New Writings in SF 29
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New Writings in SF 29 is an anthology
of science fiction
short stories edited by Kenneth Bulmer
, the eighth volume of nine he oversaw in the New Writings in SF
series in succession to the series' originator, John Carnell
. It was first published in hardcover by Sidgwick & Jackson
in 1976, followed by a paperback edition issued by Corgi in 1978. The contents of this volume, together with those of volume 26 of the series, were later included in the omnibus anthology New Writings in SF Special 2, issued by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1978.
The book collects eight novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with a foreword by Bulmer.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
short stories edited by Kenneth Bulmer
Kenneth Bulmer
Henry Kenneth Bulmer was a British author, primarily of science fiction.-Life:Born in London, he married Pamela Buckmaster on 7 March 1953. They had one son and two daughters, and were divorced in 1981...
, the eighth volume of nine he oversaw in the New Writings in SF
New Writings in SF
New Writings in SF was a series of thirty British science fiction anthologies published from 1964 to 1977 under the successive editorships of John Carnell from 1964 to 1972 and Kenneth Bulmer from 1973 to 1977. There were in addition four special volumes compiling material from the regular volumes...
series in succession to the series' originator, John Carnell
John Carnell
Edward John Carnell , known to his friends as either Ted or John, was a British science fiction editor known for editing New Worlds in 1946 then from 1949 to 1963. He also edited Science Fantasy from the 1950s...
. It was first published in hardcover by Sidgwick & Jackson
Sidgwick & Jackson
Sidgwick & Jackson is an imprint of publishing company Pan Macmillan. It was founded in Britain in 1908. Notable early Sidgwick and Jackson authors include poet Rupert Brooke and novelist E.M. Forster...
in 1976, followed by a paperback edition issued by Corgi in 1978. The contents of this volume, together with those of volume 26 of the series, were later included in the omnibus anthology New Writings in SF Special 2, issued by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1978.
The book collects eight novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with a foreword by Bulmer.
Contents
- "Foreword" (Kenneth BulmerKenneth BulmerHenry Kenneth Bulmer was a British author, primarily of science fiction.-Life:Born in London, he married Pamela Buckmaster on 7 March 1953. They had one son and two daughters, and were divorced in 1981...
) - "Double Summer Time" (Cherry WilderCherry WilderCherry Wilder was the pseudonym of science fiction and fantasy writer Cherry Barbara Grimm, née Lockett, who was born in Auckland, New Zealand....
) - "The Z Factor" (Ernest HillErnest Hill (author)Ernest Hill is an English science fiction author who was active as a writer from the mid 1960s through the mid 1970s.-Novels:*Pity About Earth *The GC Radiation *The Quark Invasion -Short stories:*"Gamma Positive"...
) - "A Space for Reflection" (Brian W. AldissBrian AldissBrian Wilson Aldiss, OBE is an English author of both general fiction and science fiction. His byline reads either Brian W. Aldiss or simply Brian Aldiss. Greatly influenced by science fiction pioneer H. G. Wells, Aldiss is a vice-president of the international H. G. Wells Society...
) - " Random Sample" (E. C. Tubb)
- "Sentenced to a Scheherazadean Death" (David H. Walters)
- "Between the Tides" (Donald MalcolmDonald MalcolmDonald Malcolm is a Scottish author of science fiction and fact who was active as a writer from the mid 1950s until the mid 1970s. Some of his nonfiction was written under the pen name Roy Malcolm....
) - "Young Tom" (Dan MorganDan Morgan (writer)Dan Morgan is an English science fiction writer and a professional guitarist, mainly active as a writer from the early 1950s through the mid 1970s...
) - "In the Coma Condition" (Charles Partington)