.jpg) Cover of first edition (paperback). | |
| Author | John Brunner |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Leo and Diane Dillon |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Dystopian |
| Publisher | Ace Books |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 0-02-038120-4 |
| OCLC | 234241728 |
The Jagged Orbit is a science fiction novel by British writer John Brunner. It is similar to his earlier novel Stand on Zanzibar in its narrative style and dystopic outlook. It has exactly 100 titled chapters, which vary from several pages to part of one word. It was first published in 1969 with cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon, in the Ace Science Fiction Specials line issued by Ace Books.
The Jagged Orbit was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1969, and won the BSFA Award for the best SF novel in 1970.