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The Best of Frederik Pohl

Frederik Pohl

First published 1975
Publisher Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
Format Hardcover
Type Collection
Catalog ID 6486
Cover art John Berkey
Pages 306

Notes

Edited by Lester del Rey.

  • First Edition (not stated.) The Nelson Doubleday imprint indicates an original publication by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
  • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket.
  • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for March 1975.
  • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
  • "Published by arrangement with Ballantine Books" stated on the copyright page.
  • "6486" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
  • First printing has gutter code "Q6" [verified] on page 306, indicates a printing in February 1975.
  • Known reprint codes: "Q24" [verified] (June 1975); "J01" [verified] (January 1979)
  • "Jacket Painting by John Berkey" on the rear flap, the artwork is also signed.
  • First printing has blue boards with white lettering; '79 printing has navy leatherette with silver lettering

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Awards

Year Award Category Status
1976 Locus Poll Award Best Single Author Collection Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1975 Ballantine Books Paperback Collection Dean Ellis xvi+363
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1975 Ballantine Books Paperback Collection Dean Ellis xvi+363
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1976 Ballantine Books Paperback Collection Dean Ellis xvi+363
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1976 Orbit / Futura Paperback Collection Tony Roberts (artist) xvi+363
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1977 Taplinger Hardcover Collection Rus Anderson 306
The Best of Frederik Pohl Cover 1977 Sidgwick & Jackson Hardcover Collection David Hardy xvi+363