Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW):  The Leisure Hive, written by David Fisher and shown from 30 August 1980.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of Andrew Skilleter. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

1982 edition
The Leisure Hive on the planet Argolis is an entertainment centre for galactic travellers. At the heart of the Hive is the Tachyon Recreation Generator, a machine with a most extraordinary performance capability and vital to the continued existence of the Argolin after their devastating war with the reptilian Foamasi …

While visiting the Hive, the Fourth Doctor and Romana are sucked into a whirlpool of treachery and deceit, and are eventually arrested on suspicion of murder …

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
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Writing and publishing notes

 * Cover page indicates this is a Star Book published by the paperback division of W.H. ALLEN & Co, Ltd

British publication history
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain
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