The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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Roger Zelazny’s The Dawn of Amber John Gregory Betancourt (ibooks 0-7434-7470-8, Jul 2003, $6.99, 299pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber] Reprint (ibooks 2002) fantasy novel, the first in a new trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Copyrighted by Amber Ltd. Co. & ibooks.

Roger Zelazny’s The Dawn of Amber: Chaos and Amber John Gregory Betancourt (ibooks 0-7434-7494-5, Sep 2003, $22.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber] Fantasy novel, the second in a trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Copyrighted by Amber Ltd.

Roger Zelazny’s The Dawn of Amber: Chaos and Amber John Gregory Betancourt (SFBC #03963, Oct 2003, $11.99, 318pp, hc, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber] Reprint (ibooks 2003) fantasy novel, the second in a trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Copyrighted by Amber Ltd. Co. This is similar to the ibooks edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: The Lost Era: 2336: Well of Souls Ilsa J. Bick (Pocket 0-7434-6375-7, Nov 2003, $6.99, 468pp, pb) [Star Trek: Lost Era] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Graphic Classics, Volume Six: Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce (Eureka Productions 0-9712464-6-7, Jun 2003, $9.95, 144pp, tp, cover by Anton Emdin) Illustrated anthology/graphic novel with 41 illustrated or comic-style adaptations of works by Bierce, including 29 short fables; many are horror, but most non-supernatural. Introduction by S.T. Joshi. Artists include Rick Geary, Shary Flenniken, and Gahan Wilson. There is a fictional cartoon biography by Mort Castle, illustrated by Dan Burr. Eureka Productions, 8778 Oak Grove Road, Mount Horeb WI 53572; [www.graphicclassics.com].

Shadows of Blue & Gray Ambrose Bierce (Tor/Forge 0-765-30245-4, Feb 2003, $13.95, 284pp, tp) Reprint (Neale Publishing 1909-1912 as part of The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, volumes 1-12) collection of 26 stories, 11 at least borderline supernatural, and nine non-fiction pieces, from the Civil War period.

The Eye of the Stone Tom Birdseye (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-230246-5, Feb 2003, $5.99, 163pp, tp, cover by Robert Papp) Reprint (Holiday House 2000) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Black Jewels Trilogy Anne Bishop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-52901-4, Dec 2003, $18.00, 1204 + xii, tp, cover by Patrick Jones) [Black Jewels] Omnibus of three fantasy novels: Daughter of the Blood (1998), Heir to the Shadows (1999), and Queen of the Darkness (2000).

The House of Gaian Anne Bishop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45942-3, Oct 2003, $6.99, 420pp, pb, cover by Duane Myers) [Tir Alainn] Fantasy novel, third in the “Tir Alainn” trilogy. Humans, witches, and the Fae become uneasy allies in the battle against the Master Inquisitor.

Black Tide Rising, Volume One: Justin: Enter the Game Debbie Bishop (Angel Gate 0-9664737-3-6, May 2003, $7.95, 283pp, tp, cover by Andy Park) [Black Tide Rising] Novelization based on characters from the comic book “Black Tide”. Order from Angel Gate, 3111 W. Burbank Blvd., Suite 103, Burbank CA 91505; [www.angelgatepress.com].

The Etched City K. J. Bishop (Prime Books 1-894815-22-X, Feb 2003, $16.95, 332pp, tp, cover by K. J. Bishop) Decadent dark fantasy novel of the strange city of Ashamoil. A first novel. Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735; [www.primebooks.net].

Brighten to Incandescence Michael Bishop (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-16-9, Jun 2003, $24.95, 295pp, hc, cover by Jamie Bishop) Collection of 17 previously uncollected stories. Introduction by Lucius Shepard. Bishop provides notes on the writing of the stories. Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; [www.goldengryphon.com].

Terminator 2: The New John Connor Chronicles, Book Three: Times of Trouble Russell Blackford (ibooks 0-7434-7483-X, Sep 2003, $6.99, 377pp, pb) [Terminator] Novelization based on the world of the movie. Copyrighted by StudioCanal Image SA.

Terminator 2: The New John Connor Chronicles, Book Two: An Evil Hour Russell Blackford (ibooks 0-7434-5863-X, May 2003, $7.99, 368pp, pb) [Terminator] Novelization based on the world of the movie. Copyrighted by StudioCanal Image SA.

The Lost Valley and Other Stories Algernon Blackwood (Stark House 0-9667848-6-3, Aug 2003, $17.95, 207pp, tp, cover by Campbell Shepard) Reprint (Eveleigh Nash 1910) collection of 10 stories of magic and mystery. Introduction by Simon Clark. Order from Griffin Skye, 1945 P Street, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-8768; [griffins@northcoast.com].

Pan’s Garden Algernon Blackwood (Stark House 0-9667848-5-5, May 2003, $17.95, 233pp, tp, cover by Campbell Shepard) Reprint (Macmillan 1912) collection of 15 nature stories, many supernatural. Introduction by Mike Ashley. Order from Griffin Skye, 1945 P Street, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-8768; [griffins@northcoast.com].

The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation Mary Blair & John Canemaker (Disney Editions 0-7868-5391-3, Oct 2003, $40.00, 110pp, hc) Art book outlining the career of Mary Blair, an artist whose designs influenced Disney films including Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan. Text by John Canemaker. Foreword by Roy E. Disney.

13 Phantasms and Other Stories James P. Blaylock (Ace 0-441-01014-8, Apr 2003, $14.00, 356 + xii, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka) Reprint (Edgewood Press 2000) collection of 16 stories, with an introduction by the author.

In for a Penny James P. Blaylock (Subterranean Press 1-931081-82-4, Aug 2003, $40.00, 182pp, hc, cover by Gnemo) Collection of seven stories, one original, and most previously published only online. There is an introduction by the author. This is a signed, limited edition of 750; a lettered edition of 52 ($150.00) is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

The Man in the Moon James P. Blaylock (Subterranean Press 1-931081-56-5, 2002, $40.00, 268pp, hc) Fantasy novel, an early version of the much-revised The Elvin Ship, plus an original story; Blaylock provides autobiographical notes on both pieces. Introduction by Tim Powers. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now. A signed, limited edition of 1,000; a lettered edition of 26 is also available.

The Devils in the Details James P. Blaylock & Tim Powers (Subterranean Press 1-931081-89-1, Oct 2003, $35.00, 115pp, hc, cover by Phil Parks) Original collection of three stories, one by each author, and one collaboration. Introduction by Powers; afterword by Blaylock. This is a signed, limited edition of 1250; a lettered edition of 52 ($175.00) is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

The Hummingbird Wizard Meredith Blevins (Tor/Forge 0-765-30769-3, Sep 2003, $24.95, 400pp, hc, cover by Shasti O’Leary Soudant) [Annie Szabo] Mystery with possible fantasy elements. Annie Szabo and her gypsy in-laws try to solve a friend’s murder.

In This World, or Another James Blish (Gale Group/Five Star 0-7862-5349-5, Jul 2003, $25.95, 413pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Collection of ten stories and one poem. This has a preface and introductions to five stories by Blish from Best SF Stories of James Blish (Faber & Faber 1965), with added comments on the remaining stories by his widow, Judith Lawrence Blish. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Psycho Robert Bloch (ibooks 0-7434-5907-5, Jun 2003, $6.99, 223pp, pb) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1959) associational classic psychological horror novel.

Psycho House Robert Bloch (ibooks 0-7434-7530-5, Nov 2003, $6.99, 217pp, pb) [Psycho] Reprint (Tor 1990) associational horror novel, third in the “Psycho” trilogy.

Psycho II Robert Bloch (ibooks 0-7434-7472-4, Sep 2003, $6.99, 317pp, pb) Reprint (Warner 1982) associational horror novel.

Nymph Francesca Lia Block (Circlet Press 1-885865-43-0, Jun 2003, $9.95, 124pp, tp, cover by Jaeda DeWalt) Reprint (Circlet Press 2000) collection of nine connected erotic stories, several with fantastic elements.

Wasteland Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins/Cotler 0-06-028644-X, Oct 2003, $15.99, 150pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) Young-adult quasi-fantasy novel with a possible ghost and incest. A young woman can’t cope with the death of the brother she loved too much.

You’re an Animal, Viskovitz! Alessandro Boffa (Random House/Vintage International 0-375-70483-3, Jun 2003, $12.00, 159pp, tp, cover by Roz Chast) Reprint (Knopf 2002) collection of 20 interrelated humorous tales whose narrator takes the form of various animals. Translated from the Italian (Edizioni Garzanti 1998 as Sei una bestia, Viskovitz) by John Casey with Maria Sanminiatelli.

Forgotten Realms: The Alabaster Staff Edward Bolme (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2962-6, Aug 2003, $6.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [Forgotten Realms: Rogues] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, “The Rogues” #1. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Star Trek: The Lost Era: 2360: Catalyst of Sorrows Margaret Wander Bonanno (Pocket 0-7434-6407-9, Jan 2004, $6.99, 334pp, pb) [Star Trek: Lost Era] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

The Dragon Queen Alice Borchardt (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44400-0, Jun 2003, $7.50, 500pp, pb, cover by Scott McKowen) Reprint (Del Rey 2001) Arthurian fantasy novel of Guinevere as a magical warrior queen.

The Raven Warrior Alice Borchardt (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44401-9, Jul 2003, $25.95, 470pp, hc, cover by Scott McKowen) [Tales of Guinevere] Fantasy novel, second in “The Tales of Guinevere” after The Dragon Queen. First US edition (Bantam UK 6/03).

The Raven Warrior Alice Borchardt (SFBC #58621, Jul 2003, $12.99, 441pp, hc, cover by Scott McKowen) [Tales of Guinevere] Reprint (Bantam Press UK 2003) fantasy novel, second in “The Tales of Guinevere” after The Dragon Queen. This is similar to the Del Rey US edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Tunneling Beth Bosworth (Random House/Crown/Shaye Areheart 0-609-61103-8, Jul 2003, $22.00, 284pp, hc) Fantasy time-travel novel. A young woman time travels to assist Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and other writers. A first novel.

World of Darkness: Vampire: The Madness of Priests Philippe Boulle (White Wolf 1-58846-829-1, Feb 2003, $6.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Christopher Shy) [World of Darkness: Vampire: Victorian Age Trilogy] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, second in the “Victorian Age Trilogy”.

World of Darkness: Vampire: The Wounded King Philippe Boulle (White Wolf 1-58846-858-5, Oct 2003, $6.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Christopher Shy) [World of Darkness: Vampire: Victorian Age Trilogy] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, third in the “Victorian Age Trilogy”. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

World of Darkness: Orpheus: Haunting the Dead ed. Philippe Boulle (White Wolf 1-58846-837-2, Sep 2003, $6.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Christopher Shy) [World of Darkness: Orpheus] Original anthology of four novellas based on the dark fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Rock Rats Ben Bova (Tor 0-812-57988-7, Jun 2003, $6.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Peter Bollinger) [Grand Tour: Asteroid Wars] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) SF novel.

Saturn Ben Bova (Tor 0-312-87218-6, Jun 2003, $24.95, 412pp, hc, cover by John Harris) First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 2/03).

Tales of the Grand Tour Ben Bova (Tor 0-765-30722-7, Jan 2004, $24.95, 382pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Grand Tour] Collection of eight stories and four excerpts from novels in Bova’s loose series about mankind’s expansion through the solar system. Bova’s introductions and afterword discuss the series and how the stories fit in.

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