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Star Wars: Tales of the Bounty Hunters ed. Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56816-7, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $5.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Star Wars]; Original anthology of five stories based on the Star Wars universe. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches ed. Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-10353-9, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $22.95, 274pp, hc, cover by Roger Dean & Tim White); Original anthology of 18 “eyewitness tales” of Wells’ classic invasion, told from the point of view of such diverse historical figures as Rudyard Kipling (Barbara Hambly), Jules Verne (Gregory Benford and David Brin), Albert Einstein (Doug Beason), and Emily Dickinson (Connie Willis).

All One Universe Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-85873-6, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $22.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate); Collection of 18 pieces, a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with a new introduction and comments on each item, its genesis or intent, by Anderson.

Harvest the Fire Poul Anderson (SFBC #11413, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $7.98, 190pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars]; Reprint (Tor 1995) SF novella set in the future history begun in Harvest of Stars. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The King of Ys Poul & Karen Anderson (Baen 0-671-87729-1, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $15.00, 1202pp, tp, cover by Carol Russo) [King of Ys]; Omnibus of Roma Mater (1986), Gallicenae (1987), Dahut (1987), and The Dog and the Wolf (1988), all from Baen. Published as a two-volume omnibus by the SFBC in 1988. This is the first one-volume edition.

The Chronicles of the Holy Grail ed. Mike Ashley (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0363-6, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $12.95, 440pp, tp, cover by Julek Heller); Anthology of 21 Arthurian stories, 15 original. The introduction by Ashley discusses the origins of the Grail legend. A guide to Arthurian characters is provided. Authors include Phyllis Ann Karr, Tanith Lee, Parke Godwin, and Brian Stableford. Simultaneous with the UK (Raven) edition.

Forms of Heaven: Three Plays Clive Barker (HarperPrism 0-06-105270-1, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $23.00, 378pp, hc, cover by Clive Barker); Collection of three plays, all magical comedies: Crazyface, Paradise Street, and Subtle Bodies. There is an introduction by Barker, along with production notes for each play.

The Unicorn Sonata Peter S. Beagle (Turner 1-57036-288-2, Oct ’96, $16.95, 154pp, hc, cover by Robert Rodriguez); Fantasy novella. A Chicana in Los Angeles follows ghostly music into a magical world, where the unicorns have a strange disease. Full-color illustrations by Robert Rodriguez.

The Disciples of Cthulhu ed. Edward P. Berglund (Chaosium 1-56882-054-2, Mar ’96, $10.95, 258pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl); Reprint (DAW 1976) anthology of nine stories, one original. This second revised edition has a new preface by Edward P. Berglund, and new illustrations by Earl Geier. The Ramsey Campbell and Brian Lumley stories have been slightly revised. Dropped from this edition are stories by Lin Carter and Joseph Payne Brennan; new to this edition are stories by A.A. Attanasio and Robert M. Price (the one original).

New Masterpieces of Horror ed. John Betancourt (Barnes & Noble 1-56619-790-2, Sep ’96, $7.98, 514pp, hc); Anthology of 24 horror and dark fantasy stories. Authors include Peter Straub, S.P. Somtow, Joyce Carol Oates, and Connie Willis. This is an instant remainder edition.

At the City Limits of Fate Michael Bishop (Edgewood Press 0-9629066-6-2, 1996 [Oct ’96], $14.00, 328pp, tp, cover by Rick Berry); Collection of 15 mostly recent stories. Order from Edgewood Press, PO Box 380264, Cambridge MA 02238.

Girl Goddess #9 Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins/Cotler 0-06-027211-2, Sep ’96, $14.95, 181pp, hc); Collection of nine stories of girls discovering the world. There is questionable fantasy content.

Weetzie Bat Francesca Lia Block (HarperTrophy 0-06-447068-7, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $3.95, 88pp, pb, cover by David Diaz) [Weetzie Bat]; Reissue (Harper & Row 1990) young-adult contemporary fantasy novella in the “Weetzie Bat” series. This still says first HarperTrophy edition 1991, but has new cover art copyrighted 1996.

Conditions of Sentient Life Bruce Boston (Gothic Press 0-913045-05-5, Jun ’96, $5.00, 47pp, ph, cover by Margaret Ballif Simon); Chapbook collection of 21 poems, five original, with illustrations by Margaret Ballif Simon. Available from Gothic Press, 4998 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge LA 70808-3043; add $1.00 postage.

Floating Worlds: Oriental Fantasies ed. Gary Bowen (Obelesk Books/Triangle 1-887666-15-X, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $6.00, 47pp, ph, cover by Joe Tsambiras); Original anthology of six stories. Authors include Mark Noe, Beverly Heinze, and James S Dorr. Available from Obelesk Books, PO Box 1118, Elkton, MD 21922-1118; add $1.25 postage.

Icarus & Angels ed. Gary Bowen (Obelesk Books/Triangle 1-887666-13-3, 1996 [Apr ’96], $6.00, 47pp, ph, cover by Tristan Alexander); Original anthology of four gay SF stories. Available from Obelesk Books, PO Box 1118, Elkton, MD 21922-1118; add $1.25 postage.

Worthy Foes: Differently Abled Heros ed. Gary Bowen (Obelesk Books 1-887666-12-5, Jan ’96, $6.00, 38pp, ph, cover by Hannah Shapero); Chapbook anthology of three stories featuring heroes who overcome their handicaps. Available from Obelesk Books, PO Box 1118, Elkton, MD 21922-1118; add $1.25 postage.

Quicker than the Eye Ray Bradbury (Avon 0-380-97380-4, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $22.00, 262pp, hc, cover by Bernie Fuchs); Collection of 21 recent stories (9 previously unpublished), and an afterword by Bradbury.

Sword and Sorceress XIII ed. Marion Zimmer Bradley (DAW 0-88677-703-8, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $5.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo); Original anthology of 22 fantasy stories, with an introduction by Bradley. Authors include Jo Clayton, Deborah Wheeler, and Diana L. Paxson.

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