The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Edgar Allan Poe (Coppens & Frenks 90-76917-02-7, Jun 2002, $24.95, 199pp, hc, cover by Yevgeny Garin) Reissue (Harper & Bros 1838) classic horror novel/sea adventure with suggestions of the fantastic. This is a limited edition of 1000, available from Coppens & Frenks online at [www.coppensfrenks.nl]; e-mail [coppens25@hetnet.nl]; or write Coppens & Frenks, Alexanderkade 122, 1018 ZC Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The SFWA Grand Masters, Volume 3 ed. Frederik Pohl (Tor 0-312-86876-6, Apr 2002, $16.95, 477pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 2001) anthology of works by five Grand Masters.

The Quest for Postcolonial Utopia: A Comparative Introduction to the Utopian Novel in the New English Literatures Ralph Pordzik (Peter Lang 0-820-45193-2, Feb 2001, $53.95, 199pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical look at contemporary utopian writing in the former British Empire. Includes bibliography and index. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. Order from Peter Lang AG, Moosstrasse 1, PO Box 350, CH-2542 Pieterlen, Switzerland; e-mail [info@peterlang.com]; [www.peterlang.net].

The Prince Jerry Pournelle & S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-7434-3556-7, Sep 2002, $28.00, 1151pp, hc, cover by Patrick Turner) [John Christian Falkenberg] Omnibus of four military SF novels about “Falkenberg’s Legion”: Falkenberg’s Legion (1990) and Prince of Mercenaries (1989) by Pournelle, and Go Tell the Spartans (1991) and Prince of Sparta (1993) by Pournelle and Stirling.

The Prince Jerry Pournelle & S. M. Stirling (SFBC #54491, Nov 2002, $14.99, 1151pp, hc, cover by Patrick Turner) [John Christian Falkenberg] Reprint (Baen 2002) omnibus of four military SF novels about “Falkenberg’s Legion”: Falkenberg’s Legion (1990) and Prince of Mercenaries (1989) by Pournelle, and Go Tell the Spartans (1991) and Prince of Sparta (1993) by Pournelle and Stirling. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Declare Tim Powers (HarperTorch 0-380-79836-0, Jun 2002, $7.99, 591pp, pb) Reprint (Subterranean 2000) supernatural espionage novel.

Dream of Fire Nicholas C. Prata (Arx Publishing 1-889758-28-0, Jan 2002, $16.95, 247pp, tp) Reprint (Evolution Publishing 2001) fantasy novel of warriors on the dying world of Pangaea. Order from Arx Publishing, 10 Canal Street, Suite 231, Bristol PA 19007-3900; [www.arxpub.com]; [info@arxpub.com]. Tony Schiavo, publicity mgr., [tschiavo@arxpub.com]; 215-781-8600;

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents Terry Pratchett (HarperCollins Children’s Books 0-06-001233-1, Mar 2002, $16.95, 243pp, hc, cover by Chris Gall) [Discworld] Reissue (HarperCollins 2001) young-adult “Discworld” humorous fantasy novel. Third printing.

Eric Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-380-82121-4, Feb 2002, $6.99, 197pp, pb) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1990) fantasy novel, a Discworld takeoff on Faust.

The Last Hero Terry Pratchett (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-050777-2, Sep 2002, $19.95, 176pp, tp, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 2001) humorous fantasy “Discworld” novella, illustrated by Paul Kidby. This adds 16 pages of new illustrations.

Moving Pictures Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-06-102063-X, Feb 2002, $6.99, 337pp, pb) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1990) humorous fantasy novel, ninth in the “Discworld” series.

Night Watch Terry Pratchett (HarperCollins 0-06-001311-7, Oct 2002, $24.00, 338pp, hc, cover by Istvan Orosz) [Discworld] Humorous fantasy novel, “Discworld” #27 (or 29 if you count The Amazing Maurice and The Last Hero). Simultaneous with the Doubleday UK edition.

Night Watch Terry Pratchett (SFBC #52825, Nov 2002, $12.99, 338pp, hc, cover by Istvan Orosz) [Discworld] Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) humorous fantasy novel, “Discworld” #27. This is similar to the HarperCollins edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Reaper Man Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-06-102062-1, Aug 2002, $6.99, 353pp, pb) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1991) humorous fantasy novel, “Discworld” #10.

Thief of Time Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-06-103132-1, May 2002, $6.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Chip Kidd) [Discworld] Reprint (HarperCollins 2001) humorous fantasy novel, “Discworld” #26.

Witches Abroad Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-06-102061-3, Aug 2002, $6.99, 350pp, pb) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1991) humorous fantasy novel, “Discworld” #12.

Discworld (Reformed) Vampyre’s Diary 2003 Terry Pratchett & Stephen Briggs (SFBC 0-575-07105-2, Nov 2002, $14.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld] Humor/art book in the form of a Discworld diary, supposedly put out by an organization for vampires who have sworn off blood. This is the first US edition; it appears to be the UK (Gollancz) edition.

Dragonworld Byron Preiss & J. Michael Reaves (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-5253-4, May 2002, $7.99, 545pp, tp, cover by Joseph Zucker) Reprint (Doubleday 1979) fantasy novel. Illustrated by Joseph Zucker. Copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Cabinet of Curiosities Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Warner 0-446-53022-0, Jun 2002, $25.95, 466pp, hc) [Relic] Thriller with fantasy elements, bringing together characters from Relic and Thunderhead, with a seemingly immortal serial killer in Manhattan.

Mount Dragon Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Tor 0-812-56437-5, Jun 2002, $6.99, 482pp, pb) Reissue (Forge 1996) SF medical thriller of genetic engineering gone wrong. Second printing.

Project Deep Space H. Preston (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-15448-4, 2000, $19.95, 413pp, tp) SF novel. A new propulsion system that makes space travel beyond the solar system feasible is discovered in 2117. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now; a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com]; iUniverse.com, 5220 S. 16th, Suite 200, Lincoln NE 68512.

The Book of Eibon ed. Robert M. Price (Chaosium 1-56882-129-8, Apr 2002, $15.95, 398 + xxiv, tp, cover by Harry Fassl) Anthology of 84 Lovecraftian pieces of prose and poetry that make up the mythic book created by Clark Ashton Smith and expanded by numerous others including Lin Carter, Laurence J. Cornford, Richard L. Tierney, and others. Price provides introductions to the overall book and to individual items. Order from Chaosium, 900 Murmansk St., Oakland CA 94607; [www.chaosium.com].

The Necronomicon: Second Edition ed. Robert M. Price (Chaosium 1-56882-162-X, Nov 2002, $19.95, 543 + xxiv, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) Reprint (Chaosium 1996) anthology of nine Lovecraftian horror stories, five “fragments” and “translations” of the Necronomicon, and five pieces of commentary, two new to this expanded edition.

Tales of the Lovecraft Mythos ed. Robert M. Price (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44408-6, Oct 2002, $14.95, 370pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Fedogan & Bremer 1992) anthology of 20 Lovecraftian stories.

Warhammer: The Laughter of Dark Gods ed. David Pringle & Neil Jones (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4309-8, Jul 2002, $6.95, 248pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer] Anthology of 11 stories based on the role-playing game. First US edition (Black Library UK 6/02).

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