The Best of Eric Frank Russell
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 Cover of first edition | |
| Author | Eric Frank Russell |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1978 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | xv, 336 |
| ISBN | 0-345-27700-7 |
| Preceded by | The Best of Lester del Rey |
| Followed by | The Best of Hal Clement |
The Best of Eric Frank Russell is a collection of science fiction short stories by British author Eric Frank Russell. It was first published in paperback by Del Rey/Ballantine in October 1978 as a volume in its Classic Library of Science Fiction. It was reprinted in July 1986 and March 1987. The book has been translated into German.[1]
The book contains thirteen short works of fiction by the author, together with an introduction by Alan Dean Foster. [1]
Contents
- "The Symbiote of Hooton" [introduction] (Alan Dean Foster)
- "Mana" (from Astounding Stories, Dec. 1937)
- "Jay Score" (from Astounding Science-Fiction, May 1941)
- "Homo Saps" (from Astounding Science-Fiction, Dec. 1941)
- "Metamorphosite" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Dec. 1946)
- "Hobbyist" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Sep. 1947)
- "Late Night Final" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Dec. 1948)
- "Dear Devil" (from Other Worlds Science Stories, May 1950)
- "Fast Falls the Eventide" (from Astounding Science Fiction, May 1952)
- "I Am Nothing" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Jul. 1952)
- "Weak Spot" (from Astounding Science Fiction, May 1954)
- "Allamagoosa" (from Astounding Science Fiction, May 1955)
- "Into Your Tent I'll Creep" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Sep. 1957)
- "Study in Still Life" (from Astounding Science Fiction, Jan. 1959)