The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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Conjunctions:39: The New Wave Fabulists ed. Peter Straub (Bard College 0-941964-55-8, Oct 2002, $15.00, 436pp, tp, cover by Gahan Wilson) Original anthology of 16 stories, two novel excerpts, and two essays. Fiction authors include John Crowley, Jonathan Carroll, Neil Gaiman, and Gene Wolfe; essays by Gary K. Wolfe and John Clute. Illustrated by Gahan Wilson. This is volume 39 in a bi-annual series, guest edited and with an introduction by Peter Straub. Order from Conjunctions, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson NY 12504; [www.conjunctions.com];

The Beast Under the Wizard’s Bridge Brad Strickland (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-230065-9, Mar 2002, $5.99, 151pp, tp, cover by Brett Helquist) [Lewis Barnavelt] Reprint (Dial 2000) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Lewis Barnavelt” series created by John Bellairs. Copyrighted by The Estate of John Bellairs.

The Last Vampire Whitley Strieber (Pocket Star 0-7434-1721-6, Oct 2002, $6.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) [Hunger] Reprint (Pocket 2001) vampire novel, sequel to The Hunger.

Lilith’s Dream Whitley Strieber (Simon & Schuster/Atria 0-7434-5152-X, Oct 2002, $25.00, 324pp, hc) [Hunger] Vampire novel, third in the series begun in The Hunger.

Greyhawk: The Tomb of Horrors Keith Francis Strohm (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2702-X, Feb 2002, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Justin Sweet) Novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Children’s War J. N. Stroyar (Simon & Schuster/Washington Square Press 0-7434-0740-7, Aug 2002, $16.00, 1157pp, tp) Reprint (Pocket 2001) alternate-world thriller set in a contemporary world in which Europe is ruled by Nazis.

Bright Segment: The Complete Short Stories of Theodore Sturgeon, Volume VIII Theodore Sturgeon (North Atlantic 1-55643-398-0, May 2002, $35.00, 408pp, hc) Collection of 11 stories. This eighth volume covers work written from 1953 to 1955, plus two earlier short-short stories not found until recently. Foreword by William Tenn. Edited and with extensive story notes by Paul Williams.

The Book of the Unicorn Nigel Suckling, Linda & Roger Garland (Sterling/Paper Tiger 1-85028-360-5, Oct 2002, $21.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Linda & Roger Garland) Reprint (PaperTiger/Dragon’s World 1996) art book, illustrated by the Garlands with text by Nigel Suckling. This is the 2002 Paper Tiger reissue, distributed in the US by Sterling.

DragonLance: The Dragon Isles Stephen D. Sullivan (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2827-1, Dec 2002, $6.99, 310pp, pb) [DragonLance: Crossroads] Novelization based on the role-playing game, fourth in the “Crossroads” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Born Burning Thomas Sullivan (Penguin/Signet 0-451-20754-8, Nov 2002, $6.99, 358pp, pb) Reprint (Dutton 1989, not seen) horror novel of a sinister chair that is part of a family’s dark history.

Bones of the Earth Michael Swanwick (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97836-9, Mar 2002, $25.95, 335pp, hc, cover by Joe DeVito) SF novel. A paleontologist is offered a chance to travel back in time to study living dinosaurs.

Bones of the Earth Michael Swanwick (SFBC #18845, Mar 2002, $12.99, 335pp, hc, cover by Joe DeVito) Reprint (Eos 2002) SF time-travel/dinosaur novel. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift (Penguin Classics 0-14-043734-7, Sep 2001, $7.00, 305 + xxx, tp, cover by Johann Sebastian Muller) [Gulliver] Reprint (Benjamin Motte 1726) classical fantasy-satire novel. Edited by Peter Dixon, with an introduction by Michael Foot and a new introduction by Robert DeMaria Jr. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now.

Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-2698-1, 2002, $4.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Richard Redgrave) [Gulliver] Reprint (Benjamin Motte 1726) classical satirical fantasy novel. This has an introduction by David Verzoni.

Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift (Norton 0-393-95724-1, Jan 2002, $12.80, 511 + x, tp, cover by J. J. Grandeville) [Gulliver] Reprint (Benjamin Motte 1726) classical fantasy-satire novel. This is a critical edition, based on the 1726 text, with 13 contemporary pieces (correspondence, comments, and excerpts from related works) giving context, and 14 critical essays. There is a chronology and a selected bibliography. Edited by Albert J. Rivero.

The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills Lena Tabori & Natasha Tabori Fried (Welcome Books 0-941807-50-9, Oct 2001, $24.95, 352pp, hc) Anthology of 15 stories and novel excerpts, eight poems, and assorted spells, magic tricks, recipes, folklore, etc. Fiction authors include Ray Bradbury, Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells, and J.R.R. Tolkien (an excerpt from The Hobbit). Illustrators include Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Jessie Wilcox Smith. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. Only fiction and poetry are listed.

Erotica Vampirica ed. Cecilia Tan (Bookspan/QPBC/SFBC 0-965-01465-2, May 2002, $12.99, 616pp, tp, cover by Pete Abrams) Omnibus of four original anthologies of erotic dark fantasy stories: Blood Kiss (1994), Erotica Vampirica (1996), Cherished Blood (1997), and The Beast Within (1994). This is a special Quality Paperback Book Club edition dated 2001, but scheduled as a May 2002 SFBC release.

Mind & Body ed. Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-21-X, Jul 2002, $14.95, 128pp, tp) Original anthology of 11 erotic stories about mind-readers and empaths. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Avenue #278, Cambridge MA 02140; [www.circlet.com].

Wired Hard 3 ed. Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-32-5, Oct 2002, $14.95, 181pp, tp) Original anthology of 12 erotic gay SF and fantasy stories, one a reprint. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Mass. Ave. #278, Cambridge MA 02140; 617-864-0492; [circlet-info@circlet.com]; [www.circlet.com]; add $3.50 postage.

Devil’s Bargain Judith Tarr (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45896-6, Oct 2002, $16.00, 387pp, tp) [Richard Coeur de Lion] Alternate-history fantasy novel, sequel to Pride of Kings. Richard the Lionheart conquers Jerusalem with the help of his illegitimate sister Sioned.

Lady of Horses Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-87572-X, Aug 2002, $15.95, 415pp, tp, cover by Paul Wright) [Epona] Reprint (Forge 2000) historical novel with fantasy elements, a prequel to White Mare’s Daughter.

Tides of Darkness Judith Tarr (Tor 0-312-87615-7, Oct 2002, $25.95, 412pp, hc, cover by Charles Keegan) [Avaryan] Fantasy novel, sixth in the “Avaryan Rising” series.

The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales ed. Maria Tatar (Norton 0-393-05163-3, 2002, $35.00, 443pp, hc) Anthology of 26 fairy tales, annotated and with an introduction by Tatar. Numerous color illustrations by various artists are included, with comentary.

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