The Sentinel (anthology)

The Sentinel is a collection of science fiction short stories by English writer Arthur C. Clarke, originally published in 1983.

The Sentinel

Cover of the first edition
Author	Arthur C. Clarke
Illustrator	Lebbeus Woods
Language	English
Genre	Science fiction
Publisher	Berkley Books
Publication date	1983
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (paperback)
Pages	260
ISBN	0-425-06183-3
OCLC	10484555
Dewey Decimal	823/.914 19
LC Class	PR6005.L36 S4 1983

The stories, written between 1946 and 1981, originally appeared in a number of magazines including Astounding, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Thrilling Wonder Stories, 10 Story Fantasy, If, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Boys' Life, Playboy and Omni.

Contents

Contents of The Sentinel include:

• Introduction: Of Sand and Stars
• "The Sentinel"
• "Holiday on the Moon"
• "Earthlight"
• "Rescue Party"
• "Guardian Angel"
• "Breaking Strain"
• "Jupiter V"
• "Refugee"
• "The Wind from the Sun"
• "A Meeting with Medusa"
• "The Songs of Distant Earth"
• The Contributors

References

• "ISFDB". Retrieved 2007-12-05.
• Contento, William G. "Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections, Combined Edition". Retrieved 2007-12-05.

External links

• The Sentinel title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database