The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Return of the Indian Lynne Reid Banks (Avon Camelot 0-380-70284-3, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $2.95, 189pp, pb) [Indian in the Cupboard] Reprint (Doubleday 1986) juvenile fantasy novel, sequel to The Indian in the Cupboard.

Books of Blood Clive Barker (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 0-297-79251-2, Oct ’87 [Nov ’87], £12.95, 500pp, hc) Reprint (Scream/Press 1985) omnibus of the first three Books of Blood collections.

The Damnation Game Clive Barker (Ace/Putnam 0-399-13278-3, May ’87 [Apr ’87], $18.95, 379pp, hc) Horror novel, a first novel. First U.S. edition (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1985).

The Damnation Game Clive Barker (SFBC #10878, Oct ’87 [Nov ’87], $4.98, 368pp, hc) Reprint (Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1985) horror novel.

In the Flesh Clive Barker (SFBC #10653, Jun ’87, $4.98, 187pp, hc) Reprint (Sphere 1985 as Clive Barker’s Books of Blood, Vol. 5) collection of original horror stories.

In the Flesh Clive Barker (Pocket 0-671-61269-7, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 255pp, pb) Reprint (Sphere 1985 as Clive Barker’s Books of Blood, Vol. 5) original collection of 4 horror tales.

The Inhuman Condition Clive Barker (SFBC #10329, Feb ’87, $4.98, 179pp, hc) Reprint (Sphere 1985 as Clive Barker’s Books of Blood, Vol. IV) horror collection.

The Inhuman Condition Clive Barker (Pocket 0-671-61269-7, Aug ’87 [Jul ’87], $3.95, 254pp, pb) Reprint (Sphere 1985 as Clive Barker’s Books of Blood, Vol. IV) original collection.

Weaveworld Clive Barker (Simon & Schuster Poseidon 0-671-61268-9, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $19.95, 584pp, hc) Fantasy/horror novel. There’s also supposed to be a limited edition, -64839-X, $85.00.

Weaveworld Clive Barker (Collins 0-00-223254-5, Oct ’87, £10.95, 722pp, hc) Fantasy/horror novel. Simultaneous with the US (Simon & Schuster) edition.

Weaveworld Clive Barker (Collins 0-00-223372-X, Dec ’87, £80.00, 722pp, hc) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1987) fantasy/horror novel. Limited (to 500 copies), signed and slip-cased edition with illustrations by the author.

Winston Three Three Three Dennis Barker (Grafton 0-586-07089-3, Aug ’87, £2.95, 267pp, pb) Thriller set in Great Britain in 2089.

Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials Wayne Douglas Barlowe, Beth Meacham & Ian Summers (Workman 0-89480-324-7, Sep ’87 [Oct ’87], $10.95, 146pp, tp) Reissue (Workman 1979) sf art book, 2nd Edition, 4th printing, with a new foreword by Robert Silverberg.

Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials Wayne Douglas Barlowe, Beth Meacham & Ian Summers (Workman 0-89480-500-2, Oct ’87 [Dec ’87], $16.95, 112pp, hc) Reissue (Workman 1979) book of art and text on aliens from sf novels. New introduction by Robert Silverberg. The hardcover is the same as the new trade paperback.

The Man Who Pulled Down the Sky John Barnes (Congdon & Weed/Contemporary 0-86553-185-4, Apr ’87, $15.95, 256pp, hc) Sf novel. Solar system intrigue, politics, and war a la The Moon is A Harsh Mistress. A first novel.

Staring at the Sun Julian Barnes (Picador 0-330-29930-1, Sep ’87, £3.50, 195pp, tp) Reprint (Cape 1986) literary sf novel.

Robotech: The Graphic Novel Mike Baron (Comico 0-938965-00-X, Dec ’86 [Jun ’87], $5.95, 48pp, tp) Reissue (Comico 1986) “graphic novel” version of a plot by Carl Macek, from the tv sf cartoon show. Second printing dated December ’86, not seen until 1987.

Alien to Femininity Marleen S. Barr (Greenwood 0-313-23634-8, Jul ’87 [Oct ’87], $32.95, 189pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study of feminism in sf. Available in UK for £30.75.

Suzy McKee Charnas, Joan Vinge, Octavia Butler Marleen S. Barr, Richard Law & Ruth Salvaggio (Starmont House 0-916732-91-6, Dec ’86 [Jan ’87], $9.95, 72pp, tp) Non-fiction, 3 critical studies with chronologies and bibliographies. [Octavia E. Butler; Suzy McKee Charnas; Joan D. Vinge]

C.S. Lewis and His World David Barratt (Eerdmans 0-8028-3639-9, Aug ’87 [Oct ’87], $9.95, 46pp, hc) Non-fiction, short, heavily illustrated critical/biographical study. It looks like a school textbook. [C. S. Lewis]

Through Darkest America Neal Barrett, Jr. (Congdon & Weed/Contemporary 0-86553-184-6, Apr ’87, $15.95, 275pp, hc) [Through Darkest America] Sf novel set in a bleak and bitter post-holocaust America.

Peter Pan J. M. Barrie (NAL/Signet Classic 0-451-52088-2, May ’87 [Apr ’87], $2.50, 200pp, pb) [Peter Pan] Classic juvenile fantasy novel with new illustrations by Sergio Martinez. New afterword by Alison Lurie.

Peter Pan J. M. Barrie (Unicorn 0-88101-069-3, Oct ’87, $16.95, 179pp, hc) [Peter Pan] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1911) juvenile fantasy novel, with new illustrations by Greg Hildebrandt.

Anatomy of Wonder, Third Edition Neil Barron (R.R. Bowker 0-8352-2313-2, Aug ’87 [Oct ’87], $39.95, 874pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical/bibiographical/reference work on sf. A major one-volume reference, especially on modern sf, and the standard work for libraries. Highly recommended. (CNB)

Catmagic Jonathan Barry & Whitley Strieber (SFBC #10534, May ’87, $4.98, 376pp, hc) Reprint (Tor 1986) dark fantasy novel.

Giles Goat Boy John Barth (Doubleday Anchor 0-385-24086-4, Sep ’87, $9.95, 710pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1966) quasi-sf literary novel.

Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories Steven Bauer (Futura 0-7088-8230-7, Jul ’87, £2.50, 234pp, pb) Reprint (Charter 1986) collection of stories adapted from Spielberg’s television series. [First U.K. edition]

Volume II of Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories Steven Bauer (Futura 0-7088-3671-2, Nov ’87, £2.50, 225pp, pb) Reprint (Charter 1986) collection of 11 stories adapted from the teleplays. [First U.K. edition]

The Classical Wizard/Magus Mirabilis in Oz L. Frank Baum (Scolar Press 0-85967-723-0, Aug ’87, $19.95, 295pp, hc) [Oz] First Latin edition of The Wizard of Oz, translated by C.J. Hinke and George Van Buren. An excellent way to study Latin. A special English-Latin word list is available from the publisher. The original W.W. Denslow illustrations are included, and the layout is the same as the first edition. (CNB)

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz L. Frank Baum (Dover 0-486-24714-7, Jul ’87, £4.20, 256pp, tp) [Oz] Reissue (Reilly & Britton 1904) juvenile fantasy novel. Volume 4 in the “Oz” series. [Not seen]

The Marvellous Land Of Oz L. Frank Baum (Treasure Press 1-85051-206-X, Jan ’87 [1987], £3.99, 240pp, pb) [Oz] Reprint (Reilly & Britton 1904) juvenile fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Oz” series. [Not seen]

The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Chancellor Press 1-85152-068-6, Oct ’87 [Nov ’87], £7.99, 208pp, hc) [Oz] Reprint (George Hill 1900, as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) juvenile fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Oz” series. [Not seen]

The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Isis Large Print 1-55736-013-8, Oct ’87 [Dec ’87], £8.70, 200pp, hc) [Oz] Reissue (George Hill 1900, as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) juvenile fantasy novel. [Not seen]

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Pavilion 1-85145-135-8, Jul ’87, £9.95, 308pp, hc) [Oz] Reprint (George Hill 1900) juvenile fantasy novel. This is a facsimile of of the original edition, with a new afterword by Peter Glassman. Volume 1 in the “Oz” series.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Morrow/Books of Wonder 0-688-06944-4, Aug ’87 [Oct ’87], $17.00, 267pp, hc) [Oz] Reprint (Hill 1900) classic juvenile fantasy novel, facsimile of the original edition, with illustrations by W.W. Denslow.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Cornerstone 1-55736-013-8, Sep ’87 [Oct ’87], $12.95, 188pp, hc) [Oz] Reprint (Hill 1900) juvenile fantasy novel, large print edition with the original W.W. Denslow illustrations.

The Rod of Light Barrington J. Bayley (Arbor House 0-87795-935-8, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $15.95, 193pp, hc) [Soul of the Robot] Sf novel, sequel to The Soul of the Robot. First American edition (Methuen 1985).

A Fine and Private Place Peter S. Beagle (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35156-8, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 273pp, pb) Reissue (Viking Press 1960) fantasy novel; 11th printing. A warm, funny ghost story. Recommended. (CNB)

The Folk of the Air Peter S. Beagle (Headline 0-7472-3068-4, Sep ’87, £4.95, 330pp, tp) Reprint (Del Rey 1987) fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]

The Folk of the Air Peter S. Beagle (SFBC #11279, Sep ’87, $5.50, 279pp, hc) Reprint (Del Rey 1987) fantasy novel.

The Folk of the Air Peter S. Beagle (Headline 0-7472-0052-1, Oct ’87, £10.95, 336pp, hc) Reprint (Del Rey 1987) fantasy novel. [Not seen]

The Folk of the Air Peter S. Beagle (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34699-8, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $4.50, 375pp, pb) Reprint (Del Rey 1987) fantasy novel set in a thinly-disguised Berkeley, about a thinly-disguised Society of Creative Anachronism. Recommended. (FCM)

The Last Unicorn Peter S. Beagle (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35367-6, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 248pp, pb) [Last Unicorn] Reissue (Viking Press 1968) fantasy novel; 27th printing.

Eon Greg Bear (Legend 0-09-952350-7, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], £4.95, 503pp, tp) [Eon] Reprint (Bluejay 1985) sf novel. Distinctly ‘hard’ sf, reminiscent of Clarke at his best. Recommended.

The Forge of God Greg Bear (Gollancz 0-575-04101-3, Aug ’87, £11.95, 473pp, hc) [Forge of God] Sf novel. Simultaneous with US (Tor) edition.

The Forge of God Greg Bear (Tor 0-312-93021-6, Sep ’87 [Aug ’87], $17.95, 474pp, hc) [Forge of God] Hard sf novel of the destruction of the Earth. Fast-paced and well-written; highly recommended. (TM)

Hegira Greg Bear (Gollancz 0-575-04008-4, May ’87, £2.95, 222pp, pb) Sf novel, revised from earlier version (Dell 1979).

Eli’s Ghost Betsy Bearne (Macmillan McElderry 0-689-50420-9, Mar ’87, $10.95, 104pp, hc) Juvenile fantasy novel about a boy who leaves his unpleasant father to find his mother, a reputed witch. He almost dies in a swamp, and as a result a poltergeist is created, which does all the things the boy wants to do but doesn’t because he’s too timid.

Utopian Studies 1 ed. Gorman Beauchamp, Kenneth Roemer & Nicholas D. Smith (University Press of America 0-8191-6165-9, May ’87 [Apr ’87], $12.75, 197pp, tp) Non-fiction, anthology of scholarly essays, co-published with the Society for Utopian Studies. (Hardcover and library binding editions have been announced; not seen.)

A Darker Magic Michael Bédard (Atheneum 0-689-31342-X, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $13.95, 183pp, hc) Young-adult novel of magic and horror. A first novel.

The Hub Chris Beebee (Macdonald 0-356-14800-9, Aug ’87, £10.95, 249pp, hc) Sf novel.

Mind-Hold Wilanne Schneider Belden (HBJ/Gulliver 0-15-254280-9, Mar ’87, $14.95, 242pp, hc) [Mind-Call] Post-disaster young-adult sf novel of psi powers and survival, a sequel to Mind-Call (1981).

Clan Ground Clare Bell (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-91287-3, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $2.95, 258pp, pb) [The Named] Reprint (Atheneum 1984) young-adult sf novel, second in the “Ratha” duology.

Ratha’s Creature Clare Bell (Dell/Laurel Leaf 0-440-97298-1, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], $2.95, 259pp, pb) [The Named] Reprint (Atheneum 1983) sf novel, first in a duology set in an alternate world where evolution diverged and cats gained intelligence.

The Eyes of the Killer Robot John Bellairs (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15552-0, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $2.95, 167pp, pb) [Johnny Dixon] Reprint (Dial 1986) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Johnny Dixon” series; illustrations by Edward Gorey.

Spell of the Sorcerer’s Skull John Bellairs (Corgi 0-552-52366-6, Jan ’87, £1.75, 143pp, pb) [Johnny Dixon] Reprint (Dial 1984) juvenile fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]

The Stone and the Flute Hans Bemmann (Viking 0-670-80186-0, May ’87, $19.95, 855pp, hc) Fantasy novel, translated from the German Stein und Floete (1983) by Anthea Bell. This edition has both American and British prices and copyrights. The UK edition appeared 9/86.

The Stone and the Flute Hans Bemmann (Penguin 0-14-007445-7, Aug ’87 [Jul ’87], £4.95, 855pp, tp) Reprint (Viking UK 1986) fantasy novel. Translated from the German (Verlag 1983) by Anthea Bell.

Haunted Women: The Best Supernatural Tales by American Women Writers ed. Alfred Bendixen (Ungar 0-8044-6101-5, 1987 [Oct ’87], $10.95, 276pp, tp) Reprint (Ungar 1985) anthology. First paperback edition.

Across the Sea of Suns Gregory Benford (Bantam Spectra 0-553-26664-0, Aug ’87 [Jul ’87], $3.95, 353pp, pb) [In the Ocean of Night; Galactic Center] Sf novel; the sequel to In the Ocean of Night. Mostly a reprint (Simon & Schuster 1983), but the last chapter of the original has been rewritten and another chapter added to tie it in with the next thematic book in the series, Great Sky River. The changes are not mentioned on the copyright page, but are important enough for us to consider it a revised (and therefore new) book. It’s one of Benford’s best in his continuous exploration of man/machine civilizations. Highly recommended. (CNB)

Against Infinity Gregory Benford (NEL 0-450-05719-4, Aug ’87, £1.95, 251pp, pb) Reissue (Timescape 1983) sf novel.

Great Sky River Gregory Benford (Bantam Spectra 0-553-05238-1, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $17.95, 326pp, hc) [Galactic Center] Sf novel, a thematic sequel to Across the Sea of Suns and the start of a new series taking place at the center of the galaxy. The science doesn’t get any harder than this exploration of new man/machine interfaces. Highly recommended. (CNB)

In Alien Flesh Gregory Benford (Tor 0-812-53176-0, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 280pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1986) collection of 14 sf stories plus comments on each.

In the Ocean of Night Gregory Benford (Bantam Spectra 0-553-26578-4, Jul ’87 [Jun ’87], $3.95, 321pp, pb) [In the Ocean of Night] Reprint (Dial 1977) sf novel, first in a series; a Nebula nominee. Highly recommended. (CNB)

Timescape Gregory Benford (Pocket 0-671-50632-3, Mar ’87 [Apr ’87], $3.95, 384pp, pb) Reissue (Simon & Schuster 1980) sf novel; 5th Pocket printing.

Timescape Gregory Benford (Sphere 0-7221-1630-6, Dec ’87, £3.50, 412pp, pb) Reissue (Simon & Schuster 1980) sf novel.

Heart of the Comet Gregory Benford & David Brin (Bantam Spectra 0-553-25839-7, Mar ’87 [Feb ’87], $4.50, 477pp, pb) Reprint (Bantam 1986) sf novel.

Heart of the Comet Gregory Benford & David Brin (Bantam UK 0-553-17291-3, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], £2.95, 478pp, pb) Reprint (Bantam 1986) sf novel.

Hitler Victorious ed. Gregory Benford & Martin H. Greenberg (Berkley 0-425-10137-1, Aug ’87 [Jul ’87], $3.95, 323pp, pb) Reprint (Garland 1986) anthology of 12 stories set in alternate realities where Hitler prevailed. Some of the stories, including Locus poll winner “Thor Meets Captain America” by David Brin, are originals. Recommended. (TM)

The Gemini Factor Thea Bennett (Magnet 0-423-02300-4, Nov ’87, £1.75, 169pp, pb) Novelization of children’s TV series about telepathic children. Based on script by Paula Milne.

The Luck of the Vails E. F. Benson (Salem House/Hogarth Press 0-7012-0722-1, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], $6.95, 320pp, pb) Reprint (Heinemann 1901) fantasy suspense novel. This is the 1986 Hogarth Press British edition, imported by Salem House.

Lords of the Levels Michael Bentine (Grafton 0-586-06643-8, Aug ’87, £2.95, 302pp, pb) Reprint (Grafton 1986) occult novel.

Being Invisible Thomas Berger (Little, Brown 0-316-09158-8, Apr ’87, $16.95, 262pp, hc) Literary fantasy novel about a man who can disappear at will.

Nowhere Thomas Berger (Methuen 0-413-14200-0, Feb ’87 [Mar ’87], £2.50, 186pp, pb) Reprint (Methuen 1986) literary fantasy novel.

Time Capsule Mitch Berman (Putnam 0-399-13197-3, Jan ’87, $18.95, 295pp, hc) Sf novel, “a postnuclear Huckleberry Finn” with two characters traveling across a devastated America; a first novel.

The AI War Stephen Ames Berry (Tor 0-812-53193-0, May ’87 [Apr ’87], $2.95, 249pp, pb) Military sf novel.

The Deceivers Alfred Bester (Pan 0-330-26969-0, May ’87, £2.95, 255pp, pb) Reissue (Wallaby 1981) sf novel.

The Deceivers Alfred Bester (Tor 0-812-53186-8, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], $3.50, 304pp, pb) Reissue (Pocket/Wallaby 1981) sf novel, with (uncredited) artwork by DeMarco. 2nd printing.

The Demolished Man Alfred Bester (SFBC #02237, Apr ’87 [May ’87], $3.98, 183pp, hc) Reprint (Shasta 1953) classic sf novel.

The Stars My Destination Alfred Bester (Franklin Watts 0-531-15050-X, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], $15.95, 197pp, hc) Reprint (NAL 1957) sf novel. This classic of sf is now available again in hardcover. The text is offset from the 1975 Gregg Press edition, which was itself offset from the 1957 NAL edition. It’s getting fuzzy around the edges. (CNB)

Tiger! Tiger! Alfred Bester (Penguin 0-14-010122-5, Nov ’87, £3.95, 249pp, tp) Reissue (Sidgwick & Jackson 1956) sf novel. One of Bester’s best books, back in print again. More famous under its American title The Stars My Destination. In the Penguin Science Fiction Classics series.

Rogue Pirate John Gregory Betancourt (TSR/Windwalker 0-88038-456-5, Jun ’87 [May ’87], $2.95, 219pp, pb) Fantasy adventure novel.

The Devil’s Advocate: An Ambrose Bierce Reader Ambrose Bierce (Chronicle Books 0-87701-401-9, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $22.50, 327pp, hc) A selection of stories, newspaper columns, letters, poetry, and excerpts from books. Edited by Brian St. Pierre. A Trade paperback edition (0-87701-476-0, $12.95) was announced but not seen. Stories indexed are from the section “Stories of the Supernatural.”

Interface for Murder Lloyd Biggle, Jr. (Doubleday Crime Club 0-385-24310-3, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], $12.95, 185pp, hc) [J(awhol) Pletcher] Associational. Mystery novel by an sf writer.

The Quallsford Inheritance Lloyd Biggle, Jr. (Penguin 0-14-010007-5, May ’87, $3.95, 278pp, pb) [Sherlock Holmes] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1986) Sherlock Holmes novel. Associational.

The American Book of the Dead Stephen Billias (Popular Library Questar 0-445-20335-8, May ’87 [Apr ’87], $3.50, 214pp, pb) Picaresque sf novel of Zen and the threat of nuclear war. A first novel.

Devil’s Child Margaret Bingley (Popular Library 0-445-20472-9, Dec ’87 [Nov ’87], $3.50, 253pp, pb) Horror novel. First American edition (Piatkus 1983).

The Unquiet Dead Margaret Bingley (Piatkus 0-86188-601-1, Jan ’87 [Oct ’87], £9.95, 215pp, hc) “A chilling story of psychic children.”

The Daughters of Megwyn Antoinette Kelsall Bird (Headline 0-7472-0039-4, Aug ’87 [Nov ’87], £10.95, 250pp, hc) Novel set in 15th century England, with fantasy touches.

Ancient of Days Michael Bishop (Paladin 0-586-08618-8, Nov ’87, £4.95, 368pp, tp) Reprint (Arbor House 1985) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

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