The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Morrow/Books of Wonder 0-688-11087-8, May ’92, $15.00, 196pp, hc, cover by Paul O. Zelinsky) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic, with illustrations newly printed from John Tenniel’s recently rediscovered original wood-blocks. This gift edition has the best version of the illustrations I’ve ever seen (CNB).

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Tor 0-812-50418-6, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $2.50, 110pp, pb, cover by Tricia Zimic) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic. With a life of Carroll, foreword and afterword by Jane Yolen.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Lewis Carroll (Penguin/Signet 0-451-52320-2, Jul ’92, $2.75, 240pp, pb, cover by John Tenniel) [Alice] Reissue (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic, with a foreword by Horace Gregory and the original Tenniel illustrations. 26th printing.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (Dell Yearling 0-440-40743-5, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $3.99, 224pp, tp, cover by John Tenniel) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic, with the original illustrations by John Tenniel.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (Knopf Everyman’s Library 0-679-41795-8, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $12.95, 327pp, hc, cover by John Tenniel) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic with the original illustrations by John Tenniel.

Lovecraft: A Look Behind the Cthulhu Mythos Lin Carter (Starmont House 1-55742-252-4, Jul ’92 [Aug ’92], $12.00, 198pp, tp) Reprint (Ballantine 1972) classic non-fiction book on Lovecraft’s Cthulu Mythos; includes a bibliography. Number three in the Starmont Popular Culture series. A hardcover edition (-253-2; $22.00) was also announced but not seen. Order from Starmont House, PO Box 851, Mercer Island WA 98040. [H. P. Lovecraft]

Dragons in the Stars Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-812-53303-8, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Jael) Sf novel of a star pilot’s hyperspace quest through a mountainous landscape filled with dragons.

Dragons in the Stars Jeffrey A. Carver (SFBC #01673, Jul ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.98, hc, cover by Jael) Reprint (Tor 1992) sf novel. This lacks an ISBN and price and the SFBC number is on the back jacket. First hardcover edition.

Deathscape Michael Cecilione (Diamond 1-55773-826-2, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.99, 336pp, pb) Horror novel about the evil brought back when a woman is revived after being pronounced legally dead.

Soul Snatchers Michael Cecilione (Diamond 1-55773-722-3, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.99, 262pp, pb) Horror novel about a community in which people become immortal by stealing the souls of others.

The Birth of Flux and Anchor Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-52292-3, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $3.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Dawn Wilson) [Soul Rider] Reissue (Tor 1985) sf novel, fourth book of the “Soul Rider” series; fourth printing.

Children of Flux and Anchor Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-52340-7, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $3.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Dawn Wilson) [Soul Rider] Reissue (Tor 1986) sf novel, fifth book of the “Soul Rider” series; third printing.

The Maze in the Mirror Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-52069-6, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $3.99, 403pp, pb, cover by Royo) [G.O.D. Inc.] Reissue (Tor 1989) sf/PI novel, third book of the “G.O.D. Inc.” trilogy; second printing.

The Ninety Trillion Fausts Jack L. Chalker (Ace 0-441-58103-X, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Quintara Marathon] Reprint (Ace 1991) sf novel, third book of “The Quintara Marathon” series.

The Run to Chaos Keep Jack L. Chalker (Ace 0-441-69348-2, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Quintara Marathon] Reprint (Ace 1991) sf novel, second book of “The Quintara Marathon” series.

Shadow Dancers Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-52039-4, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $3.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Royo) [G.O.D. Inc.] Reissue (Tor 1987) sf detective novel, second book of the “G.O.D. Inc.” series; third printing.

Masters of Flux and Anchor Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-52267-2, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 429pp, pb, cover by Dawn Wilson) [Soul Rider] Reissue (Tor 1985) sf novel, third book of the “Soul Rider” series. Sixth printing.

The Science Fantasy Publishers: A Critical and Bibliographic History Jack L. Chalker & Mark Owings (Mirage Press 0-88358-204-X, Jun ’92, $75.00, 744pp, hc) Reissue (Mirage Press 1991) non-fiction, reference; fourth printing. This is a somewhat revised reissue, with several erroneous entries completely rewritten. The page count is identical to the first edition because the book is printed from single-sheet masters and each entry remained the same length, despite changes. It’s impossible to tell just how many corrections were made for this edition. Available from Mirage Press, Box 1689, Westminster MD 21158.

The Science Fantasy Publishers: A Critical and Bibliographic History: Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged Jack L. Chalker & Mark Owings (Mirage Press 0-88358-204-X, Sep ’92 [Oct ’92], $75.00, 744pp, hc) Reissue (Mirage Press 1991) non-fiction, reference. This is a corrected fourth printing of the work. The page count is identical because the book is printed from single-sheet masters and each entry remained the same length, despite changes. It’s impossible to tell just how many corrections were made for this printing.

The Science-Fantasy Publishers: Supplement One, July 1991-June 1992 Jack L. Chalker & Mark Owings (Mirage Press, Sep ’92 [Oct ’92], no price, 130pp, tp) Non-fiction, a supplement to Chalker and Owings’ The Science-Fantasy Publishers, with supposedly corrected and updated entries. Available to those who purchased the initial volume.

Dig Me Up Suzanne Chance (Avon Flare 0-380-76917-4, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $3.50, 171pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel about evil goings-on at an archeological site. A first novel.

More Shapes Than One Fred Chappell (St. Martin’s 0-312-08265-7, Sep ’92, $8.95, 197pp, tp, cover by Andrea Futter) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1991) collection of 13 stories, one original. Most are fantasy.

Moonstone and Tiger Eye Suzy McKee Charnas (Pulphouse, Jul ’92, $25.00, 86pp, hc, cover by George Barr) Collection of two stories with an introduction by the author. This edition is limited to 300 copies. A 50-copy leatherbound edition was announced but not seen. The magazine edition is listed under magazines. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

Battletech #4: Wolf Pack Robert N. Charrette (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45224-0, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.50, 442pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game, with interior illustrations by Earl Geier. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Shadowrun #6: Never Trust an Elf Robert N. Charrette (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45178-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.50, 278pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Shadowrun] Fantasy novelization based on the “Shadowrun” game, with interior illustrations by Jeff Laubenstein. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Love’s Children Judith Chernaik (Knopf 0-394-51325-8, Apr ’92, $20.00, 229pp, hc, cover by Sara Eisenman) Associational novel about Mary Shelley’s circle of friends, and the writing of Frankenstein. First American edition (Macmillan UK 1991 as Mab’s Daughter.)

Chanur’s Legacy C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-519-1, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $15.00, 386pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Chanur] Sf novel, fifth book of the “Chanur” series. The Pride of Chanur’s captain secures the trade contract with Earth, propelling her into a hotbed of galactic intrigue. The $15.00 discount price is good until Sept. 30, 1992, when the price goes up to $20.00..

Chanur’s Legacy C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #02299, Oct ’92, $6.98, 386pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Chanur] Reprint (DAW 1992) sf novel, fifth book of the “Chanur” series. Similar to the DAW edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

The Goblin Mirror C. J. Cherryh (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37278-6, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $19.00, 331pp, hc, cover by David A. Cherry) Fantasy novel of a human who possesses a shard of the goblin queen’s mirror, the only talisman that can save his people from defeat in their war with the goblins.

Heavy Time C. J. Cherryh (Warner Questar 0-446-36223-9, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.99, 330pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) [Alliance-Union] Reprint (NEL; Questar 1991) near-future space thriller, the beginning of the “Merchanter” universe.

Hellburner C. J. Cherryh (Warner Questar 0-446-51617-1, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $19.95, 343pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Alliance-Union] Sf novel, sequel to Heavy Time. First US edition (NEL 1992).

The Pride of Chanur C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-292-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $3.99, 223pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Chanur] Reissue (DAW 1982) sf novel, first book of the “Chanur” series; ninth printing.

Yvgenie C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #19535, Mar ’92, $8.98, 280pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Rusalka] Reprint (Del Rey 1991) fantasy novel, third book of the “Rusalka” series. Similar to the Del Rey edition except it lacks an ISBN and price. The SFBC number is on the back jacket.

Yvgenie C. J. Cherryh (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37943-8, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $5.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Rusalka] Reprint (Del Rey 1991) fantasy novel, third book of the “Rusalka” series.

Dark Chant in a Crimson Key George C. Chesbro (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-89296-463-4, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $18.95, 217pp, hc, cover by Tom McKeveny) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Associational, the eleventh mystery novel featuring dwarf ex-circus performer/investigator Dr. Robert Frederickson, aka Mongo the Magnificent. Mongo is hired by a millionaire to check up on Interpol’s hunt for an embezzler, martial arts expert John “Chant” Sinclair, but he begins to wonder just who the criminal is. Most of the books in this series have fantasy elements, but this one does not.

The Fear in Yesterday’s Rings George C. Chesbro (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40102-1, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.99, 214pp, pb, cover by Tom McKeveny) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Reprint (Mysterious Press 1991) mystery novel with fantasy elements, ninth book of the “Mongo” series.

In the House of Secret Enemies George C. Chesbro (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40043-2, Jan ’92, $4.99, 234pp, pb, cover by Tom McKeveny) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Reprint (Mysterious Press 1990) collection of ten stories featuring Mongo, Chesbro’s dwarf detective, with an introduction by the author. Most of the stories have sf or fantasy elements.

Friends in Time Grace Chetwin (Macmillan Bradbury 0-02-718318-1, May ’92, $13.95, 127pp, hc, cover by Richard Lebenson) Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel of a young 19th-century girl who appears in our century and is befriended by a modern teenager who returns with her to 1856.

On All Hallow’s Eve Grace Chetwin (Macmillan Aladdin 0-689-71617-6, Sep ’92 [Nov ’92], $3.95, 160pp, tp, cover by Renee Grant) Reprint (Lothrop Lee & Shepard 1984) young-adult fantasy novel of a young girl who discovers the gateway to a world ruled by witches.

Ark of Ice: Canadian Futurefiction ed. Lesley Choyce (Canada: Pottersfield Press 0-919001-73-4, Sep ’92, $14.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Robert Rutherford) Anthology of 22 sf stories, 10 original, with an introduction by the editor and an afterword by Judith Merril. This is a Canadian edition, available from Pottersfield Press, Lawrencetown Beach, RR #2, Porters Lake, Nova Scotia B0J 2S0, Canada.

The Guardians John Christopher (Macmillan Collier 0-02-042681-X, Oct ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.95, 214pp, pb, cover by Jael) Reprint (Hamish Hamilton 1970) young-adult sf novel about a 13-year-old city-bred boy trying to hide in a strange country.

The Lotus Caves John Christopher (Macmillan Collier 0-02-042691-7, Apr ’92 [May ’92], $4.95, 214pp, pb, cover by Jael) Reprint (Hamish Hamilton 1969) young-adult sf novel of underground life on the moon.

Forgotten Realms: The Night Parade Scott Ciencin (TSR 1-56076-323-X, Jun ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.95, 311pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Harpers] Fantasy novelization based on the “Forgotten Realms” game, fourth book of “The Harpers” series.

Parliament of Blood Scott Ciencin (Zebra 0-8217-3995-6, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.50, 415pp, pb) Vampire horror novel featuring half-human/half-vampire girl Dani Walthers, who is desperately resisting her thirst for human blood. Third book of a series.

The Vampire Odyssey Scott Ciencin (Zebra 0-8217-3853-4, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.50, 415pp, pb) Vampire horror novel of a half-vampire, half-human girl trying to evade the vampire society of L.A. First book of a new series.

The Wildlings Scott Ciencin (Zebra 0-8217-3934-4, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.50, 415pp, pb) Vampire horror novel, second book of a series featuring half-vampire/half-human girl Danielle Walthers, who is determined to fight L.A.’s vampire society.

Wolves of Autumn Scott Ciencin (Warner Questar 0-446-36248-4, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.99, 300pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Wolves of Autumn] Fantasy novel set on a world where humans work magic and sentient wolves execute the laws.

Star Trek: Debt of Honor Chris Claremont, Adam Hughes & Karl Story (DC Comics 1-56389-031-3, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $14.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Tom McCraw) [Star Trek] Star Trek graphic novelization.

Understanding Contemporary American Science Fiction: The Formative Period, 1926-1970 Thomas D. Clareson (University of South Carolina Press 0-87249-870-0, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $12.95, 300pp, tp) Reprint (University of South Carolina Press 1990) non-fiction, a critical overview of the field through 1970 with a bibliography. Order from the University of South Carolina Press, Columbia SC 29208.

Rehearsal for a Renaissance Douglas W. Clark (AvoNova 0-380-76310-9, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.50, 336pp, pb, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Alchemy Unlimited] Humorous fantasy novel of an alchemist trying to save Renaissance Venice from an evil wizard’s plan to sink it in the sea. Sequel to Alchemy Unlimited.

How the World Was One: Beyond the Global Village Arthur C. Clarke (Bantam Nonfiction 0-553-07440-7, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $22.50, 295pp, hc, cover by Chris Alan Wilton) Associational history of the development of telecommunications. First American edition (Gollancz 1992).

The Garden of Rama Arthur C. Clarke & Gentry Lee (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29817-8, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $5.99, 518pp, pb, cover by Paul Swendsen) [Rama] Reprint (Bantam Spectra; Gollancz 1991) sf novel, third book of the “Rama” series.

Wild Magic #2: Wildfire Jo Clayton (DAW 0-88677-514-0, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Wild Magic] Fantasy novel, second book of a series set in the same world as the “Soul Drinker” trilogy. A young girl sets out to find her mother, a sorceress who has fallen into an enchanted sleep.

The Forever Machine Mark Clifton & Frank Riley (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-842-5, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.95, 351pp, pb) [Joe Carter] Reprint (Gnome 1957 as They’d Rather Be Right) Hugo Award-winning sf novel about a telepathic student who influences a top-secret scientific project. This edition adds “Crazy Joey”, an earlier connected story written by Clifton and Alex Apostolides (not credited here).

The Lady of Frozen Death and Other Weird Tales Leonard Cline (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-45-3, Jul ’92, $6.50, 54pp, ph, cover by Jason Eckhardt) Collection of five stories which appeared originally as by Alan Forsyth, with an introduction by Douglas A. Anderson and a bibliography. Available from Necronomicon Press, 101 Lockwood St., West Warwick RI 02893.

An Impossible Summer Brenda W. Clough (Walker 0-8027-8150-0, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $14.95, 144pp, hc, cover by Janet Little) Young-adult fantasy novel of three children’s summer adventures with a talking opossum. Illustrations by Janet Little.

Red Riding Hood Christopher Coady (Dutton 0-525-44896-9, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $15.00, 28pp, hc, cover by Christopher Coady) Reprint (ABC 1991) pictorial fairy-tale retelling; the artwork is the main focus. The publisher says it’s for children, but the wolf wins.

The Forever King Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy (Tor 0-312-85227-4, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $21.95, 364pp, hc, cover by Joe DeVito) [Forever King] Contemporary Arthurian fantasy novel of an ex-FBI agent on a quest for the Holy Grail.

The Forever King Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy (SFBC #02273, Oct ’92, $10.98, 364pp, hc, cover by Joe Curcio) [Forever King] Reprint (Tor 1992) Arthurian fantasy novel. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

Weitchie: Spirit of the Redwoods David Coe (Q.E.D. Press 0-936609-20-6, 1990 [Jan ’92], $9.95, 211pp, tp) Environmental fantasy novel about the spirit of an ancient grove rising up against Northern California loggers. This has a 1990 copyright date but was not seen until now. Available from Q.E.D. Press, 155 Cypress St., Fort Bragg CA 95437.

The Man in the Window Jon Cohen (Warner 0-446-51534-5, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $16.95, 246pp, hc, cover by David Tamura) Literary fantasy novel of a love affair between two misfits set in a town where magic can happen and often does.

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