Castrovalva (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW):  Castrovalva  which was shown from 4th January 1982 and written by Christopher H. Bidmead
 * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel which featured a photographic cover. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

1983 edition
Still weak and confused after his fourth regeneration, the Doctor retreats to Castrovalva to recuperate. But Castrovalva is not the haven of peace and tranquility the Doctor and his companions are seeking. Far from being able to rest quietly, the unsuspecting time-travelers are caught up once again in the evil machinations of the Master. Only an act of supreme self-sacrifice will enable them to escape the maniacal lunacy of the renegade Time Lord.

Illustrations

 * None

Deviations from televised story
To be added

Writing and publishing notes

 * `This book is dedicated to M.C. Escher, whose drawings inspired it and provided the title. Thanks are also due to the Barbican Centre, London, England, where a working model of the disorienteering experiments provided valuable practical experience.’

British publication history
To be added

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


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

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