Bad Moon Rising: An Anthology of Political Forebodings
 Cover of first edition (hardcover) | |
| Author | Edited by Thomas M. Disch |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction anthology |
| Publisher | Harper & Row |
Publication date | 1973 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 302 |
Bad Moon Rising: An Anthology of Political Forebodings was a science fiction short story anthology edited by Thomas M. Disch, published in 1973. The title is taken from the 1969 song Bad Moon Rising by the band Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Contents
- Introduction: On the Road to 1984 by Thomas M. Disch
- Ho Chi Minh Elegy by Peter Schjeldahl
- Elegy for Janis Joplin by Marilyn Hacker
- We Are Dainty Little People by Charles Naylor
- Strangers by Carol Emshwiller
- Relatives by George Alec Effinger
- Riding by Norman Rush
- An Apocalypse: Some Scenes from European Life by Michael Moorcock
- The Great Wall of Mexico by John Sladek
- The Whimper of Whipped Dogs by Harlan Ellison
- The Village by Kate Wilhelm
- In Behalf of the Product by Kit Reed
- Hour of Trust by Gene Wolfe
- Fighting Fascism by Norman Rush
- Cold Turkey by Rod Padgett and Dick Gallup
- Where Have All the Followers Gone? by Raylyn Moore
- An Outline of History by Malcolm Braly
- Two Sadnesses by George Alec Effinger
- Everyday Life in the Later Roman Empire by Thomas M. Disch
- Untoward Occurrence at Embassy Poetry Reading by Marilyn Hacker
- For Apollo 11 by Peter Schjeldahl
- Some Notes on the Predynastic Epoch by Robert Silverberg
Reception
Theodore Sturgeon praised the story selection, citing Disch for his "precise compassionate sense of balance and taste."[1]
Awards
Bad Moon Rising was nominated for the Locus Award for Best Original Anthology in 1974.[2]
References
- ↑ "Galaxy Bookshelf", Galaxy, May 1973, p.173
- ↑ "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 1974 Locus Awards". The LOCUS Index to Science Fiction Awards. 2009-03-05. Archived from the original on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
External links
- Bad Moon Rising title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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