Small Changes
Small Changes is a collection of science fiction short stories by Hal Clement, published by Doubleday in 1969.[1] It was issued in Great Britain by Robert Hale Publishing, and reprinted in paperback by Dell Books as Space Lash.
 first edition cover | |
| Author | Hal Clement |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Richard Kapolka |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Doubleday Books |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Media type | Print (hardback), mass-market paperback |
| Pages | 230 pp |
| OCLC | 36185 |
Contents
- "Dust Rag" (Astounding 1956)
- "Sunspot" (Analog 1960)
- "Uncommon Sense" (Astounding 1945)
- "Trojan Fall" (Astounding 1944)
- "Fireproof" (Astounding 1949)
- "Halo" (Galaxy 1952)
- "The Foundling Stars" (If 1966)
- "Raindrop" (If 1965)
- "The Mechanic" (Analog 1966)
Reception
Algis Budrys praised the collection, saying that "There is a charm to these stories . . . which defies critical analysis in the usual sense."[2]
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References
- "SMALL CHANGES by Hal Clement | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- "Galaxy Bookshelf", Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1969, pp.154-56
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