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== Publisher's summary ==
 
== Publisher's summary ==
=== 1977 Target edition ===
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=== 1977 Target Books edition ===
 
Forced off course by the [[Mandragora Helix]], the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|Tardis]] lands in the province of [[San Martino]] in [[15th century|fifteenth-century]] [[Italy]]. Here, the court astrologer, [[Hieronymous (The Masque of Mandragora)|Hieronymous]], has been taken over by the Mandragora energy-form – Hieronymous and the other members of his star-worshiping black magic cult will be used as a bridgehead, enabling the Mandragora Helix to conquer the [[Earth]] and rule it through their chosen servants.
 
Forced off course by the [[Mandragora Helix]], the [[the Doctor's TARDIS|Tardis]] lands in the province of [[San Martino]] in [[15th century|fifteenth-century]] [[Italy]]. Here, the court astrologer, [[Hieronymous (The Masque of Mandragora)|Hieronymous]], has been taken over by the Mandragora energy-form – Hieronymous and the other members of his star-worshiping black magic cult will be used as a bridgehead, enabling the Mandragora Helix to conquer the [[Earth]] and rule it through their chosen servants.
   
 
[[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] has to defeat not only the Mandragora energy, but the evil schemes of the murderous Count [[Federico|Frederico]] who plans to usurp the place of his nephew, the rightful ruler of the province.
 
[[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] has to defeat not only the Mandragora energy, but the evil schemes of the murderous Count [[Federico|Frederico]] who plans to usurp the place of his nephew, the rightful ruler of the province.
   
=== 1979 Pinnacle edition ===
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=== 1979 Pinnacle Books edition ===
 
IN [[1492]], [[Fourth Doctor|DOCTOR WHO]] CAME OUT OF THE BLUE
 
IN [[1492]], [[Fourth Doctor|DOCTOR WHO]] CAME OUT OF THE BLUE
   
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The Incredible Space Fantasy Now a Hit Television Series
 
The Incredible Space Fantasy Now a Hit Television Series
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=== 1991 Target Books edition ===
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'I CAN TELL YOUR FUTURE,' RETORTED THE DOCTOR, 'AND IT'S LIKELY TO BE VERY SHORT AND VERY UNPLEASENT UNLESS YOU LISTEN TO ME...'
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Forced by the Mandragora Helix to land in fifteenth-century Italy, the Doctor and [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]] find themselves at the mercy of Hieronymous, court astrologer of the province of San Martino. But Hieronymous and the other members of his star-worshiping black magic cult have also been taken over by the Mandragora energy form - they will be used as a bridgehead that will enable the Mandragora Helix to conquer Earth and rule it through their chosen servants.
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Doctor Who - The Masque of Mandragora was first broadcast in [[1976 (releases)|1976]] and was written by [[Louis Marks]]. This adaptation is by [[Philip Hinchcliffe]], who was producer of the programme for three seasons.
   
 
== Chapter titles ==
 
== Chapter titles ==
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== Writing and publishing notes ==
 
== Writing and publishing notes ==
 
* This is the only novelisation to depict the secondary control room; the others depict it as the normal console room.
 
* This is the only novelisation to depict the secondary control room; the others depict it as the normal console room.
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* This novelisation was later released as part of ''[[The History Collection (audio anthology)|The History Collection]]''.
   
 
== Additional cover images ==
 
== Additional cover images ==
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File:MandragoraUS.jpg|1979 Pinnacle Books edition (US)
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File:HardbackMasqueOfMandragora.jpg|1978 Hardback edition
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File:PearsonMasqueOfMandragora.jpg|1991 edition.<br />Cover by [[Alister Pearson]]
 
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</gallery>
   
 
== British publication history ==
 
== British publication history ==
 
First publication:
 
First publication:
* Hardback
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* Hardback
: W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
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: W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
 
* Paperback
 
* Paperback
 
: Target
 
: Target
   
 
== Editions published outside Britain ==
 
== Editions published outside Britain ==
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* Published in the USA by Pinnacle Books in 1979 as a paperback edition, it was one of ten American novelisations; an introduction by Harlan Ellison features in all the editions.
* [[Pinnacle Books]], 1979. Includes the essay "Introducing Doctor Who" by Harlan Ellison, and an unusual addendum to the back cover blurb that suggests that the TV series is brand new.
 
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* Published in France by Editions Garanciere in 1987 as a paperback edition, translated by Richard D. Nolane and published as ''Docteur Who – Le Masque de Mandragore'', it was one of eight French novelisations; each book is given the strapline ‘Igor et Grichka Bogdanoff presentent’ they presented a French science programme called Temps X, the broadcaster had bought and dubbed a selection of [[Fourth Doctor]] stories in 1986 but didn’t show them until 1989. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wonderfulbook.co.uk/basedon/|title=Based on the Popular BBC Television Serial 3rd Edition}}</ref>
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File:MandragoraUS.jpg|US edition.<br />Cover by David Mann
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File:FrenchMasqueOfMandragora.jpg|French edition.<br />Cover by Jean-François Pénichoux
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==  Audiobook ==
 
==  Audiobook ==
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Tim Piggott-Smith]], who played [[Marco (The Masque of Mandragora)|Marco]] in the original story.
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This Target Book was released on [[16 April (releases)|16 April]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]] complete and unabridged by [[BBC Audio]] and read by [[Tim Piggott-Smith]].
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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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File:The Masque of Mandragora Audio.jpg
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File:The Masque of Mandragora Audio.jpg|Audiobook cover
 
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The audio set of four CDs was released in April 2009 priced £13.99 (UK)
 
   
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
* [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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* [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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== Footnotes ==
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Revision as of 08:31, 8 October 2019

RealWorld

Doctor Who and the Masque of Mandragora was a novelisation based on the 1976 television serial The Masque of Mandragora.

Publisher's summary

1977 Target Books edition

Forced off course by the Mandragora Helix, the Tardis lands in the province of San Martino in fifteenth-century Italy. Here, the court astrologer, Hieronymous, has been taken over by the Mandragora energy-form – Hieronymous and the other members of his star-worshiping black magic cult will be used as a bridgehead, enabling the Mandragora Helix to conquer the Earth and rule it through their chosen servants.

The Doctor has to defeat not only the Mandragora energy, but the evil schemes of the murderous Count Frederico who plans to usurp the place of his nephew, the rightful ruler of the province.

1979 Pinnacle Books edition

IN 1492, DOCTOR WHO CAME OUT OF THE BLUE

It is the Italian Renaissance during the corrupt reign of the powerful Medicis. Doctor Who, angry because he was forced to land on Earth by the incredible Mandragora Helix, walks right into a Machiavellian plot. The unscrupulous Count Frederico plans to usurp the rightful rule of his naive nephew. This, with the help of Hieronymous, influential court astrologer and secret cult member.

Intent on righting all wrongs, Doctor Who studies their political manoeuvres. He uncovers a larger, even more malevalent plot - a plot to rule not only San Martino Province, but the entire world! Hieronymous has been taken over - both in mind and body - by the Mandragora energy ball, an alien, but all-powerful intelligence. Using Hieronymous and his cult members as a bridgehead, the Mandragora Helix intends to conquer Earth and dominate its people!

The question is, will Doctor Who provide a true Renaissance man? Will he be able to drain the Mandragora of its power and foil the Count as well?

Doctor Who is a mysterious, zany, and very mature Time Lord (750 years mature to be exact) who hurries through time in a stolen Time Machine. Since three's a problem with the steering, he never lands exactly when or where he plans to. This, along with his desperate desire to bring law and order to the galaxy, and his insatiable curiosity, consistently places him in weird and often wild circumstances.

The Incredible Space Fantasy Now a Hit Television Series

1991 Target Books edition

'I CAN TELL YOUR FUTURE,' RETORTED THE DOCTOR, 'AND IT'S LIKELY TO BE VERY SHORT AND VERY UNPLEASENT UNLESS YOU LISTEN TO ME...'

Forced by the Mandragora Helix to land in fifteenth-century Italy, the Doctor and Sarah find themselves at the mercy of Hieronymous, court astrologer of the province of San Martino. But Hieronymous and the other members of his star-worshiping black magic cult have also been taken over by the Mandragora energy form - they will be used as a bridgehead that will enable the Mandragora Helix to conquer Earth and rule it through their chosen servants.

Doctor Who - The Masque of Mandragora was first broadcast in 1976 and was written by Louis Marks. This adaptation is by Philip Hinchcliffe, who was producer of the programme for three seasons.

Chapter titles

  1. The Mandragora Helix
  2. The Brethren of Demnos
  3. Execution!
  4. Sacrifice
  5. The Prince Must Die
  6. The Secret of the Temple
  7. The Spell of Evil
  8. Torture!
  9. The Invasion Begins
  10. Siege
  11. Duel to the Death
  12. The Final Eclipse

Deviations from televised story

  • The Doctor humiliates Hieronymous and Frederico when he spots them trying to give rat poison to Guiliano.
  • An extended end scene features Guiliano trying to explain how the TARDIS disappeared.

Writing and publishing notes

  • This is the only novelisation to depict the secondary control room; the others depict it as the normal console room.
  • This novelisation was later released as part of The History Collection.

Additional cover images

British publication history

First publication:

  • Hardback
W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Editions published outside Britain

  • Published in the USA by Pinnacle Books in 1979 as a paperback edition, it was one of ten American novelisations; an introduction by Harlan Ellison features in all the editions.
  • Published in France by Editions Garanciere in 1987 as a paperback edition, translated by Richard D. Nolane and published as Docteur Who – Le Masque de Mandragore, it was one of eight French novelisations; each book is given the strapline ‘Igor et Grichka Bogdanoff presentent’ they presented a French science programme called Temps X, the broadcaster had bought and dubbed a selection of Fourth Doctor stories in 1986 but didn’t show them until 1989. [1]

 Audiobook

This Target Book was released on 16 April 2009 complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Tim Piggott-Smith.

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.

External links

Footnotes