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| Author | Fritz Leiber |
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| Cover artist | Ed Emshwiller |
| Language | English |
| Series | Change War |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Ace Books (1961 book edition), Gregg Press (1976 first hardback edition) |
Publication date | 1958 (as a serial), 1961 (as a novel) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
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The Big Time is a short science fiction novel by American writer Fritz Leiber. Awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novel or Novelette in 1958, The Big Time was published originally in two parts in Galaxy Magazine's March and April 1958 issues, illustrated by Virgil Finlay. It was subsequently reprinted in book form several times. The Big Time is a story involving only a few characters, but with a vast, cosmic backstory.