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  The Scheherezade Machine, Pulphouse: A Weekly Magazine, June 1-December 31, 1991

  Anthologies

  After the Fall (1980)

  Collections

  Untouched by Human Hands (1954)

  Citizen in Space (1955)

  Pilgrimage to Earth (1957)

  Notions: Unlimited (1960)

  Store of Infinity (1960)

  Shards of Space (1962)

  The People Trap (1968)

  Can You Feel Anything When I Do This? (1971)

  The Robert Sheckley Omnibus (1973)

  The Robot Who Looked Like Me (1978)

  The Wonderful World of Robert Sheckley (1979)

  Is That What People Do? (1984)

  Feast of Sheckley: Short Stories (1989)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley: Book One (1991)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley: Book Two (1991)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley: Book Three (1991)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley: Book Four (1991)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley: Book Five (1991)

  The Collected Short Fiction of Robert Sheckley (1991)

  Uncanny Tales (2003)

  The Masque of Mañana (2005)

  The Monsters and Other Science Fiction Tales (2008)

  Meeting of the Minds (2010)

  “The Perfect Woman” and Other Stories (2011)

  Store of the Worlds: The Stories of Robert Sheckley (2012)

  Divine Intervention (2014)

  Omnibus

  The Status Civilization and Notions: Unlimited (1979)

  The People Trap plus Mindswap (1981)

  The Status Civilization/Mind Swap (1993)

  Dimensions of Sheckley (2002)

  Alien Starswarm/Human’s Burden (2010) with Damien Broderick and Rory Barnes

  The Last Plea/The Status Civilization (2013) with Robert Bloch

  Chapbooks

  In a Land of Clear Colors (1979)

  Alien Starswarm (1990)

  Watchbird (1990)

  Minotaur Maze (1990)

  Xolotl (1991)

  The Omega Egg (Part 4 of 17): Smoke and Mirrors (2005)

  Bad Medicine (2005)

  Beside Still Waters (2009)

  The Hour of Battle (2009)

  Cost of Living (2009)

  Forever (2009)

  Warm (2009)

  The Leech (2009)

  Warrior Race (2009)

  Death Wish (2009)

  Diplomatic Immunity (2010)

  One Man’s Poison (2010)

  Keep Your Shape (2010)

  Ask a Foolish Question (2010)

  Proof of the Pudding (2016)

  The Sweeper of Loray (2016)

  Prospector’s Special (2016)

  Meeting of the Minds (2016)

  Magazine Editor

  Omni Magazine

  January-December 1980 (1980)

  January-September 1981 (1981)

  Nonfiction

  Futuropolis (1978)

  Fiction Series

  Stephen Dain

  Calibre .50 (1961)

  Dead Run (1961)

  Live Gold (1962)

  White Death (1963)

  Time Limit (1967)

  Aliens Universe

  Alien Harvest (1995)

  Aliens Omnibus Volume 3 (1998)

  The Complete Aliens Omnibus: Volume 2 (2016)

  Babylon 5 Universe

  A Call to Arms (1999)

  Bill, the Galactic Hero

  Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Bottled Brains (1990) with Harry Harrison

  Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming

  Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming (1991) with Roger Zelazny

  If at Faust You Don’t Succeed (1993) with Roger Zelazny

  A Farce to be Reckoned With (1995) with Roger Zelazny

  Dimensions of Miracles

  Dimension of Miracles (1968)

  Dimension of Miracles Revisited (2000)

  Hob Draconian

  The Alternative Detective (1993)

  Draconian New York (1996)

  Soma Blues (1997)

  Star Trek Universe

  The Laertian Gamble (1995)

  Victim

  The 10th Victim (1965)

  Victim Prime (1987)

  Hunter/Victim (1988)

  SHORT FICTION BIBLIOGRAPHY

  CHRONOLOGICAL

  1952

  Fear in the Night, Today’s Woman, 1952

  Final Examination, Imagination, May 1952

  Proof of the Pudding, Galaxy Science Fiction, August 1952

  Warrior Race, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1952

  We Are Alone, Future Science Fiction, November 1952

  The Leech, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1952

  Cost of Living, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1952

  Killer’s Masquerade, Collier’s, December 6, 1952

  The Impacted Man, Astounding Science Fiction, December 1952

  Writing Class, Imagination, December 1952

  1953

  The Last Weapon, Star Science Fiction Stories, February 1953

  The Odor of Thought, Star Science Fiction Stories, No. 2, February 1953

  Watchbird, Galaxy Science Fiction, February 1953

  The Monsters, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1953

  Feeding Time, Fantasy Magazine, March 1953

  The Demons, Fantasy Magazine, March 1953

  Fool’s Mate, Astounding Science Fiction, March 1953

  Time Check for Control, Climax, March 1953

  Spacemen in the Dark, Climax!, April 1953

  Seventh Victim, Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1953

  Specialist, Galaxy Science Fiction, May 1953

  Operating Instructions, Astounding Science Fiction, May 1953

  What Goes Up, Science Fiction Adventures, May 1953

  Ask a Foolish Question, Science Fiction Stories, #1, June 1953

  Restricted Area, Amazing Stories, June/July, June 1953

  The Altar, Fantastic, July/August, July 1953

  The King’s Wishes, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1953

  Coast to Coast, Collier’s, July 25, 1953

  Warm, Galaxy Science Fiction, August 1953

  Diplomatic Immunity, Galaxy Science Fiction, August 1953

  Fishing Season, Thrilling Wonder Stories, August 1953

  The Hour of Battle, Space Science Fiction, September 1953

  Closed Circuit, Science Fiction Adventures, September 1953

  Wild Talents, Inc, Fantastic, September/October, September 1953

  The Special Exhibit, Esquire, October 1953

  Besides Still Waters, Amazing Stories, October/November, October 1953

  Keep Your Shape, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1953

  Potential, Astounding Science Fiction, November 1953

  Ultimatum!, Future Science Fiction, November 1953

  What a Man Believes, Fantastic, November/December, November 1953

  One Man’s Poison, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1953

  The Perfect Woman, Amazing Stories, December 1953/January 1954, December 1953

  1954

  Ritual, Untouched By Human Hands, March 1954

  Carrier, If, April 1954

  Hands Off, Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1954

  Paradise II, Time to Come, April 1954

  Man of the Hour, Science Fiction Digest, May 1954

  Off-Limits Planet, Imagination, May 1954

  Something for Nothing, Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1954

  The Hungry, Fantastic, June 1954

  The Accountant, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1954

  A Thief in Time, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1954

  The Ogre Test, Planet Stories, Summer 1954, July 1954

  Subsistence Level, Galaxy Science Fiction, August 1954

  The Academy,
If, August 1954

  Milk Run, Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1954

  The Battle, If, September 1954

  Hex on Hax, Planet Stories, Fall 1954, September 1954

  Ghost V, Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1954

  The Slow Season, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1954

  Conquerors’ Planet, Fantastic Universe, October 1954

  The Laxian Key, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1954

  Minority Group, Fantastic Universe, November 1954

  Skulking Permit, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1954

  Uncle Tom’s Planet, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1954

  Change from a Silver Dollar, The Saint Detective Magazine, December 1954

  1955

  Squirrel Cage, Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1955

  The Fortunate Person, Fantastic Universe, February 1955

  The Lifeboat Mutiny, Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1955

  The Necessary Thing, Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1955

  The Deep Hole to China, Fantastic Universe, June 1955

  Deadhead, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1955

  Paradise II, New Worlds Science Fiction #37, July 1955

  Earth, Air, Fire and Water, Astounding Science Fiction, July 1955

  Hunting Problem, Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1955

  Spy Story, Playboy, September 1955

  A Ticket to Tranai, Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1955

  Warrior’s Return, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1955

  Lone Survivor, Blue Book Magazine, November 1955

  The Mountain Without a Name, Citizen in Space, December 1955

  1956

  The Body, Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1956

  Trap, Galaxy Science Fiction, February 1956

  The Skag Castle, Fantastic Universe, March 1956

  Protection, Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1956

  Death Wish, Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1956

  The Mob, Infinity Science Fiction, June 1956

  Bad Medicine, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1956

  All the Things You Are, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1956

  Early Model, Galaxy Science Fiction, August 1956

  Love, Incorporated, Playboy, September 1956

  Human Man’s Burden, Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1956

  The Native Problem, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1956

  1957

  Alone at Last, Infinity Science Fiction, February 1957

  The Martyr, Galaxy Science Fiction, February 1957

  Dawn Invader, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1957

  Country Caper, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, April 1957

  The Victim from Space, Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1957

  The Language of Love, Galaxy Science Fiction, May 1957

  A Wind is Rising, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1957

  The Deaths of Ben Baxter, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1957

  The Machine, Fantastic Universe, July 1957

  Double Indemnity, Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1957

  Disposal Service, Pilgrimage to Earth, October 1957

  Morning After, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1957

  Gray Flannel Armor, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1957

  Holdout, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1957

  1958

  Accept No Substitutes, Infinity Science Fiction, March 1958

  The Prize of Peril, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1958

  The Gun Without a Bang, Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1958

  The Minimum Man, Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1958

  Time Killer (Beginning A 4-Part Serial), Galaxy Magazine, October 1958

  Like a Defenceless Lamb, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, November 1958

  Time Killer (Second of Four Parts), Galaxy Magazine, November 1958

  Join Now, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1958

  Time Killer (Third Part of Four), Galaxy Magazine, December 1958

  1959

  Forever, Galaxy Science Fiction, February 1959

  Time Killer (Conclusion of Four Parts), Galaxy Magazine, February 1959

  The Sweeper of Loray, Galaxy Magazine, April 1959

  Triplication, Playboy, May 1959

  If the Red Slayer, Amazing Science Fiction Stories, July 1959

  The World of Heart’s Desire, Playboy, September 1959

  Prospector’s Special, Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1959

  Svengali in Westchester, Argosy, [UK], December 1959

  1960

  Meanwhile, Back at the Bromide, Playboy, February 1960

  Meeting of the Minds, Galaxy Magazine, February 1960

  The Girls and Nugent Miller, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1960

  The Covenant (Part 3 of 5), Fantastic Science Fiction Stories, July 1960

  Omega! (First of Two Parts), Amazing Science Fiction Stories, August 1960

  Omega! (Conclusion), Amazing Science Fiction Stories, September 1960

  1962

  The Journey of Joenes (First Part), The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1962

  The Journey of Joenes (Conclusion), The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, November 1962

  1965

  Shall We Have a Little Talk?, Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1965

  1967

  Pousse Cafe, This Day’s Evil, August 1967

  1968

  I See a Man Sitting on a Chair, and the Chair Is Biting His Leg, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, January 1968

  Street of Dreams, Feet of Clay, Galaxy Magazine, February 1968

  The Petrified World, If, February 1968

  Budget Planet, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1968

  The People Trap, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, June 1968

  Redfern’s Labyrinth, The People Trap, December 1968

  Dreamworld, The People Trap, December 1968

  1969

  Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, Playboy, August 1969

  Cordle to Onion to Carrot, Playboy, December 1969

  1970

  The Same to You Doubled, Playboy, March 1970

  Starting from Scratch, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, November 1970

  1971

  Down the Digestive Tract, Galaxy Science Fiction, February 1971

  Three Sinners in the Green Jade Moon, Playboy, August 1971

  Aspects of Langranak, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  The Cruel Equations, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Doctor Zombie and His Little Furry Friends, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Game—First Schematic, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Notes on the Perception of Imaginary Differences, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  The Mnemone, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Plague Circuit, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Tailpipe to Disaster, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  Tripout, Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?, December 1971

  1972

  Zirn Left Unguarded, the Jenghik Palace in Flames, Jon Westerley Dead, Nova 2, October 1972

  1973

  Welcome to the Standard Nightmare, Nova 3, 1973

  The Robot Who Looked Like Me, Cosmopolitan, August 1973

  Voices, Playboy, October 1973

  A Suppliant in Space, Galaxy Science Fiction, November 1973

  1974

  The Slaves of Time, Nova 4, 1974

  1975

  Syncope and Fugue, Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1975

  End City, Galaxy Science Fiction, May 1974

  1976

  The Never-Ending Western Movie, Science Fiction Discoveries, August 1976

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sp; In a Land of Clear Colors, New Constellations, November 1976

  What is Life?, Playboy, December 1976

  1977

  Silversmith Wishes, Playboy, May 1977

  Sneak Previews, Penthouse, August 1977

  1978

  Is That What People Do?, Anticipations, September 1978

  Body Game, Omni, December 1978

  1979

  Good-by Forever to Mr. Pain, Destinies, January/February 1979, September 1978

  I Can Teleport Myself to Anywhere, Twenty Houses of the Zodiac, July 1979

  1980

  The Future Lost, Omni, August 1980

  The Last Days of (Parallel?) Earth, After the Fall, September 1980

  1981

  The Helping Hand, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, April 1981

  The Man Who Loved, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, April 1981

  The Wish, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, April 1981

  The Swamp, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, July 1981

  Shootout in the Toy Shop, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, October 1981

  1982

  Miss Mouse and the Fourth Dimension, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, January 1982

  Five Minutes Early, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, October 1982

  The Eye of Reality, Omni, October 1982

  1983

  Dramocles, Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, March 1983

  1984

  Meanwhile, Back at the Bromide, Is That What People Do?, August 1984

  The Life of Anybody, Is That What People Do?, August 1984

  The Shaggy Average American Man Story, Is That What People Do?, August 1984

  Robotgnomics, Omni, December 1984

  1986

  The Universal Karmic Clearing House, Playboy, January 1986

  Robotvendor Rex, Omni, February 1986

  “Juleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!”, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, October 1986

  1987

  Spectator Playoffs, Night Cry, Spring 1987

  1988

  Klaxon, The Fleet, May 1988

  Message from Hell, Weird Tales, Winter 1988/1989, Winter 1988

  Traitors’ Saga, Counterattack, December 1988

  1989

  Amsterdam Diary, Semiotext[e] SF, Vol V, 1989

  The Homecoming, Arrival, March 1989

  Death Freaks, Prophets in Hell, April 1989

  Khasara, Breakthrough, May 1989

  Death of the Dreammaster, The Further Adventures of Batman, July 1989

  Mind-Slaves of Manitori, Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine, Issue 4: Summer 1989, July 1989

  Carhunters of the Concrete Prairie, Foundation’s Friends, September 1989

  Love Song from the Stars, Weird Tales, Winter 1989/1990