Sandkings (short story collection)
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.jpg) First edition, cover art by Rowena Morrill | |
| Author | George R. R. Martin |
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| Cover artist | Rowena Morrill |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Timescape Books |
Publication date | 1981 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 238 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 9780671426637 |
Sandkings is the third collection of science fiction short stories by American writer George R. R. Martin, published by Timescape Books in December 1981. It contains seven short stories. The collection won the Locus Award for best single author collection.[1] The multiple-award-winning title story concerns a race of insectoid, militaristic alien "pets" who worship their master until he badly mistreats them.
- "The Way of Cross and Dragon" (Omni, June 1979; novelette)
- "Bitterblooms" (Cosmos Science Fiction and Fantasy, November 1977; novelette)
- "In the House of the Worm" (The Ides of Tomorrow, 1976)
- "Fast-Friend" (Faster than Light, 1976)
- "The Stone City" (New Voices I, 1977; novelette)
- "Starlady" (Science Fiction Discoveries, 1976)
- "Sandkings" (Omni, August 1979; novelette)
