The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Collected Jorkens, Volume Two Lord Dunsany (Night Shade Books 1-892389-56-8, May 2004, $35.00, 375 + xxii, hc, cover by Sidney Sime) [Joseph Jorkens] Omnibus/collection, the second in a three-volume set. This contains stories previously collected in Jorkens Has a Large Whiskey (1940) and The Fourth Book of Jorkens (1947); it adds an appendix with one previously unpublished story and one uncollected reprint. Edited and with an introduction by S.T. Joshi; a second introduction is by T.E.D. Klein. This also includes the brief foreword to the series by Edward Plunkett, Lord Dunsany. Night Shade Books, 3623 SW Baird St., Portland OR 97219; 503-452-0761; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

In the Land of Time and Other Fantasy Tales Lord Dunsany (Penguin Classics 0-14-243776-X, Mar 2004, $14.00, 400 +xxviv, tp, cover by Sidney H. Sime) Collection of 42 stories, two previously uncollected, showing a variety of Dunsany’s works. Includes The Gods of Pegana (1905) and several “Jorkens” stories. Edited with introduction and notes by S.T. Joshi.

Wonder Tales Lord Dunsany (Dover 0-486-43201-7, 2003, $7.95, 158pp, tp, cover by Sidney Sime) Omnibus of two collections: The Book of Wonder (1912) and Tales of Wonder (1916). This is dated 2003 but not seen until now. First US edition (Millennium 2000 as part of Time and the Gods).

The Night Orchid: Conan Doyle in Toulouse Jean-Claude Dunyach (Black Coat Press 0-9740711-7-X, Mar 2004, $20.95, 279pp, tp, cover by Gilles Francescano) Collection of 14 stories chosen by the author, six appearing in their first English translation. Foreword by David Brin, afterword by Dunyach. Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].

The City of Ember Jeanne DuPrau (Random House 0-375-82274-7, May 2004, $4.99, 270pp, tp) [Book of Ember] Reprint (Random House 2003) young-adult dystopian novel.

The People of Sparks Jeanne DuPrau (Random House 0-375-82824-9, May 2004, $15.95, 338pp, hc) [Book of Ember] Young-adult dystopian novel, sequel to The City of Ember. The city’s refugees find a new life, and new conflicts, in the surface world.

Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship Colin Duriez (Paulist Press/HiddenSpring 1-58768-026-2, Nov 2003, $16.00, 244pp, tp) Non-fiction, biography about the friendship between the two authors. Includes chronology, notes, bibliography, and index. This is dated 2003 but not seen until now. [J. R. R. Tolkien; C. S. Lewis]

Mr. Blur C. C. Dust (Radiant Press 0-9742241-0-3, Oct 2004, $12.95, 360pp, tp) Detective novel with fantastic elements. Everybody wants a mysterious black cube that can change the world. A first novel. Order from Radiant Press, PO Box 20017, New York NY 10025-9992; [www.theradiantpress.com].

Half Magic: Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition Edward Eager (Harcourt 0-15-205302-6, Aug 2004, $18.95, 217 + xiii, hc, cover by N. M. Bodecker) Reissue (Harcourt Brace 1954) juvenile fantasy novel. This is a 50th-Anniversary Edition with the original illustrations by N.M. Bodecker, and a new introduction by Jack Gantos.

Warhammer: The Burning Shore Robert Earl (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-129-3, May 2004, $7.99, 395pp, pb, cover by Paul Dainton) [Warhammer: Florin & Lorenzo] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 4/04).

Warhammer: Wild Kingdoms Robert Earl (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-149-8, Nov 2004, $6.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Jon Hodgson) [Warhammer: Florin & Lorenzo] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. First US edition (Black Library UK 10/04).

The Belgariad: Part I David Eddings (SFBC #65858, Jun 2004, $14.99, 759pp, hc, cover by William O’Connor) [Belgariad] Reissue (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the first three novels of the “Belgariad”: Pawn of Prophecy (1982), Queen of Sorcery (1982), and Magician’s Gambit (1983). This has ISBN 0-7394-4414-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Belgariad: Part II David Eddings (SFBC #65859, Jun 2004, $14.99, 626pp, hc, cover by William O’Connor) [Belgariad] Reissue (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the fourth and fifth novels of the “Belgariad”: The Castle of Wizardry (1984) and Enchanter’s End Game (1984). This has ISBN 0-7394-4415-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Pawn of Prophecy David Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46864-3, Jun 2004, $6.99, 290pp, tp, cover by Michael Phillippi) [Belgariad] Reprint (Del Rey 1982) fantasy novel, book one of “The Belgariad”. Packaged as part of the “Imagine” line for young adults.

The Elder Gods David & Leigh Eddings (Warner Vision 0-446-61333-9, Oct 2004, $7.50, 448pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers] Reprint (Voyager 2003) epic fantasy novel, first in “The Dreamers”.

The Treasured One David & Leigh Eddings (Warner Aspect 0-446-53226-6, Oct 2004, $25.95, 473pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers] Epic fantasy novel, second in “The Dreamers”. First US edition (Voyager 7/04).

The Treasured One David & Leigh Eddings (SFBC #1172619, Nov 2004, $13.99, 473pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers] Reprint (Voyager 2004) epic fantasy novel, second in “The Dreamers”. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Murder by Magic ed. Rosemary Edghill (Warner Aspect 0-446-67962-3, Oct 2004, $13.95, 345pp, tp) Original anthology of 20 stories by authors including Mercedes Lackey, Jennifer Roberson, and Lawrence Watt-Evans. Edghill also writes as eluki bes shahar. This is copyrighted by Edghill and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

The Red Branch Tales Randy Lee Eickhoff (Tor/Forge 0-312-87018-3, Mar 2004, $17.95, 400pp, tp) Reprint (Forge 2003) fantasy collection, a new translation/retelling of old Irish legends.

The Voices Susan Elderkin (Grove 0-8021-4170-6, Sep 2004, $13.00, 323pp, tp) Reprint (Fourth Estate 2003) mainstream novel with fantasy elements. A white boy growing up in Australia hears the voices of spirits.

Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction Jonathan R. Eller & William F. Touponce (Kent State University Press 0-87338-779-1, Aug 2004, $34.00, 570 + xxii, tp) Non-fiction, a critical examination of Bradbury’s work. Foreword by William F. Nolan. The afterword consists of excerpts from a 2002 interview with Bradbury. Includes bibliographic listings (including Bradbury’s unpublished works), notes, and index. Order from Kent State University Press, Kent OH 44242; [www.kentstateuniversitypress.com]. [Ray Bradbury]

The Gathering Storm Kate Elliott (DAW 0-7564-0132-1, Feb 2004, $7.99, 977pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (Orbit 2003) fantasy novel, fifth in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen.

Strange Wine Harlan Ellison (ibooks/Edgeworks Abbey 0-7434-7989-0, Oct 2004, $13.95, 262pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) Reprint (Harper & Row 1978) collection of 15 stories.

I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay Harlan Ellison & Isaac Asimov (ibooks 0-7434-8659-5, Apr 2004, $14.95, 273pp, tp, cover by Mark Zug) [Robot Series] Reprint (Warner Aspect 1994) screenplay for “the greatest movie never made.” Color illustrations by Mark Zug are included as an unpaginated, 16-page insert. Packaged but not copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Dance of Death P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-22-9, Jul 2004, $14.95, 264pp, tp, cover by Mark Garro) [Jonathan Barrett] Reprint (Ace 1996) vampire novel, fourth in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has a new copyright and has been revised. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Death and the Maiden P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-20-2, May 2004, $14.95, 274pp, tp, cover by Jeff Barson) [Jonathan Barrett] Reprint (Ace 1994) vampire novel, second in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has been revised and expanded. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Death Masque P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-21-0, Jun 2004, $14.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Mark Garro) [Jonathan Barrett] Reprint (Ace 1995) vampire novel, third in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has been revised and expanded. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Red Death P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-19-9, Apr 2004, $14.95, 284pp, tp, cover by Michael Herring) [Jonathan Barrett] Reprint (Ace 1993) vampire novel, the first in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This is a revised and expanded edition. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

The Vampire Files, Volume One P. N. Elrod (SFBC #62597, Jan 2004, $12.99, 452pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reprint (Ace 2003) omnibus of three novels in the vampire detective series: Bloodlist (1990), Lifeblood (1990), and Bloodcircle (1990). This has ISBN 0-7394-4061-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Vampire Files: Cold Streets P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01103-9, Jan 2004, $6.99, 380pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reprint (Ace 2003) dark fantasy novel, tenth in “The Vampire Files” series.

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