The Fire When It Comes
| First published | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Type | Collection |
| ISBN | 038518171X |
| Cover art | Cathy Canzani |
| Pages | xiii+171 |
Notes
- "First Edition" stated on the copyright page.
- The copyright page contains the complete Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data including the year of publication (1984), the ISBN (0-385-18171-X), and the LCCN (082-45108).
- Year of publication stated on the title page. Month of publication from the date code "0484" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket. Date confirmed by Locus1.
- "Jacket by Cathy Canzani" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- Gutter code "O10" on page 169 indicates a printing in March 1984.
- There are author's afterwords (collectively titled "The Green Room") to each of the stories.
- Last page is unnumbered.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Locus Poll Award | Best Collection | Nominee/Finalist |
| 1985 | World Fantasy Award | Best Anthology/Collection (old) | Nominee/Finalist |