Universe 1
Encyclopedia
Universe 1 is an anthology
of original science fiction
short stories edited by Terry Carr
, the initial volume in a series
of seventeen. It was first published in paperback by Ace Books
in 1971, with a British hardcover facsimile edition following from Dennis Dobson in 1975.
The book collects twelve novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with an introduction by Carr. Alicia Austin
supplied a full-page illustration for each story, returning just once more for Universe 2
.
praised Universe 1 as "a nice full-spectrum anthology of originals" which "stay[s] within Carr's rather strict definition of what sf ought to be."
.
"Good News from the Vatican" won the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Short Story
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"Poor Man, Beggar Man" was nominated for the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
.
"Mount Charity" was nominated for the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
and placed sixth in the 1972 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Fiction
.
"All the Last Wars at Once" was nominated for the 1972 Hugo Award for Best Short Story
and placed second in the 1972 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Fiction
.
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 original 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 Terry Carr
Terry Carr
Terry Gene Carr was a U.S. science fiction author, editor, and teacher.Terry Carr was born in Grants Pass, Oregon...
, the initial volume in a series
Universe (anthology series)
Universe was a series of seventeen annual science fiction anthologies edited by Terry Carr. It was initially published in paperback by Ace Books , with subsequent volumes published in hardcover by Random House and Doubleday and paperback by Popular Library, Zebra Books and Tor, successively. The...
of seventeen. It was first published in paperback by Ace Books
Ace Books
Ace Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
in 1971, with a British hardcover facsimile edition following from Dennis Dobson in 1975.
The book collects twelve novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with an introduction by Carr. Alicia Austin
Alicia Austin
Alicia Austin is a US fantasy and science fiction artist and illustrator. She works in print-making, Prismacolor, pastels and watercolors. B...
supplied a full-page illustration for each story, returning just once more for Universe 2
Universe 2
Universe 2 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the second volume in a series of seventeen. It was first published in paperback by Ace Books in 1972, with a British hardcover facsimile edition following from Dennis Dobson in 1976.The book collects thirteen...
.
Contents
- "Introduction" (Terry CarrTerry CarrTerry Gene Carr was a U.S. science fiction author, editor, and teacher.Terry Carr was born in Grants Pass, Oregon...
) - "West Wind, Falling" (Gregory BenfordGregory BenfordGregory 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 Gordon EklundGordon EklundGordon Eklund is a Nebula Award-winning, American science fiction author whose works include the "Lord Tedric" series and two of the earliest original novels based on the 1960s Star Trek TV series. He has written under the pen name Wendell Stewart, and in one instance under the name of the late E. E...
) - "Good News from the Vatican" (Robert SilverbergRobert SilverbergRobert 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:...
) - "Jade Blue" (Edward BryantEdward BryantEdward Winslow Bryant Jr. is a science fiction and horror writer sometimes associated with the Dangerous Visions series of anthologies that bolstered The New Wave....
) - "Nor Limestone Islands" (R. A. LaffertyR. A. LaffertyRaphael Aloysius Lafferty was an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his original use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, as well as for his etymological wit...
) - "Time Exposures" (Wilson TuckerWilson TuckerArthur Wilson "Bob" Tucker was an American mystery, action adventure, and science fiction writer, who wrote professionally as Wilson Tucker....
) - "Mindship" (Gerard F. Conway)
- "Notes for a Novel About the First Ship Ever to Venus" (Barry N. MalzbergBarry N. MalzbergBarry Nathaniel Malzberg is an American writer and editor, most often of science fiction and fantasy.-Overview:Initially in his post-graduate work Malzberg sought to establish himself as a playwright as well as a prose-fiction writer. His first two published novels were issed by Olympia Press...
) - "Poor Man, Beggar Man" (Joanna RussJoanna RussJoanna 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...
) - "The Romance of Dr. Tanner" (Ron GoulartRon GoulartRon Goulart is an American popular culture historian and mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.The prolific Goulart wrote many novelizations and other routine work under various pseudonyms: Kenneth Robeson , Con Steffanson , Chad Calhoun, R.T...
) - "The Human Side of the Village Monster" (Edward BryantEdward BryantEdward Winslow Bryant Jr. is a science fiction and horror writer sometimes associated with the Dangerous Visions series of anthologies that bolstered The New Wave....
) - "Mount Charity" (Edgar PangbornEdgar PangbornEdgar Pangborn was an American mystery, historical, and science fiction author.-Life:Edgar Pangborn was born in New York City on February 25, 1909, to Harry Levi Pangborn, an attorney and dictionary editor, and Georgia Wood Pangborn, a noted writer of supernatural fiction...
) - "All the Last Wars at Once" (George Alec EffingerGeorge Alec EffingerGeorge Alec Effinger was an American science fiction author, born in 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio.-Writing career:...
)
Reception
Theodore SturgeonTheodore Sturgeon
Theodore Sturgeon was an American science fiction author.His most famous novel is More Than Human .-Biography:...
praised Universe 1 as "a nice full-spectrum anthology of originals" which "stay[s] within Carr's rather strict definition of what sf ought to be."
Awards
The anthology placed first in the 1972 Locus Poll Award for Best Original AnthologyLocus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
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"Good News from the Vatican" won the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Winners of the '“Nebula Award for Best Short Story”'. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-Winners and nominees:-External links:* *...
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"Poor Man, Beggar Man" was nominated for the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Winners of the Nebula Award for best Novelette. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-External links:* * *...
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"Mount Charity" was nominated for the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Winners of the Nebula Award for best Novelette. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-External links:* * *...
and placed sixth in the 1972 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Fiction
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"All the Last Wars at Once" was nominated for the 1972 Hugo Award for Best Short Story
Hugo Award for Best Short Story
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
and placed second in the 1972 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Fiction
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.