The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Antiquities: Seven Stories John Crowley (Incunabula 0-9633637-2-7, Oct ’93, $25.00, 100pp, hc) Collection of seven stories. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies. A 77-copy signed limited edition (-3-5, $90.00) was announced, but is not yet out. Order from Incunabula, Box 30146, Seattle WA 98103.

Shadows After Dark Ouida Crozier (Rising Tide Press 1-883061-50-4, Aug ’93, $9.95, 201pp, tp, cover by Evelyn Rysdyk) Lesbian sf/vampire novel of an alien vampire woman sent to Earth to find salvation for her dying planet.

The Backyard Ghost Lynn Cullen (Clarion Books 0-395-64527-1, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $13.95, 149pp, hc, cover by Diane de Groat) Young-adult fantasy novel of a teenage girl who discovers the ghost of a Civil War-era bugle boy in her backyard. A first novel.

Understanding Ursula K. Le Guin Elizabeth Cummins (University of South Carolina Press 0-87249-869-7, Dec ’92 [Apr ’93], $12.95, 216pp, tp) Reprint (University of South Carolina 1990) non-fiction, criticism. A guide to Le Guin’s work, focusing on fiction set in four principal worlds — Earthsea, the Hainish planets, Orsinia, and the future West Coast. This is a 1992 book not seen until now. [Ursula K. Le Guin]

Understanding Ursula K. Le Guin Elizabeth Cummins (University of South Carolina Press 0-87249-869-7, 1993 [Aug ’93], $12.95, 216pp, tp) Reprint (University of South Carolina 1990) non-fiction, criticism. A guide to Le Guin’s work, focusing on fiction set in four principal worlds — Earthsea, the Hainish planets, Orsinia, and the future West Coast. This edition has been updated by adding a new chapter and post-1990 bibliography. Order from University of South Carolina Press, Columbia SC 29208. [Ursula K. Le Guin]

Spelljammer: The Radiant Dragon Elaine Cunningham (TSR 1-56076-346-9, Nov ’92 [Jan ’93], $4.95, tp, cover by Frank Kelly Freas) [Spelljammer: Cloakmaster] Fantasy novelization based on the “Spelljammer” game, fourth book of the “Cloakmaster Cycle”.

Panic Chris Curry (Pocket 0-671-74947-1, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 370pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Horror novel of a man whose boyhood was haunted by demons, who returns home and realizes that they haven’t gone away.

Help Wanted Richie Tankersley Cusick (Pocket Archway 0-671-79403-5, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $3.99, 211pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel of a girl haunted by the ghost of a medium who committed suicide.

Misteltoe Mayhem: Horrific Tales for the Holidays ed. Richard Dalby (Castle 1-55521-972-1, 1993 [Oct ’93], $8.98, 248pp, hc, cover by Mark Hess) Anthology of 13 Christmas horror stories, four apparently original. This is an instant remainder book. First American edition (Michael O’Mara 1992 as Horror for Christmas).

Modern Ghost Stories by Eminent Women Writers ed. Richard Dalby (BOMC/QPBC, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $11.95, 318pp, tp) Reprint (Virago 1991 as The Virago Book of Ghost Stories: The Twentieth Century: Volume Two) anthology of 27 ghost stories by 20th-century women writers. Similar to the 1992 Carroll & Graf edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.

Vampire Stories ed. Richard Dalby (Castle 1-55521-900-4, 1993 [Oct ’93], $7.98, 246pp, hc, cover by Graham Potts) Anthology of 18 vampire stories, four apparently original, with a foreword by Peter Cushing. This is an instant remainder book. First American edition (Michael O’Mara 1993).

The Regiment’s War John Dalmas (Baen 0-671-72155-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 352pp, pb, cover by C. W. Kelly) [Regiment] Military sf novel, fourth book of the “Regiment” series.

Beauty Brian D’Amato (Dell Island 0-440-21282-0, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $5.99, 404pp, pb) Reprint (Delacorte 1992) literary novel with sf elements of the collaboration between a woman and a radical experimenter in plastic surgery attempting to create the ultimate beauty.

Warpath Tony Daniel (Tor 0-312-85282-7, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $19.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Nick Jainschigg) Sf novel set in a universe where pre-Columbian American Indians discovered space exploration. A first novel.

Dragons! ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois (Ace 0-441-16631-8, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.99, 222pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Anthology of ten stories featuring dragons.

Invaders! ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois (Ace 0-441-01519-0, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $4.50, 241pp, pb, cover by Joan Pelaez) Anthology of 15 stories about alien invaders.

Blind Hunger David Darke (Zebra/Pinnacle 1-55817-714-0, May ’93 [Dec ’93], $4.50, 254pp, pb) Vampire novel. A young woman’s husband returns from the grave pretending to be his own long-lost twin brother.

Omni Best Science Fiction Three ed. Ellen Datlow (Omni Books 0-87455-284-2, Jun ’93, $10.00, 266pp, tp, cover by Michael Parkes) Anthology of 10 original stories and one reprint from Omni.

Omni Visions One ed. Ellen Datlow (Omni Books 0-87455-298-2, Nov ’93, $10.00, 193pp, tp, cover by Gervasio Gallardo) Anthology of ten stories, one original, with an introduction by the editor.

Snow White, Blood Red ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (SFBC #00486, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $10.98, 411pp, hc, cover by Tom Canty) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) original anthology of 20 stories based on fairy tales, with introductions by both editors. Similar to the Morrow AvoNova edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Snow White, Blood Red ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (AvoNova 0-380-71875-8, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $4.99, 411pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) original anthology of 20 stories based on fairy tales.

The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixth Annual Collection ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (St. Martin’s 0-312-09422-1, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $16.95, 529pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) Best-of-the-year anthology of 49 stories and three poems, plus a summation of the year in horror and fantasy by the editors, a survey of fantasy and sf in the media, and a necrology. This is the best of the horror/fantasy “bests.” Highly recommended (SW). This edition has several errors in the front matter, including the second page of the table of contents being without page numbers. A hardcover edition (-09421-1, $27.95) was announced but not seen.

Alien Nation #3: Body and Soul Peter David (Pocket 0-671-73601-9, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $5.50, 277pp, pb) [Alien Nation] Sf novelization, third book of a series based on the cancelled TV show. Based on a specific teleplay.

Star Trek Deep Space Nine #2: The Seige Peter David (Pocket 0-671-87083-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $5.50, 272pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Star Trek novelization.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi Peter David (Pocket 0-671-86729-6, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $5.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi] Reprint (Pocket 1992) Star Trek novelization.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Starfleet Academy #1: Worf’s First Adventure Peter David (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-87084-X, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $3.50, 119pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Young-adult Star Trek novelization, first book of a new series. Interior illustrations by James Fry.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Starfleet Academy #2: Line of Fire Peter David (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-87085-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $3.50, 111pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Young-adult Star Trek novelization, with illustrations by James Fry.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Starfleet Academy #3: Survival Peter David (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-87086-6, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $3.50, 111pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Young-adult Star Trek novelization, with illustrations by James Fry. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Wars #4: Mission from Mount Yoda Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15890-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $3.99, 98pp, tp) [Star Wars] Young-adult novelization, a spin-off from the film.

Star Wars #5: Queen of the Empire Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15891-0, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $3.99, 94pp, tp, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Young-adult sf novelization based on the characters from the Star Wars films. With illustrations by Karl Kesel.

Star Wars #6: Prophets of the Dark Side Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15892-9, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $3.99, 95pp, tp, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Young-adult novelization based on the characters from the Star Wars films, with illustrations by Karl Kesel.

Adventures in Unhistory Avram Davidson (Owlswick Press 0-913896-29-2, Mar ’93 [May ’93], $24.95, 307pp, hc, cover by George Barr) Collection of 15 non-fiction pieces, with a preface by Peter S. Beagle. A signed slipcased limited edition (-33-0, $50.00) is also available. Order from Owlswick Press, PO Box 8243, Philadelphia PA 19101-8243.

Ronald Searle: A Biography Russell Davies (Sinclair-Stevenson 1-85619-004-8, 1990 [Apr ’93], £18.00, 192pp, hc) Non-fiction, a biography of the great cartoonist and illustrator, heavily illustrated. The Sinclair-Stevenson UK edition is distributed in the US by Trafalgar Square ($39.95). This is a 1990 book not seen until now.

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