Dickson!
Encyclopedia
Dickson! is a collection of science fiction
stories by Gordon R. Dickson
. It was first published by NESFA Press
in 1984 and was issued in honor of Dickson's appearance as guest of honor at the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention
. Most of the stories originally appeared in the magazines SFWA Bulletin, Astounding, Analog Science Fiction and Fact
, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
and Science Fiction Stories. The book contains introduction to each story by Sandra Miesel
.
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...
stories by Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon Rupert Dickson was an American science fiction author.- Biography :Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1923. After the death of his father, he moved with his mother to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1937...
. It was first published by NESFA Press
NESFA Press
NESFA Press is the publishing arm of the New England Science Fiction Association, Inc. The NESFA Press primarily produces three types of books:...
in 1984 and was issued in honor of Dickson's appearance as guest of honor at the 42nd World Science Fiction Convention
42nd World Science Fiction Convention
The 42nd World Science Fiction Convention , also known as L.A.con II, was held 30 August – 3 September 1984 at the Anaheim Hilton and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA.The chairmen were Craig Miller and Milt Stevens....
. Most of the stories originally appeared in the magazines SFWA Bulletin, Astounding, Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact is an American science fiction magazine. As of 2011, it is the longest running continuously published magazine of that genre...
, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine is an American monthly digest size fiction magazine specializing in crime fiction, particularly detective fiction...
and Science Fiction Stories. The book contains introduction to each story by Sandra Miesel
Sandra Miesel
Sandra Louise Miesel is an American medievalist, writer and science fiction and fantasy fan. Her early work was science fiction and fantasy criticism, fields in which she has remained active. She is a literary analyst; has described herself as "the world's greatest expert" on Poul Anderson and...
.
Contents
- Introduction, by Poul AndersonPoul AndersonPoul William Anderson was an American science fiction author who began his career during one of the Golden Ages of the genre and continued to write and remain popular into the 21st century. Anderson also authored several works of fantasy, historical novels, and a prodigious number of short stories...
- "Childe Cycle: Status 1984"
- "The Law-Twister Shorty"
- "Steel Brother"
- "The Hard Way"
- "Out of the Darkness"
- "Perfectly Adjusted"