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The Falling Torch

Algis Budrys

First published 1959
Publisher Pyramid Books
Format Paperback
Type Novel
Catalog ID G416
Cover art Bob Engle
Pages 158

Notes

This is a fixup novel incorporating the stories: "Falling Torch" (Venture Jan. 1958); "The Man Who Did Not Fit" (Astounding, March 1959) and "Hot Potato" (Astounding, July 1957).
The 1991 version is revised with new material. The website linked above contains the revised version which includes a missing chapter not in the original version.


"First printing, June 1959", no number line. "Cover painting by Bob Engle" on the back cover, the artwork is also signed

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Awards

Year Award Category Status
1984 Prometheus Award Prometheus Hall of Fame Award Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
The Falling Torch Cover 1962 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel F-693 John Schoenherr 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1964 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel F-1028 John Schoenherr 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1968 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel X-1837 John Schoenherr 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1972 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel N2776 John Schoenherr 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1972 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel John Schoenherr 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1974 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel N3430 Ed Emshwiller 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1974 Pyramid Books Paperback Novel N3430 Ed Emshwiller 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1978 Jove / HBJ Paperback Novel A4649 Eric Ladd 158
The Falling Torch Cover 1978 Jove / HBJ Paperback Novel A4649 Eric Ladd 158
The Falling Torch Cover 2011 Gateway / Orion eBook Novel