The Best of Frederik Pohl

Overview:

  • Title: The Best of Frederik Pohl
  • Author: Frederik Pohl
  • Year: 1975
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $2.49
  • Pages: 306
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Collection
  • Title Reference: The Best of Frederik Pohl
  • Notes:
    • First Edition (not stated.) The Nelson Doubleday imprint indicates an original publication by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for March 1975.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "Published by arrangement with Ballantine Books" stated on the copyright page.
    • "6486" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "Q6" [verified] on page 306, indicates a printing in February 1975.
    • Known reprint codes: "Q24" [verified] (June 1975); "J01" [verified] (January 1979)
    • "Jacket Painting by John Berkey" on the rear flap, the artwork is also signed.
    • First printing has blue boards with white lettering; '79 printing has navy leatherette with silver lettering