Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial DW: The Curse of Peladon which was shown from 29th January 1972 and written by Brian Hayles
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Chris Achilleos. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
 * Like many early Pertwee novelisations, a hardcover edition was delayed by several years, until 1980 in this case.

1975 edition
Again, the terrifying cry rang out. The Doctor quickened his pace along the gloomy tunnels of the castle. Suddenly, from the darkness lumbered the mighty Aggedor, Royal Beast and Protector of the Kingdom of Peladon! The Doctor fumbled in his pocket. Would the device work? As he trained the spinning mirror on the eyes of Aggedor, the terrible claws came closer and closer… What is the secret behind the killings on the Planet of Peladon? Is Aggedor seeking revenge because the King of Peladon wants the kingdom to become a member of the Galactic Federation? Will the Doctor escape the claws of Aggedor and discover the truth?

Deviations from televised story

 * The original idea that Alpha Centauri's colour changed to reflect `its` mood was retained in the novelisation but dropped from the televised version.

Writing and publishing notes
To be added
 * Title page includes: THE CHANGING FACE OF DOCTOR WHO. The cover illustration of this book portrays the third DOCTOR WHO whose physical appearance was altered by the Time Lords when they banished him to planet Earth in the Twentieth Century.

Illustrations

 * This title contain 6 illustrated pages by Alan Willow

Publishing History (UK)
To be added

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


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:
 * 40p (UK)
 * 1992 Virgin Publishing with a new cover by Alister Pearson priced £2.99 (UK)

International Editions
To be added

External Sources

 * The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
 * On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal