The Engines of the Night: Science Fiction in the Eighties
| First published | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Type | Nonfiction |
| ISBN | 0385175418 |
| Cover art | Lawrence Ratzkin |
| Pages | xii+199 |
Notes
Collection of essays.
- "First Edition" on the copyright page with © 1982
- The copyright page contains the complete Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data including the ISBN (0-385-17541-8), and the LCCN (81-43148).
- "Some of these essays, many in different forms, have appeared in Analog, Analog Yearbook, Science Fiction Review, Empire Science Fiction, Heavy Metal, and Amazing Stories." on the copyright page.
- "JACKET DESIGN COPYRIGHT © 1981 BY LAWRENCE RATZKIN" on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- Year of publication stated on the title page. Month of publication from Locus #255 (April 1982).
- Gutter code "X1" on page 199 indicates a printing in January 1982.
- "Jacket design © 1981 by Lawrence Ratzkin" on rear flap
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hugo Award | Best Non-Fiction Book | Nominee/Finalist |
| 1983 | Locus Poll Award | Best Non-Fiction/Reference | Winner |
Other Editions
| Title | Year | Publisher | Format | Type | Catalog ID | Cover Artist | Pages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Engines of the Night: Science Fiction in the Eighties |
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1984 | Bluejay Books | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Wayne D. Barlowe | xii+199 | |
| The Engines of the Night: Science Fiction in the Eighties |
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1985 | Bluejay Books | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Wayne D. Barlowe | 199 |