch Priory]], [[Earth]], circa [[1970s]] |
| − | |writer= |
+ | |writer = Terrance Dicks |
| − | |publisher= Target Books |
+ | |publisher = Target Books |
| − | |publisher2= W.H. Allen |
+ | |publisher2 = W.H. Allen |
| − | + | |Image of the Fendahl |
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+ | |read by = [[Louise Jameson]] |
| + | |cover = [[John Geary]] |
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| − | |release date= |
+ | |release date= 26 July 1979 (paperback) |
| − | |format= Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 109 Pages |
+ | |format = Hardcover and paperback editions; 12 Chapters, 109 Pages |
| − | |isbn= ISBN 0-426-20077-2 |
+ | |isbn = ISBN 0-426-20077-2 |
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+ | |prev3 = Doctor Who and the Invisible Enemy (novelisation) |
| + | |next3 = Doctor Who and the Sunmakers (novelisation) |
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| + | |next = Doctor Who and the War Games (novelisation) |
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| + | |series2 = [[Target novelisation]] numbering |
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| + | |prev2 = Doctor Who and the Ice Warriors (novelisation) |
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| + | |next2 = Doctor Who and the Invasion of Time (novelisation) |
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1977 television serial ''[[Image of the Fendahl (TV story)|Image of the Fendahl]]''. |
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a novelisation based on the 1977 television serial ''[[Image of the Fendahl (TV story)|Image of the Fendahl]]''. |
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== Publisher's summary == |
== Publisher's summary == |
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| − | + | 'The [[Fendahl]] ''is'' death,' said [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]]. 'How do you kill death itself?' |
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| − | The ultra-modern technology of the [[Time Scanner]] combines with the ancient evil of [[Fetch Wood]], and brings to life a terror that has lain hidden for twelve million years. |
+ | The ultra-modern technology of the [[Time scanner|Time Scanner]] combines with the ancient evil of [[Fetch Wood]], and brings to life a terror that has lain hidden for twelve million years. |
The Doctor and [[Leela]] fight to destroy the Fendahl, a recreated menace that threatens to devour all life in the galaxy. |
The Doctor and [[Leela]] fight to destroy the Fendahl, a recreated menace that threatens to devour all life in the galaxy. |
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== Deviations from televised story == |
== Deviations from televised story == |
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+ | * [[Maximillian Stael]]'s background and motivation is explained in detail. |
* [[Fendelman]]'s name is spelled "Fendleman". |
* [[Fendelman]]'s name is spelled "Fendleman". |
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* [[David Mitchell]]'s first name is changed to Harry. |
* [[David Mitchell]]'s first name is changed to Harry. |
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| − | * [[Adam |
+ | * [[Adam Colby]] is referred to both in the text and by Stael as "Professor Colby", whereas on-screen "Professor" seems to be simply a nickname given him by [[Martha Tyler]]. |
| − | * [[Ted |
+ | * [[Ted Moss]] is mentioned as fingering a lucky charm beneath his shirt during his first meeting with the Doctor and Leela, a detail edited out of the televised version. |
| − | * The Doctor gets out of the store room by weakening the lock with his [[sonic screwdriver]] and then kicking the door open, rather than someone unlocking it for him. |
+ | * The Doctor gets out of the store room by weakening the lock with his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] and then kicking the door open, rather than an unseen someone unlocking it for him. |
* Leela knocks out a guard in order to get into [[Fetch Priory]] the first time. |
* Leela knocks out a guard in order to get into [[Fetch Priory]] the first time. |
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| − | * The [[Fendahl Skull]] does not start glowing until after the Doctor innocently touches it, rather than |
+ | * The [[Eustace (Image of the Fendahl)|Fendahl Skull]] does not start glowing until after the Doctor innocently touches it, rather than his being compelled to touch the skull after it has started glowing. |
* The Doctor does not refer to Mitchell by name, removing an oft-cited potential error in the televised version. |
* The Doctor does not refer to Mitchell by name, removing an oft-cited potential error in the televised version. |
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== Cover gallery == |
== Cover gallery == |
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| − | <gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" |
+ | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> |
| − | File:Doctor Who and the Image of the Fendahl Hardcover.jpg|Hardcover edition |
+ | File:Doctor Who and the Image of the Fendahl Hardcover.jpg|1979 Hardcover edition |
| − | File:Image of The Fendahl novel.jpg|Target Books edition; Cover by [[John Geary]] |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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== British publication history == |
== British publication history == |
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First publication: |
First publication: |
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| − | * Hardback |
+ | * Hardback |
| − | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. |
+ | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK |
* Paperback |
* Paperback |
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| − | : Target |
+ | : Target |
Re-issues: |
Re-issues: |
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| + | == Editions published outside Britain == |
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| + | * Published in the USA by Aeonian Press in 1986 as a hardback edition; it was one of seven novelisations published in the mid-1980's. |
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| + | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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| + | File:AeonianImageOfTheFendahl.jpg|US edition |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | == Audiobook == |
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| + | This Target Book was released as an audiobook on [[6 February (releases)|6 February]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Louise Jameson]]. |
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| + | The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by [[David J. Howe]]. Music and sound effects by [[Simon Power]]. |
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| + | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true"> |
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| + | File:Doctor Who and the Image of the Fendahl audiobook.jpg|Audiobook cover |
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| + | </gallery> |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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+ | * [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] |
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Latest revision as of 22:55, 5 February 2024
Doctor Who and the Image of the Fendahl was a novelisation based on the 1977 television serial Image of the Fendahl.
Publisher's summary[]
'The Fendahl is death,' said the Doctor. 'How do you kill death itself?'
The ultra-modern technology of the Time Scanner combines with the ancient evil of Fetch Wood, and brings to life a terror that has lain hidden for twelve million years.
The Doctor and Leela fight to destroy the Fendahl, a recreated menace that threatens to devour all life in the galaxy.
Chapter titles[]
- The Skull
- Dead Man in the Wood
- Time Scan
- Horror at the Priory
- The Fendahleen
- The Coven
- Stael's Mutiny
- The Missing Planet
- Ceremony of Evil
- The Priestess
- Time Bomb
- The End of the Fendahl
Deviations from televised story[]
- Maximillian Stael's background and motivation is explained in detail.
- Fendelman's name is spelled "Fendleman".
- David Mitchell's first name is changed to Harry.
- Adam Colby is referred to both in the text and by Stael as "Professor Colby", whereas on-screen "Professor" seems to be simply a nickname given him by Martha Tyler.
- Ted Moss is mentioned as fingering a lucky charm beneath his shirt during his first meeting with the Doctor and Leela, a detail edited out of the televised version.
- The Doctor gets out of the store room by weakening the lock with his sonic screwdriver and then kicking the door open, rather than an unseen someone unlocking it for him.
- Leela knocks out a guard in order to get into Fetch Priory the first time.
- The Fendahl Skull does not start glowing until after the Doctor innocently touches it, rather than his being compelled to touch the skull after it has started glowing.
- The Doctor does not refer to Mitchell by name, removing an oft-cited potential error in the televised version.
Writing and publishing notes[]
- to be added
Cover gallery[]
1979 Hardcover edition
British publication history[]
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
Editions published outside Britain[]
- Published in the USA by Aeonian Press in 1986 as a hardback edition; it was one of seven novelisations published in the mid-1980's.
US edition
Audiobook[]
This Target Book was released as an audiobook on 6 February 2020 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Louise Jameson.
The Cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power.
Audiobook cover
