The Sleep of Reason, by Martin Day

The near future: a man in a psychiatric hospital claims to be an alien time-traveller called 'the Doctor'. He once adventured across countless galaxies, fighting evil.

The past: an asylum struggles to change Victorian attitudes to the mentally ill. It catches fire in mysterious circumstances.

Now: a young woman takes an overdose and slips into a coma. She dreams of Death falling like a shroud over a benighted gothic building.

Caroline 'Laska' Darnell is admitted to the Retreat after her latest suicide attempt. To her horror, she recognises the medical centre from recent of an old building haunted by a ghostly dog with glowing eyes. She knows that something is very wrong with the institute. Something, revelling in madness, is growing ever stronger.

The mysterious Dr Smith is fascinated by Laska's waking dreams and prophetic nightmares. But if Laska is unable to trust her own perceptions, can she trust Dr Smith?

And, all the while, the long-dead hound draws near...

HOWE'S TRANSCENDENTAL TOYBOX: UPDATE Number 1:
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO 2003 MERCHANDISE

David J Howe and Arnold T Blumberg present the definitive collectorÆs guide to Doctor Who merchandise. From the rare and obscure to the commonplace and disposable, every facet of Doctor WhoÆs penetration into the marketplace is detailed.

This update volume covers all the items released in the 40th anniversary year, 2003, and also contains updates to the main book, as well as market reports and comments from both the people who produce the merchandise and the people who sell it à HoweÆs Transcendental Toybox is both a fascinating tour through the many ways that Doctor Who has been presented and an entertaining guide to the world of Doctor Who collecting.

* Product descriptions
* Black and white photographs of the majority of items
* Market report from both the manufacturers and the sellers
* Overview of 2003

The book covers Doctor Who merchandise around the world, including items released in America, New Zealand and Australia as well as the many UK-produced items.

104pp approx. A5 paperback.
ISBN 1-903889-57-X (pb) ú7.99 UK $8.95 US $11.95 CAN
PUB: SEPTEMBER 2004 (UK) JANUARY 2005 (US/CAN)