The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Ugly Little Boy Isaac Asimov & Robert Silverberg (Bantam 0-553-56122-7, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $5.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) Reprint (Gollancz 1991 as Child of Time) sf novel based on Asimov’s eponymous short story.

Isaac Asimov Presents the Great SF Stories 25 (1963) ed. Isaac Asimov & Martin H. Greenberg (SFBC #05922, Jan ’93, $8.98, 381pp, hc, cover by Bob Layzell) Reprint (DAW 1992) anthology of 13 stories from 1963, with an introduction by the editor, the final book in the series. First hardcover edition. This edition lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Mammoth Book of Modern Science Fiction: Short Novels of the 1980s ed. Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-959-6, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $9.95, 534pp, tp, cover by Gerry Grace) Anthology of ten sf novellas from the 1980s. Simultaneous with the UK edition from Robinson.

Tears of Time Nancy Asire (Baen 0-671-72191-7, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Nancy Asire, Larry Dixon & C. W. Kelly) [Twilight’s Kingdom] Fantasy novel, second book of the “Twilight’s Kingdom” series.

The Dream of the Stone Christina Askounis (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-31877-8, Apr ’93, $13.00, 291pp, hc, cover by Dan Burr) Near-future young-adult sf novel of a girl searching for her brother, an 18-year-old genius whose mysterious invention will change the human race forever.

The Bug Wars Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-07373-5, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.50, 217pp, pb, cover by Richard Hescox) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1979) sf novel.

Aunt Dimity’s Death Nancy Atherton (Penguin 0-14-017840-6, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.95, 244pp, pb, cover by Jerry Lofaro) [Aunt Dimity] Reprint (Viking 1992) mystery/ghost novel of a young woman who inherits a Cornish cottage from an Aunt she had believed fictional, only to discover that the legacy includes her ghost.

Morningstar Peter Atkins (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-100512-6, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.50, 287pp, pb, cover by Kirk Reinert) Reissue (HarperPaperbacks 1992) horror novel; second printing.

The Moon’s Wife A. A. Attanasio (HarperCollins 0-06-017740-3, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $22.00, 234pp, hc, cover by Joe Burleson) Literary quasi-fantasy novel about the moon coming down from the sky and becoming a man in order to win the woman he loves. Maybe.

Forbidden Journeys: Fairy Tales and Fantasies By Victorian Women Writers ed. Nina Auerbach & U. C. Knoepflmacher (University of Chicago Press 0-226-03204-3, Nov ’93, $11.95, 373pp, tp, cover by Arthur Hughes) Reprint (University of Chicago Press 1992) anthology of 11 19th-Century fantasy stories by women writers with an introduction and commentary explaining why women wrote much nastier stories than men. This edition consists of the original hardcover sheets with a new trade paperback cover. Order from University of Chicago Press, Chicago IL 60637.

Scream #2: Deadly Delivery Michael August (Zebra/Z-Fave 0-8217-4356-2, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $3.50, 223pp, pb) [Scream] Young-adult horror novel of a game that creates real monsters. Second book of a loosely-connected series, only some of which have fantastic elements.

Scream #6: New Year’s Evil Michael August (Zebra/Z-Fave 0-8217-4449-6, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $3.50, 202pp, pb) [Scream] Young-adult horror novel. Tess asks the school witch for help in getting rid of a bully — and finds she owes her more than she’s willing to pay. Sixth book of a loosely-connected series, only some of which have fantasy elements. Copyrighted by Sidney Williams.

Deathlands: Shockscape [by Laurence James] James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62518-9, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.99, 349pp, pb) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel, 18th book in the ongoing series.

Earth Blood [by Laurence James] James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63807-8, Nov ’93, $4.99, 349pp, pb) [Earth Blood] Post-catastrophe sf novel of a spacecraft crew who returns to Earth after a two year mission only to discover that society has collapsed and they have to fight for survival.

Whispers in the Dark Jonathan Aycliffe (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-100601-7, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) Ghost/horror novel about a young Victorian girl who is threatened by a ghost in an old manor house. First American edition (HarperCollins UK 1992).

Enterprising Women: Television Fandom and the Creation of Popular Myth Camille Bacon-Smith (University of Pennsylvania Press 0-8122-1379-3, Sep ’92 [Apr ’93], $17.95, 338pp, tp, cover by Suzan Lovett) Non-fiction, criticism. A sociological analysis of women’s media fandom and fiction, the principal focus being on Star Trek. A 1993 Hugo Award nominee, this was published in 1992 but not seen until now. A hardcover edition (-3098-1) was announced but not seen.

Ecstatic Incisions: The Collages of Freddie Baer Freddie Baer (AK Press 1-873176-60-0, 1992 [Mar ’93], $11.95, 73pp, tp, cover by Freddie Baer) Art book, a collection of collage art by an artist whose work has appeared in Interzone, SF Eye, etc. Many of these have appeared in sf sources. With a preface by Peter Lamborn Wilson. Order from Mystopia, Box 410151, San Francisco CA 94141.

Brothers of the Dragon Robin Wayne Bailey (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45251-8, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Louis Harrison) [Brothers of the Dragon] Fantasy novel of two martial arts warrior brothers battling the powers of darkness. First book of a new series. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications. First American edition (NEL 1992 as by Robin Bailey).

Blood and Roses Sharon Bainbridge (Diamond 1-55773-985-4, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Joanie Schwartz) Victorian vampire novel of an English aristocrat who has become a creature of the night and must match wits with a doctor friend of Abraham Van Helsing.

CrashCourse Wilhelmina Baird (Ace 0-441-12163-2, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Crashcourse] Cyberpunk sf thriller about cyber-cinema performers in danger when they realize that one of them is a mass killer. A first novel. Recommended (SW).

CrashCourse Wilhelmina Baird (SFBC #01883, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $7.98, 277pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Crashcourse] Reprint (Ace 1993) cyberpunk sf thriller about cyber-cinema performers in danger when they realize that one of them is a mass killer. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. First hardcover edition.

The Night Inside Nancy Baker (Fawcett Columbine 0-449-90904-2, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $20.00, 312pp, hc, cover by Stuart Knox) [Ardeth Alexander] Vampire horror novel about the relationship between a young woman and a vampire held captive by ruthless enemies. A first novel. Recommended (SW). First US edition (Toronto: Viking 1993).

Brave New World: History, Science, and Dystopia Robert S. Baker (Macmillan/Twayne 0-8057-8077-7, Dec ’89 [Oct ’93], $20.95, 155pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. An analysis of Brave New World emphasizing its social and historical contexts. A trade paperback edition (-8121-8, $9.95) was announced but not seen. This book has a 1990 copyright, but was not seen until now. Order from Macmillan Publishing Co., 100 Front St., Box 500, Riverside NJ 08075. 1-800-257-5755. [Aldous Huxley]

Shadow Hunter Will Baker (Pocket 0-671-79046-3, Jul ’93, $21.00, 373pp, hc, cover by Kam Mak) [Shadow Hunter] Dystopian sf novel set in a world where the southern hemisphere has been devastated by nuclear war. First American edition (Viking UK 1993).

Out of Context: Historical Reference and the Representation of Reality in Borges Daniel Balderston (Duke University Press 0-8223-1316-2, Mar ’93 [Jul ’93], $17.95, 216pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism, a study of Borges’ work via a detailed examination of seven stories. A hardcover edition (-1289-1, $39.95) was announced but not seen. Available from Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham NC 27708-0660. [Jorge Luís Borges]

Changeweaver Margaret Ball (Baen 0-671-72173-9, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Flameweaver] Historical fantasy novel of a magical city in the heart of the Hindu Kush. Sequel to Flameweaver.

The Kindness of Women J. G. Ballard (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-647114-0, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $10.95, 343pp, tp) [Empire of the Sun] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1991) associational autobiographical novel, sequel to Empire of the Sun.

Against a Dark Background Iain M. Banks (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29225-0, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $5.99, 515pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) Far-future sf novel about the search for the deadly Lazy Gun. First American edition (Orbit 1993).

The Adventures of King Midas Lynne Reid Banks (Avon Camelot 0-380-71564-3, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $3.99, 153pp, tp, cover by Jos. A. Smith) Reprint (Morrow 1992) young-adult fantasy novel of King Midas’ quest to restore his daughter to life.

The Mystery of the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks (Morrow 0-688-12138-1, Apr ’93, $13.95, 246pp, hc, cover by Tom Newsom) [Indian in the Cupboard] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth book of the “Indian in the Cupboard” series.

The Egyptian Jukebox Nick Bantock (Viking 0-670-84944-8, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $18.95, unpaginated, hc) Associational art book, a “conundrum” exploring the life of a missing millionaire, by the author of the “Griffin and Sabine” books.

The Golden Mean: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Concludes Nick Bantock (Chronicle Books 0-8118-0298-1, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $17.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Nick Bantock) [Griffin & Sabine] Multi-media novel of an artist’s correspondence with a mysterious woman who may not be real; third and final book of the “Griffin & Sabine” series. This is told through reproductions of postcards, artwork, and actual letters that have to be removed from their envelopes and read. All illustrations are by the author.

The Ghosts Antonia Barber (Pocket Archway 0-671-70714-0, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $2.99, 214pp, pb, cover by Kirk Reinert) Reprint (Farrar Straus 1969) young-adult ghost novel of two children who make friends with two ghosts.

The Thief of Always Clive Barker (SFBC #05814, Mar ’93, $7.98, 225pp, hc, cover by Clive Barker) Reprint (HarperCollins 1992) young-adult dark fantasy novel with illustrations by the author. Similar to the HarperCollins edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Thief of Always Clive Barker (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-109146-4, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $5.99, 267pp, pb, cover by Kirk Reinert) Reprint (HarperCollins 1992) young-adult dark fantasy novel of a ten-year old boy taken away to another world by a mysterious stranger only to learn that you always pay for having fun. Illustrations by the author.

Weaveworld Clive Barker (SFBC #01196, Jul ’93, $10.98, 584pp, hc, cover by Wendell Minor) Reprint (Poseidon 1987) dark fantasy novel. Similar to the Poseidon edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dread Clive Barker, Fred Burke & Steve Niles (Eclipse Books 1-56060-142-6, Mar ’93 [Jul ’93], $8.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Dan Brereton) Collection of two graphic adaptations of Clive Barker short stories, “Dread” adapted by Fred Burke with art by Dan Brereton, and “Down Satan” adapted by Steve Niles with art by Tim Conrad. A hardcover edition (-143-4, $24.95) was announced but not seen.

Dread Clive Barker, Fred Burke & Steve Niles (HarperCollins/Eclipse 0-06-105009-1, Aug ’93, $9.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Dan Brereton) Reprint (Eclipse 1993) collection of two graphic adaptations of Clive Barker short stories, “Dread” adapted by Fred Burke with art by Dan Brereton, and “Down Satan” adapted by Steve Niles with art by Tim Conrad.

The Life of Death Clive Barker, Fred Burke & Steve Niles (HarperCollins/Eclipse 0-06-105017-2, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $9.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Stewart Stanyard) Reprint (Eclipse 1993) collection of two graphic adaptations of Clive Barker short stories, “The Life of Death” adapted by Fred Burke with art by Stewart Stanyard, and “New Murders on the Rue Morgue” adapted by Steve Niles with art by Hector Gomez.

The Yattering and Jack Clive Barker, Steve Niles & Fred Burke (HarperCollins/Eclipse 0-06-105002-4, Mar ’93 [Aug ’93], $9.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by John Bolton) Reprint (Eclipse 1993) collection of two earlier graphic adaptations of Clive Barker short stories, “The Yattering and Jack” adapated by Steve Niles, with art by John Bolton, and “How Spoilers Bleed”, adapted by Steve Niles and Fred Burke, with art by Hector Gomez.

A Million Open Doors John Barnes (SFBC #05806, Feb ’93, $9.98, 315pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Million Open Doors] Reprint (Tor 1992) sf novel of an interstellar civilization transformed by the development of instantaneous space travel. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the beck jacket.

A Million Open Doors John Barnes (Tor 0-812-51633-8, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 309pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Million Open Doors] Reprint (Tor 1992) sf novel of an interstellar civilization transformed by the development of instantaneous space travel. A Nebula Award nominee.

Firedance Steven Barnes (Tor 0-312-85094-8, Dec ’93, $21.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Royo) [Aubry Knight] Sf adventure novel set in a dystopian post-catastrophe world, third book of the “Aubry Knight” series.

Bewitching Jill Barnett (Pocket Star 0-671-77863-3, Oct ’93, $5.50, 452pp, pb, cover by Gregg Gulbronson) Fantasy romance about the stormy relationship between a witch and a mortal.

The Nightmare Club #2: The Initiation Nick Baron (Zebra/Z-Fave 0-8217-4316-3, Aug ’93, $3.50, 201pp, pb) [Nightmare Club] Young-adult horror novel in a loosely-connected series centered around a club where strange things happen. Kimberly realizes her new friends are under the control of a murderous water spirit drowning kids in the nearby lake. Copyrighted by Scott Ciencin.

The Nightmare Club #4: The Mask Nick Baron (Zebra/Z-Fave 0-8217-4349-X, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $3.50, 219pp, pb) [Nightmare Club] Young-adult horror novel in a loosely-connected series centered around a club where strange things happen. Ugly duckling Sheila finds an antique mask that makes boys fall in love with her — but then they start to die. Copyrighted by Scott Ciencin.

Stormrider 2: River of Fire Robert Baron (Jove 0-515-10976-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.50, 236pp, pb) [Stormrider] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel, second book of a series about a postnuke vigilante biker gang. Baron is a pseudonym for Victor Milan.

Stormrider 3: Lord of the Plains Robert Baron (Jove 0-515-11101-5, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.50, 235pp, pb) [Stormrider] Post-holocaust men’s adventure novel, third book of a series about a post-nuke vigilante biker gang. Baron is a pseudonym for Victor Milan.

Feminist Fabulation: Space/Postmodern Fiction Marleen S. Barr (University of Iowa Press 0-87745-377-2, 1992 [Mar ’93], $14.95, 312pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism. An academic examination of the importance of feminist sf in the postmodern canon. A hardcover edition (-376-2, $35.95) was announced but not seen. Order from the University of Iowa Press, Iowa City IA 52242.

Batman: The Black Egg of Atlantis Neal Barrett, Jr. (Little, Brown 0-316-17768-7, Dec ’92 [Mar ’93], $3.95, 75pp, tp, cover by Janice Walker) [Batman] Young-adult fantasy short story featuring Batman, with illustrations by Sal Amendola.

Yellow Matter William Barton (TAL Publications, Dec ’93, $5.95, 37pp, ph, cover by Kim Colson) Sf short story with an introduction by Kevin J. Anderson. This is a signed numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Available from TAL Publications, PO Box 1837, Leesburg VA 22075.

Peter Nevsky and the True Story of the Russian Moon Landing John Calvin Batchelor (Holt 0-8050-2141-8, May ’93, $25.00, 499pp, hc) Speculative historical novel about a secret Russian moon landing predating the American one.

Maze of Moonlight Gael Baudino (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45230-5, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 351pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Natil] Historical fantasy novel, sequel to Strands of Starlight. A Crusader and a peasant girl become involved with the Elven folk hidden just beyond the ken of man.

A Taste of Smoke Marion Dane Bauer (Houghton Mifflin/Clarion Books 0-395-64341-4, Oct ’93, $13.95, 106pp, hc, cover by Ellen Thompson) Young-adult ghost fantasy about a girl on a camping trip who meets the ghost of a boy who died in a forest fire a century before.

The Emerald City of Oz L. Frank Baum (Morrow/Books of Wonder 0-688-11558-6, Apr ’93, $20.00, 300pp, hc, cover by John R. Neill) [Oz] Reprint (Reilly & Britton 1910) children’s fantasy novel, sixth book in the “Oz” series, with illustrations by John R. Neill. This is a facsimile edition, with a new afterword by Peter Glassman.

The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Tor 0-812-52335-0, Apr ’93, $2.50, 171pp, pb, cover by Richard Lauter) [Oz] Reprint (Hill 1900 as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) juvenile fantasy classic, with a biographical introduction, a foreword, and an afterword by Jane Yolen

Timelike Infinity Stephen Baxter (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45243-7, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 304pp, pb) [Xeelee] Sf novel, first book of the “Xeelee” series. A band of humans attempt to free mankind from the oppressive alien Qax. First American edition (Grafton 1992).

The Innkeeper’s Song Peter S. Beagle (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45288-7, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $20.00, 346pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [world of The Inkeeper’s Song] Fantasy novel of the pursuit of three mysterious cloaked women who lead others into a quest to reclaim great magical powers from a deadly enemy.

Anvil of Stars Greg Bear (Warner Questar 0-446-36403-7, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $5.99, 471pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Forge of God] Reprint (Legend 1992) sf novel, the sequel to The Forge of God. After Earth’s destruction, teenage survivors search for the alien race who ordered it.

The Forge of God Greg Bear (Tor 0-812-52433-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $5.99, 473pp, pb, cover by Alan Gutierrez) [Forge of God] Reissue (Tor 1987) sf novel of Earth’s destruction; fifth printing.

The Forge of God Greg Bear (Tor 0-812-52433-0, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $5.99, 473pp, pb, cover by Alan Gutierrez) [Forge of God] Reissue (Tor 1987) sf novel of Earth’s destruction; sixth printing.

Moving Mars Greg Bear (Tor 0-312-85515-X, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $23.95, 448pp, hc, cover by Wayne Barlowe) [Queen of Angels] Sf novel of political intrigue and turmoil as Mars seeks independence from Earth. A loose sequel to Queen of Angels and Heads.

Moving Mars Greg Bear (SFBC #02322, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $11.98, 407pp, hc, cover by Wayne Barlowe) [Queen of Angels] Reprint (Tor 1993) sf novel of political intrigue and turmoil as Mars seeks independence from Earth. A loose sequel to Queen of Angels and Heads. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Across Time Nina Beaumont (Harlequin 0-373-28803-4, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $3.99, 376pp, pb) Time-travel romance with a twist. An 18th-century woman somehow finds herself in the body of her evil ancestor at the court of the Borgias.

The Jaguar Princess Clare Bell (Tor 0-312-85673-3, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $23.95, 443pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) Historical fantasy novel set in ancient Mexico of an Olmec rebellion against the ruling Aztecs led by a shapechanging princess.

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