Down in the Black Gang and Others

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Overview:

Title: Down in the Black Gang and Others
Author: Philip José Farmer
Year: 1971
Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Price: $1.49
Pages: 215
Binding: Hardcover
Type: Collection
Title Reference: Down in the Black Gang and Other Stories
Notes:
- First edition (not stated). The Nelson Doubleday imprint indicates an original publication for Doubleday book clubs.
- Spine of the book and dustjacket state the publisher as "Doubleday", but the title page states "Nelson Doubleday".
- "Cover design by Gary Viskupic" on rear flap, the wraparound artwork is also signed
- The first printing has the gutter code "18M" on page 211 indicating a printing in April 1971. [PV5]
- A second printing has the gutter code "D44" indicating a printing in October 1973. [PV2]
- According to the copyright page, the story "Down in the Black Gang" was rewritten for this collection. Also, the story "Riverworld" was slightly expanded (but not stated).