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novel name=Doctor Who – Arc of Infinity| | novel name=Doctor Who – Arc of Infinity| | ||
image=[[ | image=[[File:Arc_of_Infinity_novel.jpg|250px]]| | ||
series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | series=[[Target novelisation]]s | | ||
number= 80 (given to later editions) | | number= 80 (given to later editions) | | ||
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enemy= [[Omega]], [[Time Lord]]s | | enemy= [[Omega]], [[Time Lord]]s | | ||
year= [[Amsterdam]], [[Earth]], 1980’s | | year= [[Amsterdam]], [[Earth]], 1980’s | | ||
writer= [[Terrance Dicks ]]| | writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | | ||
publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | publisher= [[Target Books]], [[W.H. Allen & Co]]| | ||
release date= July [[1983]] (hardcover)<br>October [[1983]] (paperback)| | release date= July [[1983]] (hardcover)<br />October [[1983]] (paperback)| | ||
format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 117 Pages| | format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 117 Pages| | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-426-19342-3| | isbn= ISBN 0-426-19342-3| | ||
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next story=[[Snakedance (novelisation)|Doctor Who – Snakedance]] }} | next story=[[Snakedance (novelisation)|Doctor Who – Snakedance]] }} | ||
==Novelisation== | == Novelisation == | ||
* This novelisation is based on the original television serial ([[DW]]): '' [[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]] '' which was written by [[Johnny Byrne]] and shown from 3rd January 1983. | * This novelisation is based on the original television serial ([[DW]]): '' [[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]] '' which was written by [[Johnny Byrne]] and shown from 3rd January 1983. | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured a photographic cover. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured a photographic cover. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers). | ||
==Publisher's summary== | == Publisher's summary == | ||
===1983 edition=== | === 1983 edition === | ||
When the [[Fifth Doctor]] returns to [[Gallifrey]], he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the [[Time Lord]]s' master computer known as [[the Matrix]]. <br> | When the [[Fifth Doctor]] returns to [[Gallifrey]], he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the [[Time Lord]]s' master computer known as [[the Matrix]]. <br /> | ||
The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor’s molecular structure-and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect. <br> | The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor’s molecular structure-and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect. <br /> | ||
The [[High Council|Gallifreyan high Council]] believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die… | The [[High Council|Gallifreyan high Council]] believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die… | ||
==Illustrations== | == Illustrations == | ||
* None | * None | ||
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''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==Writing and publishing notes== | == Writing and publishing notes == | ||
* Although known in the Target library as book number 80 (following the book numbering which started with number 79 [[Terminus (novelisation)|Terminus]]), the book itself was not numbered. Number 81 ([[The Five Doctors (novelisation)|The Five Doctors]]) however was. | * Although known in the Target library as book number 80 (following the book numbering which started with number 79 [[Terminus (novelisation)|Terminus]]), the book itself was not numbered. Number 81 ([[The Five Doctors (novelisation)|The Five Doctors]]) however was. | ||
==Additional cover images== | == Additional cover images == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:2ArcInfinity.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | file:2ArcInfinity.jpg|1992 edition; Cover by [[Alister Pearson]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==British publication history== | == British publication history == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
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'''Re-issues:''' | '''Re-issues:''' | ||
==Editions published outside Britain== | == Editions published outside Britain == | ||
''To be added'' | ''To be added'' | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | * '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | ||
==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] | * [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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Revision as of 09:31, 3 November 2011
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): Arc of Infinity which was written by Johnny Byrne and shown from 3rd January 1983.
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel. It featured a photographic cover. (See below for information on other editions published with different covers).
Publisher's summary
1983 edition
When the Fifth Doctor returns to Gallifrey, he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the Time Lords' master computer known as the Matrix.
The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor’s molecular structure-and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect.
The Gallifreyan high Council believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die…
Illustrations
- None
Deviations from televised story
To be added
Writing and publishing notes
- Although known in the Target library as book number 80 (following the book numbering which started with number 79 Terminus), the book itself was not numbered. Number 81 (The Five Doctors) however was.
Additional cover images
1992 edition; Cover by Alister Pearson
British publication history
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
Editions published outside Britain
To be added
See also
- The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
