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FIRST PUBLICATION
Planet Stories, May 1953 {ill. by Kelly Freas}
HISTORY:
"The Infinites" is a memorable story of evolution. In this tale evolution is a relative thing. Sometimes a few hours head start is all that’s necessary to win the battle of survival.
Historian Thomas Clareson sees "The Infinites" as a significant story, together with "James P. Crow", for its presaging of the direction science fiction would take in the 60s and 70s regarding social criticism.{TTHC 263}
Other than the desirable for collectors editions of Planet Stories (May 1953) and the rare Australian magazine SF Monthly # 18 (Feb 1957), "The Infinites" was not seen again until THE COLLECTED STORIES.
"The Infinites" rates ô ô ô ô
Other Magazine and Anthology appearances
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NOTES:
TTHC 263
Clareson’s essay titled "Planet Stories" is in SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND WEIRD FICTION MAGAZINES, ?, ? pp479-80.
Collector’s Notes
Ken Lopez Books: "The Infinites" in Planet Stories, May 1953. VG. Signed by the author. Pulp quarto. Spine and edgewear; about very good. $175
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