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Tor Doubles are a series of science fiction books published by Tor Books
between 1988 and 1991, mostly in tête-bêche
format. The series was inspired by the Ace Doubles, published between 1952 and 1973.
Tor Books
Tor Books is one of two imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC, based in New York City. It is noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates also publishes mainstream fiction, mystery, and occasional military history titles under its Forge imprint. The company was founded...
between 1988 and 1991, mostly in tête-bêche
Dos-à-dos binding
In bookbinding, a dos-à-dos binding is a binding structure in which two separate books are bound together such that the fore edge of one is adjacent to the spine of the other, with a shared lower board between them serving as the back cover of both...
format. The series was inspired by the Ace Doubles, published between 1952 and 1973.
Titles in the series
This list is complete but does not include ISBNs for some titles.| First book | Second book | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE, FRAS was a British science fiction author, inventor, and futurist, famous for his short stories and novels, among them 2001: A Space Odyssey, and as a host and commentator in the British television series Mysterious World. For many years, Robert A. Heinlein,... A Meeting with Medusa A Meeting with Medusa A Meeting with Medusa is a science fiction novella by Arthur C. Clarke. It was originally published in 1971 and has since been included in several collections of Clarke's writings.-Plot summary:... |
Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson is an American science fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the fifteen years of research... Green Mars |
October 1988 | 0-8125-3362-3 |
| Greg Bear Greg Bear Gregory Dale Bear is an American science fiction and mainstream author. His work has covered themes of galactic conflict , artificial universes , consciousness and cultural practices , and accelerated evolution... Hardfought |
Timothy Zahn Timothy Zahn Timothy Zahn is a writer of science fiction short stories and novels. His novella Cascade Point won the 1984 Hugo award. He is the author of nine Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, including seven novels featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn: the Thrawn Trilogy, the Hand of Thrawn duology, Outbound... Cascade Point |
November 1988 | 0-8125-5971-1 |
| Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:... Born With The Dead |
Brian W. Aldiss The Saliva Tree |
December 1988 | 0-8125-5952-5 |
| John Varley John Varley (author) John Herbert Varley is an American science fiction author.-Biography:Varley grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Port Arthur in 1957, and graduated from Nederland High School. He went to Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship because, of the schools that he could afford, it... Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo |
Samuel R. Delany Samuel R. Delany Samuel Ray Delany, Jr., also known as "Chip" is an American author, professor and literary critic. His work includes a number of novels, many in the science fiction genre, as well as memoir, criticism, and essays on sexuality and society.His science fiction novels include Babel-17, The Einstein... The Star Pit |
January 1989 | 0-8125-5956-8 |
| Poul Anderson Poul Anderson Poul 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... No Truce With Kings |
Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With... Ship of Shadows |
February 1989 | 0-8125-5958-4 |
| Barry B. Longyear Barry B. Longyear Barry B. Longyear born 1942 is a US writer and novelist who resides in Maine.-Career:He is best known for the Hugo and Nebula Award winning novella Enemy Mine, which was subsequently made into an identically titled movie and a novelization in collaboration with David Gerrold. The story tells of an... Enemy Mine |
John Kessel John Kessel John Kessel is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He is a prolific short story writer and the author of two solo novels, Good News From Outer Space and Corrupting Dr... Another Orphan |
March 1989 | 0-8125-5963-0 |
| Vonda N. McIntyre Screwtop |
James Tiptree, Jr. The Girl Who Was Plugged In |
April 1989 | 0-8125-4554-0 |
| Leigh Brackett Leigh Brackett Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author, particularly of science fiction. She was also a screenwriter, known for her work on famous films such as The Big Sleep , Rio Bravo , The Long Goodbye and The Empire Strikes Back .-Life:Leigh Brackett was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California... The Nemesis From Terra |
Edmond Hamilton Edmond Hamilton Edmond Moore Hamilton was an American author of science fiction stories and novels during the mid-twentieth century. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised there and in nearby New Castle, Pennsylvania... Battle for the Stars |
May 1989 | 0-8125-5960-6 |
| Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000... The Ugly Little Boy |
Theodore Sturgeon Theodore Sturgeon Theodore Sturgeon was an American science fiction author.His most famous novel is More Than Human .-Biography:... The [Widget], the [Wadget], and Boff |
June 1989 | 0-8125-5966-5 |
| Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:... Sailing to Byzantium |
Gene Wolfe Gene Wolfe Gene Wolfe is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith, to which he converted after marrying into the religion. He is a prolific short story writer and a novelist, and has won many awards in the... Seven American Nights |
July 1989 | 0-8125-5924-X |
| James Tiptree, Jr. Houston, Houston, Do You Read? |
Joanna Russ Joanna Russ Joanna Russ was an American writer, academic and feminist. She is the author of a number of works of science fiction, fantasy and feminist literary criticism such as How to Suppress Women's Writing, as well as a contemporary novel, On Strike Against God, and one children's book, Kittatinny... Souls |
August 1989 | 0-8125-5962-2 |
| Roger Zelazny Roger Zelazny Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series... He Who Shapes |
Kate Wilhelm Kate Wilhelm Kate Wilhelm is an American writer whose works include science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.- Career :Wilhelm was born in Toledo, Ohio.... The Infinity Box |
September 1989 | 0-8125-5879-0 |
| Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson is an American science fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the fifteen years of research... The Blind Geometer |
Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula Kroeber Le Guin is an American author. She has written novels, poetry, children's books, essays, and short stories, notably in fantasy and science fiction... The New Atlantis |
October 1989 | 0-8125-0010-5 |
| Poul Anderson Poul Anderson Poul 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... The Saturn Game |
Gregory Benford Gregory Benford Gregory Benford is an American science fiction author and astrophysicist who is on the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine... and Paul A. Carter Iceborn |
November 1989 | 0-8125-0277-9 |
| Jack Vance Jack Vance John Holbrook Vance is an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen... The Last Castle |
Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:... Nightwings |
December 1989 | 0-8125-0194-2 |
| James Tiptree, Jr. The Color of Neanderthal Eyes |
Michael Bishop Michael Bishop (author) Michael Lawson Bishop is an award-winning American writer. Over four decades and thirty books, he has created a body of work that stands among the most admired in modern science fiction and fantasy literature.... And Strange At Ecbatan The Trees |
January 1990 | 0-8125-5964-9 |
| L. Sprague de Camp L. Sprague de Camp Lyon Sprague de Camp was an American author of science fiction and fantasy books, non-fiction and biography. In a writing career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and notable works of non-fiction, including biographies of other important fantasy authors... Divide and Rule |
Leigh Brackett Leigh Brackett Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author, particularly of science fiction. She was also a screenwriter, known for her work on famous films such as The Big Sleep , Rio Bravo , The Long Goodbye and The Empire Strikes Back .-Life:Leigh Brackett was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California... The Sword of Rhiannon |
February 1990 | 0-8125-0362-7 |
| C.L. Moore Vintage Season Vintage Season "Vintage Season" is a science fiction novella by Henry Kuttner and Catherine L. Moore . It has been anthologized many times and was selected for The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 2A.-Authorship:... |
Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:... In Another CountryThis is a sequel to the first book, and is bound together the same way up: i.e. not in dos-à-dos format |
February 1990 | 0-8125-0193-4 |
| Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With... Ill Met in Lankhmar |
Charles de Lint Charles de Lint Charles de Lint is a Canadian fantasy author and folk musician. He is also the chief book critic for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.... The Fair in Emain Macha |
March 1990 | 0-8125-0821-1 |
| L. Sprague de Camp L. Sprague de Camp Lyon Sprague de Camp was an American author of science fiction and fantasy books, non-fiction and biography. In a writing career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and notable works of non-fiction, including biographies of other important fantasy authors... The Wheels of If |
Harry Turtledove Harry Turtledove Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.- Life :... The Pugnacious Peacemaker This is a sequel to the first book, and is bound together the same way up: i.e. not in dos-à-dos format |
April 1990 | 0-8125-0202-7 |
| Roger Zelazny Roger Zelazny Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series... Home is the Hangman |
Samuel R. Delany Samuel R. Delany Samuel Ray Delany, Jr., also known as "Chip" is an American author, professor and literary critic. His work includes a number of novels, many in the science fiction genre, as well as memoir, criticism, and essays on sexuality and society.His science fiction novels include Babel-17, The Einstein... We, In Some Strange Power's Employ, Move On A Rigorous Line |
May 1990 | 0-8125-0983-8 |
| Leigh Brackett Leigh Brackett Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author, particularly of science fiction. She was also a screenwriter, known for her work on famous films such as The Big Sleep , Rio Bravo , The Long Goodbye and The Empire Strikes Back .-Life:Leigh Brackett was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California... The Jewel of Bas |
Karen Haber Karen Haber Karen Haber is a science fiction and non-fiction author and editor, as well an art critic and historian. She is the author of nine novels including Star Trek Voyager: Bless the Beasts, and co-author of Science of the X-Men... Thieves' Carnival This is a sequel to the first book, and is bound together the same way up: i.e. not in dos-à-dos format |
June 1990 | 0-8125-0272-8 |
| Norman Spinrad Norman Spinrad Norman Richard Spinrad is an American science fiction author.Born in New York City, Spinrad is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. In 1957 he entered City College of New York and graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree as a pre-law major. In 1966 he moved to San Francisco,... Riding The Torch |
Joan D. Vinge Joan D. Vinge Joan D. Vinge is an American science fiction author. She is known for such works as her Hugo Award-winning novel The Snow Queen and its sequels, her series about the telepath named Cat, and her Heaven's Chronicles books.-Biography:... The Tin Soldier |
July 1990 | 0-8125-0551-4 |
| Roger Zelazny Roger Zelazny Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his The Chronicles of Amber series... The Graveyard Heart |
Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams is an American writer, primarily of science fiction.Several of Williams' novels have a distinct cyberpunk feel to them, notably Hardwired , Voice of the Whirlwind and Angel Stationn... Elegy For Angels And Dogs This is a sequel to the first book, and is bound together the same way up: i.e. not in dos-à-dos format |
August 1990 | 0-8125-0275-2. |
| John M. Ford John M. Ford John Milo "Mike" Ford was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, game designer, and poet.Ford was regarded as an extraordinarily intelligent, erudite and witty man. He was a popular contributor to several online discussions... Fugue State |
Gene Wolfe Gene Wolfe Gene Wolfe is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith, to which he converted after marrying into the religion. He is a prolific short story writer and a novelist, and has won many awards in the... The Death of Doctor Island |
September 1990 | |
| John Varley John Varley (author) John Herbert Varley is an American science fiction author.-Biography:Varley grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Port Arthur in 1957, and graduated from Nederland High School. He went to Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship because, of the schools that he could afford, it... Press Enter■ |
Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg Robert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:... Hawksbill Station |
October 1990 | 0-8125-5948-7 |
| Orson Scott Card Orson Scott Card Orson Scott Card is an American author, critic, public speaker, essayist, columnist, and political activist. He writes in several genres, but is primarily known for his science fiction. His novel Ender's Game and its sequel Speaker for the Dead both won Hugo and Nebula Awards, making Card the... Eye For Eye |
Lloyd Biggle, Jr. Lloyd Biggle, Jr. Lloyd Biggle, Jr. , was a musician, author, and internationally known oral historian.-Biography:Biggle was born in 1923 in Waterloo, Iowa. He served in World War II as a communications sergeant in a rifle company of the 102nd Infantry Division; during the war, he was wounded twice... The Tunesmith This is not in dos-à-dos format |
November 1990 | 0-8125-0854-8 |
| Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson is an American science fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the fifteen years of research... A Short Sharp Shock |
Jack Vance Jack Vance John Holbrook Vance is an American mystery, fantasy and science fiction author. Most of his work has been published under the name Jack Vance. Vance has published 11 mysteries as John Holbrook Vance and 3 as Ellery Queen... The Dragon Masters |
December 1990 | |
| Ian Watson Ian Watson (author) Ian Watson is a British science fiction author. He currently lives in Northamptonshire, England.His first novel, The Embedding, winner of the Prix Apollo in 1975, is unusual for being based on ideas from generative grammar; the title refers to the process of center embedding... Nanoware Time |
John Varley John Varley (author) John Herbert Varley is an American science fiction author.-Biography:Varley grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Port Arthur in 1957, and graduated from Nederland High School. He went to Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship because, of the schools that he could afford, it... The Persistence of Vision |
January 1991 | |
| Poul Anderson Poul Anderson Poul 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... The Longest Voyage |
Steve Popkes Slow Lightning |
March 1991 | |
| 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... Naked To The Stars |
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... The Alien Way |
February 1991 | |
| Harlan Ellison Harlan Ellison Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media... Run For The Stars |
Jack Dann Jack Dann Jack Dann is an American writer best known for his science fiction, an editor and a writing teacher, who has lived in Australia since 1994. He has published over seventy books, in the majority of cases as editor or co-editor of story anthologies in the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres... and Jack C. Haldeman II Jack C. Haldeman II Jack Carroll "Jay" Haldeman II was an American biologist and science-fiction writer. He was the older brother of SF writer Joe Haldeman.- Biography :... Echoes of Thunder |
April 1991 | 0-812-51180-8 |
| Mike Resnick Mike Resnick Michael Diamond Resnick , better known by his published name Mike Resnick, is an American science fiction author. He was executive editor of Jim Baen's Universe.-Biography:... Bwana |
Mike Resnick Mike Resnick Michael Diamond Resnick , better known by his published name Mike Resnick, is an American science fiction author. He was executive editor of Jim Baen's Universe.-Biography:... Bully |
May 1991 | |
| Damon Knight Damon Knight Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. His forte was short stories and he is widely acknowledged as having been a master of the genre.-Biography:... Rule Golden |
Damon Knight Damon Knight Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. His forte was short stories and he is widely acknowledged as having been a master of the genre.-Biography:... Double Meaning |
June 1991 | |
| Dean Ing Dean Ing Dean Ing is an American author, who usually writes in the science fiction and techno-thriller genres.Dean Charles Ing was formerly a member of the United States Air Force, an aerospace engineer, and a university professor who holds a doctorate in communications theory. He has been a professional... Silent Thunder |
Robert A. Heinlein Robert A. Heinlein Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer. Often called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre. He set a standard for science and engineering plausibility and helped to raise the genre's standards of... Universe |
July 1991 | |
| Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With... Conjure Wife Conjure Wife Conjure Wife is a supernatural horror novel by Fritz Leiber.Its premise is that witchcraft flourishes as an open secret among women. The story is told from the point of view of a small-town college professor who discovers that his wife is a witch.... |
Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theatre and films, playwright, expert chess player and a champion fencer. Possibly his greatest chess accomplishment was winning clear first in the 1958 Santa Monica Open.. With... Our Lady Of Darkness |
August 1991 |