The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Kurt Vonnegut: Images and Representations ed. Marc Leeds & Peter J. Reed (Greenwood Press 0-313-30975-2, Jun 2000, $55.00, 198pp, hc) Non-fiction compilation of 16 critical essays on Vonnegut’s use of images in his works, and visual representations Vonnegut’s works in various media, plus a selected bibliography and index. There is a foreword by Vonnegut, and an introduction by the editors. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.]

The Big Time Fritz Leiber (Tor 0-312-89079-6, Apr 2000, $21.95, 128pp, hc) [Change War] Reprint (Ace 1961) Hugo-winning SF short novel in the “Change War” series.

Lankhmar: Tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Volume 1 Fritz Leiber (White Wolf 1-56504-874-1, Aug 2000, $6.50, pb, cover by Mike Mignola) [Fafhrd & Gray Mouser] Reprint (White Wolf 1995 as part of Ill Met in Lankhmar) collection of six stories in the “Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser” series, originally collected in Swords Against Death, with two stories from Swords and Deviltry. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Company of Glass Valery Leith (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57899-5, Jun 2000, $5.99, 523pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Everien] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) fantasy novel, the first book of “Everien”. Leith is a pen name for Tricia Sullivan.

The Riddled Night Valery Leith (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37939-9, Aug 2000, $13.95, 509pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Everien] Fantasy novel, the second book of “Everien”. Leith is a pen name for Tricia Sullivan.

The Sixth Sense Peter Lerangis (Scholastic 0-439-20163-2, Mar 2000, $5.99, 170pp, pb) Young-adult novelization based on the movie about a boy who sees ghosts, with eight unpaginated pages of color stills. The author is not credited except for his last name on the spine, and an author biography; the front cover and title page read “M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense”. An unpaginated 14-page interview with director Shyamalan is included. Copyrighted by Spyglass Entertainment Group.

Ben, In the World Doris Lessing (HarperCollins 0-06-019628-9, Aug 2000, $23.00, 178pp, hc, cover by Andrzej Dudzinski) [Fifth Child] SF novel, sequel to The Fifth Child. First US edition (HarperFlamingo UK 6/00).

Motherless Brooklyn Jonathan Lethem (Random House/Vintage 0-375-72483-4, Oct 2000, $13.00, 311pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1999) associational detective novel. Winner of the 1999 National Book Critics Circle Award.

Kafka Americana Jonathan Lethem & Carter Scholz (Subterranean Press 1-892284-43-X, Dec ’99, $40.00, 100pp, hc, cover by Perry Hoberman) Collection of five stories, one by the authors writing together, and two each written separately. This is a signed limited edition of 600; a lettered edition of 26 is also available (-44-8, $100.00). Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; www.subterraneanpress.com

The Wish Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins 0-06-027900-1, May 2000, $15.95, 197pp, hc, cover by Patrick Faricy) Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel. An old woman grants a girl’s wish to be the most popular in her school.

The Silk Code Paul Levinson (Tor 0-812-56775-7, Nov 2000, $6.99, 308pp, pb) [Phil D’Amato] Reprint (Tor 1999) SF mystery novel featuring forensic detective Phil D’Amato. Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel.

The Cure Sonia Levitin (HarperTrophy 0-380-73298-X, Sep 2000, $4.59, 260pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Silver Whistle 1999) young-adult SF novel.

Concordance to Cordwainer Smith, Third Edition Anthony Lewis (NESFA Press 1-886778-25-6, Sep 2000, $13.00, 189pp, tp) Non-fiction guide to Smith’s works, expanded and updated from earlier editions, and adding an annotated timeline of the Instrumentality. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $2.00 postage. [Cordwainer Smith]

The Horse and His Boy C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440940-6, Sep 2000, $7.95, 224pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Geoffrey Bles 1954) young-adult fantasy novel, book three in the “Narnia” series. This is a special edition celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the new color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

The Last Battle C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440941-4, Sep 2000, $7.95, 211pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Bodley Head 1956) young-adult fantasy novel, book seven in the “Narnia” series. This is a special edition celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the new color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440942-2, Sep 2000, $7.95, 189pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Geoffrey Bles 1950) young-adult fantasy novel, book two in the “Narnia” series. This is a “50 Years” anniversary edition; it has the color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

The Magician’s Nephew C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440943-0, Sep 2000, $7.95, 202pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Bodley Head 1955) young-adult fantasy novel, book one in the “Narnia” series. This is a 50th anniversary edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

Out of the Silent Planet/Perelandra/That Hideous Strength C. S. Lewis (SFBC #17092, Oct 2000, $14.98, 724pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Cosmic] Reprint (Bodley Head 1990) omnibus of the three novels in the classic SF/fantasy “Space” (or “Ransom” or “Cosmic”) trilogy. This follows the 1997 Quality Paperback Book Club edition; it has ISBN 0-7394-1146-2, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Prince Caspian C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440944-9, Sep 2000, $7.95, 223pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Geoffrey Bles 1951) young-adult fantasy novel, book four in the “Narnia” series. This is an anniversary edition celebrating 50 years of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the new color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

The Silver Chair C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440945-7, Sep 2000, $7.95, 243pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Geoffrey Bles 1953) young-adult fantasy novel, book six in the “Narnia” series. This special edition commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader C. S. Lewis (HarperCollins 0-06-440946-5, Sep 2000, $7.95, 248pp, tp, cover by Pauline Baynes) [Narnia] Reprint (Geoffrey Bles 1952) young-adult fantasy novel, book five in the “Narnia” series. This special edition commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; it has the color illustrations by Pauline Baynes from the HarperCollins UK 1991 special deluxe edition.

Rebel Sutra Shariann Lewitt (Tor 0-312-86451-5, Sep 2000, $24.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) SF novel. An inbred, genetically modified elite controls the colony world of Maya.

Rebel Sutra Shariann Lewitt (SFBC #33045, Nov 2000, $12.50, 351pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Just Pretend J. V. Lewton (Pinnacle 0-7860-1251-X, Sep 2000, $3.99, 241pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra/Z-Fave 1994) horror novel of a teen with visions of impending murders; originally published as young-adult. This is the first Pinnacle edition, with a new ISBN, but indicates second printing.

Courage of Falcons Holly Lisle (Warner Aspect 0-446-67397-8, Oct 2000, $12.95, 405pp, tp, cover by Fred Gambino) [Secret Texts] Fantasy novel, third book of “The Secret Texts” trilogy.

Vengeance of Dragons Holly Lisle (Warner Aspect 0-446-60885-8, Oct 2000, $6.50, 441pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Secret Texts] Reprint (Warner Aspect 1999) fantasy novel, second book of “The Secret Texts” trilogy.

The Summoning Bentley Little (Pinnacle 0-7860-1312-5, Dec 2000, $5.99, 541pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra 1993) horror novel of an undead creature in a small Arizona town.

The Town Bentley Little (Penguin/Signet 0-451-20015-2, May 2000, $6.99, 376pp, pb) Horror novel. A man returns to the small Arizona town of his youth only to find it haunted. This appears to be the first US edition (Headline 1997 as Guests).

The Walking Bentley Little (Penguin/Signet 0-451-20174-4, Nov 2000, $6.99, 373pp, pb) Horror novel. PI Miles Huerdeen tracks strange deaths that spread from a small Southwestern town, followed by the walking dead heading for Wolf Canyon, AZ.

Perchance to Dream ed. Denise Little & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-888-3, Apr 2000, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) Original anthology of 14 fantasy stories of dreams and dreamworlds. Authors include Diane Duane, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Peter Crowther. Introduction by Little. Greenberg is not mentioned, but this is copyrighted by Little and Tekno Books.

Poltergeist: The Legacy: The Shadows Between L. A. Liverakos (Ace 0-441-00703-1, Oct 2000, $5.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Craig White) [Poltergeist: The Legacy] Novelization, the third based on the TV show based on the movie. Packaged by Tekno Books; copyrighted by MGM Worldwide Television Productions.

The Earth is Made of Stardust Morgan Llywelyn (Wildside Press 1-58715-159-6, Oct 2000, $14.95, 167pp, tp) Original collection of 20 stories, seven reprints. Introduction by Marvin Kaye. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.

Etruscans Morgan Llywelyn & Michael Scott (Tor 0-312-86627-5, Mar 2000, $24.95, 335pp, hc, cover by Boris Vallejo) Historical fantasy of a half-demon born in the early Roman Empire.

French Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Pulp Fiction Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (McFarland 0-7864-0596-1, Jul 2000, $95.00, 787pp, hc, cover by Moebius) Non-fiction, reference. The full subtitle reads A Guide to Cinema, Television, Radio, Animation, Comic Books and Literature from the Middle Ages to the Present. Covers various media in French, including works from Belgium and Canada, focusing mainly on literature, with an extensive bibliographic dictionary of authors, lists of awards, and an index. Foreword by Stephen R. Bissette. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; credit card orders 800-253-2187 or www.mcfarlandpub.com; add $4.00 postage.

Moebius’ Arzach Randy & Jean-Marc Lofficier (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0015-1, Aug 2000, $14.00, 291pp, tp, cover by Moebius) Novelization based on the comic book character created by Jean “Moebius” Giraud. Copyrighted by Starwatcher Graphics.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle Hugh Lofting (Penguin/Signet Classic 0-451-52769-0, Sep 2000, $4.95, 254pp, pb, cover by Edward Hicks) [Doctor Dolittle] Reprint (1922) Newbery Award-winning young-adult fantasy novel of a scientist who learns the languages of animals, second in the series. This includes a selected bibliography, and a new introduction by Jerry Griswold.

Guardian’s Key Anne Logston (Ace 0-441-00327-3, Jul 2000, $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Jeff Barson) [Guardian’s Key] Reissue (Ace 1996) fantasy novel of a serving girl who travels to a magic keep where every door is an entrace to a new world. 2nd printing.

Dancing with an Alien Mary Logue (HarperCollins 0-06-028318-1, May 2000, $14.95, 134pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult SF novel. An alien teen has to bring an Earth girl back to his dying planet for breeding purposes.

Before Adam Jack London (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-7993-0, Mar 2000, $12.00, 296 + xiii, tp, cover by Charles Livingston Bull) Reprint (Macmillan 1907) SF novel of a modern man terrorized by visions of a prehistoric life. This has an introduction by Dennis L. McKiernan, plus Loren Eisley’s epilogue from the 1962 Simon & Schuster edition, and two contemporary reviews of the first edition. Illustrations by Charles Livingston Bull. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 312 North 14th St., PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; 800-755-1105.

Ferney James Long (Bantam 0-553-58141-4, Oct 2000, $6.50, 437pp, pb) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1998) romantic time-travel fantasy novel.

Countdown in Alaska Charles LoPinto & Lidia Llamas (EnviroCrime Mysteries 0-9677441-3-X, Nov 2000, $11.95, 230pp, tp) Technothriller/mystery. FBI agent Sean Ryan of the Environmental Crime Unit and an EPA investigator stumble upon nuclear terrorists in Alaska. Order from EnviroCrime Publishers, 41 Travers Ave., Yonkers NY; 914-963-3695; e-mail [envirocrime@usa.com]; website [www.envirocrime.com].

The Silence in Heaven Peter Lord-Wolff (Tor/Forge 0-312-86675-5, Feb 2000, $24.95, 384pp, hc) Dark fantasy novel of angels banished to Earth, and the vampires one accidentally creates. First in a trilogy.

The Annotated Supernatural Horror in Literature H. P. Lovecraft (Hippocampus Press 0-9673215-0-6, Sep 2000, $15.00, 172pp, tp) Non-fiction. Lovecraft’s 1927 essay, a historical survey of horror (originally published as a book in 1945), is annotated in detail by S.T. Joshi, who also provides an introduction and a bibliography of authors and works discussed, including critical studies. Order from Hippocampus Press, PO Box 641, New York NY 10156; e-mail: [info@hippocampuspress.com]; add $3.50 postage.

Lord of a Visible World: An Autobiography in Letters H. P. Lovecraft (Ohio University Press 0-8214-1332-5, Jul 2000, $49.95, 435 + xix, hc, cover by Gary Gore) Collection of letters, edited by David E. Schulz & S.T. Joshi, arranged to give a picture of Lovecraft’s life, along with autobiographical excerpts from essays by Lovecraft, and the full text of his 1933 “Some Notes on a Nonentity”. Includes a glossary of names, notes, bibliography, and index. A trade paperback edition (-1333-3) was announced but not seen ($24.95). Order from Ohio University Press, University of Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Ave., Chicago IL 60628; 773-568-1550; fax 773-660-2235.

The Gargoyle Gary Lovisi (Gryphon Books 1-58250-033-9, Nov 2000, $15.00, 155pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Science fantasy novel. In the far future, investigator Onman Quay seeks to uncover the secrets of the monstrous Gargoyle. Portions of this novel appeared previously in The Gargoyle, a chapbook collection (1988). Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; add $1.00 postage.

The Doom of Camelot ed. James Lowder (Green Knight Publishing 1-928999-09-3, Aug 2000, $14.95, 319pp, tp, cover by Marc Fishman) Original anthology of 16 Arthurian stories exploring the fall of Camelot. Authors include Cherith Baldry, Phyllis Ann Karr, and Mike Ashley. Order from Green Knight Publishing, 900 Murmansk St., Suite 5, Oakland CA 94607; [www.greenknight.com].

Gathering Blue Lois Lowry (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine 0-618-05581-9, Sep 2000, $15.00, 215pp, hc) Young-adult post-holocaust SF novel. A handicapped orphan with a talent for weaving must fight for a place in her low-tech society.

The Hell Screens Alvin Lu (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-167-X, Nov 2000, $22.00, 195pp, hc) Dark fantasy novel. A Chinese American interested in murders past and present is beset by vengeful spirits in Taipei. A first novel.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos James Luceno (SFBC #15786, Oct 2000, $12.98, 480pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos] Omnibus of two novelizations in the series: Jedi Eclipse (2000) and Hero’s Trial (2000). Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1298-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos: Hero’s Trial James Luceno (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42860-9, Aug 2000, $6.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Rick Berry) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos] Star Wars novelization, book one of “Agents of Chaos”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse James Luceno (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42859-5, Oct 2000, $6.99, 348pp, pb) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos] Star Wars novelization, book two of “Agents of Chaos”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Violet Eyes Nicole Luiken (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-0077-1, Jan 2001, $5.99, 246pp, pb) [Violet Eyes] Young-adult SF novel. Two gifted teens with violet eyes discover they are the subjects of a secret experiment in genetic engineering. Luiken is a pen name for Nicole Luiken Humphrey, who also writes as N.M. Luiken.

Necroscope: Defilers Brian Lumley (Tor 0-312-87261-5, May 2000, $25.95, 446pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Necroscope: E-Branch] Vampire horror novel, second in the “E-Branch” trilogy in the “Necroscope” series.

Necroscope: Invaders Brian Lumley (Tor 0-812-57552-0, May 2000, $6.99, 534pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Necroscope: E-Branch] Reprint (Tor 1999) vampire horror novel, first in the “E-Branch” trilogy in the “Necroscope” series.

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