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Animal Farm George Orwell (Dutton/Plume/Harcourt Brace 0-452-26490-1, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $9.95, 128pp, tp) [Animal Farm] Reissue (Secker & Warburg 1945) classic talking-animal satire. Internally this is the 1983 Plume edition with an introduction by C.W. Woodhouse; ninth printing.
The Glaive Cary G. Osborne (Ace 0-441-00328-1, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $5.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Jean-Francois Podevin) [Iroshi] SF martial arts novel, sequel to Iroshi.
Persea Cary G. Osborne (Ace 0-441-00397-4, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $5.99, 219pp, pb, cover by Jean François Podevin) [Iroshi] SF novel, third in the “Iroshi” series about a woman ronin in space.
Haunted Waters Mary Pope Osborne (Candlewick Press 1-56402-588-8, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $4.99, 153pp, pb, cover by Angela Barrett) Reprint (Candlewick 1994) young-adult dark fantasy based loosely on “Undine”.
He’s Waiting For You Jesse Osburn (Avon Flare 0-380-78042-9, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $3.99, 232pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel. Teens die when they explore an abandoned house full of old supernatural horrors.
Only Child Jesse Osburn (Avon Flare 0-380-78043-7, Dec ’96, $3.99, 245pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel. Only children disappear mysteriously at a seaside resort.
The Hungry Time Nils Osmar (Wonder Publishing 1-889610-00-3, 1996 [Aug ’96], $7.95, 111pp, tp, cover by Nils Osmar) Collection of eight SF stories. Order from Wonder Publishing, PO Box 30834, Seattle WA 98103; add $1.00 postage.

9 · The Hungry Time · nv *
46 · Crawling in the Garden · ss *
56 · Rendezvous · ss *
64 · Fire and Ice · nv *
85 · The Pop that Goes Fizz · ss *
100 · Prime Rib · ss *
104 · Absolution · ss *
108 · Dead Aliens on the Beach · vi *
The Deus Machine Pierre Ouellette (Pocket 0-671-53649-4, May ’96, $5.99, 495pp, pb, cover by Stan Watts) Reprint (Villard 1994) near-future SF thriller with an AI computer.
The Third Pandemic Pierre Ouellette (Pocket 0-671-52534-4, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $23.00, 374pp, hc) Near-future thriller about an unstoppable epidemic.
Nightlands Louis Owens (Dutton 0-525-94073-1, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $22.95, 217pp, hc) Thriller with elements of Native American magic.
Operation: Shatterhand Jake Page (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39721-5, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $5.99, 322pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) Alternate-history SF novel of WWII. Germans invading the American Southwest face Native American forces.
Battletech 30: Impetus of War Blaine Lee Pardoe (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45529-0, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $5.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech] Novelization based on the SF role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA.
The Gospel of Corax Paul Park (Soho Press 1-56947-061-8, Jun ’96, $25.00, 297pp, hc) Associational historical novel in the form of an apocryphal gospel about Jesus’ travels in India and Tibet. There are minor fantasy elements.
Michael Parkes: Stone Lithographs and Bronze Sculptures 1982-1996 Michael Parkes (Steltman 90-71867-11-0, 1996 [Dec ’96], $19.95, 93pp, tp, cover by Michael Parkes) Art book. A collection of reproductions of Parkes’ fantastic art. There is an introduction by John Russell Taylor.
DragonLance: The Gully Dwarves Dan Parkinson (TSR 0-7869-0497-6, Jun ’96, $5.99, 313pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, “Lost Histories” #5. Copyrighted by TSR.
Shadows of the Future: H.G. Wells, Science Fiction, and Prophecy Patrick Parrinder (Syracuse University Press 0-8156-2691-6, 1995 [May ’96], $16.95, 170pp, tp) Non-fiction; a critical look at Wells’ attempts to imagine possible futures as the unifying principle in his varied literary career. A hardcover edition (-0332-0, $34.95) was announced but not seen. This has a 1995 date, but was not seen until now. First US edition (Liverpool 1995). Available from Syracuse University Press, 1600 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse NY 13244-5160; credit card orders 1-800-365-8929. [H. G. Wells]
Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective Maxfield Parrish (Pomegranate 0-87654-599-1, 1996 [Jan ’96], $39.95, 164pp, hc, cover by Maxfield Parrish) Art book. The works, many fantastic, are from exhibitions in honor of Parrish’s 125th birthday; some have not been previously reproduced. The biographical text is by Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler, with a preface by Jennifer Paige, and reflections by Parrish’s granddaughter; there are photos of Parrish, his family, and models. Order from Pomegranate Publications, Box 6099, Rohnert Park CA 94927; 800-227-1428.
Bad Intentions Norman Partridge (Subterranean Press 0-964980-0-X, May ’96, $40.00, 292pp, hc, cover by Ryan Dreimiller) Collection of 14 horror stories, three original. There is an introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 19016, Burton MI 48519; add $4.00 postage; credit card orders 1-410-574-3217.

ix · Introduction · Joe R. Lansdale · in
1 · Johnny Halloween · ss Cemetery Dance Fll ’92
13 · Eighty-Eight Sins · ss Amazing Dec ’91
31 · The Cut Man · ss Copper Star, ed. Bruce D. Arthurs, 1991 World Fantasy Convention, 1991
49 · Dead Celebs · ss Dark at Heart, ed. Joe R. Lansdale & Karen Lansdale, Arlington Heights, IL: Dark Harvest, 1992
63 · ’59 Frankenstein · ss It Came From the Drive-In, ed. Norman Partridge & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1996
81 · Candy Bars for Elvis · ss Cemetery Dance Spr ’92
89 · Styx · ss Peter Straub’s Ghosts, ed. Peter Straub, Pocket Star, 1995
103 · Wrong Side of the Road · ss Final Shadows, ed. Charles L. Grant, Doubleday Foundation, 1991
123 · Gorilla Gunslinger · gs Weird Business, ed. Joe R. Lansdale & Richard Klaw, MoJo Press, 1995
161 · Dead Man’s Hand · na *
207 · Apotropaics · ss Cemetery Dance Win ’92
217 · She’s My Witch · ss 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories, ed. Stefan Dziemianowicz, Robert Weinberg & Martin H. Greenberg, Barnes & Noble, 1995
227 · Bad Intentions · nv *
249 · Guignoir · ss Guignoir and Other Furies, ed. George Hatch, Horror’s Head Press, 1991
279 · Story Notes · ss *
Slippin’ Into Darkness Norman Partridge (Kensington 1-57566-004-0, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $4.99, 303pp, pb) Reprint (CD Publications 1994) horror novel.
It Came from the Drive-In ed. Norman Partridge & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-680-5, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.50, 320pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) Original anthology of 18 stories in homage to the old Sci-Fi B-movies. Authors include Edward Bryant, Rex Miller, Nancy A. Collins, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman.

7 · Introduction: Or, Here’s Where Your Ticket Gets Torn · Norman Partridge · in *
11 · Talkin’ Trailer Trash · Edward Bryant · ss *
16 · 10585 · Sean A. Moore · nv *
37 · Big Bust at Herbert Hoover High · Jay R. Bonansinga · ss *
52 · ’59 Frankenstein · Norman Partridge · ss *
72 · Tuesday Weld, Sunday Services · Rex Miller · ss *
77 · Die, Baby, Die, Die, Die! · Dan Perez · ss *
89 · The Yellers of Their Eyes · Tia Travis · nv *
125 · Underground Atlanta · Gregory Nicoll · ss *
143 · The Morning of August 18th · Ed Gorman · ss Cages, Deadline Press, 1995
150 · The Thing from Lovers’ Lane · Nancy A. Collins · nv *
184 · Jungle J.D. · Steve Rasnic Tem · ss *
196 · The Blood on Satan’s Harley · Gary Jonas · ss *
204 · I Was a Teenage Boycrazy Blob · Nina Kiriki Hoffman · ss *
218 · Bullets Can’t Stop It · Wayne Allen Sallee · ss *
232 · Race with the Devil · Randy Fox · ss *
242 · The Good, the Bad, and the Danged · Adam-Troy Castro · nv *
268 · The Slobbering Tongue that Ate the Frightfully Huge Woman · Robert Devereaux · nv *
289 · Plan 10 from Inner Space · Karl Edward Wagner · nv *
Dance of Death Francine Pascal (Bantam 0-553-56765-9, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $3.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Bruce Emmett) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Young-adult vampire horror novel, second in the “Vampire” trilogy, and #127 in the “Sweet Valley High” series. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
Kiss of a Killer Francine Pascal (Bantam Sweet Valley 0-553-57049-8, Nov ’96 [Dec ’96], $3.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Bruce Emmett) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Young-adult vampire horror novel, third in the “Vampire” trilogy, and #128 in the “Sweet Valley High” series. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
Tall, Dark, and Deadly Francine Pascal (Bantam Sweet Valley 0-553-56764-0, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $3.99, 195pp, pb, cover by Bruce Emmett) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Young-adult vampire horror novel, first in the “Vampire” trilogy, and #126 in the “Sweet Valley High” series. Jessica falls for the mesmerizing new guy in town, but her twin is suspicious; then a blood-drained body is found. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
Dark Starry Morning: Stories of This World and Beyond David Patneaude (Albert Whitman 0-8075-1474-8, Oct ’95 [Feb ’96], $13.95, 123pp, hc, cover by Doron Ben-Ami) Young-adult collection of six stories, several with fantasy or SF elements. Albert Whitman & Co., 6340 Oakton St., Morton Grove IL 60053.

5 · Dark Starry Morning · ss *
29 · A Melody for Mizorca · ss *
45 · The Wind in My Face · ss *
65 · The Spirit of Franklin Landry · ss *
83 · The Slurpers · ss *
93 · Shadow Canyon · ss *
The Lord of Horses Diana L. Paxson (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-14606-6, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $23.00, 373pp, hc, cover by Donato) [Wodan’s Children] Fantasy novel, the third book in the “Wodan” trilogy. Widowed Gudrun is forced to marry Attila the Hun.
The Lord of Horses Diana L. Paxson (AvoNova 0-380-76528-4, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Wodan’s Children] Reprint (Morrow 1996) fantasy novel, the third book in the “Wodan’s Children” trilogy.
Sword of Fire and Shadow Diana L. Paxson & Adrienne Martine-Barnes (AvoNova 0-380-75803-2, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $5.99, 426pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) [Fionn mac Cumhal] Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1995) Celtic fantasy novel, third in the “Chronicles of Fionn Mac Cumhal.”
Dread and Delight: A Century of Children’s Ghost Stories ed. Philippa Pearce (Oxford University Press 0-19-212605-9, Feb ’96, $25.00, 348pp, hc, cover by Frederick Smallfield) Young-adult anthology of 40 ghost stories from the 20th century. Authors include M.R. James, Walter de la Mare, Margaret Mahy, and Joan Aiken. First US edition (Oxford 1995). This appears to be the UK edition with the British price left off the jacket.
The Great Interactive Dream Machine Richard Peck (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-1989-2, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $14.99, 149pp, hc, cover by Broeck Steadman) [Lost in Cyberspace] Young-adult humorous SF, sequel to Lost in Cyberspace. Josh and Aaron turn a computer into a wish-granting machine.
Cybersurfers 3: Ghost on the Net Ted Pedersen & Mel Gilden (Putnam/Price Stern Sloan 0-8431-3978-1, Apr ’96 [May ’96], $3.95, 141pp, pb, cover by Geoffrey Gove) [Cybersurfers] Young-adult cyber-adventure on the Internet. Series concept copyrighted by Price Stern Sloan; text copyrighted by the authors.
Cybersurfers 4: Cybercops and Flame Wars Ted Pedersen & Mel Gilden (Putnam/Price Stern Sloan 0-8431-3979-X, Apr ’96 [May ’96], $3.95, 141pp, pb, cover by Geoffrey Gove) [Cybersurfers] Young-adult cyber-adventure on the Internet. Series concept copyrighted by Price Stern Sloan; text copyrighted by the authors.
Quantum Leap: Independence John Peel (Boulevard 1-57297-150-9, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 247pp, pb) [Quantum Leap] Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by MCA Publishing Rights. First US edition (Boxtree 1996).
Star Trek, the Next Generation: Death of Princes John Peel (Pocket 0-671-56808-6, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 276pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Objective: Bajor John Peel (Pocket 0-671-56811-6, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $5.99, 278pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.
Darkside: Horror for the Next Millennium ed. John C. Pelan (Darkside Press 0-00-000000-4, Mar ’96 [May ’96], $60.00, 481pp, hc) Original anthology of 30 horror stories with illustrations by Alan M. Clark. Authors include Thomas Ligotti, Brian Hodge, Yvonne Navarro, and Lucy Taylor. This is a limited edition of 350 signed by all authors; a deluxe edition of 26 ($125.00) is also available. Order from Darkside Press, 4128 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle WA 98103; credit card orders 1-206-633-1930.

3 · Skinwriters · Robert J. Levy · nv *
27 · Ice Dreams · Elizabeth Massie & Robert Petitt · ss *
45 · Wasting · Lauren Fitzgerald · ss *
59 · Backseat Dreams & Nightmares · K. K. Ormond · ss *
69 · The Stick Woman · Edward Lee · ss *
83 · The Soul of the Beast Surrendered · Wayne Edwards · ss *
97 · October Gethsemane · Sean Doolittle · ss *
113 · Scars · Lucy Laylor · ss *
131 · ystery orm · Brian McNaughton · nv *
155 · Tears Seven Times Salt · Caitlín R. Kiernan · ss *
173 · One-Eyed Jack · S. Darnbrook Colson · ss *
191 · Elena · Steve Rasnic Tem · ss *
205 · Family Album · Adam-Troy Castro · ss *
213 · Having Eyes, See Ye Not? · Sue Storm · ss *
225 · Sisters in Death · D. F. Lewis · ss *
229 · Window of Opportunity · Roman Ranieri · ss *
237 · Envy · Christa Faust · ss *
247 · The Man of Her Dreams · Alan M. Clark · ss *
267 · For the Curiousity of Rats · Jeffrey Osier · ss *
285 · The Stranger Who Sits Beside Me · Yvonne Navarro · ss *
305 · In Pieces · Deidra Cox · ss *
315 · Voices Lost & Clouded · David B. Silva · ss *
333 · If Memory Serves · Jack Ketchum · ss *
347 · The Tears of Isis · James S. Dorr · nv *
369 · Stick Around, It Gets Worse · Brian Hodge · nv *
391 · Voices in the Black Night · Larry Tritten · ss *
403 · Stealing the Sisyphus Stone · Roberta Lannes · nv *
435 · The Nightmare Network · Thomas Ligotti · ss *
449 · Fiends by Torchlight · Wayne Allen Sallee · ss *
457 · ...& Thou Hast Given Them Blood to Drink... · t. Winter-Damon & Randy Chandler · nv *
The Killing Star Charles Pellegrino & George Zebrowski (AvoNova 0-380-77026-1, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Vincent DiFate) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1995) SF novel. Aliens try to wipe out the human race.
Mary Higgins Clark: A Critical Companion Linda C. Pelzer (Greenwood Press 0-313-29413-5, Jul ’96 [Aug ’96], $29.95, 175pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical guide. Includes a bibliography and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [Mary Higgins Clark]
The Faces of Fantasy Patti Perret (Tor 0-312-86216-4, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $22.95, 231pp, tp, cover by Patti Perret) Non-fiction photography book, companion to The Faces of SF, with photos of 101 authors, with comments by each. There is an introduction on the history of fantasy by Terri Windling, and an index. A hardcover edition (-86182-6, $40.00) was also announced but not seen.
DragonLance: Theros Ironfeld Don Perrin (TSR 0-7869-0481-X, Mar ’96 [Apr ’96], $5.99, 315pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Warriors] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing games. Book four of the “Warriors” series. Copyrighted by TSR.
Aliens: Labyrinth S. D. Perry (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57491-4, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $4.99, 243pp, pb, cover by John Bolton) [Aliens] SF novelization based on the Dark Horse graphic novel based on the movies. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Steve Perry (Bantam Spectra 0-553-10089-0, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $22.95, 340pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Novelization based on the movies. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Steve Perry (SFBC #11822, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $8.98, 298pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1996) Star Wars novelization. This is similar to the Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The Trinity Vector Steve Perry (Ace 0-441-00350-8, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $5.99, 290pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) SF novel. Three mysterious boxes hold the secrets of the universe.
Cowkind Raymond Petersen (St. Martin’s/Wyatt 0-312-14302-8, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $21.95, 193pp, hc) Fantasy/satire/mystical novel about a Vietnam-era dairy farm as seen by cows, dogs, and humans. A first novel.
No Turning Back Beth Peterson (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-31914-2, May ’96 [Nov ’96], $14.00, 103pp, hc, cover by Roy Pendleton) Young-adult fantasy novel. When a friend dies, Dillon gets lost in a wood full of magic creatures.
Battletech: Star Lord Donald G. Phillips (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45386-7, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.50, 303pp, pb, cover by Roger Loveless) [Battletech] SF novelization based on the TV show, games, and toys. Copyrighted by FASA.
Shards Tom Piccirilli (Write Way 1-885173-23-7, Aug ’96, $20.95, 214pp, hc) Associational dark mystery. A man investigates the life of a woman who killed herself after having sex with him. Order from Write Way Publishing, 3806 S Fraser, Aurora CO 80014.
The Dreamer L. D. Pierce (Avon Flare 0-380-78062-3, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $3.99, 188pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel. A teen is menaced by demon-sent nightmares. Copyrighted by Linda Piazza.
Human Prey L. D. Pierce (Avon Flare 0-380-78274-X, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $3.99, 167pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel. A teen fears her father may be involved in the revival of ancient shapeshifting rituals.
The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-31990-8, Nov ’96, $17.00, 209pp, hc, cover by Michael McDermott) [Immortals] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the “Immortals” series. Daine and Numair unwilling visit the realms of the gods while battles rage back home. First US edition (Scholastic UK 1996).
The Last Vampire 4: Phantom Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-55030-6, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $3.99, 179pp, pb, cover by Jeff Walker) [Last Vampire] Young-adult vampire novel.
The Last Vampire 5: Evil Thirst Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-55050-0, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $3.99, 179pp, pb, cover by Joe Danisi) [Last Vampire] Young-adult vampire novel. Alisa’s daughter is a blood-thirsty monster. A hardcover edition (-55051-9, $14.00) was announced but not seen.
The Last Vampire 6: Creatures of Forever Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-55052-7, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $3.99, 181pp, pb, cover by Phil Schramm) [Last Vampire] Young-adult vampire novel.
Spellbound Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-73681-7, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $3.99, 211pp, pb, cover by Brian Kotzky) Reissue (Archway 1986) young-adult horror novel. 15th printing.
The Starlight Crystal Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-55028-4, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $3.99, 195pp, pb, cover by Mark Garro) Young-adult SF thriller. A young woman joins the crew of a spaceship/time machine — and accidentally arrives on Earth billions of years in the future. Also announced in hardcover (-55029-2, $14.00) but not seen.
The Tachyon Web Christopher Pike (Pocket Archway 0-671-69060-4, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $3.99, 211pp, pb, cover by David Farren) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1986) young-adult SF novel.
Elfquest: Journey to Sorrow’s End Wendy & Richard Pini (Ace 0-441-18371-9, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Wendy Pini) [Elfquest] Reissue (Underwood-Miller 1982) novelization based on the fantasy comic books. Second printing.

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