First US edition (publ. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1964)
Author
Robert A. Heinlein
Cover artist
Irv Docktor
Country
United States
Language
English
Genre
Science fiction
Publisher
Victor Gollancz Ltd (UK)
Publication date
1963
Media type
Print (Paperback)
ISBN
9780671318451
OCLC
751436515
Orphans of the Sky is a science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein, consisting of two parts: "Universe" (Astounding Science Fiction, May 1941) and its sequel, "Common Sense" (Astounding Science Fiction, October 1941). The two novellas were first published together in book form in 1963. "Universe" was also published separately in 1951 as a 10¢ Dell paperback. The work presents one of the earliest fictional depictions of a generation ship.
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