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Rivals of Dracula ed. Robert Weinberg, Stefan R. Dziemianowicz & Martin H. Greenberg (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-0175-X, Sep ’96, $7.98, 377pp, hc); Anthology of 19 vampire stories. Authors include Kevin J. Anderson, F. Paul Wilson, Tanith Lee, and Dan Simmons. There is an introduction by Stefan R. Dziemianowicz. This is an instant remainder edition.

DragonLance: The Dragons at War ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (TSR 0-7869-0491-7, May ’96, $5.99, 340pp, tp, cover by Paul Jaquays) [DragonLance]; Anthology of 13 stories and a poem set in the DragonLance world, a follow up to DragonLance: The Dragons of Krynn. Copyrighted by TSR.

The White Papers James White (NESFA Press 0-915368-71-4, Sep ’96, $25.00, 395pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate); Collection of 10 stories, one original, and nine fan articles. Four of the stories are in the “Sector General” series, which is also discussed in notes and a timeline by Gary Lovisi. There are introductions by Mike Resnick, Bruce Pelz, and a 1992 program book introduction by Walt Willis. This edition was published in honor of White’s appearance as Guest of Honor at L.A.con III, the 1996 World SF convention. A boxed edition (-72-2) was also announced, but not seen. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701-0203; add $2.00 postage.

Hugo and Nebula Award Winners from Asimov’s Science Fiction ed. Sheila Williams (Random House/Wings 0-517-12410-6, 1995 [Jan ’96], $12.99, 558pp, hc); Anthology of 17 award-winning stories. This is an instant remainder edition.

Intergalactic Mercenaries ed. Sheila Williams & Cynthia Manson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45580-0, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $5.99, 266pp, pb); Anthology of six military SF stories from Analog and Asimov’s. Authors include Gordon R. Dickson, Frederik Pohl, and Lois McMaster Bujold.

Futures Imperfect Connie Willis (SFBC #11638, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $12.98, 408pp, hc, cover by William O’Connor); Omnibus of three short novels originally published as separate books: Uncharted Territory (Bantam Spectra 1994), Remake (Ziesing 1994), Bellwether (Bantam Spectra 1996).

Remake Connie Willis (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57441-8, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 140pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell); Reprint (Ziesing 1994) SF novella about making virtual movies in the future.

Diagnosis: Terminal ed. F. Paul Wilson (Tor/Forge 0-312-85972-4, Jul ’96, $23.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Robert Santara); Original anthology of 14 stories of medical terror, some with SF or supernatural elements. Authors include Karl Edward Wagner, Ed Gorman, Steven Spruill, and Matthew Costello.

Gahan Wilson’s The Ultimate Haunted House ed. Gahan Wilson (HarperPrism 0-06-105315-5, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $15.00, 191pp, tp, cover by Gahan Wilson); Original anthology of 13 horror stories based on the art of Gahan Wilson. Authors include Kathe Koja, Norman Partridge, and Lucy Taylor. Nancy A. Collins is the “Consulting Editor”; there is an introduction and illustrations by Gahan Wilson. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Paragons: Twelve Science Fiction Writers Ply Their Craft ed. Robin Wilson (St. Martin’s 0-312-14023-1, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $24.95, 368pp, hc); Anthology and writing guide, with 12 reprint stories accompanied by original essays. Authors include Pat Cadigan, Greg Bear, Lucius Shepard, and Howard Waldrop.

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XII ed. Dave Wolverton (Bridge 1-57318-027-0, May ’96, $6.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton); Original anthology of 16 stories by contest winners, illustrated by “Illustrators of the Future” winners. There are articles on writing and art by L. Ron Hubbard, Paul Lehr, and Doug Beason.

Book of Enchantments Patricia C. Wrede (Harcourt Brace 0-15-201255-9, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $17.00, 234pp, hc, cover by Amy Ning); Collection of ten fantasy stories, five original, including a new one set in the “Enchanted Forest”, about Queen Cimorene’s Frying Pan of Doom, with an accompanying recipe for ’Quick After-Battle Triple Chocolate Cake’. Notes by the author describe the inspiration for several stories.

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Patricia C. Wrede (SFBC #10828, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $14.98, 617pp, hc, cover by Gary Lippincott) [Enchanted Forest]; Fantasy omnibus of four young-adult novels, Dealing with Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1990), Searching for Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991), Calling on Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1993), and Talking to Dragons (Ace/Tempo 1985). The jacket lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back.

Future Fright: Tales of High-Tech Terror Don Wulffson (Lowell House Juvenile 1-56565-393-9, Apr ’96 [Dec ’96], $5.95, 95pp, pb, cover by Scott Fray); Original collection of six SF horror stories for young adults. Lowell House Juvenile, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3290, Los Angeles CA 90067.

Mythos Tales & Others ed. David Wynn (Mythos Books, 1996 [Nov ’96], $6.00, 94pp, ph, cover by Stanley Sargent); Chapbook original anthology of 11 stories, two essays, and 11 poems in a Lovecraftian vein. Authors include Don Webb, Gary Lovisi, and S.T. Joshi. This is a limited edition of 200. Order from Mythos Books, 218 Hickory Meadow Lane, Poplar Bluff MO 63901-2160; add $1.00 postage.

Here There Be Angels Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace 0-15-200938-8, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $18.00, 93pp, hc, cover by David Wilgus); Young-adult original collection of 11 stories, four previously published, and nine poems about angels, with introductions to each by Yolen. Illustrations by David Wilgus.

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