The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

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The Secret Circle Volume III: The Power L. J. Smith (HarperPrism 0-06-106719-9, Nov ’99, $4.50, 310pp, pb) [Secret Circle] Reprint (HarperPaperbacks 1992) young-adult horror novel. The high-school in crowd is a coven. Packaged by Daniel Weiss Associates, and copyrighted by them and the author.

Vampire Diaries, Volume I: The Awakening L. J. Smith (HarperPrism 0-06-102000-1, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $4.50, 311pp, pb) [Vampire Diaries] Reprint (HarperPaperbacks 1991) young-adult vampire novel. Copyrighted by the author and packager Daniel Weiss & Associates.

Vampire Diaries, Volume II: The Struggle L. J. Smith (HarperPrism 0-06-102001-X, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $4.50, 313pp, pb) [Vampire Diaries] Reprint (HarperPaperbacks 1991) young-adult horror novel. Copyrighted by the author and packager Daniel Weiss & Associates.

Vampire Diaries, Volume III: The Fury L. J. Smith (HarperPrism 0-06-105991-9, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $4.50, 309pp, pb) [Vampire Diaries] Reprint (HarperPaperbacks 1991) young-adult vampire novel. Packaged by Daniel Weiss and Associates, copyrighted by them and the author.

Vampire Diaries, Volume IV: Dark Reunion L. J. Smith (HarperPrism 0-06-105992-7, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $4.50, 311pp, pb) [Vampire Diaries] Reprint (HarperPaperbacks 1992) young-adult vampire novel. Packaged by Daniel Weiss and Associates, copyrighted by them and the author.

The WarDove L. Neil Smith (Pulpless.Com 1-58445-027-4, May ’99, $19.95, 218pp, tp, cover by John Ng) [Nathaniel Blackburn] Reprint (Berkley 1986) SF novel, volume I of the “Nathaniel Blackburn” trilogy, a prequel to Henry Martyn. This has a new introduction by the author. An on-demand edition, also available in a Paperless Book digital edition. Available from Pulpless.Com, 775 East Blithedale Ave., Suite 508, Mill Valley CA 94941-7353; www.pulpless.com

One of Us Michael Marshall Smith (Bantam 0-553-58069-8, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.50, 349pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) Reprint (HarperCollins UK; Bantam 1998) SF/suspense novel.

Spares: Special Edition Michael Marshall Smith (Overlook Connection Press 0-9633397-6-1, Jun ’99, $45.00, 429pp, hc, cover by Alan Clark) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1996) SF/horror novel of cloning for body parts. This contains the author’s preferred text, plus three related stories, a “lost chapter”, and an afterword by the author on where he got his ideas. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. This is a signed limited edition of 500; a slipcased “sterling” edition of 100 (-5-3, $85.00) and a leatherbound, wood-cased, lettered edition (-7-X, $400.00) were announced but not seen. Available from Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 526, Woodstock GA; credit card orders 770-926-1762; add $5.00 postage.

The Night Life of the Gods Thorne Smith (Random House/Modern Library 0-375-75306-0, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $12.95, 290pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (Doubleday, Doran 1931) humorous novel of statues brought to life. This has a new introduction by Carolyn See.

Topper Thorne Smith (Random House/Modern Library 0-375-75305-2, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $11.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (McBride 1926) humorous ghost novel. This has a new introduction by Carolyn See.

Topper Takes a Trip Thorne Smith (Random House/Modern Library 0-375-75307-9, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $12.95, 267pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) [Topper] Reprint (Doubleday, Doran 1932) humorous ghost novel, sequel to Topper. This has a new introduction by Carolyn See.

The Trickster and the Troll Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9263-5, Feb ’99, $8.00, 110pp, tp) Reprint (University of Nebraska 1997) young-adult fantasy novella of a Native-American trickster and a Norse troll, both forgotten by their peoples, who find solace together. We apparently missed the first edition. University of Nebraska Press, Bison Books, 312 North 14th, PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; 800-755-1105. AGE?

The Innamorati Midori Snyder (Tor 0-312-86924-X, Jan 2000, $14.95, 381pp, tp, cover by David Gallo & Lauren Helpern) Reprint (Tor 1998) fantasy novel set in an alternate Renaissance Venice.

The Headless Cupid Zilpha Keatley Snyder (Dell Yearling Newbery 0-440-22895-6, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $2.99, 203pp, pb, cover by D. F. Henderson) Reprint (Atheneum 1971) young-adult ghost novel, a Newbery Honor book. This is a special promotional edition, marked “Special low price” on the cover, with a new ISBN, and indicates first printing.

The Crow: Temple of Night S. P. Somtow (HarperEntertainment 0-06-107348-2, Dec ’99 [Nov ’99], $13.00, 224pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielson) [Crow] Novelization based on the movies about the comic-book character. Copyrighted by Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation.

Darker Angels S. P. Somtow (Tor 0-312-87241-0, Nov ’99, $14.95, 381pp, tp, cover by Amy Grigg) Reprint (Gollancz 1997) Civil War fantasy horror novel.

Dragon’s Fin Soup S. P. Somtow (Alexander Publishing/EMR 1-893475-00-X, Nov ’98 [Apr ’99], $15.95, 223pp, tp, cover by Lydia Marano) Collection of eight “modern Siamese tales”, one apparently original (there is no acknoledgements page), with an introduction by the author discussing his, and the stories’, cultural background. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Order from Alexander Publishing, 13243 Vanowen Ave. #5, North Hollywood CA 91605.

A Lap Dance with the Lobster Lady S. P. Somtow (Bereshith/ShadowLands Press 0-9665662-8-9, 1998 [Aug ’99], $6.00, 28pp, ph, cover by Daniel Robison) Chapbook edition of a dark fantasy story, intended as part of an anthology inspired by Lisa Snellings’s sculpture of a fantastic ferris wheel. This is a signed, limited edition of 150. It is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Order from Shadowlands Press, Bereshith Publishing, PO Box 2366, Centreville VA 20120; 703-222-9387.

The Dark Chronicles: The Light Years III: The Unknown Cynthia Soroka (Ariel Starr Productions 1-889122-75-0, Nov ’98 [Mar ’99], $6.99, 235pp, pb, cover by Theodore Johnson) [Dark Chronicles: Light Years] Fantasy novel, third book in the second trilogy. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Ariel Starr Productions, PO Box 17, Demarest NJ 07627.

The Bachelors Muriel Spark (New Directions 0-8112-1424-9, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $12.95, 186pp, tp, cover by Evelyn Hofer) Reprint (1960) literary novel with fantasy elements about some beleagured bachelors and a spiritualist in London.

The Lost Work of Stephen King: A Guide to Unpublished Manuscripts, Story Fragments, Alternative Versions, and Oddities Stephen J. Spignesi (Overlook Connection Press 1-892950-03-0, Jan ’99 [Apr ’99], $60.00, 437pp, hc) Reprint (Birch Lane 1998) non-fiction, reference. A bio-bibliographic look at King’s lesser-known works, arranged in chronological order. This leatherbound, limited edition of 1,000 contains 20 pages of photos, and several items not available in the trade edition, most notably an essay on a humorous essay by King, “The Irish King”. It is signed by Stephen Spignesi, Tyson Blue, and James Cole. A boxed, lettered edition of 52 copies (-04-9, $350) was announced but not seen. Order from Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 526, Woodstock GA 30188; credit card orders 770-926-1762. [Stephen King]

The Shape Under the Sheet: The Complete Stephen King Encyclopedia Stephen J. Spignesi (Overlook Connection Press, 1991 [Apr ’99], $175.00, 780pp, hc) Reprint (Popular Culture Ink 1991) non-fiction, reference. This is a slipcased, limited edition of 350, not previously listed. It is dated 1991, but not seen until now. Order from Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 526, Woodstock GA 30188; credit card orders 770-926-1762. [Stephen King]

Agent of Chaos Norman Spinrad (Pulpless.Com 1-58445-042-8, Jun ’99, $19.95, 197pp, tp, cover by Billy Tackett) Reprint (Belmont 1967) SF novel. This has a 1988 introduction by Barry N. Malzberg. An on-demand edition, also available in a Paperless Book digital edition. Available from Pulpless.Com, 775 East Blithedale Ave., Suite 508, Mill Valley CA 94941; 500-367-7353; www.pulpless.com

Greenhouse Summer Norman Spinrad (Tor 0-312-86799-9, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $24.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar & Jan Uretsky) Near-future, semi-comedic SF novel about the drastic ecological changes caused by the greenhouse effect.

Sky Rider Nancy Springer (Avon Tempest 0-380-97604-8, Jul ’99 [Sep ’99], $15.00, 117pp, hc, cover by Griesbach & Martucci) Young-adult about a teen, her dying horse, and a ghost.

Prom Night ed. Nancy Springer & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-840-9, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $6.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) Original anthology of 22 stories of out-of-the-world prom nights. Authors include Dave Smeds, Fred Saberhagen, and Billie Sue Mosiman. Greenberg isn’t named as co-editor, but this is copyrighted by Springer and Tekno Books.

Daughter of Darkness Steven Spruill (SFBC #15592, Oct ’97 [Jan ’99], $10.98, 307pp, hc, cover by Rob Wood) [Rulers of Darkness] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1996) vampire medical thriller/horror novel. This is similar to the Doubleday edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. It was scheduled for 1997, but not seen until now.

Daughter of Darkness Steven Spruill (St. Martin’s 0-312-97081-1, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Rulers of Darkness] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1996) vampire medical thriller/horror novel.

Architects of Emortality Brian Stableford (Tor 0-312-87207-0, Sep ’99, $24.95, 319pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Emortality] SF novel, sequel to Inherit the Earth. A historian using the persona of Oscar Wilde investigates murders in a society of eccentrics created by extended life-spans.

Architects of Emortality Brian Stableford (SFBC #06223, Nov ’99, $12.50, 319pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Emortality] Reprint (Tor 1999) SF novel, sequel to Inherit the Earth. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Dictionary of Science Fiction Places Brian Stableford (Simon & Schuster/Fireside 0-684-84958-5, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $19.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet & Tim Hildebrandt) Non-fiction reference book, illustrated by Jeff White. It lists and describes places in various SF stories. Copyrighted by the author and The Wonderland Press.

The Dictionary of Science Fiction Places Brian Stableford (SFBC #18442, Jun ’99, $14.98, 384pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet & Tim Hildebrandt) Reprint (Fireside 1999) non-fiction reference and art book, illustrated by Tim White. This is similar to the Fireside edition, except it has ISBN 0-7394-0195-5, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

Inherit the Earth Brian Stableford (Tor 0-812-58429-5, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Giancola Donato) [Emortality] Reprint (Tor 1998) hard SF thriller of nanotechnology and life extension in the seemingly utopian 22nd century.

Star Wars X-Wing: Isard’s Revenge Michael A. Stackpole (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57903-7, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $5.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Star Wars: X-Wing] Star Wars novelization, eighth in the series based on the computer game based on the movies. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: I, Jedi Michael A. Stackpole (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57873-1, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $5.99, 577pp, pb, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Bantam Spectra; Bantam UK 1998) Star Wars novelization copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

My Son, the Wizard Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42480-8, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horn) [Wizard in Rhyme] Reprint (Del Rey 1997) fantasy novel, fifth in the series “A Wizard in Rhyme”.

The Spell-Bound Scholar Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-00636-1, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Tim Barrall) [Warlock] Science-fantasy novel in the “Warlock” series, featuring the Warlock’s youngest son, finally grown up, and a dangerously eligible bachelor.

A Wizard in Absentia Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-51569-X, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $5.99, 263pp, pb, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reissue (Ace 1993) science-fantasy novel, first in “The Rogue Wizard” series featuring the eldest son of the “Warlock”. Second printing.

A Wizard in Bedlam Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-812-53647-9, May ’99, $5.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Ratler De Welks) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reissue (Doubleday 1979) SF novel, actually the third “Warlock” novel written, but now the second book of “The Rogue Wizard”. Third printing.

A Wizard in Midgard Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-812-54927-9, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $5.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reprint (Tor 1998) SF/fantasy novel in the “Rogue Wizard” series featuring the son of the “Warlock”.

A Wizard in Mind Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-812-53648-7, Sep ’99, $4.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reissue (Tor 1995) SF novel, second in the series following the son of the “Warlock”. Second printing.

A Wizard in War Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-812-53649-5, May ’99, $5.99, 222pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reissue (Tor 1995) science-fantasy novel, third in “The Rogue Wizard” series. Second printing.

A Nightmare’s Dozen: Stories from the Dark ed. Michael Stearns (Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-22746-1, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $4.99, 239pp, pb, cover by Kevin Odhner) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1996) original anthology of 14 young-adult dark fantasy stories.

A King of Infinite Space Allen Steele (HarperPrism 0-06-105756-8, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 426pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) [Near Space] Reprint (HarperPrism 1997) SF novel in the near-future “Near Space” series.

Sex and Violence in Zero Gee Allen Steele (Meisha Merlin 0-9658345-9-X, Jan ’99 [Feb ’99], $16.00, 450pp, tp, cover by Ron Miller) [Near Space] Collection of 15 stories, one original, including first U.S. publication of the short novel The Weight (Legend 1994). This has all the short fiction set in Steele’s “Near Space” in chronological order, with timeline. Introduction by Kevin J. Anderson. A hardcover edition (1-892065-13-4, $30.00) is also available. Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; add $4.00 postage.

Raven Stole the Moon Garth Stein (Pocket 0-671-00460-3, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $6.99, 469pp, pb, cover by John Ennis) Reprint (Pocket 1998) horror novel/supernatural thriller.

Cryptonomicon Neal Stephenson (Avon 0-380-97346-4, May ’99, $27.50, 918pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) Pynchonesque quasi-SF thriller of cryptographers in WWII, and their present-day grandchildren efforts to preserve digital liberty from government and corporate repression.

Cryptonomicon Neal Stephenson (SFBC #02945, Sep ’99, $13.98, 918pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) Reprint (Avon 1999) SF thriller of cryptographers in WWII, and their present-day grandchildren. This is similar to the Avon edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

In the Beginning...Was the Command Line Neal Stephenson (Avon 0-380-81593-1, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $10.00, 151pp, tp) Associational non-fiction commentary, occasionally humorous, on computer operating systems and what they reveal about our culture.

Snow Crash Neal Stephenson (SFBC #02049, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $9.98, 470pp, hc, cover by Jean-François Podevin) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1992) SF novel. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Distraction Bruce Sterling (SFBC #01999, Feb ’99, $11.98, 439pp, hc, cover by Eric Dinyer) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1998) SF novel. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Distraction Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57639-9, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.50, 532pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1998) near-future SF novel of a fragmented US. A Hugo nominee.

A Good Old-Fashioned Future Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57642-9, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Eric Dinyer) Collection of seven stories, one co-authored with Rudy Rucker.

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