Doctor Who The War Machines Target Paperback Novel 1988 By Ian Stuart Black. Released by Target Books in 1988 with this being the first impression. London 1966 - when the TARDIS materialises outside the Post Office Tower the Doctor becomes aware of a powerful and evil force nearby, so he and the ever curious Dodo set off to investigate. Inside the tower they track down the source of power to Professor Brett and WOTAN, his revolutionary new computer. Designed as a universal problem solver, WOTAN has suddenly begun to think for itself and has formulated a deadly plan. Using its phenomenal power it will programme humans to build mobile fighting computers, and with these indestructible war machines WOTAN will take over the world. This fantastic Doctor Who The War Machines Paperback Book, is in fantastic condition, which is amazing considering it is now 32 years old, the front and back covers are nice clean and bright with only some very minor signs of shelf wear along the edges and a minor crease across the front cover. The spline is also in fantastic condition, with only some very very very minor wear on the top and bottom edge tips. Internally the book is in fantastic condition, all 144 pages are present and attached they are clean and bright with no writing, markings or damage on any page. A truly fantastic example of a vintage Dr Who Paperback Book from yesteryear. All orders received before 4.00pm Monday to Fridays are shipped the same day
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A story featuring the further adventures of the time traveller Dr Who, as he journeys through time and space with a variety of companions. This work is based on the television series of the same title, first screened in 1966 and featuring William Hartnell as the first Doctor.
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Seller: Red's Corner LLC, Tucker, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Grade 1 out 5 points. This book is VERY used with a little bit of life remaining. Used books with this grade may have any of the following: HEAVY wear, creases/tears/creases on cover and pages, personalized notes/names, stickers/labels, markings on pages, ex-library markings, minor water damage. May not include extra materials such as dust jackets, access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business! Seller Inventory # REDFR6UVSYZE
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_486524738
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_483488988
Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy. Seller Inventory # SEWV.0426203321.A
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev2082103565
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Seller: Coffee Cat Books, Chapel Hill, NC, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: GOOD. 1989. Target, W.H. Allen, London. Good. Unmarked. Paperback. Binding solid & square. Crease at top cover edge. Small creases & corner wear to covers. Cover clean and bright. 4x7. Target Doctor Who Library No. 136 - the 1st Doctor faces WOTAN & the War Machines in this 1966 BBC television adaptation by Ian Stuart Black, featuring the first appearances of Ben Jackson & Polly. Ships from the USA, quickly & w/care. _________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: London, 1966 when the TARDIS materialises outside the Post Office Tower the Doctor becomes aware of a powerful and evil force nearby, so he and the ever-curious Dodo set off to investigate. Inside the tower they track down the source of power to Professor Brett and WOTAN, his revolutionary new computer. Designed as a universal problem solver, WOTAN has suddenly begun to think for itself and has formulated a deadly plan. Using its phenomenal power it will programme humans to build mobile fighting computers, and with these indestructible war machines WOTAN will take over the world. A First Doctor adventure set in 1960s London, The War Machines pits the 1st Doctor against an early artificial-intelligence threat in one of the series' most distinctively contemporary urban settings. The story features companions Ben Jackson and Polly during the late William Hartnell era and is remembered for its modern Earth-based science fiction themes a significant shift in the mid-1960s series direction. Originally broadcast in Season 3 in 1966, The War Machines is historically important within Doctor Who continuity as the story that introduces Ben and Polly, companions who carry forward into the Second Doctor era after Hartnell's regeneration. This edition No. 136 in the Target Doctor Who Library is part of the highly collectible Target novelisation series published by Target Books under W.H. Allen, which adapted classic BBC serials into paperback form and became central to Doctor Who fandom and collecting culture throughout the 1970s-1990s. Seller Inventory # C0-MK051126P11
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Like New condition. Volume 136 A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # I05L-00820