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Titus Crow, Volume Three Brian Lumley (Tor 0-312-86866-9, Oct 2000, $15.95, 380pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Titus Crow] Reprint (Tor 1997 as Titus Crow III) omnibus of the fifth and sixth novels in the Lovecraftian “Titus Crow” series, In the Moons of Borea (1979) and Elysia: The Coming of Cthulhu (1989).
The Dancers of Arun Elizabeth A. Lynn (Ace 0-441-00687-6, Jan 2000, $13.00, 245pp, tp, cover by Judy York) [Chronicles of Tornor] Reprint (Berkley 1979) fantasy novel, second in “The Chronicles of Tornor”.
A Different Light Elizabeth A. Lynn (Ace 0-441-00790-2, Dec 2000, $5.99, 183pp, pb, cover by Danilo Ducak) Reprint (Berkley 1978) fantasy novel.
The Northern Girl Elizabeth A. Lynn (Ace 0-441-00727-9, May 2000, $14.00, 470pp, tp, cover by Judy York) [Chronicles of Tornor] Reprint (Berkley 1980) fantasy novel, third in “The Chronicles of Tornor”.
The Complete Fairy Tales George MacDonald (Penguin Classics 0-14-043737-1, 1999, $13.95, 354 + xxvi, tp, cover by Arthur Rackham) Reprint (Eerdmans 1996 as part of The Gifts of the Christ Child) collection of 11 stories, all of MacDonalds’s shorter fairy tales, arranged in chronological order as written, with section headings discussing MacDonald’s development of the fairy-tale form. Framing material to some of the stories (from previous book publication) has been restored, and two slightly abridged sections from At the Back of the North Wind added. There is a new introduction and notes by U.C. Knoepflmacher. This is an international edition dated 1999.

vii · Introduction · U. C. Knoepflmacher · in
xxi · Suggestions for Further Reading · Misc. · bi
xxv · A Note on the Texts · Misc. · ms
1 · The Fantastic Imagination · ar, 1893; originally printed as the Preface to the American edition of The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales.
· from Adela Cathcart
15 · The Light Princess · na Adela Cathcart, Hurst and Blackett, 1864
54 · The Shadows · nv Adela Cathcart, Hurst and Blackett, 1864
81 · The Giant’s Heart [“Tell Us a Story”] · nv The Illustrated London News Christmas, 1863
· from Dealings with the Fairies
103 · Cross Purposes · nv Beeton’s Christmas Annual, 1862
120 · The Golden Key · nv Dealings with the Fairies, Arthur Strahan, 1867
· from At the Back of the North Wind
149 · Little Daylight · ss Works of Fancy and Imagination, 1871
165 · Nanny’s Dream · ss, 1886
177 · Diamond’s Dream · ss, 1886
· Later Tales
189 · The Carasoyn · nv Works of Fancy and Imagination, 1871; expanded from “The Fairy Fleet”, Argosy 1866.
225 · The Wise Woman, or The Lost Princess: A Double Story [“The Lost Princess”] · na
304 · The History of Photogen and Nycteris: A Day and Night Mährchen [“The Day Boy and the Night Girl”] · nv The Graphic Christmas, 1879
343 · Explanatory Notes · U. C. Knoepflmacher · ms
The Seventh Sense T. J. MacGregor (Pinnacle 0-7860-1083-5, Mar 2000, $6.99, 350pp, pb) Reprint (Kensington 1999, not seen) mystery novel with psychic elements. An FBI agent develops ESP after an accident, and uses it to track her husband’s killer.
A Fragment of Life Arthur Machen (Tartarus Press 1-872621-49-X, Aug 2000, $40.95, 127pp, hc) Fantasy novella, previously published as part of the collection The House of Souls (Grant Richards 1906); this includes the original fourth chapter previously published only in periodical form. There is a new unsigned introduction. This was published in the UK (£20.00), but is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-1434.
The Green Round Arthur Machen (Tartarus Press 1-872621-46-5, Aug 2000, $40.95, 129pp, hc) Reprint (Benn 1933) fantasy novel. There is a new long introduction by Mark Valentine. This was published in the UK (£20.00), but is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-1434.
The Cassini Division Ken MacLeod (Tor 0-812-56858-3, Aug 2000, $6.99, 305pp, pb, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Fall Revolution] Reprint (Orbit 1998) SF novel of humans vs. godlike post-humans.
The Sky Road Ken MacLeod (Tor 0-312-87335-2, Aug 2000, $24.95, 291pp, hc, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Fall Revolution] SF novel. Humans return to space centuries after disaster. First US edition (Orbit 1999).
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Gregory Maguire (HarperCollins/ReganBooks 0-06-098752-9, Sep 2000, $15.00, 372pp, tp, cover by Douglas Smith) Reprint (ReganBooks 1999) literary novel with debatable fantasy elements, a retelling of “Cinderella” set in 17th-century Holland. Illustrations by Bill Sanderson. This includes a four-page Reader’s Group Guide.
Five Alien Elves Gregory Maguire (HarperTrophy 0-06-440764-0, Sep 2000, $4.95, 170pp, tp, cover by Mark Elliott) [Hamlet Chronicles] Reprint (Clarion 1998) young-adult SF, third in the series begun in Seven Spiders Spinning. Aliens come to save Earth from Santa Claus.
Four Stupid Cupids Gregory Maguire (Clarion Books 0-395-83895-9, Oct 2000, $15.00, 183pp, hc, cover by Elaine Clayton) [Hamlet Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy, fourth in the series begun in Seven Spiders Spinning. Students recruit inept cupids from ancient Greece to make a love match for their teacher.
All Dancers Go to Heaven Derwin Mak (The Shallow End of Infinity 0-9687476-0-4, Jul 2000, $4.00, 39pp, ph, cover by Janet Heatherington) Chapbook SF short story of an attempt to communicate with a dead dancer through recordings of her dying brain waves. This “Canvention 2000 Souvenir Edition” is a signed, limited edition of 250. Order from The Shallow End of Infinity, The Oortworks Corporation, 623 Dupont St. #513, Toronto ON M6G 1Z3; www.megacityone.com/infinity
Human Oddities Barbara Malenky (Delirium Books 1-929653-08-5, Sep 2000, $5.00, 648pp, ph, cover by Spiffopops) Chapbook original collection of six off-beat horror stories by a noted small-press author. Introduction by Tom Piccirilli. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; e-mail: [deliriumbooks@kconline.com]; website: [www.deliriumbooks.com].

3 · Introduction · Tom Piccirilli · in
5 · The Dancing Girls · ss *
14 · Human Oddities · ss *
24 · Pleasures · ss *
33 · Rainy Season · ss *
41 · The Stink of Roy · ss *
52 · Cherry · ss *
Merlin, Part 3: The End of Magic James Mallory (Warner Aspect 0-446-60792-4, Feb 2000, $6.99, 287pp, pb) [Merlin] Novelization of the TV movie. Copyrighted by Hallmark Entertainment.
In the Stone House Barry N. Malzberg (Arkham House 0-87054-178-1, Dec 2000, $25.95, 247pp, hc, cover by Allan C. Servoss) Collection of 24 stories. Order from Arkham House, PO Box 546, Sauk City WI 53583; e-mail: [sales@arkhamhouse.com].

3 · Heavy Metal · ss Alternate Presidents, ed. Mike Resnick, Tor, 1992
17 · Turpentine · ss What Might Have Been? Volume III: Alternate Wars, ed. Gregory Benford & Martin H. Greenberg, Bantam Spectra, 1991
28 · Quartermain · ss IASFM Jan ’85
39 · The Prince of the Steppes · ss F&SF Jun ’88
48 · Andante Lugubre · ss Science Fiction Age May ’93
54 · Standards & Practices · ss F&SF Apr ’93
61 · Darwinian Facts · ss Stalkers, ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg, Penguin/Roc, 1990
73 · Allegro Marcato · ss By Any Other Fame, ed. Mike Resnick & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1993
81 · Something from the Seventies · ss F&SF May ’93
87 · The High Purpose · Barry N. Malzberg & Carter Scholz · ss F&SF Nov ’85
105 · All Assassins · ss What Might Have Been? Volume I: Alternate Empires, ed. Gregory Benford & Martin H. Greenberg, Bantam Spectra, 1989
113 · Understanding Entropy · vi Science Fiction Age Jul ’94
118 · Ship Full of Jews · ss Omni Apr ’92
127 · Amos · ss F&SF Jul ’92
134 · Improvident Excess · ss Murder Is My Business, ed. Mickey Spillane & Max Allen Collins, Dutton, 1994
142 · Hitler at Nuremberg · ss By Any Other Fame, ed. Mike Resnick & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1993
148 · Concerto Accademico · ss Dragon Fantastic, ed. Rosalind M. Greenberg & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1992
154 · The Intransigents · ss Solved, ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg, Carroll & Graf, 1991
161 · Hieratic Realignment · ss Amazing Spr ’99; given as “Hierartic Realignment” in ToC and “Hieractic Realignment” on story.
173 · The Only Thing You Learn · ss Universe 3, ed. Robert Silverberg & Karen Haber, Bantam Spectra, 1994
178 · Police Actions · ss Full Spectrum 3, ed. Lou Aronica, Amy Stout & Betsy Mitchell, Doubleday Foundation, 1991
188 · Fugato · ss Alternate Warriors, ed. Mike Resnick, Tor, 1993
196 · Major League Triceratops · Barry N. & Joyce Malzberg · nv The Ultimate Dinosaur, ed. Byron Preiss & Robert Silverberg, Bantam Spectra, 1992
220 · In the Stone House · nv Alternate Kennedys, ed. Mike Resnick, Tor, 1992
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places Alberto Manguel & Gianni Guadalupi (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-600872-6, Nov 2000, $22.50, 755pp, tp, cover by Joachim Patenier) Reprint (Macmillan 1980, updated version Harvest 1987) non-fiction, reference. This is the Harcourt Brace 1999 updated and expanded version.
The Grand Design John Marco (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38022-2, Apr 2000, $14.95, 573pp, tp, cover by Doug Beekman) [Tyrants and Kings] Fantasy novel, book two of “Tyrants and Kings”.
The Jackal of Nar John Marco (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57887-1, Feb 2000, $6.99, 754pp, pb, cover by Doug Beekman) [Tyrants and Kings] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) military fantasy novel, first book of “Tyrants and Kings”.
Gothique Kyle Marffin (Design Image Group 1-891946-06-4, 2000, $15.95, 431pp, tp) Vampire novel. Goths find real evil.
Daughter of the Forest Juliet Marillier (Tor 0-312-84879-X, May 2000, $25.95, 400pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Sevenwaters] Celtic fantasy novel retelling the fairy tale of enchanted swans and the sister who suffers to free them. A first novel. First US edition (Macmillan Australia 1999).
Daughter of the Forest Juliet Marillier (SFBC #00223, Jun 2000, $12.98, 455pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Sevenwaters] Reprint (Macmillan Australia 1999) Celtic fantasy novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Angel: Close to the Ground Jeff Mariotte (Pocket Pulse 0-671-04147-9, Aug 2000, $5.99, 308pp, pb) [Angel] Novelization based on the TV series, a spin-off of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.
Angel: Hollywood Noir Jeff Mariotte (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-0697-4, Jan 2001, $5.99, 292pp, pb) [Angel] Novelization based on the TV series, a spin-off of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Xander Years, Vol. 2 Jeff Mariotte (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03920-2, Apr 2000, $4.99, 203pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Young-adult novelization based on episodes of the TV show based on the movie. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.
The Glass Harmonica Louise Marley (Ace 0-441-00729-5, Sep 2000, $13.95, 337pp, tp, cover by Judy York) Fantasy novel of two musicians in 1761 and 2018 bound across time by their love for their unusual instrument.
The Terrorists of Irustan Louise Marley (Ace 0-441-00743-0, Jul 2000, $5.99, 340pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Ace 1999) SF novel of oppressed women in an Islamic-like culture on a harsh mining planet.
Burning for Revenge John Marsden (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-96054-1, Sep 2000, $15.00, 263pp, hc, cover by Vivienne Goodman) [Tomorrow] Young-adult Australian near-future adventure, fifth in the series beginning with Tomorrow When the War Began. Teens struggle to survive despite totalitarian invaders. First US edition (Pan Macmillan Australia 1997).
Star Trek: The New Voyages 2 ed. Sondra Marshak & Myrna Culbreath (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27933-5, Feb 2000, $5.50, 252pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) [Star Trek] Reissue (Bantam 1978) Star Trek anthology. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.
Sword and Shadow Ann Marston (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-102042-7, Nov 2000, $6.50, 342pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Sword in Exile] Celtic fantasy novel, book three in the “Sword in Exile” trilogy.
A Clash of Kings George R. R. Martin (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57990-8, Sep 2000, $6.99, 1010pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Song of Ice and Fire] Reprint (Voyager 1998) fantasy novel, book two of “A Song of Ice and Fire”.
A Storm of Swords George R. R. Martin (Bantam Spectra 0-553-10663-5, Nov 2000, $26.95, 973pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Song of Ice and Fire] Fantasy novel, book three of “A Song of Ice and Fire”. First US edition (Voyager 7/00).
A Storm of Swords George R. R. Martin (SFBC #33288, Nov 2000, $13.50, 973pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Song of Ice and Fire] Reprint (Voyager 2000) fantasy novel, book three of “A Song of Ice and Fire”. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The X-Files: Quarantine Les Martin (HarperEntertainment 0-06-447189-6, Oct ’99, $4.50, 124pp, pb) [X-Files] Young-adult novellazation based on the TV series, #13 in the series. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now.
Endsville S. R. Martin (Scholastic/Point 0-439-10567-6, Mar 2000, $4.50, 120pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Swampland] Young-adult horror novel, second in the “Swampland” trilogy. First US edition (Scholastic Australia 1997).
Swampland S. R. Martin (Scholastic/Point 0-439-04393-X, Mar 2000, $4.50, 104pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Swampland] Young-adult horror novel, first in the “Swampland” trilogy about the results of genetic experiments that cross humans and fish. First US edition (Scholastic Australia 1997).
Tankworld S. R. Martin (Scholastic/Point 0-439-10568-4, Mar 2000, $4.50, 152pp, pb) [Swampland] Young-adult horror novel, third in the “Swampland” trilogy. First US edition (Scholastic Australia 1997).
Such a Pretty Face ed. Lee Martindale (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-28-2, May 2000, $16.00, 304pp, tp, cover by Doug Beekman) Original anthology of 24 stories about fat people. Authors include Gene Wolfe, Jane Yolen, and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough. A hardcover edition (-27-4, $30.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com].

11 · Foreword · Judy Sullivan · fw
15 · Introduction · Lee Martindale · in
19 · Fat Is Not a Fairy Tale · Jane Yolen · pm *
21 · Worse Than the Curse · Elizabeth Ann Scarborough · nv *
45 · A Hero, Plain and Simple · Ralph Gamelli · ss The Leading Edge #31 ’95
53 · Seliki · Cynthia McQuillin · ss *
59 · The Blood Orange Tree · Marian Crane · ss *
73 · Eater · Jon Hansen · ss *
85 · Demon Bone · Teresa Noelle Roberts · ss *
99 · The Fat Cats’ Tale · Martha A. Compton · ss *
109 · Vadija · Catherine Lundoff · ss *
119 · Lady Emerdirael’s Rescue · Lisa Deason · ss *
135 · The Wife of Ben-Y-Ghloe · Laura J. Underwood · ss *
151 · Chance Hospitality · Carol Y. Huber & Mike C. Baker · ss *
157 · The Fat Magician · Gene Wolfe · ss *
169 · The Search for a Sipping House · Joette M. Rozanski · ss *
183 · A Taste of Song · K. D. Wentworth · ss *
199 · Casting Against Type · Jody Lynn Nye · ss *
215 · Meluse’s Counsel · Connie Wilkins · ss *
225 · Polyformus Perfectus · Paula L. Fleming · ss *
241 · Eleven to Seven · Bradley H. Sinor · ss *
249 · Last Chance Gravity Fill Station · Celeste Allen · ss *
261 · Nuclear Winter · Selina Rosen · ss *
265 · The Djinn Game · Patrice E. Sarath · ss *
279 · Stoop Ladies · Barbara Krasnoff · ss *
289 · Naratha’s Shadow [Liaden] · Sharon Lee & Steve Miller · ss *
307 · About the Editor · Misc. · bg
309 · About the Authors · Misc. · bg
The Deep Gods David Mason (Wildside Press 1-58715-062-X, 1999, $15.00, 192pp, tp) Reprint (Lancer 1973) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999 but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com
Kavin’s World David Mason (Wildside Press 1-58715-065-4, 1999, $15.00, 221pp, tp) Reprint (Lancer 1969) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999 but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com
The Shores of Tomorrow David Mason (Wildside Press 1-58715-064-6, 1999, $15.00, 240pp, tp) Reprint (Lancer 1971) SF novel. This is dated 1999 but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com
The Sorcerer’s Skull David Mason (Wildside Press 1-58715-063-8, 1999, $15.00, 192pp, tp) Reprint (Lancer 1970) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999 but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com
Pangaea, Book II: Imperium Afire Lisa Mason (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57571-6, May 2000, $6.50, 377pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Pangaea] Far future SF novel, second in a series. The Imperium turns to torture as revolutionary forces threaten the caste system and the dreams that control society. Illustrated by Tom Robinson.
The Green Prince Sophie Masson (Hodder Headline Australia 0-7336-0791-8, Oct 2000, A$16.49, 189pp, tp) Fantasy novel based on folklore and a French fairy tale about water creatures. An orphan with webbed feet and an talent for fishing discovers he has an unexpected heritage in the waterworld.
Serafin Sophie Masson (Saint Mary’s Press/StarMaker Books 0-88489-567-X, Jul 2000, $5.50, 139pp, pb) Young-adult fantasy novel based on the fairytale “Puss in Boots”. First US edition (Hodder Headline Australia 1996 as Carabas). Order from Saint Mary’s Press, 702 Terrace Heights, Winona MN 55987-1320; orders 800-533-8095; www.smp.org
The Chosen Child Graham Masterton (Tor 0-312-87382-4, Nov 2000, $23.95, 333pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) Dark fantasy novel. First US edition (Heinemann 1997).
The House that Jack Built Graham Masterton (Leisure 0-8439-4746-2, Jun 2000, $5.50, 385pp, pb) Reprint (Heinemann 1996) horror novel of a haunted house.
Mediums Rare Richard Matheson (CD Publications 1-58767-007-0, Oct 2000, $40.00, 126pp, hc, cover by Harry O. Morris) Associational non-fiction collection of dramatized incidents in the history of psychics and psychic research. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; e-mail: [cdancepub@aol.com]; website [www.cemeterydance.com].
Passion Play Richard Matheson (CD Publications/G&G Books 1-58767-001-1, Nov 2000, $40.00, 192pp, hc, cover by Harry O. Morris) Associational crime novel, written in the ’80s but never before published. This is a signed, limited edition of 1000. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; website [www.cemeterydance.com].
In Search of Forever Rodney Matthews (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85028-003-7, Jan 2001, $21.95, 142pp, tp, cover by Rodney Matthews) Art book. First US edition (Dragon’s World 1985); this is the Paper Tiger 2000 reissue (sixth printing), distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; website [www.sterlingpub.com].
Colony Fleet Susan R. Matthews (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80316-X, Oct 2000, $6.50, 296pp, pb) SF novel of colonists about to make planetfall after centuries in space have destroyed their utopian ideals.
Nocturne for a Dangerous Man Marc Matz (Tor 0-812-57537-7, Apr 2000, $6.99, 470pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) Reprint (Tor 1999) SF novel.
Oz-Story No. 6 ed. David Maxine (Hungry Tiger Press 1-929527-02-0, Sep 2000, $19.95, 224pp, tp, cover by John R. Neill) Annual anthology of nine stories, many rare or original, plus articles, comics and seven poems inspired by L. Frank Baum’s “Oz”. Authors include Eloise Jarvis McGraw, Ruth Plumly Thompson, and L. Frank Baum. Available from Hungry Tiger Press, 1516 Cypress Avenue, San Diego CA 92103-4517; add $3.50 postage.
Orion Arm Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39519-0, Apr 2000, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Stephen Bradbury) [Rampart Worlds] SF novel, “Rampart Worlds” book two. The copyright page indicates “First American Edition April 1999” but this is the first US edition (Voyager 1999).

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