The Sentinel (collection)
1983 English-language short story collection by Arthur C. Clarke
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The Sentinel is a collection of science fiction novelettes and short stories by English writer Arthur C. Clarke, originally published in 1983.
Cover of the first edition | |
| Author | Arthur C. Clarke |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lebbeus Woods |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Berkley Books |
| Publication date | 1983 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 260 |
| ISBN | 0-425-06183-3 |
| OCLC | 10484555 |
| Dewey Decimal | 823/.914 19 |
| LC Class | PR6005.L36 S4 1983 |
The stories, written between 1946 and 1981, originally appeared in a number of magazines including Astounding, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Thrilling Wonder Stories, 10 Story Fantasy, If, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Boys' Life, Playboy and Omni.
Contents
Contents of The Sentinel include:
- Introduction: Of Sand and Stars
- "The Sentinel"
- "Holiday on the Moon" (First edition only)
- "Earthlight" (First edition only)
- "Rescue Party"
- "Guardian Angel"
- "Breaking Strain"
- "Jupiter V"
- "Refugee"
- "The Wind from the Sun"
- "A Meeting with Medusa"
- "The Songs of Distant Earth"
- The Contributors
External links
- The Sentinel title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Contento, William G. "Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections, Combined Edition". Retrieved 2007-12-05.
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