Title: A Saucer of Loneliness
Title Record # 37301
Author: Theodore Sturgeon
Date: 1953-02-00
Type: SHORTFICTION
Length: short story
Webpages: Wikipedia-EN
Language: English
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Author: Theodore Sturgeon
Date: 1953-02-00
Type: SHORTFICTION
Length: short story
Webpages: Wikipedia-EN
Language: English
Synopsis: A friendless young woman is given a message by a small alien craft. Attempts by the government and others to learn what it told her only drive her further into isolation.
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Awards
Place | Year and Award | Category |
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4 | 2004 Retro Hugo | Best Short Story |
Publications
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Title | Date | Author/Editor | Publisher/Pub. Series | ISBN/Catalog ID | Price | Pages | Format | Type | Cover Artist | Verif |
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E Pluribus Unicorn | 1953-00-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Abelard-Schuman | $2.75?$: US dollar |
276 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
coll | A. M. Jauss | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1953-00-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Nelson, Foster & Scott | C$?C$: Canadian dollar |
276 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
coll | A. M. Jauss | ||
Galaxy Science Fiction Omnibus | 1955-00-00 | ed. H. L. Gold | Grayson & Grayson | 13/6?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
350 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | H. Johns | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1956-11-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Ballantine Books | 179 | $0.35?$: US dollar |
211+ [1] |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Richard Powers | |
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1960-00-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Abelard-Schuman | 9/6?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
275 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
coll | A. M. Jauss | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1961-03-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Panther | 1183 | 2/6?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
192 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Bill Rose | |
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1963-06-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Panther | 1183 | 3/6?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
192 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Bill Rose | |
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1963-06-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | The Dial Press | $4.95?$: US dollar |
349 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | Ronald Clyne | ||
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1964-00-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Gollancz (Gollancz SF Series (3)) | 21/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
349 | hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | |||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1965-06-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Ballantine Books | U2247 | $0.50?$: US dollar |
211 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Richard Powers | |
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1965-06-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Ballantine Books | U2247 | C$0.50?C$: Canadian dollar |
211 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Richard Powers | |
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1965-07-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Paperback Library | 54-819 | $0.75?$: US dollar |
287 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1965-07-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Paperback Library | 54-819 | C$0.75?C$: Canadian dollar |
287 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1966-00-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Panther | 2124 | 5/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
288 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1967-10-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Paperback Library | 54-577 | $0.75?$: US dollar |
287 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1968-00-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Panther | 11838 | 5/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
192 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | ||
Flying Saucers in Fact and Fiction | 1968-00-00 | ed. Hans Stefan Santesson | Lancer Books | 74-953 | $0.75?$: US dollar |
224 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1969-00-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Panther | 11838 | 5/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced
in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings
equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling.
Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g.
3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that
is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but
sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters
of a shilling). |
192 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1970-01-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Ballantine Books | 01827 | $0.75?$: US dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Robert Pepper | |
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1970-07-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Paperback Library | 64-374 | $0.75?$: US dollar |
287 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
The Worlds of Science Fiction | 1970-07-00 | ed. Robert P. Mills | Paperback Library | 64-374 | C$0.75?C$: Canadian dollar |
287 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
Science Fictions | 1971-00-00 | ed. Arnold Thompson | University Tutorial Press (London) | 0-7231-0529-4 |
vii+ 168 |
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | |||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1977-08-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Pocket Books | 0-671-81355-2 | $1.50?$: US dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1977-08-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Pocket Books | 0-671-81355-2 | C$1.50?C$: Canadian dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | ||
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1979-11-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Pocket Books | 0-671-83149-6 | $1.95?$: US dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Boris Vallejo | |
E Pluribus Unicorn | 1984-02-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | Timescape / Pocket Books | 0-671-50223-9 | $2.95?$: US dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Boris Vallejo | |
New Stories from the Twilight Zone | 1991-12-00 | ed. Martin H. Greenberg | Avon Books | 0-380-75926-8 | $10.00?$: US dollar |
viii+ 295 |
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep. |
anth | ||
New Stories from the Twilight Zone | 1992-08-00 | ed. Martin H. Greenberg | Warner Books UK | 0-7088-5455-9 | £8.99?£: UK pound |
viii+ 295 |
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep. |
anth | ||
New Stories from the Twilight Zone | 1993-00-00 | ed. Martin H. Greenberg | Warner Books UK | 0-7515-0329-0 | £4.99?£: UK pound |
419 | pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
anth | ||
The New Twilight Zone | 1997-07-00 | ed. Martin H. Greenberg | MJF Books | 1-56731-083-4 | $7.98?$: US dollar |
viii+ 295 |
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | ||
A Saucer of Loneliness | 2000-10-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | North Atlantic Books | 1-55643-350-6 | $30.00?$: US dollar |
ix+ 388 |
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
coll | Ed Emshwiller | |
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century | 2001-11-00 | ed. Orson Scott Card | Ace Books | 0-441-00864-X | $24.95?$: US dollar |
x+ 422 |
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | Pyrographx | |
A Saucer of Loneliness | 2002-09-00 | Theodore Sturgeon | North Atlantic Books | 1-55643-424-3 | $18.95?$: US dollar |
ix+ 388 |
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep. |
coll | Ed Emshwiller | |
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Twentieth Century | 2004-03-00 | ed. Orson Scott Card | Ace Books | 0-441-01133-0 | $14.00?$: US dollar |
x+ 422 |
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep. |
anth | Pyrographx | |
A Saucer of Loneliness | 2013-04-16 | Theodore Sturgeon | North Atlantic Books | 978-1-58394-751-7 | $18.99?$: US dollar |
ebook?Used for all electronic formats, including but not limited to EPUB, eReader, HTML, iBook, Mobipocket, and PDF. |
coll | |||
A Saucer of Loneliness | 2013-09-30 | Theodore Sturgeon | Gateway / Orion | 978-0-575-11001-4 | £2.99?£: UK pound |
ebook?Used for all electronic formats, including but not limited to EPUB, eReader, HTML, iBook, Mobipocket, and PDF. |
coll | |||
E Pluribus Unicorn | date unknown | Theodore Sturgeon | Pocket Books | 0-671-83149-6 | $1.95?$: US dollar |
x+ 211 |
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper. |
coll | Boris Vallejo | |
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century | date unknown | ed. Orson Scott Card | Ace Books | 0-441-00864-X | $24.95?$: US dollar |
x+ 422 |
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size. |
anth | Pyrographx | |
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Twentieth Century | date unknown | ed. Orson Scott Card | Ace Books | 0-441-01133-0 | $16.00?$: US dollar |
x+ 422 |
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep. |
anth | Pyrographx |
Reviews
- Review by James Blish [as by William Atheling, Jr.] (1953) in The Issue at Hand: Studies in Contemporary Magazine Science Fiction, (1964) , reprinted in:
- [as by William Atheling, Jr.] The Issue at Hand: Studies in Contemporary Magazine Science Fiction (1967)
- [as by William Atheling, Jr.] The Issue at Hand: Studies in Contemporary Magazine Science Fiction (1969)
- [as by William Atheling, Jr.] The Issue at Hand: Studies in Contemporary Magazine Science Fiction (1974)
- [as by William Atheling, Jr.] The Issue at Hand: Studies in Contemporary Magazine Science Fiction (1974)
- Review by Paul Di Filippo (2001) in Asimov's Science Fiction, August 2001