The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-13635-0, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $19.95, 435pp, hc, cover by Mary Grandpré) [Harry Potter] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Harry Potter” series about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. First US edition (Bloomsbury 7/99).

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling (SFBC #03259, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $9.98, 435pp, hc, cover by Mary Grandpré) [Harry Potter] Reprint (Bloomsbury 1999) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Harry Potter” series about Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is similar to the Scholastic/Levine edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling (SFBC #15635, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $8.50, 309pp, hc, cover by Mary Grandpré) [Harry Potter] Reprint (Bloomsbury 1997 as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) young-adult fantasy novel of a boy at a school for wizards. This is similar to the Scholastic 1998 edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling (Scholastic 0-590-35342-X, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $5.99, 309pp, tp, cover by Mary Grandpré) [Harry Potter] Reprint (Bloomsbury 1997 as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) young-adult fantasy novel of a boy at a school for wizards. This is the first we’ve seen of this edition, but it already indicates 19th printing.

X-Files: Dark Matter Easton Royce (HarperEntertainment 0-06-447182-9, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $4.50, 119pp, pb) [X-Files] Young-adult novellization based on the TV series, #10 in the series. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Malefic Luis Royo (SFBC 1-56163-181-7, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $17.98, 79pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) Reprint (NBM 1997, not seen) art book collecting fantasy cover-art images, most horrific. Translated by Robert Legault from the Spanish (NORMA 1994). The jacket lacks both price and SFBC number.

Batman: No Man’s Land Greg Rucka (Pocket 0-671-03828-1, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $23.95, 430pp, hc, cover by Joe DeVito) [Batman] Post-holocaust Batman novelization, based on the comics, set in a Gotham City ruined and isolated by earthquakes. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

Saucer Wisdom Rudy Rucker (Tor/Forge 0-312-86884-7, Jul ’99, $23.95, 287pp, hc) Associational prophetic non-fiction speculative book disguised as didactic fiction, in which Rucker is given views of the future by a man abducted by tiny aliens. Introduction by Bruce Sterling. Includes index.

Seek! Selected Nonfiction Rudy Rucker (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-138-6, May ’99, $16.95, 364pp, tp) Associational “non-fiction,” sometimes surreal, collection of 30 essays on topics of science, life, and art, with several on SF and Cyberpunk, and a new autobiographical introduction. A hardcover edition (-133-5, $35.00) was announced but not seen.

The Black Queen Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58115-5, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.50, 436pp, pb) [Black Throne] Fantasy novel, first in the “Black Throne” series set in the world of “The Fey”. Something is trying to take over the mind of the Queen of the Fey Empire, and only her estranged brother can help.

The Tenth Planet Kristine Kathryn Rusch & Dean Wesley Smith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42140-X, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $5.99, 264pp, pb, cover by Min Choi) [Tenth Planet] Near-future SF novelization, with “story by Rand Marlis & Christopher Weaver”, first in a trilogy based on a computer game from Bethesda Softworks. Copyrighted by Creative Licensing Corporation and Media Technologies Ltd.

The Ground Beneath Her Feet Salman Rushdie (Holt 0-8050-5308-5, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $27.50, 575pp, hc) Literary fantasy novel, an alternate-world, magical-realist contemporary retelling of the myth of Orpheus.

The Taker’s Stone Barbara Timberlake Russell (DK Ink 0-7894-2568-8, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $16.95, 231pp, hc, cover by Matt Manley) Young-adult fantasy novel. A 14-year-old is tempted by stones of power.

Waltzes and Whispers Jay Russell (Pumpkin Books 1-901914-16-X, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $28.00, 305pp, hc, cover by John Coulthart) Collection of 15 horror stories, seven apparently original, with introductions to each by Russell describing how the stories came to be written. Illustrated by John Coulthart. Introduction by Michael Marshall Smith; afterword by Kim Newman. This is a limited edition of 750. Originally published in the UK, this is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

Children of God Mary Doria Russell (Ballantine/Fawcett Columbine 0-449-00483-X, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $12.95, 452pp, tp, cover by Giotto di Bodone) [Sparrow] Reprint (Villard 1998) SF novel, sequel to The Sparrow. This is a “Ballantine Reader’s Circle” edition with a 14-page group discussion guide bound in.

Michael Moorcock’s Elric: Stormbringer P. Craig Russell (Dark Horse Comics 1-56971-336-7, Jun ’98 [Jan ’99], $17.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by P. Craig Russell) [Elric] Graphic adaptation by Russell, originally published as seven comic books, of the sixth “Elric” novel by Michael Moorcock. Includes a story about a young Elric fan, written by Neil Gaiman and adapted by Russell. Introduction by Mike Friedrich. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now.

The Compass of the Soul Sean Russell (DAW 0-88677-933-2, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.99, 407pp, pb, cover by Robert Giusti) [River Into Darkness] Reprint (DAW 1998) fantasy novel, sequel to Beneath the Vaulted Hills, book two in the “River into Darkness”, a prequel series to “Moontide and Magic Rise”.

DragonLance: The Siege of Mt. Nevermind Fergus Ryan (TSR 0-7869-1381-9, Sep ’99, $5.99, 312pp, tp, cover by Glen Angus) [DragonLance: Chaos War] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing games. Volume six of “The Chaos War”. Copyrighted by TSR.

World of Darkness: Setite Kathleen Ryan (White Wolf 1-56504-804-0, Jul ’99 [Aug ’99], $5.99, 278pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. A first novel. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Heavenly Village Cynthia Rylant (Scholastic/Blue Sky 0-439-04096-5, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $15.95, 95pp, hc, cover by Lisa Desimini) Young-adult fantasy novel about a village between heaven and earth, a place for those souls not ready to give up earthly lifestyles.

Ariadne’s Web Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-312-86629-1, Jan 2000, $25.95, 412pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Books of the Gods] Fantasy novel of Theseus, Ariadne, and the minotaur, second in the “Book of the Gods” series.

The Dracula Tape Fred Saberhagen (Baen 0-671-57839-1, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $5.99, 264pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Dracula] Reprint (Warner 1975) vampire novel retelling Dracula from the vampire’s point of view.

The Face of Apollo Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-812-57189-4, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Books of the Gods] Reprint (Tor 1998) fantasy novel in the new “Books of the Gods” series.

The First Swords Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-312-86916-9, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $16.95, 605pp, tp) [Swords] Reprint (SFBC 1985 as The Complete Book of Swords) omnibus of the first “Swords” trilogy in the “Lost Swords” series: The First Book of Swords (1983), The Second Book of Swords (1983), and The Third Book of Swords (1984).

Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict: The Arrival Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-312-87302-6, Dec ’99, $23.95, 315pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Earth: Final Conflict] Novelization based on the TV series. Copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment and Alliance Atlantis Communications.

The Last Book of Swords: Shieldbreaker’s Story Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-812-50577-8, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $5.99, 255pp, pb) [Lost Swords] Reissue (Tor 1994) fantasy novel, 11th “Swords” book overall. Second printing.

Shiva in Steel Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-812-57112-6, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $5.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Berserker] Reprint (Tor 1998) military SF novel, eighth in the “Berserkers” series.

The Demon Apostle R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39153-5, Mar ’99, $25.00, 455pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Demon Wars] Fantasy novel, third in the “DemonWars” trilogy.

The Demon Spirit R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39152-7, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $6.99, 521pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Demon Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 1998) fantasy novel. Sequel to The Demon Awakens.

Forgotten Realms: The Cleric Quintet Collector’s Edition R. A. Salvatore (TSR 0-7869-1313-4, Jan ’99 [Feb ’99], $24.99, 1036pp, hc, cover by Daniel Horne) [Forgotten Realms: Cleric] Omnibus of five novelizations based on the fantasy role-playing game: Canticle (1991), In Sylvan Shadows (1992), Night Masks (1992), The Fallen Fortress (1993), The Chaos Curse (1994). There is a new introduction by Salvatore. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #19705, May ’99 [Jun ’99], $14.98, 834pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Forgotten Realms: Icewind Dale] Omnibus of three fantasy novelizations based on the “Forgotten Realms” role-playing games: The Crystal Shard (1988), Streams of Silver (1989), The Halfling’s Gem (1990). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0211-0, lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Silent Blade R. A. Salvatore (TSR 0-7869-1388-6, Jun ’99, $6.99, 394pp, tp, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Reprint (TSR 1998) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Spine of the World R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast/TSR 0-7869-1418-1, Sep ’99 [Nov ’99], $23.99, 345pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42844-7, Oct ’99, $24.95, 387pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order] Star Wars novelization set 25 years after the original Star Wars movie. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Simultaneous with the UK (Century) edition.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #06539, Nov ’99 [Dec ’99], $12.50, 387pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order] Reprint (Del Rey; Century 1999) Star Wars novelization set 25 years after the original Star Wars movie. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Witch’s Daughter R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42192-2, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Chronicles of Ynis Aielle] Reprint (Roc 1991) fantasy novel, book two in “The Chronicles of Ynis Aielle” after Echoes of the Fourth Magic.

Tarzan Robert D. San Souci (Hyperion 0-7868-0384-3, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $14.99, 31pp, hc, cover by Michael McCurdy) [Tarzan] Children’s picture book based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, illustrated with woodcuts by Michael McCurdy.

Back in the Spaceship Again: Juvenile Science Fiction Series Since 1945 Karen Sands & Marietta Frank (Greenwood Press 0-313-30192-1, Sep ’99, $55.00, 152pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical reference guide to YA series from “Tom Swift” to “Animorphs”, exploring types of SF for young readers. Includes notes, an annotated bibliography, and index. Part of the “Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy” series. Available from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Greenwood CT 06881; orders 800-225-5800.

Serpent & Storm Marella Sands (Tor/Forge 0-312-86127-3, Apr ’99, $24.95, 351pp, hc) [Sky Knife] Historical fantasy novel of the ancient Maya, sequel to Sky Knife. The gods send Sky Knife on a mission to the Aztec capital.

Blindness José Saramago (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-600775-4, Nov ’99 [Dec ’99], $14.00, 327pp, tp) Reprint (Harvill 1997) magical realism novel by a Nobel Prize-winning author. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero.

The Tale of the Unknown Island José Saramago (Harcourt 0-15-100595-8, Nov ’99, $16.00, 51pp, hc, cover by Peter Sis) Fantasy philosophical fable and love story, a short story by a Nobel Prize-winning author, illustrated by Peter Sis. Translated from the Portuguese O Conto da Ilha Desconhecida (1998) by Margaret Jull Costa.

The Doll Maker and Other Tales of the Uncanny Sarban (Tartarus Press 1-87262141-4, May ’99, $49.95, 227pp, hc) Reprint (Peter Davies 1953) collection of the title novel and two stories. This also includes a biographical afterword and a bibliography. Sarban was a pen-name for John William Well. This is a limited edition of 200, originally published in the UK; available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

Climb the Wind Pamela Sargent (HarperPrism 0-06-105808-4, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.99, 497pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) Reprint (HarperPrism 1998) alternate-history SF novel. The North American plains Indians unite and drive back United States forces.

Star Trek: Across the Universe Pamela Sargent & George Zebrowski (Pocket 0-671-01989-9, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.50, 221pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization. This includes chapter three of serial novel “Star Trek: Starfleet: Year One” by Michael Jan Friedman. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Nebula Awards 31 ed. Pamela Sargent (Harcourt Brace/Harvest 0-15-600114-4, Jul ’99, $19.00, 334pp, tp) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1997) anthology of 11 stories including the 1995 Nebula winners. This appears to be an “on-demand” book, an electronic reproduction of the 1997 Harvest edition; it still indicates first printing, but has the Lightning Print logo on back.

999 ed. Al Sarrantonio (Avon 0-380-97740-0, Sep ’99, $27.50, 666pp, hc, cover by Amy Halperin) Original anthology of 29 horror stories picked to demonstrate the state of the art at the end of the millennium.

The Right Hand of Evil John Saul (Ballantine 0-345-43316-5, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $25.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Larry Lurin) Southern Gothic horror novel. A family inherits an old house in Louisiana with a dark history.

Factoring Humanity Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 0-812-57129-0, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $5.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Shelley Eshkar & Jan Uretsky) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel.

Flashforward Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 0-312-86712-3, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $23.95, 319pp, hc) SF novel. An experiment gone awry gives the whole world an unexpected glimpse of the future.

Golden Fleece Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 0-312-86865-0, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $13.95, 249pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Questar 1990) near-future SF thriller. This is a revised edition, copyrighted 1999.

The Fairies Suza Scalora (HarperCollins/Cotler 0-06-028234-7, Oct ’99, $19.95, 44pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) Art book, a straight-faced guide to fairies extensively illustrated with photos taken “in the wild.” (Some of the photos previously appeared as covers for YA books by Francesca Lia Block.)

The Godmother’s Web Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ace 0-441-00600-0, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Tara McGovern-Benson) [Godmother] Reprint (Ace 1998) fantasy novel, third in the “Godmother” series.

The Lady in the Loch Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ace 0-441-00666-3, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $5.99, 258pp, pb, cover by Jean-Yves Kervevain) Reprint (Ace 1998) alternate-history fantasy/mystery novel.

Past Lives, Present Tense ed. Elizabeth Ann Scarborough & Martin H. Greenberg (Ace 0-441-00649-3, Nov ’99, $13.00, 342pp, tp, cover by Diane Fenster) Original anthology of 15 stories of people who use a technique involving DNA to share their minds with famous figures from the past. Authors include Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Rod Garcia & Robertson. Only Scarborough is named as editor, but this is copyrighted by her and Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

A Small Dark Place Martin Schenk (Ballantine 0-345-43047-6, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $6.99, 404pp, pb) Reprint (Villard 1997) horror novel of revenge and media saturation. A little girl develops strange powers after her family drops her down an abandoned mine to get money and fame. First edition not seen.

Predator: Big Game Sandy Schofield (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57733-6, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $4.99, 226pp, pb, cover by John Bolton) [Predator] SF novelization based on the movie and Dark Horse Comics series. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film. Schofield is a pen-name for Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Seeing Red David J. Schow (Alexander Publishing/EMR 1-893475-13-1, 1999 [Apr ’99], $17.95, 333pp, tp, cover by Lydia Marano) Reprint (Tor 1990) collection of 14 horror stories. Introduction by T.E.D. Klein. The earlier edition is not mentioned or the copyright listed. Order from Alexander Publishing, 13243 Vanowen Ave. #5, North Hollywood CA 91605.

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