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Latest revision as of 17:21, 9 February 2024
 Cover of first edition | |
| Author | Hal Clement |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | H. R. Van Dongen |
| Language | English |
| Series | Ballantine's Classic Library of Science Fiction |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey/Ballantine |
Publication date | 1979 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | xvii, 379 |
| ISBN | 0-345-27689-2 |
| Preceded by | The Best of Eric Frank Russell |
| Followed by | The Best of James Blish |
The Best of Hal Clement is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Hal Clement, edited by Lester del Rey. It was first published in paperback by Del Rey/Ballantine in June 1979 as a volume in its Classic Library of Science Fiction. It was reissued in ebook by Gateway/Orion in May 2013, and in trade paperback and ebook by Phoenix Pick in December 2014.[1]
Summary
[edit]The book contains ten short works of fiction and an afterword by the author, together with an introduction by editor Lester del Rey. [1]
Contents
[edit]- "Hal Clement: Rationalist" [introduction] (Lester del Rey)
- "Impediment" (from Astounding Science-Fiction, Aug. 1942)
- "Technical Error" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Jan. 1944)
- "Uncommon Sense" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Sep. 1945)
- "Assumption Unjustified" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Oct. 1946)
- "Answer" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Apr. 1947)
- "Dust Rag" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Sep. 1956)
- "Bulge" (from If, Sep. 1968)
- "Mistaken for Granted" (from Worlds of If, Jan./Feb. 1974)
- "A Question of Guilt" (from The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series IV, Nov. 1976)
- "Stuck with It" (from Stellar #2, Feb. 1976)
- "Author's Afterword"
Reception
[edit]The book was reviewed by Stephen W. Potts in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, Nov. 1979.[1]
Awards
[edit]The book placed tenth in the 1980 Locus Poll Award for Best Single Author Collection. "Uncommon Sense" won the 1946 Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story, awarded in 1996.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d The Best of Hal Clement title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database