4 for the Future
4 for the Future is an anthology of science fiction novelettes edited by Groff Conklin. It was first published in paperback by Pyramid Books in August 1959; it was reprinted in June 1962. The first British edition, also in paperback, was issued by Consul Books in 1961.[1] The book should not be confused with the similarly titled 1969 Harry Harrison-edited anthology Four for the Future.
 cover of first edition | |
| Editor | Groff Conklin |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Richard Powers |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction novelettes |
| Publisher | Pyramid Books |
Publication date | 1959 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 160 pp. |
The book collects four novelettes by various science fiction authors. The stories were previously published from 1944-1956 in various science fiction magazines.[1]
Contents
- "Enough Rope" (Poul Anderson)
- "The Claustrophile" (Theodore Sturgeon)
- "The Children's Hour" (Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore)
- "Plus X" (Eric Frank Russell)
Notes
- 4 for the Future title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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