Orbit 1
| Author | Edited by Damon Knight |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Orbit |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Berkley Medallion |
Publication date | 1966 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Softcover) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| Followed by | Orbit 2 |
Orbit 1 is a 1966 science fiction short story anthology edited by American writer Damon Knight.
Contents
- ”Introduction” by Damon Knight
- ”Staras Flonderans” by Kate Wilhelm
- ”The Secret Place” by Richard McKenna
- ”How Beautiful with Banners” by James Blish
- ”The Disinherited” by Poul Anderson
- ”The Loolies Are Here” by Ruth Allison and Jane Rice
- ”Kangaroo Court” by Virginia Kidd
- ”Splice of Life” by Sonya Dorman
- ”5 Eggs” by Thomas M. Disch
- ”The Deeps” by Keith Roberts
Reception
Algis Budrys praised Knight's skills as editor and critic but said that the compilation "represents science fiction well but not to any extraordinary extent", with no story "clearly and obviously the 'best' of anything". He advised readers to buy the paperback version.[1]
References
- ^ Budrys, Algis (October 1966). "Galaxy Bookshelf". Galaxy Science Fiction. pp. 152–161.
External links
- Orbit 1 title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database