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Harvest the Fire Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-55375-6, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $5.99, 190pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars]; Reprint (Tor 1995) SF novella set in the future history begun in Harvest of Stars.

The Saturn Game Poul Anderson (SFBC #13972, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $7.98, 151pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); SF novella; first individual publication. Introduction by David G. Hartwell. Part of the SFBC Collection, winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards; it has ISBN 1-56865-274-7. This is a special offering, available for $2.98 with any purchase.

Singers of Strange Songs: A Celebration of Brian Lumley ed. Scott David Aniolowski (Chaosium 1-56882-104-2, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $12.95, 238pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl); Original anthology 13 Lovecraftian horror stories and one poem; the poem and two stories by Lumley are reprints. Authors include Don D’Ammassa, Donald R. Burleson, and Tina L. Jens. Order from Chaosium, 950 56th St, Oakland CA 94608.

Anne McCaffrey’s The Unicorn Girl ed. Anon. (HarperPrism 0-06-105540-9, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $22.00, 135pp, hc, cover by John Ennis); Original anthology of three stories and related informational pieces. Full-color illustrations are by various artists. Named authors are Mickey Zucker Reichert, Jody Lynn Nye, and Roman R. Ranieri. Packaged and copyrighted by BIG Entertainment.

Lords of the Night ed. Anon. (Zebra 0-8217-5593-5, Mar ’97, $4.99, 320pp, pb); Original anthology of three dark-fantasy romance novellas by Janice Bennett, Sara Blayne, and Monique Ellis.

Margaret Weis’ Testament of the Dragon ed. Anon. (HarperPrism 0-06-105543-3, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $22.00, 105pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki); Original anthology of three stories and related informational pieces, “created by” Margaret Weis and David Baldwin, described on the cover as an illustrated “novel.” Named authors are Jeff Grubb, J. Robert King, and Janet Pack. Packaged and copyrighted by Big Entertainment. Illustrated by Steve Lieber and Rags Morales.

Eating Memories Patricia Anthony (First Books/Old Earth Books 1-882968-17-4, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $15.00, 334pp, tp, cover by Lissanne Lake); Collection of 28 stories, three previously unpublished, each introduced by the author. Introduction by Charles C. Ryan. Printed in conjunction with Anthony’s appearance at Disclave 1997. A hardcover (-16-6, $25) and limited, numbered edition (-15-8, $85.00) were announced but not seen. Order from First Books, PO Box 2449, Woburn MA 01888-0849.

The Continuing Xanth Saga Piers Anthony (Random House Value Publishing 0-517-18337-4, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $13.99, 711pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Xanth]; Omnibus of three “Xanth” novels, fourth through sixth in the series: Centaur Aisle (1981), Ogre, Ogre (1982), Night Mare (1982). This is an instant remainder edition.

Ghor, Kin-Slayer ed. Jonathan Bacon (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-91-7, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $8.95, 176pp, tp, cover by Robert H. Knox); Anthology/novel based on an unfinished story by Robert E. Howard, with a different author writing each of the 17 chapters. The first 12 chapters were published in the magazine Fantasy Crossroads; the remainder appear here for the first time. Authors include Karl Edward Wagner, Michael Moorcock, and Marion Zimmer Bradley. Available from Necronomicon Press, PO Box 1304, West Warwick RI 02893.

The Forgetting Room Nick Bantock (HarperCollins 0-00-225176-0, 1997 [Oct ’97], $22.00, 106pp, hc); Illustrated literary fantasy novella. A man inherits his grandfather’s home and finds a surreal puzzle involving alchemy, revenge, and Moorish legend.

The Timeline Wars John Barnes (SFBC #17848, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $14.98, 682pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Timeline Wars]; Omnibus of three novels: Patton’s Spaceship, Washington’s Dirigible, and Caesar’s Bicycle (all HarperPrism 1997). This is a special Guild America edition, ISBN 1-56865-461-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Spires of Spirit Gael Baudino (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45568-1, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $5.99, 291pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty); Original collection of six novelettes set in the world of Strands of Starlight, only one previously published in slightly different form.

Giant Bones Peter S. Beagle (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45651-3, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $11.95, 269pp, tp, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [world of The Inkeeper’s Song]; Collection of six novellas.

The Rhinoceros Who Quoted Nietzsche and other Odd Acquaintances Peter S. Beagle (Tachyon Publications 0-9648320-7-0, Dec ’97 [Sep ’97], $14.00, 183pp, tp, cover by Michael Dashow); Collection of seven stories and three essays, one story and one essay original to this volume, with new introductions by Beagle to the sections of essays and early stories. Introduction by Patricia A. McKillip. A hardcover edition was also announced but not seen. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; add $2.00 shipping per book.

The New Hugo Winners Volume IV ed. Gregory Benford & Martin H. Greenberg (Baen 0-671-87852-2, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $6.99, 537pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton); Anthology of the nine Hugo Award-winning stories from 1992-’94, “presented by” Gregory Benford, who introduces each story. Copyrighted by Greenberg, who is mentioned only on the copyright page.

A Treasury of Witches and Wizards ed. David Bennett (Kingfisher US 1-85697-678-5, 1996 [Jan ’97], $5.95, 159pp, tp, cover by Virginia Chalcraft); Young-adult anthology of 15 fantasy stories. Authors include Margaret Mahy, Lynne Reid Banks, Terry Jones, and Diana Wynne Jones. First American edition; we apparently missed the 1996 Kingfisher UK edition.

Virtual Unrealities Alfred Bester (Random House/Vintage 0-679-76783-5, Nov ’97, $14.00, 366pp, tp); Collection of 16 stories and one fragment, one story and the fragment previously unpublished. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Weird Tales: Seven Decades of Terror ed. John Betancourt & Robert Weinberg (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-0403-1, Apr ’97 [Sep ’97], $7.98, 438pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); Horror anthology of 28 stories that appeared in Weird Tales from the ’20s to the ’90s, arranged in chronological order. Authors include H.P. Lovecraft, C.L. Moore, Gene Wolfe, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. An instant remainder book.

Occurrences: The Illustrated Ambrose Bierce Ambrose Bierce (Mojo Press 1-885418-12-4, Apr ’97 [Jul ’97], $9.95, 79pp, tp, cover by John Picacio); Graphic collection of six Bierce stories in comic form, adapted and with a biographical introduction by Debra Rodia; art by Michael Lark, John Lucas, Martin Thomas, Mark Ricketts, and Richard Case. Order from Mojo Press, PO Box 140005, Austin TX 78714; fax 512-858-7282; mojo@eden.com; add $1.00 postage.

Doughnuts James P. Blaylock (Subterranean Press, Sep ’97, $8.00, 32pp, ph, cover by Tim Powers); Reprint (A.S.A.P. 1994) associational story in chapbook form, with a new introduction by Blaylock. This is a limited edition of 250, signed by both Blaylock and Powers. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519. The price includes postage.

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