''Another Part of the Galaxy '' is an
anthology
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of
science fiction
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short stories edited by
Groff Conklin
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. It was first published in paperback by
Fawcett Gold Medal in 1966.
The book collects six novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, together with a general introduction and brief introductions to each story by the editor. The stories were previously published from 1953-1959 in various science fiction and other magazines.
Contents
*"Introduction: 'Act III. Scene V. Another Part of the Forest'" (
Groff Conklin
Edward Groff Conklin (September 6, 1904 – July 19, 1968) was an American science fiction anthologist. He edited 40 anthologies of science fiction, one of mystery stories (co-edited with physician Noah Fabricant), wrote books on home improvemen ...
)
*"The Red Hills of Summer" (
Edgar Pangborn
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Biography
Edgar Pangborn was born in New York City on February 25, 1909, to Harry Levi Pangborn, an attorney and diction ...
)
*"Big Sword" (
Paul Ash
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He recorded several hit songs: "Rememb ...
)
*"First Lady" (
J. T. McIntosh
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)
*"Insidekick" (
J. F. Bone)
*"The Live Coward" (
Poul Anderson
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)
*"
Still Life
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Eric Frank Russell
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)
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