The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

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Where Garagiola Waits and Other Baseball Stories Rick Wilber (University of Tampa Press 1-879852-61-6, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $24.95, 168pp, hc); Collection of seven stories, one original, most fantasy or SF, plus four essays on baseball, and a poem. Wilber discusses how baseball, family, and writing came together in these pieces in the introduction and notes to each story. Order from the University of Tampa Press, 401 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL 33606; add $2.50 shipping.

The Whispering Gorilla/Return of the Whispering Gorilla Don Wilcox & David V. Reed (Gryphon Books 1-58250-012-6, Dec ’98 [Jan ’99], $20.00, 192pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner); Anthology/omnibus of two pulp stories, featuring Don Wilcox’s novelette “The Whispering Gorilla” (first book publication), and the sequel by David V. Reed, Return of the Whispering Gorilla, in its first US edition (World Distributors 1950 as The Whispering Gorilla). Reed is a pen name for David Vern. Philip Harbottle’s introduction explains how bibliographic errors led to the belief that Wilcox’s story was part of the World Distributors book. An edition signed by Wilcox (-013-4, $40.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Gryphon Books, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde (Oxford University Press 0-19-210031-9, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $13.50, 218pp, hc) [Dorian Gray]; Reprint (Ward, Lock & Co. 1891) literary fantasy novel, with a new introduction by Edmund White. Part of the “Oxford World’s Classics” series.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde (Tor 0-812-56711-0, Sep ’99, $3.99, 237pp, pb, cover by George Bush) [Dorian Gray]; Reprint (Ward, Locke & Co. 1891) classic literary fantasy/horror novel. Foreword and afterword by Nancy Springer.

Defense for the Devil Kate Wilhelm (St. Martin’s 0-312-19854-X, Apr ’99, $24.95, 389pp, hc, cover by Marc Yankus) [Barbara Holloway]; Associational courtroom mystery, the fourth featuring attorney Barbara Holloway.

Defense for the Devil Kate Wilhelm (Harlequin/Mira 1-55166-628-6, Dec ’99, $5.99, 443pp, pb) [Barbara Holloway]; Reprint (St. Martin’s 1999) associational courtroom mystery, the fourth featuring attorney Barbara Holloway.

The Good Children Kate Wilhelm (Ballantine/Fawcett Crest 0-449-00455-4, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $6.99, 262pp, pb); Reprint (St. Martin’s 1998) associational psychological, quasi-gothic character study.

Grimoire Kim Wilkins (Random/Arrow Australia 0-09-183918-1, 1999 [Sep ’99], A$14.95, 625pp, pb, cover by Louise Lister); Horror novel. Students try to restore a Victorian grimoire that will let them call up Satan.

The Infernal Kim Wilkins (Random/Arrow Australia 0-09-183417-1, 1997 [Sep ’99], A$14.95, 478pp, pb); Horror novel. Winner of the Aurealis Awards for Best Fantasy and Best Horror novel. This was published in 1997, but not seen until now.

Charmed: The Power of Three Eliza Willard (Pocket Pulse 0-671-04162-2, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $4.99, 181pp, pb); Young-adult novelization, the first based on the TV show about three contemporary witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Andy Nebula: Interstellar Rock Star Edward Willett (Roussan Publishers 1-896184-52-9, 1999 [Jul ’99], $6.95, 166pp, tp, cover by Mico); Young-adult SF novel of a streetkid from a backwater who becomes an interplanetary rock star. Order from University of Toronto Press; 800-565-9523. For information: Roussan Publishers, 2110 Decarie Blvd, Suite 100, Montreal QC H4A 3J3 Canada, or P.O. Box 156, Schuyler Falls NY 12985, USA.

The Dark Unicorn Edward Willett (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-414-4, Jul ’98 [Mar ’99], $7.99, 158pp, tp, cover by Ruth Thompson); Young-adult fantasy. A travelling musician opposes the evil Red Knight with the help of a magic amulet. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

PSI/Net Billy Dee Williams & Rob MacGregor (Tor 0-312-86766-2, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $22.95, 254pp, hc, cover by Cliff Neilson) [Calloway]; SF psychic thriller. Drugs used by CIA agents in “remote viewing” experiments have long-delayed psychic aftereffects.

Evergence: The Prodigal Sun Sean Williams & Shane Dix (Ace 0-441-00672-8, Nov ’99, $6.99, 393pp, pb, cover by Bob Warner) [Evergence]; SF novel, first in a trilogy, revised signicantly from The Unknown Soldier (Aphelion 1995). Morgan Roche, an intelligence officer for the Commonwealth of Empires, is attacked while transporting an AI called “The Box.”

Otherland: Mountain of Black Glass Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-849-2, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $24.95, 689pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland]; Near-future SF novel, third in the series about intrigue and global conspiracy conducted in a fantasy virtual reality. Forces converge on a virtual Troy.

Otherland: Mountain of Black Glass Tad Williams (SFBC #05108, Oct ’99, $12.50, 689pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland]; Reprint (DAW 1999) near-future SF/virtual reality fantasy novel, third in the series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Otherland: River of Blue Fire Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-844-1, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $7.50, 675pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland]; Reprint (DAW 1998) near-future SF novel, second in the series about intrigue in fantasy virtual reality.

The Rift Walter J. Williams (HarperPrism 0-06-105294-9, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $26.00, 726pp, hc, cover by John Berkey); SF thriller of a massive quake on the New Madrid fault in the mid-US. The author also writes as Walter Jon Williams.

The Searchers, Book Three: Siege of Stone Chet Williamson (Avon 0-380-79189-7, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $5.99, 338pp, pb) [Searchers]; X-files-ish SF novel in the series about psychic government operatives tracking unexplained phemomena.

The Haunt J. N. Williamson (Leisure 0-8439-4543-5, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $4.99, 363pp, pb); Horror novel of a family haunted by a dangerously over-protective spirit.

The Collected Stories of Jack Williamson, Volume One: The Metal Man and Others Jack Williamson (Haffner Press 1-893887-02-2, May ’99 [Jul ’99], $32.00, 543pp, hc); Collection of nine stories and an essay, all dating from 1928-1931 and presented in chronological order, plus an appendix of letters and contest entries. There is a foreword by Hal Clement and an afterword by Williamson. A signed, slipcased, limited edition of 100 (-03-0, $100.00) is also available. Order from Haffner Press, 5005 Crooks Rd, Suite 35, Royal Oak MI 48073-1239; add $5.00 postage.

The Collected Stories of Jack Williamson, Volume Two: Wolves of Darkness Jack Williamson (Haffner Press 1-893887-04-9, Sep ’99 [Nov ’99], $32.00, 529pp, hc); Collection of 10 stories, plus five essays and letters, from 1931 to 1933. There is a foreword by Harlan Ellison, and an afterword by Williamson. A signed, slipcased, ltd ed of 100 (-05-7, $100.00) is also available. Haffner Press, 5005 Crooks Rd, Suite 35, Royal Oak MI 48073-1239; add $5.00 postage. email: haffner@mail.rust.net; web www.rust.net/˜haffner/; 248-288-4765 (no credit card orders)

Darker Than You Think Jack Williamson (Tor/Orb 0-312-86992-4, Dec ’99, $14.95, 268pp, tp); Reprint (Fantasy Press 1948) werewolf novel. This has the illustrations by David G. Klein from the 1984 Bluejay edition, and a new introduction by Douglas E. Winter.

The Ruler of Fate and Xandulu Jack Williamson (Gryphon Books 1-58250-017-7, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $20.00, 161pp, tp); Omnibus publication of two SF short novel/novellas, in first book publication for both. The introduction by Harbottle discusses the stories’ history. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Silicon Dagger Jack Williamson (Tor 0-312-86540-6, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $23.95, 303pp, hc); SF thriller. A brother’s murder leads to investigation that uncovers a secret new technology.

The Silicon Dagger Jack Williamson (Tor 0-812-54042-5, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $6.99, 334pp, pb); Reprint (Tor 1999) SF thriller.

The Stone from a Green Star Jack Williamson (Gryphon Books 1-58250-025-8, Oct ’99, $20.00, 184pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner); SF pulp novel originally published in Amazing Stories in 1931, with detailed introduction by Philip Harbottle exploring the story and the state of SF when it was written. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Iron God/Tomorrow Jack Williamson & E. C. Tubb (Gryphon Books 1-58250-004-5, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $12.00, 46 + 41pp, ph, cover by Ron Turner); Chapbook anthology of two SF stories, the Tubb original, printed in the style of the classic Ace Doubles. Introduction to the Williamson story by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 028209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; 718-646-6126; add $1.00 postage.

Miracle and Other Christmas Stories Connie Willis (Bantam Spectra 0-553-11111-6, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $19.95, 328pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll); Collection of eight fantastic Christmas stories, two original.

Nebula Awards 33 ed. Connie Willis (Harcourt Brace/Harvest 0-15-600601-4, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $13.00, 272pp, tp, cover by Joseph Drivas); Anthology of 10 stories, including the 1997 Nebula winners and some nominees, an excerpt from the winning novel, and stories by Grand Master Poul Anderson and Author Emeritus Nelson Bond. Also includes two Rhysling Award-winning poems, ’A Tribute to Poul Anderson’ by Jack Williamson, and nine essays on various events of 1997 by authors including Kim Stanley Robinson, Beth Meacham, and Wil McCarthy. A hardcover edition (-100372-6, $26.00) is also available.

Game Plan Charles Wilson (St. Martin’s 0-312-25321-4, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $24.95, 293pp, hc, cover by Herman Estevez); Near-future SF thriller about five escaped criminals whose brains have been augmented with computer chips.

Hell-Fire David A. Wilson (Lorien House 0-934852-44-8, Jan ’99, $8.00, 68pp, ph); Original perfect-bound-chapbook collection of nine stories/vignettes, three reprints, interspersed with scientific “factoids.” Order from Lorien House, PO Box 1112, Black Mountain NC 28711.

Conspiracies F. Paul Wilson (Gauntlet Press 1-887368-20-5, Apr ’99, $50.00, 327pp, hc, cover by Harry O. Morris) [Repairman Jack]; Supernatural thriller featuring “Repairman Jack”, whose search for a missing woman leads him into the world of conspiracy theorists. This is a limited edition of 450 signed by Wilson and Ed Gorman, who provides the afterword. Illustrations by Harry O. Morris. Order from Gauntlet Publications, 309 Powell Road, Springfield PA 19064.

Legacies F. Paul Wilson (Tor/Forge 0-812-57199-1, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $6.99, 436pp, pb) [Repairman Jack]; Reprint (Headline 1998) associational non-supernatural horror novel featuring “Repairman Jack”, sequel to The Tomb.

Masque F. Paul Wilson & Matthew J. Costello (Warner Aspect 0-446-60676-6, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino); Reprint (Warner Aspect 1998) near-future SF thriller.

The Cleft and Other Odd Tales Gahan Wilson (Tor 0-312-85291-6, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $14.95, 333pp, tp, cover by Gahan Wilson); Reprint (Tor 1998) collection, illustrated by the author.

Bios Robert Charles Wilson (Tor 0-312-86857-X, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $22.95, 208pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns); SF novel. A woman is genetically engineered to explore the planet Isis, with its biology parallel with, but toxic to, Earth’s.

Darwinia Robert Charles Wilson (Tor 0-812-56662-9, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns); Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of an alternate 20th century.

Voyage of the Basset: The Raven Queen Terri Windling & Ellen Steiber (Random House 0-679-89128-5, Oct ’99, $3.99, 187pp, tp, cover by James Christensen) [Voyage of the Basset]; Young-adult fantasy novel, second in a series based on James Christensen’s Voyage of the Basset. Copyrighted by Christensen and The Greenwich Workshop.

The Essential Bordertown ed. Terri Windling & Delia Sherman (Tor 0-312-86703-4, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $14.95, 383pp, tp, cover by Jim Carroll) [Borderland]; Reprint (Tor 1998) original anthology of 13 stories, fourth in the “Borderland” shared world of humans and elves.

Opus: Volume One: 1999 Barry Windsor-Smith (Fantagraphics 1-56097-367-6, Sep ’99 [Oct ’99], $39.95, 175pp, hc, cover by Barry Windsor-Smith); Art book with paintings, drawings, and autobiographical musings by the noted comic-book artist (Conan, etc.)

Ghost Gleams W. J. Wintle (Ash-Tree Press 1-899562-69-9, Feb ’99, C$52.00, xx+168pp, hc, cover by Jason C. Eckhardt); Reprint (Heath Cranton 1921) collection of 15 ghost stories. This edition is limited to 500 copies and adds a lengthy introduction by Richard Dalby, a 1903 article by Wintle about ghosts, and an afterword by Peter J. Wire. A world-wide edition available in the US for $39.50 and in the UK for £24.50.

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