Pattern for Conquest is a science fiction novel by American writer George O. Smith. It was published in 1949 by Gnome Press Reprinted circa 1952 in paper wrappers for distribution to US military personnel. Although a later printing, the first edition statement is retained on the copyright page. [Currey] isfdb Currey
 Dust-jacket from the first book edition. | |
| Author | George O. Smith |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Edd Cartier |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Gnome Press |
Publication date | 1949 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 252 |
| OCLC | 1591187 |
Plot introduction edit
The novel concerns Earthmen who are overwhelmed by alien invaders, whom they then attempt to conquer from within.
Reception edit
P. Schuyler Miller reported that the novel showed "that he [Smith] can slip right in with "Skylark" Smith and "World Wreckers" Hamilton and slap the stars around."[1]
References edit
- ^ "Book Reviews", Astounding Science Fiction, February 1951, p.150
Sources edit
- Chalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. p. 298.
- Tuck, Donald H. (1978). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Chicago: Advent. p. 400. ISBN 0-911682-22-8.
External links edit
- Pattern for Conquest title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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