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Down and Out in the Ivy League J. G. Eccarius (III Publishing 1-886625-04-2, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $10.00, 125pp, tp, cover by Chip Edwards); Original collection of 12 stories, six previously published, several SF or with elements of fantasy. Available from III Publishing, PO Box 1581, Gualala CA 95445.

Bell, Book, and Murder Rosemary Edghill (Tor/Forge 0-312-86768-9, Oct ’98, $17.95, 448pp, tp) [Bast]; Omnibus of three associational mystery novels featuring the white witch Bast: Speak Daggers to Her (1994), Book of Moons (1995), and The Bowl of Night (1996). Edghill is a pen name for eluki bes shahar.

Naked Came the Farmer Philip José Farmer, et al. (Mayfly Productions 0-9624613-7-7, May ’98, $12.95, 160pp, tp); Associational humorous round-robin “rural romance and murder mystery” novel by 13 authors, published as a benefit for The Friends of the Peoria Public Library, and originally serialized in several Illinois newspapers. Authors include Philip José Farmer, Nancy Atherton, Steven Burgauer, and Tracy Knight. Order from Naked Came the Farmer, PO Box 192, Peoria IL 61650; add $3.00 postage.

Handling It: How I Got Rich and Famous, Made Media Stars Out of Common Street Scum and Almost Got the Girl Joe Clifford Faust (SFBC #20045, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $12.98, 567pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen); Omnibus of SF advertising satires Ferman’s Devils (1996) and Boddekker’s Demons (1997). This special Guild America edition has its own ISBN 1-56865-625-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Black Glass Karen Joy Fowler (Holt 0-8050-5557-6, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $23.00, 242pp, hc); Collection of 15 stories, two apparently original; includes the five stories published in Author’s Choice Monthly #6: Peripheral Vision (1990) and Letters from Home (1991).

The Southwest Chamber Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (Books of Wonder 0-929605-73-X, Nov ’97 [Feb ’98], $5.95, 53pp, tp, cover by Margaret Organ-Kean); Horror short story. Part of the “Classic Frights” series for young adults, with new illustrations by Margaret Organ-Kean.

Did You Say Chicks? ed. Esther M. Friesner & Martin H. Greenberg (Baen 0-671-87867-0, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $5.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore); Original anthology of 19 humorous fantasy stories about woman warriors, “sequel” to the notorious Chicks in Chainmail. Authors include Elizabeth Moon, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Barbara Hambly, and Harry Turtledove.

Crimson Spear: The Blood of Cú Chulainn Gregory Frost (Cascade Mountain Publishing, Dec ’98, $24.95, 558pp, tp, cover by Gregory Frost) [Tain]; Omnibus of two Celtic fantasy novels: Tain (1986) and Remscela (1988). The author’s preface discusses the original legends and how they were used in the novels. Order from Cascade Mountain, 1652 NW Summit Dr, Bend OR 97701; credit card orders 800-981-6889.

Smoke and Mirrors Neil Gaiman (Avon 0-380-97364-2, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $24.00, 340pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter); Collection of 30 stories and poems, two original. This is an expanded version of Gaiman’s earlier collection Angels & Visitations (DreamHaven 1993). Gaiman’s introduction discusses the writing of the pieces, and includes a story he did not write for a friend’s wedding.

The Moon Maid and Other Fantastic Adventures R. García y Robertson (Golden Gryphon Press 0-9655901-8-6, Mar ’98 [Jan ’98], $22.95, 275pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky); Collection of eight SF and historical fantasy stories. The preface discusses the inspirations behind the stories. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 364 West Country Lane, Collinsville IL 62234; 618-344-4637.

The Well of the Wind Alan Garner (DK Ink 0-7894-2519-X, Sep ’98 [Nov ’98], $14.95, 44pp, hc, cover by Hervé Blondon); Young-adult fantasy story about a foundling brother and sister and a witch. Illustrated by Hervé Blondon.

Hot Blood X ed. Jeff Gelb & Michael Garrett (Pocket 0-671-00950-8, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 335pp, pb); Original anthology of 17 stories, one a reprint, of erotic horror. Tenth book in the series. Authors include Bentley Little, Nancy Holder, Lawrence Block, and Graham Masterton.

Postmodern American Fiction ed. Paula Geyh, Fred G. Leebron & Andrew Levy (Norton 0-393-31698-X, 1997 [Jun ’98], $24.95, 672pp, hc, cover by Roger Brown); Textbook anthology of 70 stories and excerpts divided into thematic sections, including the SF-oriented “Technoculture”, with critical discussions. The difference between fantasy and “Postmodern” is usually arguable. Authors include Thomas Pynchon, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, Joanna Russ, Joyce Carol Oates, William S. Burroughs, and Octavia Butler.

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