Check and Checkmate
| First published | January 1953 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Novelette |
Synopsis
In a world in which the Cold War never ended, American president John Smith XVI dares to re-open contact with the East after forty years of Big Silence. A comedy of masks ensues, with unexpected results. From the author of A Canticle for Leibowitz, this classic tale from the pulps originally appeared in 1953.
Publications (4)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1953 | If, January 1953 | Quinn Publishing Company, Inc.; Buffalo, NY | MAGAZINE | 4 |
| May 1954 | If, No. 7 | Strato Publications | MAGAZINE | 4 |
| July 2011 | Check and Checkmate | Aegypan | Chapbook | |
| May 2024 | Check and Checkmate | HardPress Publishing | Chapbook |