The Falling Torch
| 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
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 | |
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1962 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | F-693 | John Schoenherr | 158 |
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1964 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | F-1028 | John Schoenherr | 158 |
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1968 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | X-1837 | John Schoenherr | 158 |
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1972 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | N2776 | John Schoenherr | 158 |
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1972 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | John Schoenherr | 158 | |
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1974 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | N3430 | Ed Emshwiller | 158 |
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1974 | Pyramid Books | Paperback | Novel | N3430 | Ed Emshwiller | 158 |
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1978 | Jove / HBJ | Paperback | Novel | A4649 | Eric Ladd | 158 |
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1978 | Jove / HBJ | Paperback | Novel | A4649 | Eric Ladd | 158 |
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2011 | Gateway / Orion | eBook | Novel |