The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Crimson Spear: The Blood of Cú Chulainn Gregory Frost (Cascade Mountain Publishing, Dec ’98, $24.95, 558pp, tp, cover by Gregory Frost) [Tain] Omnibus of two Celtic fantasy novels: Tain (1986) and Remscela (1988). The author’s preface discusses the original legends and how they were used in the novels. Order from Cascade Mountain, 1652 NW Summit Dr, Bend OR 97701; credit card orders 800-981-6889.

Good Faeries/Bad Faeries Brian Froud (Simon & Schuster 0-684-84781-7, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $30.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud) Art book printed in double format, with two covers, and half the fairy illustrations printed upside-down. Edited by Terri Windling.

Good Faeries/Bad Faeries Brian Froud (SFBC #00448, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $17.98, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1998) art book printed in double format, with two covers, and half the fairy illustrations printed upside-down. This is similar to the Simon & Schuster edition, except it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the Bad Faeries jacket.

Making History Stephen Fry (Random House 0-679-45955-3, Mar ’98, $24.00, 381pp, hc) Satiric time-travel/alternate world SF novel about an attempt to prevent the birth of Hitler. First US edition (Hutchinson 1996); we apparently missed the UK edition.

Outlander Diana Gabaldon (Delta 0-385-31995-9, Aug ’98, $13.95, 629pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Outlander] Reprint (Delacorte 1991) time-travel historical romance, first in the “Outlander” series.

Neverwhere Neil Gaiman (Avon 0-380-78901-9, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 371pp, pb) Reprint (BBC 1996) novelization of Gaiman’s own dark-fantasy TV series. This edition follows the 1987 Avon revised text.

Smoke and Mirrors Neil Gaiman (Avon 0-380-97364-2, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $24.00, 340pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Collection of 30 stories and poems, two original. This is an expanded version of Gaiman’s earlier collection Angels & Visitations (DreamHaven 1993). Gaiman’s introduction discusses the writing of the pieces, and includes a story he did not write for a friend’s wedding.

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions Neil Gaiman (SFBC #01294, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $11.98, 340pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Reprint (Avon 1998) collection. This is similar to the Avon edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean (White Wolf 1-56504-199-2, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $14.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Dave McKean) Reprint (White Wolf 1997) quasi-fantasy children’s picturebook.

Stardust Neil Gaiman & Charles Vess (DC Comics/Vertigo 1-56389-431-9, Oct ’98, $29.95, 223pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) Fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman with extensive illustrations by Charles Vess about a young man’s adventures in faerie. A trade paperback edition (-470-X) was announced but not seen.

The Dyke and the Dybbuk Ellen Galford (Seal Press/Djuna Books 1-58005-012-3, Sep ’98, $12.95, 248pp, tp) Reprint (Virago 1993) lesbian Jewish contemporary fantasy.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Halloween Havoc Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Archway 0-671-01436-6, Oct ’97 [Mar ’98], $3.99, 179pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, fourth in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Lotsa Luck Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Archway 0-671-01980-5, May ’98 [Sep ’98], $4.50, 163pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 10th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Now You See Her, Now You Don’t Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Archway 0-671-02120-6, Nov ’98, $4.50, 162pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 16th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Snake Dreamer Priscilla Galloway (Delacorte 0-385-32264-X, Jun ’98 [Jul ’98], $14.95, 231pp, hc, cover by Janet Woolley) Young-adult dark fantasy. A girl’s nightmares of snakes lead her to a clinic in Greece run by gorgons.

Truly Grim Tales Priscilla Galloway (Dell/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-22728-3, Sep ’98, $4.99, 132pp, pb, cover by Janet Woolley) Reprint (Delacorte 1995) young-adult collection of eight grim retellings of fairy tales.

American Woman R. Garcia y Robertson (Tor/Forge 0-312-86146-X, Feb ’98, $24.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Associational historical novel with elements of magical realism. A white woman married to an Indian witnesses the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

The Moon Maid and Other Fantastic Adventures R. García y Robertson (Golden Gryphon Press 0-9655901-8-6, Mar ’98 [Jan ’98], $22.95, 275pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) Collection of eight SF and historical fantasy stories. The preface discusses the inspirations behind the stories. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 364 West Country Lane, Collinsville IL 62234; 618-344-4637.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Return to Chaos Craig Shaw Gardner (Pocket 0-671-02136-2, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 293pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Novelization based on the TV show based on the movie. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Spider-Man: Wanted Dead or Alive Craig Shaw Gardner (Putnam/Boulevard 0-399-14385-8, May ’98, $23.95, 286pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Spider-Man] Novelization based on the comic-book character. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Spider-Man: Wanted Dead or Alive Craig Shaw Gardner (SFBC #15440, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $11.98, 286pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Spider-Man] Reprint (Boulevard 1998) novelization based on the comic-book character. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Marvel Characters. This is similar to the Boulevard edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Commitment Hour James Alan Gardner (Avon Eos 0-380-79827-1, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 343pp, pb) SF novel. A young man in the 25th century must pick his permanent adult gender.

Commitment Hour James Alan Gardner (SFBC #10509, Jun ’98, $8.98, 248pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) SF novel. A 25th-century teen decides what sex to be permanently. This is the first hardcover edition, ISBN 1-56865-687-4, and comes shrinkwrapped with a poster of the cover art; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Visitors from Oz: The Wild Adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodsman Martin Gardner (St. Martin’s 0-312-19353-X, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $22.95, 189pp, hc, cover by Ted Enik) [Oz] Fantasy novel. Dorothy and friends come to New York City for the 100th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz.

The Moon of Gomrath Alan Garner (Harcourt Brace/Magic Carpet 0-15-201766-6, Sep ’98, $6.00, 194pp, pb, cover by Edward Gazsi) [Alderley Edge] Reprint (Collins 1963) classic young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen Alan Garner (Harcourt Brace/Magic Carpet 0-15-201766-6, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $6.00, 268pp, pb, cover by Ed Gazsi) [Alderley Edge] Reprint (Collins 1960) classic young-adult fantasy novel.

The Well of the Wind Alan Garner (DK Ink 0-7894-2519-X, Sep ’98 [Nov ’98], $14.95, 44pp, hc, cover by Hervé Blondon) Young-adult fantasy story about a foundling brother and sister and a witch. Illustrated by Hervé Blondon.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: All that Glitters Ray Garton (Pocket Archway 0-671-02116-8, Jul ’98, $4.50, 162pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 12th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

People of the Masks Kathleen O’Neal & W. Michael Gear (Tor/Forge 0-312-85857-4, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $25.95, 416pp, hc) [First North Americans] Associational pre-historical novel, tenth in the “First North Americans” series.

People of the Mist Kathleen O’Neal & W. Michael Gear (Tor 0-812-51560-9, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 553pp, pb) [First North Americans] Reprint (Forge 1997) associational pre-historical novel, ninth in the “First North Americans” series.

The Warriors of Spider W. Michael Gear (DAW 0-88677-287-7, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Warriors of Spider] Reissue (DAW 1988) SF novel. Seventh printing.

The Way of Spider W. Michael Gear (DAW 0-88677-438-1, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Warriors of Spider] Reissue (DAW 1989) SF novel. Fifth printing.

People of the Earth W. Michael & Kathleen O’Neal Gear (Tor 0-812-50742-8, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 590pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [First North Americans] Reissue (Tor 1992) associational pre-historical novel, third in the “First North Americans” series. Eighth printing.

People of the River W. Michael & Kathleen O’Neal Gear (Tor 0-812-50743-6, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 526pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [First North Americans] Reissue (Tor 1992) associational pre-historical novel, fourth in the “First North Americans” series. Sixth printing.

Hot Blood X ed. Jeff Gelb & Michael Garrett (Pocket 0-671-00950-8, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 335pp, pb) Original anthology of 17 stories, one a reprint, of erotic horror. Tenth book in the series. Authors include Bentley Little, Nancy Holder, Lawrence Block, and Graham Masterton.

The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend David Gemmell (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42623-1, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $12.00, 346pp, tp, cover by Luis Royo) [Drenai; Druss the Legend] Collection of four fantasy novellas about the axeman Druss, in the “Drenai” series. First US edition (Legend 1993).

In the Realm of the Wolf David Gemmell (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40798-9, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Drenai; Waylander] Fantasy novel in the “Drenai” series, sequel to Waylander. Assassins force Waylander and his daughter out of their secluded home and into battle. First US edition (Legend 1992 as Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf).

Legend David Gemmell (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37906-3, May ’98, $3.99, 345pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Drenai] Reissue (Century 1984) fantasy novel, volume one of the “Drenai Saga”. This is part of the “Classic Fantasy” promotion. Ninth printing.

Postmodern American Fiction ed. Paula Geyh, Fred G. Leebron & Andrew Levy (Norton 0-393-31698-X, 1997 [Jun ’98], $24.95, 672pp, hc, cover by Roger Brown) Textbook anthology of 70 stories and excerpts divided into thematic sections, including the SF-oriented “Technoculture”, with critical discussions. The difference between fantasy and “Postmodern” is usually arguable. Authors include Thomas Pynchon, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, Joanna Russ, Joyce Carol Oates, William S. Burroughs, and Octavia Butler.

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