The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Robertson Davies: Man of Myth Judith Skelton Grant (Viking 0-670-82557-3, Dec ’95, $35.00, 786pp, hc) Associational non-fiction biography. There are extensive notes, an index, and 32pp of unpaginated b&w photos. First US edition (Viking Canada 1994). [Robertson Davies]

Remember Laughter: A Life of James Thurber Neil A. Grauer (University of Nebraska Press 0-8032-2155-X, Nov ’94 [Jan ’95], $20.00, 203pp, hc) Associational biography of the humorist, including some discussion of his fantasy books. [James Thurber]

Remember Laughter: A Life of James Thurber Neil A. Grauer (University of Nebraska Press 0-8032-7056-9, Sep ’95 [Oct ’95], $10.00, 204pp, tp) Reprint (Univ. of Nebraska 1994) associational biography of the humorist, including some discussion of his fantasy books. Order from University of Nebraska Press, PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588. Credit card orders (800) 755-1105. [James Thurber]

Might and Magic: Book One: The Dreamwright Geary Gravel (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38292-7, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $4.99, 248pp, pb, cover by Kevin Murphy) [Might and Magic] Fantasy novelization based on the computer game. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Graythings Pat Graversen (Zebra 0-8217-4870-X, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $4.50, 223pp, pb) Horror novel. Otherworldly things drive people to suicide.

Ten Tales Tall and True Alasdair Gray (Harcourt Brace/Harvest 0-15-600196-9, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $11.00, 0-15-600196-9pp, tp, cover by Alasdair Gray) Reprint (Bloomsbury 1993) collection of 13 stories ranging from outright SF to social comedy, with illustrations by the author.

Falcon’s Egg Luli Gray (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-71128-2, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $13.95, 133pp, hc, cover by Josh Gosfield) Young-adult fantasy novel. A girl named Falcon finds a dragon’s egg in Central Park.

The Trickster Muriel Gray (Doubleday 0-385-47786-4, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $23.50, 488pp, hc) Supernatural mystery based on native Canadian legends. First US edition (HarperCollins UK 1994).

Angel Light Andrew M. Greeley (Tor/Forge 0-312-86080-3, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $22.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Jeffrey Terreson) [Angel Fire] Religious fantasy novel, sequel to Angel Fire, based on the “Book of Tobias”. A very odd travel agent is surfing the Net to see what humans are up to.

John Dickson Carr: The Man Who Explained Miracles Douglas G. Green (Otto Penzler 1-883402-47-6, 1995 [Apr ’95], $35.00, 537pp, hc) Associational non-fiction. A critical biography of the noted mystery, and sometimes fantasy, writer, with a detailed bibliography (that even includes his prep-school writings). [John Dickson Carr]

Dry Skull Dreams Michael Green (Pocket 0-671-89739-X, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $5.50, 232pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Horror novel. African magic reaches into Vermont.

Unicornis Michael Green (Running Press 0-89471-514-X, Dec ’94 [Jan ’95], $14.95, 110pp, tp, cover by Michael Green) Reprint (Running Press 1983) art book, about the discovery of a fictional medieval manuscript about unicorns, with “facsimile and translation” of the manuscript. This is a “Special Anniversary Edition.” Available from Running Press, 125 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19103-4399.

C.S. Lewis: A Biography, Revised Edition Roger Lancelyn Green & Walter Hooper (Harcourt Brace/Harvest 0-15-623205-7, Sep ’94 [Feb ’95], $12.95, 320pp, tp) Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1974) non-fiction biography. Though supposedly a revised edition, the text is identical to the original; 16 unpaginated pages of photos have been added. [C. S. Lewis]

DragonLance: Knights of the Crown Roland Green (TSR 0-7869-0108-X, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $4.95, 316pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Warriors] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, volume one of “The Warriors”.

DragonLance: Knights of the Sword Roland Green (TSR 0-7869-0202-7, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $5.99, 303pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Warriors] Novelization based on the role-playing games, volume three in the “Warriors” series. Copyrighted by TSR.

Conan and the Mists of Doom Roland J. Green (Tor 0-812-52494-2, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $4.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Keegan) [Conan] Novel based on the character created by Robert E. Howard.

Isaac Asimov: An Annotated Bibliography of the Asimov Collection at Boston University Scott E. Green (Greenwood Press 0-313-28896-8, Nov ’95, $55.00, 146pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. A guide to the books in the Asimov Collection in the Mulgar Library. The listings include works written by other authors, but owned by Asimov. Note: this is not a bibliography of Asimov. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [Isaac Asimov]

Wind Whispers, Shadow Shouts Sharon Green (AvoNova 0-380-77724-X, Jul ’95 [Jun ’95], $4.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Donato) [Silver Princess, Golden Knight] Fantasy novel, sequel to Silver Princess, Golden Knight. Shapeshifting rulers face an assassination conspiracy.

Deathstalker Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45435-9, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $5.99, 523pp, pb, cover by Donato) [Deathstalker] SF novel; space opera on a grand scale. Lord Owen Deathstalker is forced into rebellion against the galactic Empress; this appears to be the start of a new series. Simultaneous with th British (Gollancz) edition.

Adventures of the Batman ed. Martin H. Greenberg (MJF Books 1-56731-077-X, 1995 [Jun ’95], $9.98, 558pp, hc, cover by Steve Stanley) [Batman] Anthology of 17 stories, mostly by SF writers, based on the comic book character. Copyrighted by DC Comics. One of two instant remainder editions containing stories that apparently first appeared in the three “Further Adventures of Batman” anthologies from Bantam Spectra (1989, 1992, 1993).

Celebrity Vampires ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-667-8, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $4.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Harvey Parker) Original anthology of 19 vampire stories with celebrities as either the undead or their prey. There is an introduction by Ed Gorman, who is not credited as editor, but shares the anthology copyright with Greenberg.

Tales of the Batman ed. Martin H. Greenberg (MJF Books 1-56731-076-1, 1995 [Jun ’95], $9.98, 555pp, hc, cover by Steve Stanley) [Batman] Anthology of 16 stories, mostly by SF writers, based on the comic book character. Copyrighted by DC Comics. One of two instant remainder editions containing stories that apparently first appeared in the three “Further Adventures of Batman” anthologies from Bantam Spectra (1989, 1992, 1993).

Vampire Detectives ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-626-0, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $4.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Original anthology of 19 stories of vampire detectives, including a new “Victory Nelson” story by Tanya Huff.

Werewolves ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-654-6, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $5.50, 320pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) Original anthology of 22 stories about werewolves, with an introduction by “The Editors.” Copyrighted by Greenberg and Ed Gorman, who is not credited elsewhere, though the introduction’s copyright is also in his name.

A Taste For Blood ed. Martin H. Greenberg, Stefan R. Dziemianowicz & Robert E. Weinberg (Barnes & Noble 1-56619-280-3, 1995 [Jul ’95], $4.98, 589pp, tp) Reprint (Dorset 1992) horror anthology. This is an instant remainder edition, apparently a reprint of a 1993 Barnes & Noble hardcover edition not seen. As with the Dorset edition, only Greenberg’s name appears on the cover.

Great Writers & Kids Write Spooky Stories ed. Martin H. Greenberg, Jill M. Morgan & Robert Weinberg (Random House 0-679-87662-6, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $16.00, 224pp, hc, cover by Gahan Wilson) Young-adult original anthology of horror stories written by writers with their children or grandchildren. Adult authors include John Jakes, Anne McCaffrey, Peter Straub, and Jane Yolen. Illustrated by Gahan Wilson.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Romulan Stratagem Robert Greenberger (Pocket 0-671-87997-9, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $5.50, 273pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization, #35 in the series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Seasons of Plenty Colin Greenland (AvoNova 0-380-77468-2, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $5.50, 422pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Tabitha Jute] Baroque SF space opera, sequel to Take Back Plenty. First US edition (HarperCollins UK 1995).

Exiles’ Return Gayle Greeno (DAW 0-88677-655-4, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $5.99, 556pp, pb, cover by Braldt Bralds) [Ghatti’s Tale] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Ghatti’s Tale”.

Forgotten Realms: All Shadows Fled Ed Greenwood (TSR 0-7869-0302-3, Oct ’95 [Dec ’95], $5.99, 308pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Shadow of the Avatar] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing games. Book three of the “Shadow of the Avatar” trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: Cloak of Shadows Ed Greenwood (TSR 0-7869-0301-5, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $4.95, 315pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Shadow of the Avatar] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, second in the “Shadow of the Avatar” trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: Shadows of Doom Ed Greenwood (TSR 0-7869-0300-7, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $4.95, 314pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Shadow of the Avatar] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, first in the “Shadow of the Avatar” trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.

The Blood of Angels Stephen Gregory (White Wolf/Borealis 1-56504-912-8, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $5.99, 493pp, pb) Dark fantasy novel. First US edition (Piatkus UK 1994).

Forever Man George Michael Greider (Pennycorner Press 1-886559-73-2, Sep ’95 [Oct ’95], $21.95, 336pp, hc) Apocalyptic fantasy novel of immortality, vampires, angels, and computers. A first novel. Order from Pennycorner Press, PO Box 8, Gilman CT 06336; 203-873-3545.

Ammonite Nicola Griffith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37891-1, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $5.99, 360pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) Reissue (Del Rey; Grafton 1993) SF novel. Fourth printing.

Slow River Nicola Griffith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39165-9, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $18.00, 344pp, hc) SF novel. A young woman without identity struggles to survive in the underworld of near-future Europe.

Slow River Nicola Griffith (SFBC #10000, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $8.98, 344pp, hc) Reprint (Del Rey 1995) SF novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

City of God Tom Grimes (Norton 0-393-03789-4, Aug ’95, $23.00, 318pp, hc, cover by Roger Brown) Near-future satiric SF novel of murder, virtual reality, and pay-per-view Apocalypse at the millenium’s end.

Into the Deep Ken Grimwood (Morrow 0-688-08799-X, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $20.00, 358pp, hc, cover by Bryan Leister) SF novel, a New Age dolphin thriller/parable. Dolphins enlist human help to prevent ecological disaster.

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