Creatures of the Cosmos
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| Author | edited by Catherine Crook de Camp |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jay Krush |
| Cover artist | Jay Krush |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy and Science fiction short stories |
| Publisher | Westminster Press |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 152 pp |
| ISBN | 0-664-32621-8 |
| Preceded by | Tales Beyond Time |
Creatures of the Cosmos is an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories for younger readers, edited by Catherine Crook de Camp. It was first published in hardcover by Westminster Press in 1977.[1][2] It was the third such anthology assembled by de Camp, following the earlier 3000 Years of Fantasy and Science Fiction (1972) and Tales Beyond Time (1973), both of which she edited together with her husband L. Sprague de Camp.
The book collects eight tales by various authors, in each of which "a strange beast, or one having unearthly qualities, plays a prominent role,"[3] with an overall introduction and a bibliography of recommended reading[1][2] by de Camp.[1] One piece, "The Bear Who Saved the World," was adapted for younger readers by the editor from her husband's short story "The Command."[4]
