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| Sidgewick & Jackson hardback, 1974. Cover artist uncredited, very likely Tony Roberts (thanks: Ed, Jeff). |
"FRITZ LEIBER began writing science fiction in the 1940s and, to the delight of his fans, is still going strong. Leiber succeeds in blending fantasy and science fiction in superbly readable fashion. This collection demonstrates the development of his fascinating talent.
The collection includes Gonna Roll The Bones - Joe Slattermill knew he could roll dice better than any man in Night Town. But then he played against the Big Gambler.
The Big Trek - He didn't know where he was or how he got there. But he did know he shouldn't be able to understand the creatures he met.
This anthology includes a complete bibliography and an introduction by Fritz Leiber."
Contents:
SanityWanted - An EnemyThe Man Who Never Grew YoungThe Ship Sails at MidnightThe Enchanted ForestComing AttractionPoor SupermanA Pail of AirThe Foxholes of MarsThe Big HolidayThe Night He CriedThe Big TrekSpace-Time for SpringersTry and Change the PastA Deskful of GirlsRump-Titty-Titty-Tum-Tah-TeeLittle Old Miss MacbethMarianaThe Man Who Made Friends With ElectricityThe Good New DaysGonna Roll the BonesAmerica the Beautiful
I've found a few references to the Cover being by Tony Roberts, which I find highly credible given the style.
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Hi Ed,
ReplyDeleteTony Roberts was my first guess too - couldn't find a reference (though I didn't look very hard!)
Thanks for the info!
Definitely Tony Roberts, as he confirmed in an old interview. IIRC it was actually painted as the cover of The Best of AE Van Vogt (which was released alongside the Leiber), and is meant to illustrate 'The Cataaa'.
ReplyDeleteJeff (another one).
Thanks, Another Jeff! ;-)
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