| First published |
1976 |
| Publisher |
Nelson Doubleday / SFBC |
| Format |
Hardcover |
| Type |
Omnibus |
| Catalog ID |
3047 |
| Cover art |
Don Maitz
|
| Pages |
468 |
| Price |
$3.50 |
Notes
- "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
- First edition thus. The Nelson Doubleday imprint was used by Doubleday to indicate an original publication for its book clubs.
- Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for Fall 1976 (received in October).
- No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
- "3047" printed at the bottom on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- First printing has gutter code "R39" [verified] on page 468, indicates a printing in September 1976 .
- Known reprint codes: "I50" [verified] (December 1978); "H28" [PV7 verified] (July 1977)
- "Jacket painting by Don Maitz" printed on the back flap of the dust jacket, no visible signature.
- First printing has blue boards with light blue lettering
