The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998
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- BENSON, E(dward) F(rederic) (stories) (chron.) (continued)
- * *The Tale of an Empty House and Other Ghost Stories (Black Swan 0-552-99222-4, Nov ’86, £3.95, 232pp, pb) Collection of ghost stories. (Contents)
- * *The Terror by Night (Ash-Tree Press 1-899562-, 1998 [Oct ’98], $49.95, 161pp, hc, cover by Douglas Walters) Collection of 15 stories, with a biographical introduction by editor Jack Adrian. This is a limited edition of 600. (Contents)
- BENSON, GORDON (Kent), Jr. (1936-1996)
- BENSON, MARGARET; see pseudonym Maggie Shayne (stories) (chron.)
- BENSON, MICHAEL (Albert) (1956- )
- * *Vintage Science Fiction Films, 1896-1949 (McFarland 0-89950-085-4, Apr ’85 [Mar ’85], $18.95, 219pp, hc) Chronological filmography of about 375 films, with annotations and indexes. There is light-hearted and very readable commentary throughout, plus lots of behind-the-scenes information. A book to read as well as keep for reference. Recommended. (CNB)
- BENSON, NELIA
- * *Amaranth (Avon 0-380-88765-7, Sep ’84 [Aug ’84], $2.50, 172pp, pb) Fantasy novel.
- BENSON, R(obert) H(ugh) (1871-1914) (stories)
- BENTHAM, (J.) JEREMY (1956- ) (stories)
- * _Doctor Who - The Early Years (Comet 0-86379-170-0, Feb ’88, £6.95, 224pp, tp) [Doctor Who] Reprint (W.H. Allen 1986) associational book about Doctor Who.
- * *Doctor Who: The Early Years (W.H. Allen 0-491-03612-4, May ’86, £13.95, 224pp, hc) [Doctor Who] Associational - yet another book about the TV series.
- * *Doctor Who: The Early Years (W.H. Allen 0-491-03863-1, May ’86, £75.00, 224pp, hc) [Doctor Who] Luxury, leather-bound edition of the above.
- BENTINE, MICHAEL (1922-1996)
- * _Lords of the Levels (Grafton 0-586-06643-8, Aug ’87, £2.95, 302pp, pb) Reprint (Grafton 1986) occult novel.
- * *Lords of the Levels: A Novel of the Paranormal (Grafton 0-246-12698-1, May ’86, £9.95, 302pp, hc) Fantasy novel of “a battle to the death between the forces of good and evil, set against the brooding, atmospheric background of the Romney Marsh in Kent.” A first novel.
- BENTON, MIKE
- * *Science Fiction Comics: The Illustrated History (Taylor Publishing 0-87833-789-X, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $24.95, 150pp, hc) Associational history of sf comics. Available from Taylor Publishing, 1550 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75235.
- BEN-TOV, SHARONA
- * *The Artificial Paradise: Science Fiction and the American Reality (University of Michigan Press 0-472-10580-9, 1995 [May ’98], $32.50, 201pp, hc, cover by Marty Somberg) Non-fiction. A critical look at the way SF reflects American ways of thinking. This is dated 1995, but not seen until now. Order from the University of Michigan Press, PO Box 1104, Ann Arbor MI 48106; 734-764-4392.
- BEN-TOVIM, ATARAH
- * *Queen Eleanor’s Legacy (Piatkus 0-7499-0226-4, Apr ’94, £15.99, 314pp, hc, cover by Dave Pether) Fantasy novel. The spirit of the twelfth century monarch Eleanor of Aquitaine uses black arts to live again in the body of a concert flutist.
- BEN-YEHUDA, NACHMAN (1948- )
- * *Deviance and Moral Boundaries: Witchcraft, the Occult, Science Fiction, Deviant Sciences and Scientists (University of Chicago Press 0-226-04335-5, Oct ’85 [Jan ’86], $25.00, 260pp, hc) Non-fiction, a sociological study ranging from European witch burnings to the activities of modern sf fans. Deviant cultures are unorthodox but not necessarily bad; sf fandom comes out ok.
- BERBERICK, NANCY VARIAN (1951- ) (stories)
- * *A Child of Elvish (Ace 0-441-85429-X, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.50, 282pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Jewels of Elvish] Fantasy novel, sequel to Jewels of Elvish. The spirit of a dead queen sends an elf and a man to find a half-breed child who can fight an evil sorcerer.
- * *DragonLance Heroes: Stormblade (TSR 0-88038-597-9, Sep ’88, $3.95, 347pp, pb) [DragonLance: Heroes] Fantasy novelization, Volume Two in the newest “DragonLance” series.
- * _DragonLance Heroes: Stormblade (Penguin 0-14-011648-6, Jun ’89, £3.99, 347pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance: Heroes] Reprint (TSR 1988) fantasy novelization. Second in the series. [First U.K. edition]
- * _DragonLance: Tears of the Night Sky (with Linda P. Baker) See entry under Linda P. Baker
- * *The Jewels of Elvish (TSR 0-88038-726-2, May ’89 [Jun ’89], $3.95, 343pp, tp) [Jewels of Elvish] Fantasy novel about an elf-princess who marries a man to form an alliance between their peoples.
- * *The Panther’s Hoard (Ace 0-441-00009-6, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $4.99, 291pp, pb, cover by Bruce Eagle) [Shadow of the Seventh Moon] Fantasy novel about a dying race of dwarves, sequel to Shadow of the Seventh Moon.
- * *Shadow of the Seventh Moon (Ace 0-441-76055-4, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $4.50, 303pp, pb, cover by Brad Teare) [Shadow of the Seventh Moon] Fantasy novel of the dying race of dwarves and their dealings with humankind.
- BERENS, JESSICA
- * _Queen of the Witches (Arrow 0-09-925411-5, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], £5.99, 185pp, pb, cover by Clare Mackie) Reprint (Hutchinson 1993) humorous occult novel. The suburban covens of modern England prepare to elect the Queen of the Witches.
- BERESFORD, ELISABETH; pseudonym of Inez McAlister Faber, (1897-1994)
- * *The Wooden Gun (Hippo 0-590-76172-2, Nov ’89 [Sep ’89], £1.95, 100pp, pb) Young-adult ghost story. Volume 13 in the “Hauntings” series.
- BERGANTINO, DAVID (C.) (1960- )
- * *Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror #3: Virtual Terror (Tor 0-812-55190-7, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $3.99, 150pp, pb) [*Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror] Young-adult horror novelization based on characters from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies. The title page lists Bruce Richards as author. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.
- * *Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror #4: Twice Burned (Tor 0-812-55192-3, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $3.99, 154pp, pb) [*Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror] Young-adult novelization, #4 in the series based on the character from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.
- * *Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror #5: Help Wanted (Tor 0-812-55193-1, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $3.99, 150pp, pb) [*Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror] Young-adult horror novelization based on the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.
- * *Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror: Deadly Disguise (Tor 0-812-55195-8, Oct ’95, $3.99, 116pp, pb) [*Freddy Krueger’s Tales of Terror] Young-adult horror novelization, sixth in the series based on the movie characters. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.
- * *Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (Tor 0-812-55166-4, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $4.99, 216pp, pb) Horror movie novelization, in which Freddie Krueger not only stalks the cast of the new Nightmare movie, but also the author of the novelization.
- * _Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (Tor UK 0-330-34071-9, Jan ’95, £4.99, 216pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1994) horror movie novelization, in which Freddie Krueger not only stalks the cast of the new Nightmare movie, but also the author of the novelization. [First U.K. edition]
- BERGEN, JAMES A(llen), Jr. (1948- )
- * *Price and Reference Guide to Books Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Golden Lion no ISBN, Jul ’92, $21.95, 214pp, tp) Non-fiction, reference. An annotated bibliography and price guide to Burroughs’ fiction. Available from Golden Lion Books, PO Box 681, Beaverton OR 97075, 503-266-7557. [Burroughs]
- BERGER, ALBERT I. (stories)
- * *The Magic that Works: John W. Campbell and the American Response to Technology (Borgo Press 0-89370-275-7, Jun ’93 [Sep ’93], $20.00, 231pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism. A study of Campbell’s life and work, focusing on his achievements as an editor. A hardcover edition (-175-0, $30.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845. [Campbell]
- BERGER, MELVIN H. (1927- ); see pseudonym Mike Stone
- BERGER, THOMAS (Louis) (1924- ) (stories)
- * _Arthur Rex (Little, Brown 0-316-09146-4, Apr ’90, $10.95, 499pp, tp, cover by Paul Bacon) Reprint (Delacorte 1978) Arthurian fantasy novel.
- * *Being Invisible (Little, Brown 0-316-09158-8, Apr ’87, $16.95, 262pp, hc) Literary fantasy novel about a man who can disappear at will.
- * _Being Invisible (Methuen 0-413-16970-7, Jul ’88, £10.95, 262pp, hc) Reprint (Little, Brown 1987) novel about a man who can become invisible at will. [First U.K. edition]
- * _Being Invisible (Penguin 0-14-010871-8, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], $6.95, 262pp, tp) Reprint (Little, Brown 1987) quasi-fantasy/magical realism novel about invisibility.
- * _Being Invisible (Mandarin 0-7493-0019-1, May ’89, £3.50, 262pp, pb) Reprint (Little, Brown 1987) literary fantasy novel.
- * *Changing the Past (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 0-297-84013-4, Mar ’90, £12.95, 285pp, hc, cover by Glyn Goodwin) Literary fantasy novel about a man who is given the opportunity to change his past and who finds that fame and wealth are not all they’re cracked up to be. Recommended. (PSP)
- * *Nowhere (Methuen 0-413-59870-5, Feb ’86, £9.50, 192pp, hc) Utopian fantasy.
- * _Nowhere (Methuen 0-413-14200-0, Feb ’87 [Mar ’87], £2.50, 186pp, pb) Reprint (Methuen 1986) literary fantasy novel.
- BERGLUND, E(dward) P(aul), ed. (1942- ) (stories)
- * _The Disciples of Cthulhu (Chaosium 1-56882-054-2, Mar ’96, $10.95, 258pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) Reprint (DAW 1976) anthology of nine stories, one original. This second revised edition has a new preface by Edward P. Berglund, and new illustrations by Earl Geier. The Ramsey Campbell and Brian Lumley stories have been slightly revised. Dropped from this edition are stories by Lin Carter and Joseph Payne Brennan; new to this edition are stories by A.A. Attanasio and Robert M. Price (the one original). (Contents)
- BERGSTROM, ELAINE (1946- ); see pseudonym Marie Kiraly (stories)
- * *Blood Alone (Jove 0-515-10380-2, Aug ’90 [Jul ’90], $4.50, 325pp, pb) [Austra Family] Vampire horror novel, sequel to Shattered Glass.
- * _Blood Alone (Ace 0-441-00088-6, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $4.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Austra Family] Reprint (Jove 1990) romantic vampire novel, second book of the “Austra Family” series.
- * *Blood Rites (Jove 0-515-10728-X, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $4.50, 332pp, pb) [Austra Family] Vampire novel, about a vampire artist who resists her craving until stalked by a hired killer. Third book of the series begun in Shattered Glass.
- * _Blood Rites (Ace 0-441-00074-6, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $4.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Marc Tauss) [Austra Family] Reprint (Jove 1991) vampire novel, about a vampire artist who resists her craving until stalked by a hired killer. Third book of the “Austra Family” series.
- * *Daughter of the Night (Jove 0-515-10951-7, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 323pp, pb) [Austra Family] Vampire horror novel, the fourth book in the “Austra Family” series. Catherine Austra, a vampire, is the inspiration for the horrific crimes of Elizabeth Bathory.
- * _Daughter of the Night (Ace 0-441-00110-6, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 323pp, pb) [Austra Family] Reprint (Jove 1992) romantic vampire novel, fourth book of the “Austra Family” series.
- * *The Door Through Washington Square (Ace 0-441-00544-6, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $6.99, 360pp, pb, cover by John Stephens) Fantasy novel. A woman inherits a house with a doorway to the past, where Aleister Crowley waits.
- * *Ravenloft: Baroness of Blood (TSR 0-7869-0146-2, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $4.95, 309pp, tp, cover by Robh Ruppel) [Ravenloft] Horror novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.
- * *Ravenloft: Tapestry of Dark Souls (TSR 1-56076-571-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.95, 310pp, tp, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Ravenloft] Dark fantasy novelization based on the “Ravenloft” game.
- * *Shattered Glass (Jove 0-515-10055-2, Jul ’89 [Jun ’89], $3.95, 372pp, pb) [Austra Family] Vampire romantic novel.
- * _Shattered Glass (Ace 0-441-00067-3, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $4.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Austra Family] Reprint (Jove 1989) romantic vampire novel, first book of the “Austra Family” series.
- BERGSTROM, JANET, ed.
- BERKEY, JOHN (1932-2008) (stories)
- * *John Berkey, Painted Space (Friedlander Publishing 0-9627154-1-7, Nov ’91 [Jan ’92], $19.95, 95pp, tp, cover by John Berkey) Art book of full-color reproductions of Berkey’s paintings, with text by Sharon Berkey and an introduction by Michael Friedlander. Appeared in 1991 but not seen until now.
- BERKMAN, EDWINA (1941- ); see pseudonym Dana Reed
- BERLINER, JANET; also as Janet Berliner Gluckman (stories)
- * *Child of the Journey (with George Guthridge) (White Wolf 1-56504-942-X, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 469pp, pb, cover by Matt Manley) [Madagascar Manifesto] Dark fantasy novel, second book in the “Madagascar Manifesto” trilogy.
- * _Child of the Light (with George Guthridge) (White Wolf 1-56504-931-4, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $5.99, 437pp, pb, cover by Matt Manley) [Madagascar Manifesto] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1992 as by Janet Gluckman & George Guthridge) dark fantasy novel set in Nazi Germany. Volume One of the “Madagascar Manifesto” trilogy. This edition is a slightly revised version of the first two/thirds of the St. Martin’s edition. The remainder will presumably be part of volume 2.
- * *Children of the Dusk (with George Guthridge) (White Wolf 1-56504-932-2, Jun ’97, $5.99, 449pp, pb, cover by Matt Manley) [Madagascar Manifesto] Dark fantasy novel, third book in the “Madagascar Manifesto” trilogy.
- _____, ed.
- * _David Copperfield’s Beyond Imagination (with Martin H. Greenberg & David Copperfield) See entry under David Copperfield.
- * _David Copperfield’s Tales of the Impossible (with Martin H. Greenberg & David Copperfield) See entry under David Copperfield.
- * *Desire Burn: Women’s Stories from the Dark Side of Passion (with Uwe Luserke & Martin H. Greenberg) (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0259-1, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $9.95, 260pp, tp) Anthology of 22 erotic horror stories, seven original. The all-female authors include Lisa Mason, Marina Fitch, Poppy Z. Brite, Nancy Holder, and Martha Soukup. There is an introduction by Janet Berliner, who is also the only editor credited on the cover. (Contents)
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