The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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The Sword of Shannara Trilogy Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45375-1, Sep 2002, $35.00, 1191pp, hc) [Shannara] Omnibus of the first three “Shannara” novels: The Sword of Shannara (1977), The Elfstones of Shannara (1982), and The Wishsong of Shannara (1985). This is a 25th Anniversary edition.

The Sword of Shannara Trilogy Terry Brooks (SFBC #53002, Oct 2002, $17.50, 1191pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) omnibus of the first three “Shannara” novels: The Sword of Shannara (1977), The Elfstones of Shannara (1982), and The Wishsong of Shannara (1985). This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Antrax Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42865-X, Sep 2002, $7.99, 405pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey; Earthlight UK 2001) fantasy novel, book two in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara” set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Morgawr Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43572-9, Sep 2002, $27.95, 401pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Fantasy novel, book three in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara” set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara. Simultaneous with the UK (Earthlight) edition.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Morgawr Terry Brooks (SFBC #51530, Oct 2002, $14.99, 401pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel, book three in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara”, set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara.

Wieland, or The Transformation: An American Tale Charles Brockden Brown (Wildside Press 1-58715-979-1, Aug 2002, $29.95, 214pp, hc) Reprint (Caritat 1798) horror novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Martians and Madness: The Complete SF Novels of Fredric Brown Fredric Brown (NESFA Press 1-886778-17-5, Sep 2002, $29.00, 633pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Omnibus of five SF novels: What Mad Universe (1949), The Lights in the Sky are Stars (1953), Martians, Go Home (1955), Rogue in Space (1957), and The Mind Thing (1961), plus two novellas rewritten and incorporated into Rogue in Space. This has a 1978 introduction by Philip Klass. NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; add $2.00 postage.

Hunted N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-759-X, Jun 2002, $15.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Astrid Werner) [Ursula and Dan] Young-adult fantasy novel. First US edition (Bloomsbury 1/02).

Warriors of Alavna N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-775-1, Sep 2002, $16.95, 312pp, hc) [Ursula and Dan] Young-adult fantasy time-travel novel. Ursula and Dan are transported back in time to a parallel world where they help the Combrogi tribe fight the Romans. First US edition (Bloomsbury 2000).

The Book of Taltos Steven Brust (Ace 0-441-00894-1, Jan 2002, $14.00, 389pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Vlad Taltos] Omnibus of the fourth and fifth novels in the “Vlad Taltos” series: Taltos (1988) and Phoenix (1990).

The Book of Taltos Steven Brust (SFBC #53543, Oct 2002, $12.99, 389pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) [Vlad Taltos] Reprint (Ace 2002) omnibus of the fourth and fifth fantasy novels in the “Vlad Taltos” series: Taltos (1988) and Phoenix (1990). This has ISBN 0-7394-2969-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Issola Steven Brust (Tor 0-812-58917-3, Dec 2002, $6.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Vlad Taltos] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, ninth in the “Vlad Taltos” series.

The Paths of the Dead Steven Brust (Tor 0-312-86478-7, Dec 2002, $25.95, 399pp, hc, cover by Eric Bowman) [Dragaeran; Viscount of Adrilanka] Fantasy novel, first in the “Viscount of Adrilanka” trilogy which concludes the series (prequel to the “Vlad Taltos” series) begun in Five Hundred Years After. The young viscount Piro helps the last Phoenix heir in her quest to restore the Dragaeran Empire.

My Year with Harry Potter: How I Discovered My Own Magical World Ben Buchanan (Lantern Books 1-930051-50-6, 2001, $12.95, 112pp, tp) [Harry Potter] Associational autobiography of a dyslexic 11-year-old boy who created a board game based on Rowling’s books. Not authorized by J.K. Rowling.

Stella in Heaven Art Buchwald (Penguin/NAL 0-451-20487-5, Dec 2001, $12.00, 182pp, tp) Reprint (Putnam 2000, not seen) humorous fantasy novel. A dead woman bosses her husband around from Heaven, and starts playing matchmaker for him.

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XVIII ed. Algis Budrys (Bridge/Galaxy 1-59212-052-0, Sep 2002, $7.99, 462pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) Original anthology of 17 stories by contest winners, illustrated by “Illustrators of the Future” winners. There are articles on writing and art by L. Ron Hubbard, Andre Norton, and H.R. Van Dongen.

Angels Turn Their Backs Margaret Buffie (Kids Can Press 1-55074-417-8, Sep 2001, $6.95, 239pp, tp, cover by Florentina Bogdan) Reprint (Kids Can Press 1998) young-adult ghost novel. A girl with agoraphobia hears voices.

The Dark Garden Margaret Buffie (Kids Can Press 1-55337-091-0, Sep 2001, $6.95, 237pp, tp, cover by A. Van Mil) Reprint (Kids Can Press Canada 1995) young-adult ghost novel.

The Curse of Chalion Lois McMaster Bujold (HarperTorch 0-380-81860-4, Oct 2002, $7.99, 502pp, pb) [Royina Ista] Reprint (Eos 2001) fantasy novel.

Diplomatic Immunity Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen 0-7434-3533-8, May 2002, $25.00, 311pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Miles Vorkosigan] SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” series. Miles runs into an old friend when he investigates an incident on Graf Station in distant Quaddiespace.

Diplomatic Immunity Lois McMaster Bujold (SFBC #50454, May 2002, $12.99, 311pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 2002) SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” series.

Miles Errant Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen 0-7434-3558-3, Sep 2002, $15.00, 741pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Miles Vorkosigan] Omnibus of story “The Borders of Infinity” and two novels, Brothers in Arms (1989) and Mirror Dance (1994).

The Warrior’s Apprentice Lois McMaster Bujold (NESFA Press 1-886778-27-2, Feb 2002, $25.00, 309pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 1986) Hugo-winning SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” series. This hardcover edition has been corrected by the author and includes a timeline, genealogy, and a foreword.

Alice: The Girl from Earth Kir Bulychev (Xlibris/Fossicker Press 1-4010-1312-0, Sep 2002, $22.94, 501pp, tp) [Alice] Collection of three young-adult SF stories and a novel, Alice’s Travels. Translated from the Russian by John H. Costello. The first story appeared previously in English in 1977 as Alice, translated and adapted by Mirra Ginsburg. Bulychev is a pen name for Igor V. Mojeiko. This is copyrighted 2001, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand book, also available in hardcover (-1311-2, $33.29); order online at [www.xlibris.com]; or from Xlibris Corporation, 426 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19106; credit card orders 888-795-4274.

Star Risk, Ltd. Chris Bunch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45889-3, Aug 2002, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) Military SF novel, first in a new series about a group of space mercenaries.

A.S. Byatt’s Possession: A Reader’s Guide Catherine Burgass (Continuum Contemporaries 0-8264-5248-5, Mar 2002, $9.95, 89pp, tp) Non-fiction, a “Continuum Contemporaries” reader’s guide to Byatt’s novel. Continuum Books, 800-561-7704; [www.continuumbooks.com]. [Antonia S. Byatt]

Bloodtide Melvin Burgess (Tor 0-765-34014-3, Dec 2002, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Jon Foster) [Bloodtide] Reprint (Andersen Press 1999) near-future dystopian urban fantasy novel based on the Icelandic “Volsunga Saga”.

Lady: My Life as a Bitch Melvin Burgess (Holt Henry 0-8050-7148-2, May 2002, $16.95, 235pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy. A teen starts turning into a dog. First US edition (Andersen Press 2001).

Alien Earth Greg Burke (Golden Pillar Publishing 1-890305-34-0, Jun 2002, $24.95, 248pp, hc) SF novel. A woman is the only person unaffected by the mind control methods of alien invaders. Order from Golden Pillar Publishing, PO Box 2531, Elk Grove CA 95759; [www.goldenpillarpublishing.com].

At the Earth’s Core Edgar Rice Burroughs (Dover 0-486-41657-7, Jul 2001, $2.00, 144pp, tp, cover by Jeff A. Menges) [Pellucidar] Reprint (McClurg 1922) SF novel, the first book in the “Pellucidar” series. This is a Dover thrift edition; it is dated 2001, but not seen until now.

The Land That Time Forgot Edgar Rice Burroughs (Random House/Modern Library Classics 0-8129-6615-5, 2002, $12.95, 308 + xv, tp) [Caspak] Reprint (McClurg 1924) SF novel. This has a new introduction by Brian Aldiss.

The Moon Maid Edgar Rice Burroughs (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6200-0, Apr 2002, $18.95, 378 + xiii, tp, cover by Thomas Floyd) [Moon Sequence] Reprint (McClurg 1926) SF novel; this is a “complete and restored” edition, with the full serial text plus later additions and notes on textual alterations. Includes an introduction by Terry Bisson, an afterword by Richard J. Golsan, and an essay by Phillip R. Burger; new illustrations by Thomas Floyd, and a glossary by Scott Tracy Griffin. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St., Lincoln NE 68588-0484; credit card orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]; add $4.00 postage.

Pellucidar Edgar Rice Burroughs (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6204-3, Nov 2002, $13.95, 167 + xv, tp, cover by Thomas Floyd) [Pellucidar] Reprint (A.C. McClurg 1923) SF novel. Introduction by Jack McDevitt, afterword by Phillip R. Burger. Illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; credit card orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]; add $4.00 postage.

A Princess of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs (Quiet Vision Publishing 1-57646-604-3, May 2002, $11.99, 127pp, tp, cover by Frank E. Schoonover) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)] Reprint (McClurg 1917) SF novel. This has the original illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover. Order from Quiet Vision Publishing, 12155 Mt. Shadow Road, Sandy UT 84092-5812; [www.qvision.net].

Dreams of Darkness Elizabeth K. Burton (Zumaya Publications 1-894869-80-X, Jul 2002, $22.00, 292pp, tp, cover by Martine Jardin) [Everdark Wars] Fantasy novel, book one of “The Everdark Wars”. Available through [www.zumayapublications.com].

Summer Knight Jim Butcher (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45892-3, Sep 2002, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Lee MacLeod) [Dresden Files] Dark fantasy novel, book four in the “Dresden Files” about Chicago wizard Harry Dresden. A faerie queen wants Dresden to solve a murder.

Beasts Are Us ATK Butterfly (Hard Shell Word Factory 0-7599-0229-1, Dec 2001, $10.95, 186pp, tp, cover by Dirk A. Wolf) SF novel. Genetic engineering is used to create fantastic creatures, even seeming angels, from animal genes. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. Hard Shell Word Factory, PO Box 161, Amherst Jct. WI 54407; [www.hardshell.com].

Forgotten Realms: Dissolution Richard Lee Byers (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2714-3, Jul 2002, $24.95, 344pp, hc, cover by Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, first in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen” six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Dissolution Richard Lee Byers (SFBC #53196, Oct 2002, $12.50, 344pp, hc, cover by Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2002) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, first in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen” six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the Wizards of the Coast edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Scarred Lands: Forsaken Richard Lee Byers (White Wolf/Sword & Sorcery Studios 1-58846-809-7, Jun 2002, $6.50, 283pp, pb, cover by Vincent Dutrait) [Dead God] Novelization based on the fantasy game, first book in the “Dead God” trilogy. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

Scarred Lands: Forsworn Richard Lee Byers (White Wolf 1-58846-810-0, Oct 2002, $6.50, 283pp, pb, cover by Vincent Dutrait) [Scarred Lands: Dead God] Novelization based on the fantasy game, second book in the “Dead God” trilogy. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

Gallantry: Dizain des Fetes Galantes James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 1-58715-495-1, Oct 2001, $17.50, 342pp, tp) Reprint (1907; revised 1922) collection of linked stories, of interest as the 11th volume in the “Biography of the Life of Manuel”. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

In the Spirit P. D. Cacek (Wormhole Books 1-932030-05-0, May 2002, $13.00, 48pp, ph, cover by David Martin) Chapbook ghost story, with an introduction by Jack Ketchum and an afterword by Cacek. Illustrated by Joanna Erbach. This is a signed, limited edition of 750, with a numbered hardcover edition of 250 and a lettered edition of 52 are also available. Order online for $13.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com].

Dervish Is Digital Pat Cadigan (Tor 0-312-87656-4, Jul 2002, $12.95, 230pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Dore Konstantin] Reprint (Macmillan 2000) SF novel featuring Detective Doré Konstantine from Tea from an Empty Cup.

The Ultimate Cyberpunk ed. Pat Cadigan (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-5239-9, Sep 2002, $16.00, 399pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) Anthology of 13 cyberpunk stories, by authors ranging from Alfred Bester and Cordwainer Smith to William Gibson and John Shirley. Cadigan’s introduction discusses the nature of cyberpunk, and an afterword by Bruce Sterling offers an annotated list of essential books. There is an unpaginated 16-page color insert of part of a “lost” graphic novel adaptation of William Gibson’s Neuromancer.

Forbidden Forest Michael Cadnum (Scholastic/Orchard Books 0-439-31774-6, May 2002, $17.95, 218pp, hc, cover by Martin French) [Robin Hood] Associational young adult novel, a companion to In a Dark Wood, retelling the Robin Hood legend, this time following the adventures of Little John.

Frenzetta Richard Calder (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-229-3, Jun 2002, $13.95, 190pp, tp, cover by Scott Idleman) SF novel. A reanimated corpse loves the human-rat chimera Frenzetta. First US edition (Orbit 1998).

Scared Stiff: Tales of Sex and Death Ramsey Campbell (Tor 0-765-30004-4, Sep 2002, $24.95, 239pp, hc) Revised horror collection of ten stories. This adds three stories and an afterword to the 1987 Scream/Press edition.

The Magicians’ Guild Trudi Canavan (HarperCollins/Voyager Australia 0-7322-7095-2, Nov 2001, A$18.95, 520pp, pb, cover by Les Petersen) [Black Magician Trilogy] Fantasy novel, the first book in “The Black Magician Trilogy”. A first novel. This is dated 2001, but was not seen until now; fourth printing.

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