The Shadow of the Ship
| First published | 1983 |
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| Publisher | Del Rey / Ballantine |
| Format | Paperback |
| Type | Novel |
| ISBN | 0345306880 |
| Cover art | David B. Mattingly |
| Pages | 273 |
Notes
- Originally published as a novella in 1976.
- The revised edition of 2014 has 98,000 words and was expanded and revised to more closely integrate it into the Overflight series.
- First edition May 1983.
- No printing number line in book.
- Copyright © 1983 by Robert Wilfred Franson.
- "The Shadow of the Ship was first published as a novella in 1976. Copyright © 1976 by Franson Publications" on copyright page.
- Author's name appears with full middle name.
- "Cover art by David B. Mattingly" on copyright page.
- "First Time in Print" on back cover.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Locus Poll Award | Best First Novel | Nominee/Finalist |
| 1984 | Prometheus Award | Prometheus Award for Best Libertarian SF Novel | Nominee/Finalist |
Other Editions
| Title | Year | Publisher | Format | Type | Catalog ID | Cover Artist | Pages | |
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| The Shadow of the Ship | 1983 | Del Rey / Ballantine | Paperback | Novel | David B. Mattingly | 273 | ||
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2014 | Franson Publications | Trade Paperback | Novel | David B. Mattingly | 246 | |
| The Shadow of the Ship |
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2014 | Franson Publications | eBook | Novel | David B. Mattingly |