Driftglass

Overview:

  • Title: Driftglass
  • Author: Samuel R. Delaney
  • Year: 1971
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $1.49
  • Pages: 274
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Collection
  • Title Reference: Time Considered As a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones
  • Notes:
    • First edition (unstated). The "Nelson Doubleday" imprint indicates an original publication by Doubleday for its book clubs.
    • Author is mistakenly credited as "Samuel R. Delaney" on both the title page and the spine of the book. It is correctly given on the dustjacket.
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for July 1971.
    • No printed price. No stated date of publication. Both are from the SFBC announcement flyer for the July 1971 club selections (PV2).
    • "3381" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "24M" [verified] on page 273, indicates a printing in June 1971.
    • "Jacket illustration by David Wilcox" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket. The artwork has a single initial W.
    • First printing has dark green boards with ivory lettering