An edition of The Space Merchants (1952)

The Space Merchants

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An edition of The Space Merchants (1952)

The Space Merchants

New Ed edition
  • 4.80 ·
  • 5 Ratings
  • 109 Want to read
  • 2 Currently reading
  • 16 Have read

The Space Merchants is a 1952 science fiction novel by American writers Frederik Pohl and Cyril M. Kornbluth. Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine as a serial entitled Gravy Planet, the novel was first published as a single volume in 1953, and has sold heavily since. It deals satirically with a hyper-developed consumerism, seen through the eyes of an advertising executive. In 1984, Pohl published a sequel, The Merchants' War. In 2012, it was included in the Library of America omnibus American Science Fiction: Four Classic Novels 1953–1956. Pohl revised the original novel in 2011 with added material and more contemporary references.

It was rated the 24th "all-time best novel" in a 1975 Locus poll, jointly with The Martian Chronicles and The War of the Worlds. The novel was also included in David Pringle's list of 100 best science fiction novels.

Publish Date
Publisher
Gollancz
Pages
192

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Edition Availability
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
2011-12, Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Griffin
Paperback in English - 1st St. Martin's Griffin ed.; Revised 21st Century Edition
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
2003-04, SFBC
Hardcover in English
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
July 10, 2003, Gollancz
Paperback - New Ed edition
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
1987-03, St. Martin's Press
Mass Market Paperback in English - 1st St. Martin's Press mass market ed. (1)
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
1985, St. Martin's Press
Paperback in English - 1st ed.
Cover of: The Space Merchants
The Space Merchants
1969, Walker and Company
Hardcover in English

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Edition Notes

Series
Sf Masterworks

Classifications

Library of Congress
PS3561.O36

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
192
Dimensions
7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
Weight
7 ounces

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL7878796M
ISBN 10
0575075287
ISBN 13
9780575075283
Library Thing
21334
Goodreads
392566

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