The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999
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Corporate Mentality Steven Piziks (Baen 0-671-57811-1, Jul 99 [Jun 99], $6.99, 334pp, pb, cover by Charles Kagan) [In the Company of Mind] SF novel, sequel to In the Company of Mind. A psychotic child controls the nanobots that keep civilization running.
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18 Best Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe (Dell 0-440-32227-8, Jul 99, $6.50, 287pp, pb) Reissue (Dell 1965) collection, edited by Vincent Price and Chandler Brossard, with introduction by Price. 44th printing.
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The Pit and the Pendulum and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe (Viking 0-670-88725-0, Oct 99 [Sep 99], $17.99, 153pp, tp, cover by James Prunier) Young-adult collection of seven horror stories, extensively illustrated by James Prunier, with descriptive captions that provide background on the stories and Poe. A hardcover edition ($25.99) is also available. Notes by Henri Justin translated from the French (Editions Gallimard 1998) by Barbara Briser.
- 7 · The Gold-Bug · Edgar Allan Poe · nv Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper Jun 21-28, 1843
- 50 · The Oval Portrait · Edgar Allan Poe · ss Grahams Ladys and Gentlemans Magazine Apr, 1842
- 56 · The Pit and the Pendulum · Edgar Allan Poe · ss The Gift: a Christmas and New Years Present, MDCCCXLIII, an, 1842, 1842
- 75 · The Cask of Amontillado [Fortunato] · Edgar Allan Poe · ss Godeys Ladys Book Nov, 1846
- 84 · Some Words with a Mummy · Edgar Allan Poe · ss American Whig Review Apr, 1845
- 105 · The Tell-Tale Heart · Edgar Allan Poe · ss The Pioneer Jan, 1843
- 111 · The Murders in the Rue Morgue [C. Auguste Dupin] · Edgar Allan Poe · nv Grahams Ladys and Gentlemans Magazine Apr, 1841
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Tales of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe (Morrow/Books of Wonder 0-688-07509-6, Apr 99, $22.00, 308pp, hc, cover by Barry Moser) Reissue (Books of Wonder 1991) collection of 14 stories, illustrated by Barry Moser. Fourth printing.
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The Tell-Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe (Books of Wonder 0-929605-94-2, Sep 98 [Jun 99], $5.95, 54pp, ph, cover by Barbara Armata) Collection of two horror short story published as part of the Classic Frights line for young adults. Illustrated by Barbara Armata. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Available from Books of Wonder, 16th West 18th St, New York NY 10011; 800-835-4315.
- 1 · The Tell-Tale Heart · ss The Pioneer Jan, 1843
- 19 · The Premature Burial · ss Dollar Newspaper Jul 31, 1844
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The Eschaton Sequence Frederik Pohl (SFBC #02211, Aug 99, $14.98, 800pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Eschaton Sequence] Omnibus of three SF novels: The Other End of Time (1996), The Siege of Eternity (1997), and The Far Shore of Time (1999). This has ISBN 0-7394-0506-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
- 1 · The Other End of Time · n. New York: Tor, 1996
- 263 · The Siege of Eternity · n. New York: Tor, 1997
- 531 · The Far Shore of Time · n. New York: Tor, 1999
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The Far Shore of Time Frederik Pohl (Tor 0-312-86618-6, Jul 99 [Jun 99], $23.95, 317pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Eschaton Sequence] SF novel, third in the Eschaton Sequence.
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Gateway Frederik Pohl (SFBC #02673, Feb 99 [Jan 99], $9.98, 278pp, hc, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Heechee (Robinette Broadhead)] Reprint (St. Martins 1977) Hugo and Nebula Award-winning SF novel, first in the Heechee series. This is similar to the St. Martins edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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O Pioneer! Frederik Pohl (Tor 0-812-54544-3, Apr 99, $6.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of a colony planet with five alien species.
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The SFWA Grand Masters, Volume 1 ed. Frederik Pohl (Tor 0-312-86881-2, Jun 99 [May 99], $24.95, 384pp, hc) Anthology of 18 works by the first five Grand Masters: Robert A. Heinlein, Jack Williamson, Clifford D. Simak, L. Sprague de Camp, and Fritz Leiber. There is a separate introduction and list of recommended reading for each author.
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Race in Space: The Representation of Ethnicity in Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation Micheal C. Pounds (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-3412-X, Jan 99 [Feb 99], $32.50, 252pp, hc) Critical sociological examination of how the presentation and perceptions of ethnicity and equality changed in the more than 20 years between the two series. Includes index and bibliography. Order from Scarecrow Press, 4720 Boston Way, Lanham MD 20706; credit card orders 800-462-6420.
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Starswarm Jerry Pournelle (Tor 0-812-53893-5, Aug 99 [Jul 99], $5.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Jupiter] Reprint (Tor 1998) young-adult SF novel, fifth in the Jupiter series.
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The Drawing of the Dark Tim Powers (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43081-6, Nov 99, $11.95, 323pp, tp) Reprint (Del Rey 1979) fantasy novel. Part of the Impact line of classic reprints.
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Carpe Jugulum Terry Pratchett (HarperPrism 0-06-105158-6, Sep 99, $24.00, 296pp, hc, cover by Carl D. Galian) [Discworld] Humorous fantasy novel, Discworld #23. Up-to-date vampires tangle with the Lancre witches. First US edition (Doubleday UK 1998).
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Carpe Jugulum Terry Pratchett (SFBC #03068, Oct 99, $11.98, 296pp, hc, cover by Carl D. Galian) [Discworld] Reprint (Doubleday UK 1998) humorous fantasy novel, Discworld #23. This is similar to the HarperPrism edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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The Colour of Magic/The Light Fantastic Terry Pratchett (Dufour/Colin Smythe 0-86140-421-1, Oct 99 [Aug 99], $33.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Josh Kirby) [Discworld] Reprint (SFBC 7/99 as part of Rincewind the Wizard) omnibus of The Colour of Magic (1983) and The Light Fantastic (1986). This is the UK (Colin Smythe) edition with Dufour stickers.
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Hogfather Terry Pratchett (HarperPrism 0-06-105905-6, Sep 99, $6.50, 354pp, pb, cover by Roger De Muth) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1996) humorous fantasy novel, Discworld #20, by UK numbering. Pratchett does Christmas (Hogmanay).
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Jingo Terry Pratchett (HarperPrism 0-06-105906-4, Mar 99 [Feb 99], $6.50, 437pp, pb, cover by Michael Sabanosh) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1997) humorous fantasy novel, #21 in the Discworld series (by UK numbering).
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The Last Continent Terry Pratchett (HarperPrism 0-06-105048-2, Mar 99 [Feb 99], $24.00, 292pp, hc) [Discworld] Humorous fantasy novel, #22 in the Discworld series. Rincewind has unwillingly heroic adventures on a continent very like (but not) Australia. First US edition (Doubleday UK 1998).
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The Last Continent Terry Pratchett (SFBC #05512, Mar 99, $10.98, 292pp, hc) [Discworld] Reprint (Doubleday UK 1998) humorous fantasy novel, #22 in the Discworld series. This is similar to the HarperPrism edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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Rincewind the Wizzard Terry Pratchett (SFBC #00286, Jul 99 [Jun 99], $14.98, 649pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Discworld] Omnibus of four novels in the Discworld series featuring the title character: The Colour of Magic (1983), The Light Fantastic (1986), Sourcery (1988), Eric (1990). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0345-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
- 5 · The Colour of Magic · n. Colin Smythe, 1983
- 56 · The Light Fantastic · n. Colin Smythe, 1985
- 88 · Sourcery · n. London: Gollancz, 1988
- 128 · Eric · n. London: Gollancz, 1990
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Thunderhead Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Warner 0-446-52337-2, Jul 99 [Jun 99], $25.95, 483pp, hc) [Relic] Thriller with possible supernatural elements, featuring the journalist from Relic and Reliquary. A group searching for the fabled Anasazi lost City of Gold encounters fatal greed, Native American witches, and ancient secrets that lead to death.
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Arthur C. Clarkes Venus Prime: Volume 1 Paul Preuss (Pocket/ibooks 0-671-03888-5, Sep 99 [Aug 99], $14.00, 328pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Venus Prime] Reprint (Avon 1987 as Arthur C. Clarkes Venus Prime, Volume 1: Breaking Strain) SF novel, first in a series based on a concept by Clarke, whose afterword to the original is now the introduction. There is a new afterword by Preuss. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.
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The Antarktos Cycle ed. Robert M. Price (Chaosium 1-56882-146-8, Aug 99, $19.95, 572pp, tp, cover by John Snyder) Anthology of one poem and 10 quasi-Lovecraftian stories, including two novels: Edgar Allan Poes The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and John Taines The Greatest Adventure (1929). Prices introduction discusses the themes of exploration and hollow-Earth fantasy.
- ix · Introduction: Lovecrafts Cosmic History · Robert M. Price · in
- 1 · Antarktos [Fungi from Yuggoth: Antarktos] · H. P. Lovecraft · pm Weird Tales Nov 30
- 3 · Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Edgar Allan Poe · n. New York: Harper, 1838
- 141 · The Sphinx of the Ice Fields · Jules Verne; trans. by Harold Beaver · ex, 1975; Le Sphinx des glaces, 1897.
- 165 · The Greatest Adventure · John Taine · n. Dutton, 1929
- 305 · At the Mountains of Madness · H. P. Lovecraft · n. Astounding Feb 36 (+2)
- 393 · The Tomb of the Old Ones · Colin Wilson · na *
- 489 · At the Mountains of Murkiness · Arthur C. Clarke · ss Satellite (fanzine) v3 #4 40
- 498 · The Thing from Another World [Who Goes There? as by Don A. Stuart] · John W. Campbell, Jr. · na Astounding Aug 38
- 547 · The Brooding City · John S. Glasby · ss Crypt of Cthulhu #71 90
- 562 · The Dreaming City · Roger Johnson · ss Deep Things Out of Darkness, Garrie Hall, 1987
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The Ithaqua Cycle ed. Robert M. Price (Chaosium 1-56882-124-7, May 99 [Jun 99], $12.95, 256pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) Anthology of 14 Lovecraftian horror stories about the wind-Walker of the Icy Wastes, an elemental Old One actually created by August Derleth. Price discusses this, and how it fits in the Lovecraft mythos; each story is prefaced with comments on its place in the cycle. Authors include Algernon Blackwood, August Derleth, and Brian Lumley. This is dated 1998, but not published until now. Order from Chaosium, 950 56th St, Oakland CA 94608.
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eXistenZ Christopher Priest (HarperEntertainment 0-06-102027-3, May 99 [Mar 99], $6.50, 278pp, pb) Novelization of the movie about gaming that goes beyond virtual reality. Includes eight unpaginated pages of stills. Copyrighted by Alliance Atlantis Communications.
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The Extremes Christopher Priest (St. Martins 0-312-20541-4, May 99 [Apr 99], $24.95, 393pp, hc, cover by Scott Levine) Near-future SF thriller of mass murders and virtual reality. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 1998).
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy ed. David Pringle (Overlook Press 0-87951-937-1, May 99 [Mar 99], $35.00, 256pp, hc, cover by Gerry Grace) Non-fiction, reference. Lavishly illustrated encyclopedia. Introduction by Terry Pratchett. Copyrighted by Carlton Books Limited. First US edition (Carlton 1998).
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Masques Bill Pronzini (Leisure 0-8439-4501-X, Mar 99 [Feb 99], $4.99, 269pp, pb) Reprint (Arbor House 1981) horror novel/thriller of voodoo and murder at the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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Clockwork Philip Pullman (Scholastic Signature 0-590-12998-8, Oct 99, $4.99, 112pp, pb, cover by Leonid Gore) Reprint (Doubleday UK 1996) young-adult fantasy novella about an apprentice clockmaker who sells his soul. Illustrated by Leonid Gore.
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The Firework-Makers Daughter Philip Pullman (Scholastic/Levine 0-590-18719-8, Oct 99 [Aug 99], $15.95, 97pp, hc, cover by S. Saelig Gallagher) Young-adult fantasy novella of a girl determined to get the Fire-Fiends secret ingredient to help her father win a contest. Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallagher. First US edition (Transworld 1995).
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The Golden Compass Philip Pullman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41335-0, Oct 99 [Sep 99], $5.99, 351pp, pb) [His Dark Materials] Reissue (Scholastic UK 1995 as His Dark Materials: Northern Lights) young-adult alternate-world fantasy. Ninth printing.
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His Dark Materials 2: The Subtle Knife Philip Pullman (Random House/Knopf Paperbacks 0-375-80211-8, Oct 99, $10.00, 326pp, tp, cover by Eric Rohmann) [His Dark Materials] Reprint (Knopf 1997) fantasy novel, second in a trilogy.
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His Dark Materials 2: The Subtle Knife Philip Pullman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41336-9, Oct 99 [Dec 99], $5.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [His Dark Materials] Reissue (Knopf 1997) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to the award-winning The Golden Compass. Fourth printing.
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Nightmares Disciple Joseph S. Pulver, Sr. (Chaosium 1-56882-118-2, Jun 99, $14.95, 395pp, tp, cover by Lissanne Lake) Lovecraftian horror novel. A detective tracks a Cthulhu-worshipping serial killer in contemporary Schenectady NY. Order from Chaosium, 950-A 56th St, Oakland CA 94608-3129.
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The Crying of Lot 49 Thomas Pynchon (HarperPerennial Classics 0-06-093167-1, 1999 [Mar 99], $12.00, 152pp, tp, cover by Mark Penberthy) Reprint (Lippincott 1966) satiric quasi-fantasy novel.
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Gravitys Rainbow Thomas Pynchon (Penguin 0-14-018859-2, 1999 [Dec 99], $16.95, 760pp, tp) Reissue (Viking 1973) classic literary SF novel. Ninth printing.
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V. Thomas Pynchon (HarperPerennial Classics 0-06-093021-7, 1999 [Mar 99], $14.00, 533pp, tp, cover by Mark Penberthy) Reprint (Lippincott 1963) satiric literary novel with fantasy elements.
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DragonLance: The Silver Stair Jean Rabe (TSR 0-7869-1315-0, Jan 99, $5.99, 314pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Bridges of Time] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game. Bridges of Time book three. Copyrighted by TSR.
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Guardian of the Balance Irene Radford (DAW 0-88677-826-3, Mar 99 [Feb 99], $23.95, 529pp, hc, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Merlins Descendants] Arthurian fantasy novel, first in the Merlins Descendants series. Merlins daughter Wren tries to prevent Arthurs downfall.
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The Renegade Dragon Irene Radford (DAW 0-88677-855-7, Nov 99, $6.99, 386pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Dragon Nimbus] Fantasy novel, Dragon Nimbus History #3, sixth book overall in series.
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Dark Shadows: Dreams of the Dark Stephen M. Rainey & Elizabeth Massie (HarperEntertainment 0-06-105752-5, Oct 99 [Sep 99], $6.99, 378pp, pb) [Dark Shadows] Novelization based on the TV show. Introduction by Lara Parker. Copyrighted by Dan Curtis Productions.
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Piercing the Darkness: Undercover with Vampires in America Today Katherine Ramsland (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-105945-5, Oct 99 [Sep 99], $6.99, 546pp, pb) Reprint (HarperPrism 1998) non-fiction look at the underground vampire culture. There is a new chapter discussing the vampire communitys response to the book.
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Anthem Ayn Rand (Penguin/Plume 0-452-28125-3, Dec 99, $13.95, 253pp, tp, cover by Nick Gaetano) Reprint (Cassell 1938) dystopian novel. This follows the 1995 Dutton anniversary edition, even to the expanded 50th anniversary edition on the cover.
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Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand (Penguin/Plume 0-452-01187-6, Aug 99 [Sep 99], $17.95, 1168pp, tp, cover by Nicholas Gaetano) Reprint (Random House 1957) philosophical novel about a near-future society. This has the introduction by Leonard Peikoff from the 1992 Signet 35th anniversary edition.
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The Dog King Christoph Ransmayr (Random House/Vintage 0-679-76860-2, Nov 98 [Jan 99], $14.00, 355pp, tp) Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1997) literary alternate history novel. Translated from the German Morbus Kitahara (S. Fischer 1995) by John E. Woods.
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Scrying the River Styx Wendy Rathbone (Anamnesis Press 1-892842-13-0, May 99 [Sep 99], $5.95, 34pp, ph, cover by Ric Frane) Poetry collection of 13 poems, six original. Available from Anamnesis Press, PO Box 51115, Palo Alto CA 94303; anamnesis@compuserve.com
- 13 · December Rain · pm Flesh & Blood v1 #4 99
- 14 · Harvest Queen · pm *
- 15 · Secret Rooms · pm Dreams & Nightmares #51 98
- 17 · Winters Crow · pm *
- 18 · The Winter That Never Ends · pm *
- 19 · A Story · pm Asylums and Labyrinths, 1997
- 21 · Look · pm *
- 22 · The Vampire Cathedral · pm Prisoners of the Night #9 95
- 29 · A Music Review · pm Frisson, 1998
- 31 · Bad Dreams · pm Asimovs Dec 97
- 32 · One Dark Summer Night · pm Tomorrow Online, 1997
- 33 · Scrying the River Styx · pm *
- 34 · Scrying the River Styx, Part II · pm *
- 35 · About the Author · Misc. · bg
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Voodoo Child Michael Reaves (Tor 0-812-51993-0, Apr 99 [Mar 99], $6.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Michael Koelsch) Reprint (Tor 1998) horror novel of voodoo in New Orleans.
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Prophet Annie Ellen Recknor (Avon 0-380-79513-2, Mar 99, $12.00, 330pp, tp, cover by Raquel Jaramillo) Western ghost novel, the memoir of a widow whose late husband sticks around to pass on vital information.
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