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Agonies of Time Ravan Christchild (Dunscaith 1-871685-02-8, Jan ’89 [Mar ’89], £3.50, 111pp, pb) [Steve Mitchell]; Sf collection. Order from 28 West Lodge, London, W3 9SF.

The Synthetics Karen Clark (Merlin 0-86303-428-4, 1988 [Mar ’89], £2.95, 52pp, tp); Sf novella about the penalties for truancy in 21st century UK schools. Published last year, but only just seen.

The Anastasia Syndrome and other stories Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster, 1989, 318pp, hc); Collection of four stories plus the short novel “The Anastasia Syndrome”.

Astounding Days Arthur C. Clarke (Gollancz 0-575-04446-2, May ’89 [Apr ’89], £12.95, 224pp, hc, cover by Gavin Harrison); A discussion of the first fifteen years of Astounding/Analog as seen by Clarke, plus every piece he has had published in the magazine that has not previously been collected (including letters).

The Soul Drinker Jo Clayton (SFBC #15226, Oct ’89 [Sep ’89], $11.98, 889pp, hc) [Drinker of Souls]; Omnibus of three fantasy novels, Drinker of Souls (DAW 1986), Blue Magic (DAW 1988), and A Gathering of Stones (DAW 1989).

Interzone: The 4th Anthology ed. John Clute, David Pringle & Simon Ounsley (Simon & Schuster UK 0-671-69707-2, Aug ’89, £12.95, 203pp, hc, cover by Allied Artist); Collection of the best stories from the last twelve months of Interzone, plus three original stories. Some of the best short fiction around. Recommended - read the book and then subscribe to the magazine! (PSP)

The Garrett Files Glen Cook (SFBC 14378, Jan ’89, $8.98, 695pp, hc) [Garrett]; Omnibus of three fantasy detective novels: Sweet Silver Blues (1987), Bitter Gold Hearts (1988), and Cold Copper Tears (1989). All originally from NAL Signet.

Beyond the Looking Glass ed. Jonathan Cott (Viking Overlook Tusk 0-87951-238-5, May ’88, $9.95, 519pp, tp); Reprint (Stonehill 1973) anthology of ten Victorian fantasy tales and poems, with an introduction by Leslie Fiedler and an essay by the editor plus 200 black-and-white period illustrations. This edition has a 1987 date, was announced for 1988, and not seen until 1989. A hardcover edition (-995-9) was also offered but not seen.

Spirits of Christmas ed. Kathryn Cramer & David G. Hartwell (Wynwood 0-922066-16-7, Oct ’89 [Sep ’89], $18.95, 284pp, hc); Anthology of 20 Christmas ghost stories, seven of them originals.

Novelty John Crowley (Doubleday Foundation 0-385-26171-3, May ’89 [Apr ’89], $18.95, 227pp, hc); Collection of four stories, three original, including one novella. Also in trade paperback (-26347-3, $6.95).

The Magic Finger Roald Dahl (Unwin Hyman 0-04-440436-0, Sep ’89, £6.95, 64pp, hc); Reprint (Knopf 1966) young-adult fantasy short story. [Not seen]

Chillers for Christmas ed. Richard Dalby (O’Mara 0-948397-62-4, Oct ’89 [Dec ’89], £12.95, 311pp, hc, cover by Clifford Harper); Anthology of thriller/horror stories, seven of which seem to be original.

The Green Ghost and Other Stories ed. Mary Danby (Armada 0-00-693593-1, Oct ’89, £3.99, 507pp, pb); Anthology of 42 young-adult ghost stories, all taken from volumes of The Armada Ghost Book.

Seaserpents! ed. Jack M. Dann & Gardner R. Dozois (Ace 0-441-75682-4, Dec ’89 [Nov ’89], $3.95, 226pp, pb, cover by Hiro Kimura); Anthology of 10 stories about sea serpents.

The Seventh Omni Book of Science Fiction ed. Ellen Datlow (Zebra 0-8217-2688-9, Jun ’89 [May ’89], $4.50, 408pp, pb); Anthology of 17 stories, 16 reprints and an original novelette by Alfred Bester.

The Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction ed. Ellen Datlow (Zebra 0-8217-2606-4, Mar ’89 [Feb ’89], $4.50, 382pp, pb); Anthology of 16 stories; 15 of them appeared originally in Omni, and one, a novella by Michael Shea, is an original.

Demons and Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1 ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Legend 0-7126-3420-7, Apr ’89 [Mar ’89], £6.95, 482pp, tp); Reprint (St. Martin’s 1988 as The Year’s Best Fantasy: First Annual Collection) anthology of 36 fantasy and horror stories plus write-ups on the year etc. This edition omits “The Moon’s Revenge” by Joan Aiken. Recommended. (PSP) Also available in hardcover (-3021-X, £12.95). [First U.K. edition]

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