The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Newfangled Fairy Tales, Book #2 ed. Bruce Lansky (Meadowbrook Press 0-88166-317-4, Oct ’98, $3.95, 112pp, tp, cover by Joy Allen) Young-adult original anthology of ten humorously twisted fairy tales. Authors include Jason Sanford, Bruce Lansky, and Timothy Tocher. Order from Meadowbrook Press, 5451 Smetana Dr, Minnetonka MN 55343; credit card orders 800-338-2232; add $2.00 postage.

Absolute Magnitude ed. Warren Lapine & Stephen Pagel (Tor 0-312-86449-3, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $16.95, 317pp, tp, cover by Kevin Murphy) Reprint (Tor 1997) anthology of 16 stories from the semi-professional SF adventure magazine.

Dangerous Vegetables ed. Keith Laumer, Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh (Baen 0-671-57781-6, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Anthology of 22 stories, two original, featuring vegetables. A take-off on the “Dangerous Visions” anthologies. Authors include Ray Bradbury, Michael Bishop, and John D. MacDonald. The cover notes “Created by Keith Laumer”; Greenberg and Waugh are noted only in the copyright. The introduction by Ben Bova is about Laumer, and says the book was Laumer’s idea, but he died without doing it. Copyrighted by Tekno Books and Charles G. Waugh.

NASA & the Exploration of Space Roger D. Launius & Bertram Ulrich (Stewart Tabori & Chang 1-55670-696-0, Oct ’98, $60.00, 224pp, hc, cover by Paul Hudson) Associational art book celebrating NASA’s 40-year anniversary, with more than 200 full-color illustrations from NASA’s art collection, focusing on fine art, with artists such as Norman Rockwell, Robert Rauschenberg, and Robert McCall; artists known for SF include Vincent Di Fate.

Dark City Frank Lauria (St. Martin’s 0-312-96343-2, Jan ’98 [Feb ’98], $5.99, 246pp, pb) Novelization of the SF mystery movie. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.

Dra— Stacy Lavine (Sun & Moon Press 1-55713-288-7, May ’97 [Jul ’98], $11.95, 150pp, tp, cover by George Tooker) Dystopian SF novel of a woman in a bleak world that demands loss of individual choice and control. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now.

The Endless Knot Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-21901-9, Mar ’98, $12.99, 415pp, tp, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1993) fantasy novel, book three in the “Song of Albion” trilogy.

Grail Stephen R. Lawhead (Avon Eos 0-380-78104-2, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $6.99, 385pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Pendragon Cycle] Reprint (Avon 1997) Arthurian fantasy novel, Book Five of the “Pendragon Cycle”.

The Iron Lance Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperPrism 0-06-105032-6, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $24.00, 499pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Celtic Crusades] Historical novel with fantasy elements, first in the “Celtic Crusades” trilogy. Political troubles send a young man from Orkney to find his father on Crusade in the Holy Lands. First US edition (HarperCollins UK 9/98).

The Paradise War Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-21792-X, Mar ’98, $12.99, 416pp, tp, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1991) fantasy novel, book one in the “Song of Albion” trilogy.

The Silver Hand Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-21822-5, Mar ’98, $12.99, 399pp, tp, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1992) fantasy novel, book two in the “Song of Albion” trilogy.

Dream-Weaver Louise Lawrence (Clarion Books 0-395-92864-8, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.95, 231pp, tp, cover by Anton Kimball) Reprint (Clarion 1996) young-adult SF novel.

Impossible Things Virginia Layefsky (Marshall Cavendish 0-7614-5038-6, Sep ’98 [Oct ’98], $14.95, 207pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel. A boy finds a magical creature in a cave. Order from Marshall Cavendish, 99 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown NY 10591; 800-821-9881.

The Beast House Richard Laymon (CD Publications 1-881475-39-5, Jul ’98, $50.00, 281pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Beast House Chronicles] Reprint (NEL 1986) horror novel, book two of the “Beast House Chronicles” after The Cellar. This is the “writer’s cut,” with a new introduction by Laymon. This is a signed, limited edition of 400. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009.

The Midnight Tour Richard Laymon (CD Publications 1-881475-40-9, Jul ’98, $40.00, 599pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Beast House Chronicles] Reprint (NEL 1986) horror novel, book three of the “Beast House Chronicles”. This is the “writer’s cut.” This is a signed, limited edition of 1000. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009.

The Wilds Richard Laymon (CD Publications 1-881475-37-9, Jul ’98, $30.00, 109pp, hc, cover by Keith Minnion) Associational non-supernatural horror novella. Illustrated by Keith Minnion. This is a signed, limited edition of 450 copies. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula Unearthed ed. Clive Leatherdale (Desert Island Books 1-874287-12-0, Jun ’98 [Aug ’98], $29.95, 512pp, hc, cover by Bruce Wightman) [Dracula] Annotated edition of Stoker’s vampire novel (Constable 1897), with extensive notes by Leatherdale, who provides an introduction, a select bibliography, and a list of Stoker’s sources. An introduction by Stoker to the 1901 Icelandic edition is also included. Authors include Nina Auerbach, William Hughes, and Clive Leatherdale. Originally published in the UK, this is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-1434. [Bram Stoker]

The Dark Shore Adam Lee (Avon Eos 0-380-79617-1, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $5.99, 495pp, pb, cover by Matthew Stawicki) [Dominions of Irth] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1996 as by A.A. Attanasio) fantasy novel, book one of “The Dominions of Irth”.

The Shadow Eater Adam Lee (Avon Eos 0-380-79073-4, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $13.00, 334pp, tp) [Dominions of Irth] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Dominions of Irth”. Simultaneous with the UK edition (Hodder & Stoughton as by A.A. Attanasio).

The Case of the Police Officer’s Cock Ring and The Piano Player Who Had No Fingers [“The Piano Player Has No Fingers”] Ed Lee & John Pelan (Dark Raptor Press, May ’98, $6.00, 16pp, ph, cover by Matt Terry) [Micah Hayes] Erotic horror short story published in chapbook form. Micah Hayes meets a werewolf. Available in a signed, limited edition of 333 copies. A deluxe lettered edition sold out. Dark Raptor Press, PO Box 2242, Clay NY 13041; e-mail: nightflier@mindspring.com

Shifters Edward Lee & John Pelan (Obsidian Books 1-891480-00-6, Jan ’98 [May ’98], $45.00, 267pp, hc, cover by GAK) Horror novel. Introduction by Jack Ketchum. A signed, limited edition of 375. Order from Obsidan Books, 37800 38th Ave. S., Auburn WA 98001; 253-874-5721.

Splatterspunk: The Micah Hayes Stories Edward Lee & John Pelan (Sideshow Press, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $15.00, 211pp, tp, cover by Mychael Tolver) [Micah Hayes] Collection of five humorously disgusting, erotic horror stories about the sexually over-endowed police deputy. One is an excerpt from a previously published novella; two stories, the prologue, and a foreword by Hayes himself are original to this volume. This is a limited edition of 550; a hardcover, lettered edition ($125.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Sideshow Press, PO Box 945, Brewerton NY 13029-0945.

Portrait of the Psychopath as a Young Woman Edward Lee & Elizabeth Steffen (Necro Publications 1-889186-09-0, Jun ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 288pp, tp, cover by Brandy Gill) Associational non-supernatural serial-killer horror novel. This is a signed limited edition of 500; a hardcover, signed limited edition of 150 (-10-4, $50.00), and a deluxe slipcased lettered edition ($150.00), were announced but not seen. A first novel. Necro Publications, PO Box 540298, Orlando FL 32854-0298; add $1.50 postage for the trade paperback, $3.00 for the hardcover.

Untold Tales of Spider-Man ed. Stan Lee & Kurt Busiek (Boulevard 1-57297-294-7, Oct ’97 [Jun ’98], $13.00, 343pp, tp, cover by Mike Zeck & Phil Zimelman) [Spider-Man] Original anthology of 15 stories based on the comic-book character, each illustrated by a different artist. Introduction by Stan Lee. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

The Ultimate Hulk ed. Stan Lee & Peter David (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-16513-2, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $14.95, 382pp, tp, cover by Mike Zeck & Phil Zimelman) [Hulk] Original anthology of 17 stories based on the comic-book character. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Faces Under Water Tanith Lee (Overlook Press 0-87951-835-9, Aug ’98 [Sep ’98], $23.95, 233pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) [Secret Books of Venus] Dark fantasy novel, volume one of “The Secret Books of Venus”. In an alternate 18th-century Venice, a mask is the key to dark secrets of black magic and a society of murderers.

Red Unicorn Tanith Lee (Tor 0-812-53938-9, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $4.99, 191pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [Black Unicorn] Reprint (Tor 1997) young-adult fantasy novel. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications; text copyrighted by Tanith Lee.

The Dealings of Daniel Kesserich Fritz Leiber (Tor 0-312-86622-4, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $9.95, 125pp, tp, cover by Jason Van Hollander) Reprint (Tor 1997) Lovecraftian novella.

Farewell to Lankhmar Fritz Leiber (White Wolf 1-56504-929-2, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $21.99, 271pp, hc, cover by Mike Mignola) [Fafhrd & Gray Mouser] Reprint (Morrow 1988 as The Knight and Knave of Swords) final collection of four stories (one novel-length) in the “Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser” series.

Return to Lankhmar Fritz Leiber (White Wolf 1-56504-896-2, Jan ’98, $5.99, 494pp, pb, cover by Mike Mignola) [Fafhrd & Gray Mouser] Reprint (White Wolf 1997) omnibus of one novel, The Swords of Lankhmar (Ace 1968), and one collection, Swords and Ice Magic (Ace 1977), in the “Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser” series.

Dark Water’s Embrace Stephen Leigh (Avon Eos 0-380-79478-0, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $3.99, 331pp, pb) [Dark Water’s Embrace] SF novel. A lost colony must solve ecological problems causing birth defects.

First Contacts: The Essential Murray Leinster Murray Leinster (NESFA Press 0-915368-67-6, Aug ’98, $25.00, 464pp, hc, cover by Hannibal King) Collection of 24 stories, two original, including the Hugo-winning “Exploration Team”. Introduction by Hal Clement. Edited by Joe Rico. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; add $2.00 postage.

Many Waters Madeleine L’Engle (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-22770-4, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.50, 310pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1986) young-adult SF novel. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. This indicates first printing, but acknowledges “one previous edition”.

Many Waters Madeleine L’Engle (Dell Yearling 0-440-40548-3, Jun ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.50, 310pp, tp, cover by Peter Sis) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1986) young-adult SF novel, fourth in the series beginning with A Wrinkle in Time. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. 16th printing.

A Swiftly Tilting Planet Madeleine L’Engle (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-90158-8, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.50, 256pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1978) young-adult SF novel. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. 44th printing.

A Swiftly Tilting Planet Madeleine L’Engle (Dell Yearling 0-440-40158-5, Jun ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.50, 278pp, tp, cover by Peter Sis) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1978) young-adult SF novel, third in the series begun in A Wrinkle in Time. This is a commemorative edition with the new series introduction by L’Engle. 32nd printing.

A Wind in the Door Madeleine L’Engle (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-98761-X, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.50, 203pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1973) young-adult SF novel. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. 44th printing.

A Wind in the Door Madeleine L’Engle (Dell Yearling 0-440-48761-7, Jun ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.50, 211pp, tp, cover by Peter Sis) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1973) young-adult SF novel, second in the series begun in A Wrinkle in Time. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. 43rd printing.

A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-38613-7, 1998 [Oct ’98], $17.00, 203pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1962) young-adult SF novel. 58th printing.

A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-99805-0, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.50, 198pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1962) young-adult SF novel. This commemorative edition has the new series introduction by L’Engle. 78th printing.

A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle (Dell Yearling 0-440-49805-8, Jun ’98 [Aug ’98], $5.50, 211pp, tp, cover by Peter Sis) [Meg Murry] Reissue (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1962) young-adult SF novel. This is a commemorative edition. 64th printing.

The Surrogate Assassin Christopher Leppek (Write Way 1-885173-54-7, 1998 [Oct ’98], $24.95, 336pp, hc) Associational Sherlock Holmes mystery/secret history about the true killer of Abraham Lincoln. Order from Write Way Publishing, 10555 E Dartmouth, Suite 210, Aurora CO 80014.

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