 First edition cover | |
| Author | Damon Knight (editor) |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Hoot von Zitzewitz |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | 1967 Lancer Books |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 256 |
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