New Dimensions 1

Summary

New Dimensions 1 is an anthology of original science fiction stories edited by American writer Robert Silverberg, published in hardcover by Doubleday Books in 1971 and reprinted in paperback by Avon Books in 1973. While Silverberg had previously compiled several reprint anthologies, New Dimensions 1 was the first anthology of original work he edited. It placed second in the annual Locus Poll for best original anthology.[1]

New Dimensions 1
Cover of first edition, 1971
EditorRobert Silverberg
Cover artistNick Aristovulos
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesNew Dimensions
GenreScience fiction
PublisherDoubleday Books
Publication date
1971
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages246
Followed byNew Dimensions II 

Contents edit

"Vaster Than Empires and More Slow", "A Special Kind of Morning", and "Sky" were nominated for the Hugo Award. "A Special Kind of Morning" was also nominated for the Nebula Award.[2]

Reception edit

Theodore Sturgeon praised Silverberg's selection of stories, saying "His writers shine in the dark."[3]

References edit

  1. ^ ISFDB publication data
  2. ^ Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections
  3. ^ "Galaxy Bookshelf", Galaxy Science Fiction, March 1972, pp.85