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Those Who Can: A Science Fiction Reader ed. Robin Wilson (St. Martin’s/Griffin 0-312-14139-4, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $13.95, 332pp, tp) Reprint (NAL/Mentor 1973) combination anthology and writing guide. Slightly revised, primarily to update author biographies.
The Wood Wife Terri Windling (Tor 0-312-85988-0, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $22.95, 320pp, hc, cover by Susan Seddon Boulet) Fantasy novel. A woman encounters wild desert magic in Arizona while investigating a poet’s death. A first novel.
The Armless Maiden ed. Terri Windling (Tor 0-312-86221-0, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $14.95, 382pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 1995) original anthology about dark childhoods.
The Blooding Patricia Windsor (Scholastic 0-590-43309-1, Oct ’96, $15.95, hc) Young-adult werewolf novel. Maris’s au pair job in England turns strange and deadly.
Beneath the Tree of Heaven David Wingrove (Dell 0-440-22153-6, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $6.50, 572pp, tp) [Chung Kuo] Reprint (NEL 1993) SF novel, book five of the “Chung Kuo” series.
Chung Kuo Book Six: White Moon, Red Dragon David Wingrove (Dell 0-440-50731-6, Jul ’96, $14.95, 560pp, tp) [Chung Kuo] SF novel, book six of the “Chung Kuo” series. First American edition (NEL 1994).
The Devil in a Forest Gene Wolfe (Tor/Orb 0-312-89032-X, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $13.95, 255pp, tp, cover by Richard Bober) Reprint (Follett 1976) YA historical with minor fantasy elements.
Exodus from the Long Sun Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-312-85585-0, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $23.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Richard Bober) [Book of the Long Sun] SF novel, fourth and final in the “Long Sun” trilogy. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 1996).
Net Sci-Fi Michael Wolff, et al (Wolff New Media 0-679-77322-3, Jun ’96 [Sep ’96], $22.00, 410pp, tp) A guide to SF on the Internet, including an update of Net Trek. Author given as “Michael Wolff and Company, Inc.”
Beyond the Gate Dave Wolverton (Tor 0-812-55031-5, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $6.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Tim White) [Golden Queen] Reprint (Tor 1995) SF novel, sequel to The Golden Queen.
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XII ed. Dave Wolverton (Bridge 1-57318-027-0, May ’96, $6.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Original anthology of 16 stories by contest winners, illustrated by “Illustrators of the Future” winners. There are articles on writing and art by L. Ron Hubbard, Paul Lehr, and Doug Beason.

1 · Introduction · Dave Wolverton · in
4 · Dead Faces · Edwina Mayer · nv *
40 · After the Rainbow · Fruma Klass · na *
95 · Reflections in Period Glass · S. M. Azmus · ss *
108 · The Savant Death Syndrome · Jerry Craven · nv *
139 · The Manuscript Factory · L. Ron Hubbard · ar
161 · Ploughshares · M. W. Keiper · ss *
178 · Tempering Day · Darren Clark Cummings · nv *
209 · His Best Weapon · Arlene C. Harris · nv *
247 · Eyes of Light · Richard Flood · nv *
272 · Science Fiction and Fantasy Art: Three Keys · Paul Lehr · ar *
280 · Requiem for a Deathwatcher · Carrie Pollack · ss *
301 · The Unhappy Golem of Rabbi Leitch · Russell William Asplund · nv *
342 · A Report from the Terran Project · Scott Everett Bronson · ss *
359 · Devil’s Advocate · Syne Mitchell · ss *
367 · Narcissus Rising · Roge Gregory · ss *
389 · Quixchotol · E. Robertson Rose · nv *
414 · The Heart of the Matter · Doug Beason · ar *
420 · In the Elephant’s Graveyard, Where Space Dances with Time · Sue Storm · nv *
443 · Grail’s End · Callan Primer · nv *
469 · About the Writers and Illustrators of The Future · Dave Wolverton · aw
476 · Contest Information · Misc. · ms
Let’s Put the Future Behind Us Jack Womack (Atlantic Monthly Press 0-87113-627-9, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $23.00, 310pp, hc) Associational novel. In post-Soviet Russia, a man juggles wife, mistress, brother, the Russian mob, and historical truth.
The Basement Bari Wood (Avon 0-380-72305-0, Jun ’96, $5.99, 336pp, pb) Reprint (Morrow 1995) ghost novel. A basement may be haunted by a woman hanged for witchcraft.
The Work of Gary Brandner Martine Wood (Borgo Press 0-8095-1519-9, 1995 [Feb ’96], $15.00, 112pp, tp) Non-fiction reference, an annotated bibliography and guide to the work of Brandner, including dark fantasy and horror. There is a foreword by Richard Laymon, an introduction by Kim Greenblatt, and a postscript by Brandner. Order from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845; add $2.50 shipping. Credit card orders: fax 909-888-4942. [Gary Brandner]
Looking for the Mahdi N. Lee Wood (Ace 0-441-00298-6, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $12.00, 293pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) Near-future SF novel. Intelligence agents pressure a female journalist into masquerading as a man and smuggling an android agent into a Middle Eastern country. A first novel.
Shade and Shadow Francine G. Woodbury (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39428-3, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $4.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) Fantasy mystery. An Oxford professor of magic is accused of murdering his department head. A first novel.
Book of Enchantments Patricia C. Wrede (Harcourt Brace 0-15-201255-9, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $17.00, 234pp, hc, cover by Amy Ning) Collection of ten fantasy stories, five original, including a new one set in the “Enchanted Forest”, about Queen Cimorene’s Frying Pan of Doom, with an accompanying recipe for ’Quick After-Battle Triple Chocolate Cake’. Notes by the author describe the inspiration for several stories.

1 · Rikiki and the Wizard [Liavek] · ss Liavek: The Players of Luck, ed. Will Shetterly & Emma Bull, Ace, 1986
9 · The Princess, the Cat, and the Unicorn · ss The Unicorn Treasury, ed. Bruce Coville, Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1988
27 · Roses by Moonlight · nv *
49 · The Sixty-two Curses of Caliph Arenschadd · ss A Wizard’s Dozen, ed. Michael Stearns, Harcourt Brace, 1993
71 · Earthwitch · nv *
96 · The Sword-Seller [Witch World] · ss Tales of the Witch World 3, ed. Andre Norton, Tor, 1990
128 · The Lorelei · nv *
153 · Stronger Than Time · nv Black Thorn, White Rose, ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, Morrow AvoNova, 1994
184 · Cruel Sisters · ss *
204 · Utensile Strength [Enchanted Forest] · ss *
224 · Quick After-Battle Triple Chocolate Cake · ms *
227 · Notes from the Author · aw *
Book of Enchantments Patricia C. Wrede (SFBC #12456, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $7.98, 234pp, hc, cover by Amy Ning) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1996) collection of ten fantasy stories. This is similar to the Harcourt Brace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Patricia C. Wrede (SFBC #10828, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $14.98, 617pp, hc, cover by Gary Lippincott) [Enchanted Forest] Fantasy omnibus of four young-adult novels, Dealing with Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1990), Searching for Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991), Calling on Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1993), and Talking to Dragons (Ace/Tempo 1985). The jacket lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back.

· Dealing with Dragons · n. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990
· Searching for Dragons · n. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991
· Calling on Dragons · n. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993
· Talking to Dragons · n. New York: Tempo, 1985
The School T. M. Wright (Tor 0-812-51335-5, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 245pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1990) horror novel.
Future Fright: Tales of High-Tech Terror Don Wulffson (Lowell House Juvenile 1-56565-393-9, Apr ’96 [Dec ’96], $5.95, 95pp, pb, cover by Scott Fray) Original collection of six SF horror stories for young adults. Lowell House Juvenile, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3290, Los Angeles CA 90067.

5 · Immortality · ss *
25 · Perfect Little Sweethearts · ss *
43 · Inner Eyes · ss *
57 · Memories of the Dead · ss *
69 · The Screaming of the Trees · ss *
83 · Future Caller · ss *
Inventing Wonderland Jackie Wullschläger (Simon & Schuster/Free Press 0-684-82286-5, Feb ’96, $24.00, 228pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical. A look at Victorian childhood as seen through the lives and fantasies of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, J.M. Barrie, Kenneth Grahame, and A.A. Milne. Included 16 unpaginated pages of photos. First US edition (Methuen 1995).
Shadowfane Janny Wurts (HarperPrism 0-06-105470-4, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $4.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Janny Wurts) [Cycle of Fire] Reprint (Ace 1988) fantasy novel, book three in “The Cycle of Fire”.
That Way Lies Camelot Janny Wurts (HarperPrism 0-06-105221-3, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $20.00, 275pp, hc, cover by Janny Wurts) Collection of 15 stories, four original. First American edition (HarperCollins UK 1994).
Warhost of Vastmark Janny Wurts (HarperPrism 0-06-105667-7, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 492pp, pb, cover by Janny Wurts) [Wars of Light and Shadow] Reprint (HarperPrism 1995) fantasy novel. This originally appeared in the US as the second part of Ships of Merior; it appeared in the UK as a separate volume, Warhost of Vastmark (HarperCollins UK 1995).
The Marvellous Land of Snergs E. A. Wyke-Smith (Old Earth Books 1-882968-03-4, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $35.00, 220pp, tp, cover by George Morrow) Reprint (Ernest Benn 1927) classic children’s fantasy, a precursor and possible influence for The Hobbit. This is a facsimile, with corrections, of the 1928 Harper & Brothers edition. There are illustrations by George Morrow, an introduction by Tolkien scholar Douglas A. Anderson, and a bibliography of Wyke-Smith’s books. A hardcover edition (-04-2, $35.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Old Earth Books, PO Box 19951, Baltimore MD 21211-0951.
Mythos Tales & Others ed. David Wynn (Mythos Books, 1996 [Nov ’96], $6.00, 94pp, ph, cover by Stanley Sargent) Chapbook original anthology of 11 stories, two essays, and 11 poems in a Lovecraftian vein. Authors include Don Webb, Gary Lovisi, and S.T. Joshi. This is a limited edition of 200. Order from Mythos Books, 218 Hickory Meadow Lane, Poplar Bluff MO 63901-2160; add $1.00 postage.

3 · Editorial Ravings · David Wynn · in *
4 · An Eldritch City, Horrible with Antiquity · David Barker · vi *
5 · The Alley · Jason Kuhl · ss *
8 · Kiosk to Kadath · Chad Hensley · pm Crossroads Apr ’93
8 · The Call · Chad Hensley · pm *
9 · The Outsider · Michael Siefener · ss *
13 · In the Nethermost Cavern · Chad Hensley · pm *
13 · In the Small Hours · Chad Hensley · pm *
14 · The Face of Baphomet · Jeffrey Thomas · ss *
21 · From the Journals of John Kincaid · Don Webb · pm *
22 · In a Dark Time · Michael Siefener; trans. by Mary Tannert, Ph.D. · ss *
31 · The Ghastlycrumb Ickies · Michael Tice · pm *
32 · Dark Dreamer · Chad Hensley · pm Dagger of the Mind #2 ’90
33 · Dagon and the Occult · Paul Rydeen · ar * [H. P. Lovecraft]
40 · From The Yellow Text of Thanos Khan · Don Webb · pm *
41 · Cuthubutt · Michael Siefener; trans. by Kenneth Faig, Jr. · ss *
46 · Candlewax · W. H. Pugmire · ss Fungi Christmas Supplement #1 ’85
50 · The Orb from Outside · Allen Mackey · vi *
53 · That Which Is Waiting · Gary Lovisi · ss *
60 · Dark Dreams · Gary Lovisi · pm *
61 · The Advent of Uvhash · James Ambuehl · ss *
75 · Old “Man” Cthulhu · Stanley C. Sargent · pm *
76 · The Cthulhu Mythos: Lovecraft vs. Derleth · S. T. Joshi · ar * [H. P. Lovecraft; August Derleth]
88 · The Tentacle · Daniel del Valle · pm *
89 · Sleeping on Trains · Daniel del Valle · ss *
Mansions of Darkness Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-312-85759-4, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $24.95, 430pp, hc) [Saint-Germain] Vampire novel. Count Saint-Germain travels to 17th-century Peru.
The Lost Garden Laurence Yep (Morrow/Beechtree 0-688-13701-6, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $4.95, 116pp, pb, cover by Gregg Thorkelson) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1991) non-fiction, autobiography.
Dragon’s Blood Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace/Magic Carpet 0-15-200866-7, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $6.00, 292pp, pb, cover by Dennis Nolan) [Pit Dragon] Reprint (Delacorte 1982) young-adult fantasy novel, first volume in the “Pit Dragon” trilogy.
Heart’s Blood Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace/Magic Carpet 0-15-200865-9, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $6.00, 338pp, pb, cover by Dennis Nolan) [Pit Dragon] Reprint (Delacorte 1984) young-adult fantasy novel, second volume in the “Pit Dragon” trilogy.
Here There Be Angels Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace 0-15-200938-8, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $18.00, 93pp, hc, cover by David Wilgus) Young-adult original collection of 11 stories, four previously published, and nine poems about angels, with introductions to each by Yolen. Illustrations by David Wilgus.

1 · Another Count of Angels · pm *
2 · Once a Good Man · ss The Hundredth Dove, Crowell, 1977
7 · A Tale of Two Peters · pm *
11 · The School Visitor · vi *
13 · Jacob’s Ladder · vi *
14 · The House of Seven Angels · ss *
21 · Manya’s Story · pm *
22 · Lady Merion’s Angel · ss *
31 · Angelica · ss F&SF Dec ’79
37 · The Angel of Mons · pm *
41 · The Boy Who Had Wings · ss, 1974
49 · Child’s Prayer · pm *
50 · Brother Kenan’s Bell · ss Tales of Wonder, Schocken, 1983
57 · Angel City Blues · pm *
61 · The Word the Devil Made Up · vi *
65 · Fallen Angel · ss *
83 · Thinking of Angels · pm *
84 · Wrestling with Angels · ss *
91 · Angel Feather · pm *
92 · On the Head of a Pin · pm *
Hobby Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace 0-15-200815-2, Sep ’96, $15.00, 90pp, hc, cover by Bryan Leister) [Young Merlin] Children’s Arthurian novella, second volume in “The Young Merlin” trilogy for younger (ages 7-10) readers. Young Merlin joins travelling performers.
Passager Jane Yolen (Harcourt Brace 0-15-200391-6, Mar ’96, $15.00, 76pp, hc, cover by Bryan Leister) [Young Merlin] Children’s Arthurian novella, first volume in “The Young Merlin” trilogy for younger (ages 7-10) readers. A falconer tames a wild boy and names him Merlin.
Xanadu 3 ed. Jane Yolen (Tor 0-312-86303-9, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $15.95, 319pp, tp, cover by Tony Roberts) Reprint (Tor 1995) fantasy anthology.
Xanadu 2 ed. Jane Yolen & Martin H. Greenberg (Tor 0-312-86199-0, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $13.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Tony Roberts) Reprint (Tor 1994) original fantasy anthology. Copyrighted by Yolen and Martin H. Greenberg; we did not note Greenberg’s participation in our listing of the first edition.
Armed Memory Jim Young (Tor 0-812-55027-7, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $5.99, 246pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) Reprint (Tor 1995) SF novel. Altered humans threaten the human race.
Conquerors’ Legacy Timothy Zahn (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57562-7, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $5.99, 486pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Conquerors] Military SF novel, third in the “Conquerors’ Saga” trilogy.
Conquerors’ Legacy Timothy Zahn (SFBC #12397, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $7.98, 396pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Conquerors] Reprint (Bantam Spectra) military SF novel, third in the “Conquerors” saga. This first hardcover edition reuses the art from the Bantam Spectra pb, but with the front and back reversed; the jacket lacks a price and ISBN, and has the SFBC number on the back.
Journeyman Wizard Mary Frances Zambreno (Hyperion 0-7868-1127-7, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.95, 263pp, tp, cover by Carol Heyer) [Jermyn] Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1994) young-adult fantasy/mystery, second in the series about apprentice wizard Jermyn and his skunk familiar.
A Plague of Sorcerers Mary Frances Zambreno (Hyperion 0-7868-1126-9, Apr ’96, $5.95, 257pp, pb, cover by Carol Heyer) [Jermyn] Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991) young-adult fantasy, first in the series about apprentice wizard Jermyn and his skunk familiar.
Crystals Ann Zavala (Tor/Forge 0-312-85440-4, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $23.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Jenny Tylden-Wright) Mystery novel with occult elements. Two unlucky women take up witchcraft to fight their jinx, and find out who’s messing with their karma.
Sunspacer Trilogy George Zebrowski (White Wolf 1-56504-856-3, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $14.99, 393pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Omnibus of three young-adult SF novels: Sunspacer (Harper & Row 1984), The Stars Will Speak (Harper & Row 1985), and Behind the Stars (Amazing June & July 1993).

· Sunspacer [Sunspacer] · n. New York: Harper & Row, 1984
· The Stars Will Speak [Sunspacer] · n. New York: Harper & Row, 1985
· Behind the Stars [Sunspacer] · n. Amazing Jun ’93 (+1)
Home Is the Hangman Roger Zelazny (SFBC #13969, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $7.98, 151pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Nemo] SF novella; first individual publication. Part of the SFBC Collection, winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Award. Introduction by David G. Hartwell. There is a special price of $2.98 with any purchase.
Hymn to the Sun: An Imitation Roger Zelazny (DNA Publications 0-9640168-5-0, Feb ’96 [Apr ’96], $6.95, 22pp, ph, cover by Jim Zimmerman) Poetry collection. There is an introduction by Zelazny and a foreword by Jane M. Lindskold. Available from DNA Publications, PO Box 13, Greenfield MA 01302-0013.

i · Circle of the Sun · Jane M. Lindskold · fw
1 · Introduction · in
3 · Ikhnaton’s Hymn to the Sun · pm
· Appendix A
7 · Psalm CIV · pm
· Appendix B
9 · from Lord of Light · pm Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967
· Appendix C
from Eye of Cat
___ 11 · I. Traditional · pm New York: Timescape Books, 1982
___ 14 · II. Lightly Derivative · pm New York: Timescape Books, 1982
___ 16 · III. Original · pm New York: Timescape Books, 1982
A Farce to Be Reckoned With Roger Zelazny & Robert Sheckley (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57305-5, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1995) humorous fantasy novel about angels and demons.
The Williamson Effect ed. Roger Zelazny (Tor 0-312-85748-9, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $23.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Original anthology of 15 stories and one poem, about or inspired by Jack Williamson, with an introduction by David Brin. Authors include Frederik Pohl, Poul Anderson, Connie Willis, and Andre Norton.

13 · Introduction: A World in Love with Change · David Brin · in *
21 · The Mayor of Mare Tranq · Frederik Pohl · ss *
36 · Before the Legion · Paul Dellinger · nv *
61 · Inside Passage · Poul Anderson · nv *
90 · Risk Assessment · Ben Bova · nv *
116 · Williamson’s World · Scott E. Green · pm *
117 · Emancipation · Pati Nagle · nv *
146 · Thinkertoy · John Brunner · ss *
163 · The Bad Machines · Fred Saberhagen · nv *
190 · The Human Ingredient · Jeff Bredenberg · ss *
207 · Child of the Night · Jane Lindskold · ss *
223 · A Certain Talent · David Weber · nv *
246 · Nonstop to Portales · Connie Willis · nv *
275 · No Folded Hands · Andre Norton · ss *
289 · Darker Than You Wrote · Mike Resnick · ss *
295 · Near Portales... Freedom Shouts · Scott E. Green · pm *
296 · Worlds That Never Were: The Last Adventure of the Legion of Time · John J. Miller · na *
343 · About the Contributors · Misc. · bg
Rumpelstiltskin Paul O. Zelinsky (Penguin/Puffin Unicorn 0-14-055864-0, Sep ’96 [Oct ’96], $5.99, unpaginated, pb, cover by Paul O. Zelinsky) Reprint (Dutton 1987) picture-book version of the fairy tale. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book.
Reclamation Sarah Zettel (Warner Aspect 0-446-60292-2, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $5.99, 452pp, pb, cover by Donato) SF novel. Exiles from a primitive planet discover their homeworld is under seige by offworld religious fanatics. A first novel.
Reclamation Sarah Zettel (SFBC #13559, Sep ’96, $9.98, 452pp, hc, cover by Donato) Reprint (Warner Aspect 1996) SF novel. This hardcover edition is otherwise similar to the Warner Aspect paperback; the jacket lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back.

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