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Best of the Midwest’s Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror ed. Brian Smart (ESA Books 0-9628684-0-X, 1991 [Jul ’92], $4.95, 286pp, tp); Anthology of 21 stories that originally appeared in small press magazines, with illustrations by various artists and an introduction by the editor. This has a 1991 copyright date but was not seen until now.

Fiddling for Waterbuffaloes [as by Somtow Sucharitkul] S. P. Somtow (Pulphouse 1-56146-547-X, Feb ’92, $1.95, 44pp, pb, cover by Doug Herring); Sf short story that originally appeared in Analog in 1986 (as by Somtow Sucharitkul), with an afterword by the author. Short story paperback #47. Available from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

I Wake from a Dream of a Drowned City S. P. Somtow (Pulphouse/Axolotl 1-56146-120-2, May ’92, $35.00, 95pp, hc, cover by Donna Gordon); Sf novella about a cloned prince who struggles to understand the kingdom he may one day rule. This is a 300-copy hardcover edition; a 525-copy trade paperback edition ($10.00) and a 75-copy leatherbound limited edition ($60.00) are also available. All states are signed. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

Rosemary’s Brain and Other Tales of Weird Wonder Martha Soukup (Wildside Press 1-880448-07-6, Sep ’92, $2.29, 63pp, tp); Collection of three stories in a smaller, thin papgerback (13½ by 10½ cm) size with an introduction by John Gregory Betancourt. A 200-copy hardcover edition (-08-44, $13.99) and a 26-copy leatherbound edition (-09-2, $22.50) were announced but not seen. Available from Wildside Press, 37 Fillmore St., Newark NJ 07105.

Deus X Norman Spinrad (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29677-9, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $3.99, 177pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen); Sf novella about the Catholic Church.

Damnbanna Nancy Springer (Pulphouse/Axolotl 1-56146-119-9, Mar ’92, $10.00, 79pp, tp, cover by George Barr); Dark fantasy novella of a girl who takes up with the devil’s rebellious son. This trade paperback edition is limited to 525 copies. A 300-copy hardcover edition (-149-0, $35.00) and a 75-copy limited leatherbound edition (-179-2, $60.00) are also available. All states are signed by the author. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

The Innsmouth Heritage Brian Stableford (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-42-9, Mar ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.50, 25pp, ph, cover by Jason Eckhardt); Lovecraftian short story, illustrated by Jason Eckhardt. Available from Necronomicon Press, 101 Lockwood St., West Warwick RI 02893.

Mysterious Cairo ed. Ed Stark (West End Games 0-87431-346-5, Jun ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Dell Harris) [Torg]; Original anthology of eight short novelizations based on the “Torg” game, one broken into four parts, with an introduction by the editor.

The Gods of War ed. Christopher Stasheff (Baen 0-671-72146-1, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman); Original anthology of 11 stories about a war deity, with interludes by Bill Fawcett. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

The Crafters Book 2: Blessings and Curses ed. Christopher Stasheff & Bill Fawcett (Ace 0-441-12131-4, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.50, 275pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne); Original shared-world anthology of ten stories and one poem, with a prologue by Bill Fawcett; second book of a series packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Globalhead Bruce Sterling (Mark V. Ziesing 0-929480-69-4, Sep ’92, $29.95, 301pp, hc, cover by William Latham); Collection of 13 stories, one original. A signed limited edition (-70-8, $65.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Mark V. Ziesing, PO Box 76, Shingletown CA 96088.

The Spider #3: Master of Men! Grant Stockbridge (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-843-3, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.95, 319pp, pb) [Richard Wentworth (The Spider)]; Collection of two quasi-fantasy pulp novellas, “Death’s Crimson Juggernaut” and “The Red Death Rain”, both originally published in The Spider Magazine in 1934.

The Spider #4 Grant Stockbridge (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-898-0, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.95, 319pp, pb) [Richard Wentworth (The Spider)]; Collection of two pulp quasi-fantasy novellas, “Death Reign of the Vampire King” and “The Pain Emperor”, which first appeared in The Spider magazine in 1935.

The Lady and the Tiger and Other Stories Frank Stockton (Tor 0-812-51956-6, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $2.50, 210pp, pb, cover by David Heffernan); Collection of 11 stories with a biographical note, foreword, and afterword by Jane Yolen.

Fantastic Tales I. U. Tarchetti (Mercury House 1-56279-020-X, Aug ’92 [Oct ’92], $25.00, 193pp, hc); Collection of nine gothic horror/dark fantasy stories by a 19th-century Italian writer, selected, translated, and with an introduction by Lawrence Venuti and illustrations by Jim Pearson. Also included are new translations of the stories “The Burgomaster in the Bottle” by Erckmann-Chatrian and “The Mummy’s Foot” by Théophile Gautier.

Beautiful Strangers Melanie & Steve Rasnic Tem (Roadkill Press, Feb ’92 [May ’92], $5.00, 23pp, ph, cover by Melissa Sherman); Sf/horror novelette about a woman working in a spaceport bar and what happens after she meets an exotic newcomer. This is a signed 300-copy edition. Available from Roadkill Press, Little Bookshop of Horrors, 10380 Ralston Rd., Arvada CO 80004. Include $1.00 for postage.

Decoded Mirrors: Three Tales After Lovecraft Steve Rasnic Tem (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-43-7, Jul ’92, $4.95, 34pp, ph, cover by Jason Eckhardt); Collection of three horror stories, apparently original, with illustrations by Jason Eckhardt.

The 13 Clocks James Thurber (Dell Yearling 0-440-40582-3, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $3.50, 124pp, tp, cover by Marc Simon); Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1960) humorous fairy tale, with the original illustrations by Marc Simont.

The Wonderful O James Thurber (Dell Yearling 0-440-40579-3, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $3.50, 73pp, tp, cover by Marc Simont); Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1955) humorous fairy tale, with the original illustrations by Marc Simont.

Bilbo’s Last Song J. R. R. Tolkien (Knopf 0-679-82710-2, Mar ’92, $6.99, 32pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Middle-Earth]; Reprint (Unwin Hyman 1990) picture book with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. This is a 24-line poem originally published in 1974 as a poster. There are two lines per page.

When the Five Moons Rise Jack Vance (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-145-9, Sep ’92, $29.95, 252pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate); Collection of 13 stories. This is a signed slipcased 300-copy limited edition. Available from Underwood-Miller, 708 Westover Dr., Lancaster PA 17601.

Sherlock Holmes in: The Dreaming Detective Ralph E. Vaughan (Gryphon Books 0-936071-26-5, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $6.95, 61pp, ph, cover by Earl Geier) [Sherlock Holmes]; Collection of two short fantastic Holmes pastiches, a sequel to Sherlock Holmes in the Adventure of the Ancient Gods.

Dead Voices: Natural Agonies in the New World Gerald Vizenor (University of Oklahoma Press 0-8061-2427-X, 1992 [Jul ’92], $17.95, 144pp, hc, cover by Cleo Patterson); Collection of 11 connected Native American fantasy stories, told by a woman transformed into a bear who pursues an urban existence.

Horrorstory Volume Three ed. Karl Edward Wagner (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-107-6, Jan ’92, $39.95, 541pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan); Omnibus of three “year’s best” anthologies, The Year’s Best Horror Stories: VII (DAW 1979) edited by Gerald W. Page, The Year’s Best Horror Stories: VIII (DAW 1980), and The Year’s Best Horror Stories: IX (DAW 1981) edited by Karl Edward Wagner. A signed edition (-108-4, $150.00) is scheduled to appear in March. Available from Underwood-Miller, 7708 Westover Dr., Lancaster PA 17601.

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