Double in Space
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Double in Space is a title used for two distinct collections of science fiction
novella
s by Fletcher Pratt
, the first published in the United States
, the second published in the United Kingdom
. The two collections have one story in common.
by Doubleday Books in 1951, and issued in paperback
by Curtis Books
in 1969. The dust jacket
for the Doubleday edition was illustrated by Richard Powers
. It included two stories:
"Project Excelsior" was originally published under the title "Asylum Satellite".
P. Schuyler Miller
reported the collection to be "good reading and good fun."
in hardcover in 1954. Italso included two stories:
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...
novella
Novella
A novella is a written, fictional, prose narrative usually longer than a novelette but shorter than a novel. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Awards for science fiction define the novella as having a word count between 17,500 and 40,000...
s by Fletcher Pratt
Fletcher Pratt
Murray Fletcher Pratt was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and history, particularly noted for his works on naval history and on the American Civil War.- Life and work :...
, the first published in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the second published in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The two collections have one story in common.
American publication
The American version of Double in Space was originally published in hardcoverHardcover
A hardcover, hardback or hardbound is a book bound with rigid protective covers...
by Doubleday Books in 1951, and issued in paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
by Curtis Books
Curtis Publishing Company
The Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home,...
in 1969. The dust jacket
Dust jacket
The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers...
for the Doubleday edition was illustrated by Richard Powers
Richard Powers
Richard Powers is an American novelist whose works explore the effects of modern science and technology.- Life and work :...
. It included two stories:
- "Project Excelsior" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)
- "The Wanderer’s Return" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)
"Project Excelsior" was originally published under the title "Asylum Satellite".
P. Schuyler Miller
P. Schuyler Miller
Peter Schuyler Miller was an American science fiction writer and critic.-Life:Miller was raised in New York's Mohawk Valley, which led to a life-long interest in the Iroquois Indians. He pursued this as an amateur archaeologist and a member of the New York State Archaeological Association.He...
reported the collection to be "good reading and good fun."
British publication
The UK version of Double in Space was published by Boardman BooksBoardman Books
Founded by Thomas Volney Boardman in the 1930s, T.V. Boardman, Ltd. , was but one of many London publishing houses turning out both paperback and hardcover books, pulp magazines, and comics. Boardman Books is best known for publishing the long-running monthly series of hardcover Bloodhound...
in hardcover in 1954. Italso included two stories:
- "Project Excelsior" (Thrilling Wonder Stories 1951)
- "The Conditioned Captain" (Startling StoriesStartling StoriesStartling Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published from 1939 to 1955 by Standard Magazines. It was initially edited by Mort Weisinger, who was also the editor of Thrilling Wonder Stories, Standard's other science fiction title. Startling ran a lead novel in every issue;...
1953)