Anthologies
Doubleday, 1961. One of two printings (the first states "First Edition" on copyright page. Anthology of science fiction tales, including: "Mind Partner" (1960) by Christopher Anvil; "The Lady Who Sailed the Soul" (1960) by Cordwainer Smith; "The Stentorii Luggage" (1960) by Neal Barrett, Jr.; "Snuffles" (1960) by R. A. Lafferty; "The Sly Bungerhop" (1957) by William Morrison; "Blacksword" (1959) by Andrew J. Offutt; "The Civilization Game" (1958) by Clifford D. Simak; "The Hardest Bargain" (1957) by Evelyn E. Smith; "With Redfern on Capella XII" (1955) by Frederik Pohl [as by Charles Satterfield].
Cover Art by John SChoenherr. Stories: Secondary Meteorites by Ralph A. Hall MD, Names for Space Plants by John Becker, The Permanent Implosion byDean McLaughlin, Crackpots Inc. by Richard L. Davis, Rx for Chaos by Christopher Anvil, Dune World by Frank Herbert. Analog Science Fiction and Fact is the longest-running science fiction magazine. The Brass Tacks of science fiction, also considered Scientist Fiction b/c getting facts right is as important as plot line. George R.R. Martin described Analog as having "the reputation of being hard-nosed, steel-clad, scientifically rigorous, and perhaps a bit puritanical." The "it-could-happen" sci-fi magazine and winner of numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards.
Anvil, Christopher (Harry C. Crosby)--Not in the Literature (Analog 3/63)Berryman, John--The Trouble with Telstar (novelette) (Analog 6/63)Dickson, Gordon R.--Hilifter (Analog 2/63)MacKensie, Johnathan Blake (Randall Garrett)--Thin Edge (Analog 12/63)McKettrig, Seaton (Randall Garrett)--A World by the Tale (Analog 10/63)Raphael, Rick--Sonny (Analog 4/63)Sanders, Winston P. (Poul Anderson)--Industrial Revolution (novella) (Analog 9/63)Simak, Clifford D.--New Folks' Home (Analog 7/63)
CONTENTS: ~ ~ SERIAL: Prophet of Dune (Part 1 of 5) [Frank Herbert]; NOVELETTE: A Matter of Timing [Harry Harrison (as Hank Dempsey)]; SHORT STORIES: Final Report [Richard Grey Sipes]; Finnegan's Knack [John T. Phillifent]; The New Boccaccio [Christopher Anvil]; A Nice Day for Screaming [James H. Schmitz]; ARTICLES: Race Riots [John W. Campbell Jr.]; It's Done with Mirrors [Ben Bova & William F. Dawson]
July 1965. Cover art by John Schoenherr illustrating “Trader Team” (serial, part 1 of 2) by Poul Anderson. ALSO: “In the Light of Further Data” by Christopher Anvil; “Soupstone” by Gordon R. Dickson; “The Adventure of the Extraterrestrial” by Mack Reynolds; “Though a Sparrow Fall” by Thomas N. Scortia [as by Scott Nichols]; “ Delivered with Feeling” by Lawrence A. Perkins. FEATURES: Editorial; “Hands Full of Space” (science essay) by Stephen A. Kallis, Jr.; Reference Library (reviews) by P. Schuyler Miller; Brass Tacks (letters). Interior artwork by: John Schoenherr and Kelly Freas. Editor: John W. Campbell Jr.
Portable Power essay by John W. Campbell, Jr. The Time-Machined Saga (Part 1 of 3) serial by Harry Harrison Radical Center novelette by Mack Reynolds Countdown for Surveyor essay by Joseph Green For UFO Analyzers essay by uncredited In the Shadow novelette by Poul Anderson [as by Michael Karageorge ] The Uninvited Guest shortstory by Christopher Anvil The Compleat All-American shortstory by R. C. FitzPatrick
Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, August 1967 (Vol. LXXIX, No. 6) edited by John W. Campbell, with cover art by Chesley Bonestell and interior illustrations by John Schoenherr, Rudi Palais, Jonathan Blair, and Leo Summers. Fiction and non-fiction contents include: Starfog, a short novel by Poul Anderson; The Featherbedders, a novelette by Frank Herbert; Babel II, a short story by Christopher Anvil; Cows Can't Eat Grass, a short story by Walt and Leigh Richmond; Depression or Bust, a short story by Mack Reynolds; The Misers; a science fact article by William T. Powers; and The Red and Blue Giant, an editorial by John W. Campbell. Regular features include: The Analytical Laboratory; In Times to Come; The Reference Library, with book reviews by P. Schuyler Miller; and Brass Tacks, with letters from the readers.
Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, June 1968 (Vol. LXXXI, No. 4) edited by John W. Campbell, with cover art by Kelly Freas and interior illustrations by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Fiction and non-fiction contents include: Satan's World, part two of a four-part serial by Poul Anderson; The Royal Road, a short novel by Christopher Anvil; Duplex, a novelette by Verge Foray; No Shoulder to Cry On, a short story by Hank Davis; The Mind Reader, a short story by Robert Chilson; It's Right Over Your Nose!; a science fact article by Ben Bova; and Chemical Warfare, an editorial by John W. Campbell. Regular features include: The Analytical Laboratory; In Times to Come; The Reference Library, with book reviews by P. Schuyler Miller; and Brass Tacks, with letters from the readers.
March 1969. Cover art by Kelly Freas illustrating “Trap” by Christopher Anvil. ALSO: Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall by R. E. Allen; Minitalent by Stephen Robinett [as by Tak Hallus]; From Fanaticism, or for Reward by Harry Harrison; Wolfling (serial, part 3 of 3) by Gordon R. Dickson.
... And Justice for All by Stanley Schmidt Falling Free (Part 4 of 4) by Lois McMaster Bujold Laughing All the Way to Orbit by Wilfred C. Smith and G. Harry Stine On Gaming by Matthew J. Costello Dry Run by J. Brian Clarke Dreamers by Rick Cook Peaches for Mad Molly by Steven Gould Starting the Fires by G. Harry Stine Present Worth by Arlan Andrews Sr. The Boys from Stormville by Annie Gerard A Calendar of Upcoming Events by Anthony R. Lewis Doc's Legacy by Christopher Anvil The Reference Library by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Forge of God by Greg Bear by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Fall of the Republic by Crawford Kilian by Thomas A. Easton Review: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams by Thomas A. Easton Review: Madbond by Nancy Springer by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Alexandrian Ring by William R. Forstchen by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Net by Loren J. MacGregor by Thomas A. Easton Review: Copernik's Rebellion by Leo A. Frankowski by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Paradise Tree by Diana L. Paxson by Thomas A. Easton Review: The Luck of Relian Kru by Paula Volsky by Thomas A. Easton Review: Lost in Time and Space with Lefty Feep by Robert Bloch by Thomas A. Easton
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