New Writings in SF 9
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New Writings in SF 9 is an anthology
of science fiction
short stories edited by John Carnell
, the ninth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one. It was first published in hardcover by Dennis Dobson in the United Kingdom
in 1966, followed by a paperback edition by Corgi the same year, and an American
paperback edition with different contents by Bantam Books
in May 1972.
The United Kingdom edition collects seven novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with a foreword by Carnell. The American edition contains one piece from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 12
, three from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 13
, two from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 14
, and two from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 15
.
The third, fourth and seventh stories from the UK edition were later reprinted in the American edition of New Writings in SF 7
.
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 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...
, the ninth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one. It was first published in hardcover by Dennis Dobson in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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in 1966, followed by a paperback edition by Corgi the same year, and an American
United States
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paperback edition with different contents by Bantam Books
Bantam Books
Bantam Books is an American publishing house owned entirely by Random House, the German media corporation subsidiary of Bertelsmann; it is an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group. It was formed in 1945 by Walter B. Pitkin, Jr., Sidney B. Kramer, and Ian and Betty Ballantine...
in May 1972.
The United Kingdom edition collects seven novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with a foreword by Carnell. The American edition contains one piece from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 12
New Writings in SF 12
New Writings in SF 12 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the twelfth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
, three from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 13
New Writings in SF 13
New Writings in SF-13 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the thirteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
, two from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 14
New Writings in SF 14
New Writings in SF 14 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fourteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
, and two from the UK edition of New Writings in SF 15
New Writings in SF 15
New Writings in SF 15 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fifteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
.
The third, fourth and seventh stories from the UK edition were later reprinted in the American edition of New Writings in SF 7
New Writings in SF 7
New Writings in SF 7 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the seventh volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
.
Contents (UK edition)
- "Foreword" (John CarnellJohn CarnellEdward 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...
) - "Poseidon Project" (John RackhamJohn T. PhillifentJohn Thomas Phillifent was an English science fiction author. He wrote as John T. Phillifent and under the pen name John Rackham...
) - "Folly to Be Wise" (Douglas R. MasonJohn RankineJohn Rankine is a British science fiction author, who has written books as John Rankine and Douglas R. Mason...
) - "Gifts of the Gods" (Arthur SellingsArthur SellingsArthur Sellings was the pseudonym of Robert Arthur Gordon Ley, an English scientist, book and art dealer, and science fiction author. In addition to Sellings he also wrote under the pen names Ray Luther and Martin Luther...
) - "The Long Memory" (William Spencer)
- "Guardian Angel" (Gerald W. PageGerald W. PageGerald W. Page is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and horror. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 12, 1939. He sold his first story to the magazine Analog where it appeared in 1963....
) - "Second Genesis" (Eric Frank RussellEric Frank RussellEric Frank Russell was a British author best known for his science fiction novels and short stories. Much of his work was first published in the United States, in John W. Campbell's Astounding Science Fiction and other pulp magazines. Russell also wrote horror fiction for Weird Tales, and...
) - "Defense Mechanism" (Vincent KingVincent KingRex Thomas Vinson, is an English teacher, artist and science fiction author active in writing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who wrote under the pen name of Vincent King...
)
Contents (US edition)
- "Foreword" (John CarnellJohn CarnellEdward 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...
) - "When I Have Passed Away" (Joseph GreenJoseph L. GreenJoseph Lee Green is an American science fiction author and a charter member of the Science Fiction Writers of America. He is a prolific short story author best known for his novel Gold the Man. His work has been translated into German, Italian, Spanish, French, Polish and Dutch.-Biography:Joseph L...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 15New Writings in SF 15New Writings in SF 15 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fifteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "Symbiote" (Michael G. ConeyMichael G. ConeyMichael Greatrex Coney was a British science fiction writer who spent the later half of his life in Canada. Born in Birmingham, England on September 28, 1932, he moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1972...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 15New Writings in SF 15New Writings in SF 15 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fifteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "If You're So Smart" (Paul Corey) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 14New Writings in SF 14New Writings in SF 14 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fourteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...
- "Testament" (Vincent KingVincent KingRex Thomas Vinson, is an English teacher, artist and science fiction author active in writing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who wrote under the pen name of Vincent King...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF-13 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the thirteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "The Macbeth Expiation" (M. John HarrisonM. John HarrisonM. John Harrison , known as Mike Harrison, is an English author and critic. His work includes the Viriconium sequence of novels and short stories, , Climbers , and the Kefahuchi Tract series which begins with Light . He currently resides in London.-Early years:Harrison was born in Rugby,...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF-13 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the thirteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "The Last Time Around" (Arthur SellingsArthur SellingsArthur Sellings was the pseudonym of Robert Arthur Gordon Ley, an English scientist, book and art dealer, and science fiction author. In addition to Sellings he also wrote under the pen names Ray Luther and Martin Luther...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 12New Writings in SF 12New Writings in SF 12 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the twelfth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "Tilt Angle" (R. W. MackelworthR. W. MackelworthRonald Walter Mackelworth was an English insurance salesman and science fiction author active as a writer in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who wrote as R. W...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 14New Writings in SF 14New Writings in SF 14 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the fourteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one... - "The City, Dying" (Eddy C. BertinEddy C. BertinEddy C. Bertin is a Belgian-German author of adult and children's fiction, best known in the United States for his science fiction. He has also written under the pseudonyms Edith Brendall, Doriac Greysun and others.-Life:...
) - from UK edition of New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF 13New Writings in SF-13 is an anthology of science fiction short stories edited by John Carnell, the thirteenth volume in a series of thirty, of which he edited the first twenty-one...