"Heir Unapparent"

Year for Search
1945
Secondary Title
Astounding Science Fiction
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An authoritarian dystopia, which, under a fairly benevolent dictatorship, has generally established peace and prosperity. is facing various individuals who want to replace the dictator. 

Volume / Edition
35.4
Pagination
32-53
Published Date

June 1945

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1945 van Vogt, A[lfred] E[lton] (1912-2000). “Heir Unapparent.” Astounding Science Fiction 35.4 (June 1945): 32-53. Rpt. in his Away and Beyond (New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1952), 156-86; rpt. (New York: Avon, 1952), 130-54. U.K. ed. (London: Panther, 1963), 100-23. Not included his Away and Beyond. New ed. New York: Berkley Medallion, 1963 edition. Merril, MoU-St, PSt

An authoritarian dystopia, which, under a fairly benevolent dictatorship, has generally established peace and prosperity, is facing various individuals who want to replace the dictator. Although van Vogt left Canada in 1944, he is considered the founder of Canadian science fiction.

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Rpt. in his Away and Beyond (New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1952), 156-86; U.K. ed. (London: Panther, 1963), 100-23.

Info Notes

Not included his Away and Beyond. New ed. New York: Berkley Medallion, 1963 edition. 

Author Note

Although van Vogt (1912-2000) left Canada in 1944, he is considered the founder of Canadian science fiction.

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