Double in Space

Double in Space

Double in Space is a title used for two distinct collections of science fiction novellas by Fletcher Pratt, the first published in the United States, the second published in the United Kingdom. The two collections have one story in common.

1st American edition

American publication

The American version of Double in Space was originally published in hardcover by Doubleday Books in 1951, and issued in paperback by Curtis Books in 1969. The dust jacket for the Doubleday edition was illustrated by Richard Powers. It included two stories:

  • "Project Excelsior" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)
  • "The Wanderer’s Return" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)

"Project Excelsior" was originally published under the title "Asylum Satellite".[1]

P. Schuyler Miller reported the collection to be "good reading and good fun."[2]

1st British edition

British publication

The UK version of Double in Space was published by Boardman Books in hardcover in 1954. Italso included two stories:

  • "Project Excelsior" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)
  • "The Conditioned Captain" (Startling Stories 1953)[3]

References

  1. ^ Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections
  2. ^ "The Reference Library", Astounding Science Fiction, April 1952, p.112
  3. ^ Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections

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