Science Fiction of the Thirties

Overview:

  • Title: Science Fiction of the Thirties
  • Author: Damon Knight
  • Year: 1976
  • Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill / SFBC
  • Price: $3.50
  • Pages: xii+465
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Anthology
  • Title Reference: Science Fiction of the Thirties
  • Notes:
    • "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 January 1976.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "1657" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • Gutter code "Q51" on unnumbered page 465 indicates a printing in December 1975. Another printing has code "S38" indicating a printing in September 1977.
    • Cover and book spine states title as Science Fiction of the 30's
    • Cover design is credited to Walter Harper, but the artwork is the cover of Astounding, August 1934 by Howard V. Brown.
    • "Alas, All Thinking" is titled "Alas, All Thinking!" in the table of contents and on the story's running header.