The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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_SF in Non-Genre Publications [1992]

Catwoman™ Lynn Abbey & Robert Asprin (SFBC #03870, Mar ’93, $7.98, 196pp, hc, cover by Dave Dorman) [Batman] Reprint (Warner 1992) associational “Batman” novelization. First hardcover edition. This edition lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Magic Chest of Oz Donald Abbott (Emerald City Press 0-929605-20-9, May ’93, $9.95, 107pp, tp, cover by Donald Abbott) [Oz] Children’s fantasy novel, Abbott’s second addition to the “Oz” canon set in the world created by L. Frank Baum. Illustrated by the author in the style of W.W. Denslow. A 350-copy numbered hardcover limited edition with an additional illustration (-21-7, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Books of Wonder, 132 7th Ave. at 18th St., New York NY 10011. (800) 835-4315.

Beyond the Curve Kobo Abe (Kodansha International 4-77001-690-5, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $8.00, 248pp, tp, cover by Shiro Tsujimura) Reprint (Kodansha International 1991) collection of literary sf, the first collection of Abe’s short fiction, translated from the Japanese by Juliet Winters Carpenter.

The Killing of the Saints Alex Abella (Penguin 0-14-017419-2, Apr ’93, $4.95, 208pp, pb) Reprint (Crown 1991) occult detective novel that pits a Cubano court-appointed investigator against the murderous powers of Santeria.

Mostly Harmless Douglas Adams (SFBC #05547, Jan ’93, $6.98, 277pp, hc, cover by Peter Cross) [Hitchhiker] Reprint (Heinemann 1992) humorous sf novel, the fifth volume of the “Hitchhiker Trilogy”. Similar to the 1992 Crown edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mostly Harmless Douglas Adams (Easton Press, Mar ’93, no price, 277pp, hc) [Hitchhiker] Reprint (Heinemann 1992) humorous sf novel, the fifth volume of the “Hitchhiker Trilogy”. Part of the “Signed First Editions of Science Fiction” program, supposedly simultaneous with the 1992 Crown edition. Available by subscription only.

Mostly Harmless Douglas Adams (Ballantine 0-345-37933-0, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $12.00, 277pp, tp, cover by Peter Cross) [Hitchhiker] Reprint (Heinemann 1992) humorous sf novel, the fifth volume of the “Hitchhiker Trilogy”.

Watership Down Richard Adams (Avon 0-380-00428-3, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $12.00, 478pp, tp) [Watership Down] Reprint (Macmillan 1974) epic talking animal fantasy novel about rabbits.

The World of Charles Addams Charles Addams (Knopf 0-679-74813-X, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $20.00, 305pp, tp, cover by Charles Addams) Reprint (Knopf 1991) retrospective collection of classic Charles Addams cartoons, both black & white and full-color, with an introduction by Wilfrid Sheed. This book won the Hugo Award in 1992.

The Survivalist #25: War Mountain Jerry Ahern (Zebra 0-8217-4100-4, Mar ’93 [Jun ’93], $3.50, 320pp, pb) [Survivalist] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel in the long-running series.

The Survivalist #26: Countdown Jerry Ahern (Zebra 0-8217-4229-9, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $3.50, 351pp, pb) [Survivalist] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel in the long-running series.

The Survivalist #27: Death Watch Jerry Ahern (Zebra 0-8217-4410-0, Dec ’93, $3.50, 251pp, pb) [Survivalist] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel in the long-running series.

A Fit of Shivers: Tales for Late at Night Joan Aiken (Delacorte 0-385-30691-1, Sep ’92 [Jan ’93], $15.00, 147pp, hc, cover by Linda Benson) Young-adult collection of ten ghost and macabre stories. First American edition (Gollancz 1990).

The Haunting of Lamb House Joan Aiken (St. Martin’s 0-312-09060-9, Jan ’93, $17.95, 200pp, hc) Ghost novel of a haunted English mansion that tells the story of three inhabitants, including writers Henry James and E.F. Benson. First American edition (Cape 1991).

Is Underground Joan Aiken (Delacorte 0-385-30898-1, May ’93 [Jun ’93], $15.00, 242pp, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) [Alternate England; James III] Young-adult fantasy novel, seventh book of the “Alternate England” series. Is Twite, Dido’s younger sister, travels to London to discover why half the city’s children have disappeared. First American edition (Jonathan Cape 1992).

Midnight Is a Place Joan Aiken (Scholastic 0-590-45496-X, Jun ’93 [Aug ’93], $2.95, 287pp, pb) Reprint (Cape 1974) young-adult novel set in Aiken’s alternate-world Britain.

The Wall at the Edge of the World Jim Aikin (Ace 0-441-87140-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 309pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) Sf novel of a Utopian telepathic society and the real world that threatens to breach its walls.

Challenge of the Seventh Carrier Peter Albano (Zebra 0-8217-4096-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $3.99, 382pp, pb) [Seventh Carrier] Military adventure novel. A WWII carrier long-frozen in Arctic ice saves the world; sixth book of a series.

Singer to the Sea God Vivien Alcock (Delacorte 0-385-30866-3, Feb ’93, $15.00, 199pp, hc, cover by David Loew) Young-adult fantasy novel of a boy in ancient Greece on a quest to free his friend, turned to stone by the gaze of Medusa. First American edition (Methuen 1992).

Louisa May Alcott’s Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories Louisa May Alcott (University of Tennessee Press 0-87049-752-9, 1992 [Jun ’93], $39.95, 392pp, hc) Collection of 39 stories, edited and with a critical introduction by Daniel Shealy. A 1992 book not seen until now. A trade paperback edition (-758-8, $24.95) bound from the same sheets, is now available. Order from University of Tennessee Press, 293 Communications Bldg., Knoxville TN 37996.

Remembrance Day Brian Aldiss (St. Martin’s 0-312-09370-5, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $21.95, 268pp, hc) [Squire] Associational mainstream novel. First American edition (HarperCollins 1993).

Helliconia Spring Brian W. Aldiss (Easton Press, Jul ’93, no price, 361pp, hc) [Helliconia] Reprint (Atheneum 1982) sf novel, first book of the “Helliconia” series. With an introduction by T.A. Shippey and artwork by David Deitrick. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Helliconia Winter Brian W. Aldiss (Macmillan Collier Nucleus 0-02-016092-5, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $9.00, 281pp, tp, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Helliconia] Reprint (Atheneum 1985) sf novel, third book of the “Helliconia” trilogy.

Nomad #4: Desert Fire David Alexander (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62118-3, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 348pp, pb) [Nomad] Sf men’s adventure novel, fourth book of a series featuring a 21st-century anti-terrorist commando.

Nomad: Smart Bomb David Alexander (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62117-5, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 348pp, pb) [Nomad] Sf men’s adventure novel, third book of a series featuring a 21st-century anti-terrorist commando.

The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen Lloyd Alexander (Dell Yearling 0-440-40890-3, Oct ’93, $3.99, 273pp, tp, cover by Paul O. Zelinsky) Reprint (Dutton 1991) young-adult Oriental fantasy novel about a prince in ancient China on a magical quest.

Dark Seductions ed. Alice Alfonsi & John Scognamiglio (Zebra 0-8217-4331-7, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.50, 351pp, pb) Original anthology of 14 horror stories about love by Zebra authors.

The Mammoth Stone Margaret Allan (Penguin/Signet 0-451-17497-6, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $5.99, 391pp, pb) Associational prehistoric novel, first book of a new series. Allan is a pseudonym for W.T. Quick.

All Hallows’ Eve: Tales of Love and the Supernatural ed. Mary Elizabeth Allen (Walker 0-8027-1252-5, Oct ’92 [Jan ’93], $19.95, 247pp, hc) Original anthology of 16 romantic ghost stories, mostly Regencies.

Isaac Asimov’s Caliban Roger MacBride Allen (Ace 0-441-09079-6, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $9.95, 312pp, tp, cover by Ralph McQuarrie) [Robot] Sf novel that continues Asimov’s “Robots” series, about the creation of a robot free of the Three Laws of Robotics. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Isaac Asimov’s Caliban Roger MacBride Allen (SFBC #00487, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $8.98, 312pp, hc, cover by Ralph McQuarrie) [Robot] Reprint (Ace 1993) sf novel that continues Asimov’s “Robots” series, about the creation of a robot free of the Three Laws of Robotics. First hardcover edition. This lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

La Luz Canyon/Going Mobile Royce H. Allen & Glen E. Cox (Roadkill Press, Apr ’93, $6.00, 23/17pp, ph, cover by Melissa Sherman) Original anthology of two horror stories printed back to back a la the Ace Doubles. Illustrations by Melissa Sherman. Order from Roadkill Press, Little Bookshop of Horrors, 10380 Ralston Rd., Arvada CO 80004. Include $1.00 for postage.

The Helpful Ghost Sheila Rosalynd Allen (Diamond 1-55773-908-0, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $3.99, 203pp, pb) [Lovers of Steadford Abbey] Reprint (Walker 1990) Regency ghost story/romance novel, third book of the “Lovers of Steadford Abbey” series, featuring the meddlesome spirit of Sir Harry.

The Meddlesome Ghost Sheila Rosalynd Allen (Diamond 1-55773-858-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $3.99, 204pp, pb) [Lovers of Steadford Abbey] Reprint (Walker 1989) Regency romance/ghost novel, second book of “The Lovers of Steadford Abbey” series. A ghost must do penance for a wicked life by easing the way for mortal lovers.

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