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At Chrighton Abbey and Other Horror Stories Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Wildside Press 1-59224-033-X, 2002, $12.99, 122pp, tp) Collection of five horror stories. Introduction by John Gregory Betancourt. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

7 · Introduction · John Gregory Betancourt · in
9 · At Chrighton Abbey · nv Belgravia May, 1871
45 · The Cold Embrace · ss Welcome Guest Sep 29, 1860
56 · The Shadow in the Corner · ss All the Year Round Sum, 1879
80 · Good Lady Ducayne · nv The Strand Feb, 1896
111 · Eveline’s Visitant · ss Belgravia Jan, 1867
The Fall of Atlantis Marion Zimmer Bradley (Baen 0-7434-7157-1, Sep 2003, $22.00, 486pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Web of Darkness] Reprint (Richard Drew 1985 as Web of Darkness) omnibus of Web of Light (1982) and Web of Darkness (1983).
The Firebrand Marion Zimmer Bradley (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45924-5, May 2003, $15.95, 598pp, tp, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1987) fantasy of the Trojan War.
Ghostlight Marion Zimmer Bradley (Tor 0-765-34666-4, Feb 2003, $6.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Mark Hess) [Light] Reprint (Tor 1995) contemporary dark fantasy novel.
Gravelight Marion Zimmer Bradley (Tor 0-765-34667-2, Jun 2003, $6.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Mark Hess) [Light] Reprint (Tor 1997) contemporary dark fantasy novel, third in the series after Witchlight.
A World Divided Marion Zimmer Bradley (DAW 0-7564-0167-4, Dec 2003, $7.99, 686pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Darkover] SF omnibus of three “Darkover” novels: Star of Danger (1965), The Bloody Sun (1965), and The Winds of Darkover (1970).

13 · Star of Danger · n. New York: Ace, 1965
193 · The Bloody Sun · n. New York: Ace, 1965
521 · The Winds of Darkover · n. New York: Ace, 1970
Heartlight Marion Zimmer Bradley & Rosemary Edghill (Tor 0-812-57107-X, Nov 2003, $7.99, 564pp, pb, cover by Steven Assael) [Light] Reprint (Tor 1998) contemporary dark fantasy novel, a prequel to the “Light” series. This has a new 2003 copyright by Rosemary Edghill.
Witchlight Marion Zimmer Bradley & Rosemary Edghill (Tor 0-765-34714-8, Jan 2004, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Mark Hess) [Light] Reprint (Tor 1996) contemporary dark fantasy novel, sequel to Ghostlight. This has a new 2004 copyright by Rosemary Edghill.
Zandru’s Forge Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross (DAW 0-7564-0149-6, Jun 2003, $24.95, 462pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Darkover: Clingfire] SF novel set on Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Darkover in the age of The Hundred Kingdoms, the second volume in the “Clingfire” trilogy.
Zandru’s Forge Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross (SFBC #58200, Jul 2003, $12.50, 462pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Darkover: Clingfire] Reprint (DAW 2003) SF novel set on Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Darkover in the age of The Hundred Kingdoms, the second volume in the “Clingfire” trilogy. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Sword and Sorceress XX ed. Marion Zimmer Bradley (DAW 0-7564-0142-9, Aug 2003, $6.99, 315pp, pb) Original anthology of 18 fantasy stories, and a part of the homily from MZB’s funeral. Authors include Diana L. Paxson, Phyllis Ann Karr, and Deborah J. Ross. Introduction by Elisabeth Waters and Ann Sharp.

9 · Introduction · Elisabeth Waters & Ann Sharp · in
11 · Bread and Arrows · Deborah J. Ross · ss *
31 · Mermaid Offerings · Linda J. Dunn · ss *
38 · Blood Will Tell · Dorothy J. Heydt · ss *
55 · Mairi’s Wine · Mara Grey · ss *
71 · The Mask of Medusa’s Daughter · Kathryn J. Brown · ss *
87 · The Sorcerer of Rasston · Patricia Duffy Novak · ss *
104 · Legacy · Lisa Deason · ss *
121 · The Last Swan Princess · Patricia Sayre McCoy · ss *
138 · Swordtongue · Anne Cutrell · ss *
152 · Leaves of Iron · Cynthia McQuillin · nv *
173 · The Challenge · Richard Calantropio · ss *
187 · Celtic Beauty · Winifred Phillips · nv *
211 · Late Blooming · Margaret L. Carter · ss *
222 · Swords for Teeth, Mirrors for Eyes · Charles M. Saplak · nv *
254 · Shen’s Daughter · Mary Soon Lee · ss *
263 · The Robber Girl, the Strangers, and Ole Lukoie · Phyllis Ann Karr · nv *
284 · Too in the Morning · George Barr · ss *
293 · The Song of the Stones · Diana L. Paxson · ss *
312 · Homily · The Rev. C. Robbins Clark · ms *
Cleopatra’s Heir Gillian Bradshaw (Tor/Forge 0-765-30229-2, Jun 2003, $15.95, 447pp, tp) Reprint (Forge 2002) associational historical novel/secret history of the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.
The Wrong Reflection Gillian Bradshaw (Ace 0-441-01097-0, Sep 2003, $6.50, 362pp, pb) SF novel. A man with amnesia investigating his past finds a disturbing secret project. First US edition (Severn House 2000).
Fear in a Handful of Dust: Horror As a Way of Life Gary A. Braunbeck (Wildside Press/Betancourt & Company 1-59224-603-6, Oct 2003, $32.95, 254pp, hc, cover by Ronald Horsley) Non-fiction, a semi-autobiographical look at horror and writing, with occasional samples of the author’s own fiction. Parts were originally published as columns and essays in various small-press magazines. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.
x3 Gary A. Braunbeck (Wildside Press/Betancourt & Company 1-59224-597-8, Nov 2003, $27.95, 161pp, hc, cover by Ronald Horsley) Collection of three SF stories, the author’s preferred versions all revised from their initial publication. Introduction by Brian A. Hopkins. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

9 · Twenty-Two Fathoms Down with Gary Braunbeck · Brian A. Hopkins · in
17 · Preface · pr
25 · One Brown Mouse · na Alien Abductions, ed. Martin H. Greenberg & John Helfers, DAW, 1999
79 · At Eternity’s Gate · nv Dangerous Magic, ed. Denise Little & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1999
111 · Palimpsest Day [Cedar Hill] · nv Past Imperfect, ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Larry Segriff, DAW, 2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Photo Guide David Brawn (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-39098-7, Nov 2003, $8.95, 48pp, tp) Photo book/guide to the movie.
Devlin’s Honor Patricia Bray (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58476-6, Jun 2003, $5.99, 390pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Sword of Change] Fantasy novel, second in “The Sword of Change” trilogy. Devlin seeks a sword that will prove he is the Gods’ Chosen One, his kingdom’s champion.
A Dark Way to Glory Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01086-5, Aug 2003, $6.50, 280pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the third book of “Outremer”. First US edition (Orbit 2/00 as the first part of The Feast of the King’s Shadow).
The Devil in the Dust Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01071-7, Jun 2003, $6.50, 261pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the first book of “Outremer”, set in a desert kingdom under harsh religious rule. First US edition (Orbit 1998 as the first part of The Tower of the King’s Daughter).
The End of All Roads Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01114-4, Nov 2003, $6.50, 293pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the sixth book of “Outremer”. First US edition (Orbit 2002 as the second half of Hand of the King’s Evil).
Feast of the King’s Shadow Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01098-9, Sep 2003, $6.50, 262pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the fourth book of “Outremer”. First US edition (Orbit 2/00 as the second half of Feast of the King’s Shadow).
Hand of the King’s Evil Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01110-1, Oct 2003, $6.50, 245pp, pb, cover by Barbara Lofthouse) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the fifth book of “Outremer”. First US edition (Orbit 2002 as the first half of the eponymous novel).
Tower of the King’s Daughter Chaz Brenchley (Ace 0-441-01080-6, Jul 2003, $6.50, 244pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Outremer] Fantasy novel, the second book of “Outremer”. First US edition (Orbit 1998 as the second half of The Tower of the King’s Daughter).
Faerie Wars Herbie Brennan (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-810-3, Apr 2003, $17.95, 368pp, hc) [Faerie Wars] Young-adult fantasy novel. Henry becomes involved with a faerie prince in exile. First US edition (Bloomsbury 2/03).
The Sword of the Land Noel-Anne Brennan (Ace 0-441-01031-8, Mar 2003, $6.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Song of the Land] Fantasy novel, book one of “The Song of the Land”. A princess who gave up all rights to the throne watches her cousin’s mis-rule.
K-PAX III: The Worlds of Prot Gene Brewer (Trafalgar Square/Bloomsbury 0-7475-5783-7, Apr 2003, $12.00, 273pp, tp) [K-PAX] Associational novel, the third and final in the “K-PAX” trilogy about a psychiatric patient who claims to be an alien — and might be right. Prot returns and declares he will be taking 100 beings back to his perfect world when he leaves. This is the 2002 Bloomsbury UK edition (not seen) with Trafalgar Square stickers. Order from Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, N. Pomfret VT 05053, or online at [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].
Dragon Blood Patricia Briggs (Ace 0-441-01008-3, Jan 2003, $6.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Ward of Hurog] Fantasy novel, sequel to Dragon Bones. Ward of Hurog becomes involved in rebellion.
Tomorrow Happens David Brin (NESFA Press 1-886778-43-4, Feb 2003, $25.00, 221pp, hc) Collection of 10 stories (two original) and 10 essays (four original, one revised) published for Brin’s Guest of Honor appearance at Boskone 40. Introduction by Vernor Vinge. This is a limited edition of 1300; a signed, slipcased edition of 190 (-44-2, $40.00) is sold out. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfapress.com].

11 · Introduction · Vernor Vinge · in
17 · Aficionado [“Life in the Extreme”; Uplift] · ss Popular Science Aug ’98
31 · Probing the Near Future · ar iPlanet (online), 1999
37 · Stones of Significance · nv Lamps on the Brow, ed. James Cahill, James Cahill Publishing, 1998
65 · Go Ahead, Stand on My Shoulders! (Some Advice to Neo-Writers) · ar *
75 · Reality Check · vi Nature Mar 16, 2000
81 · Do We Really Want Immortality? · ar iPlanet (online), 1999
91 · Paris Conquers All · David Brin & Gregory Benford · ss F&SF Mar ’96
109 · The Self-Preventing Prophecy: or How a Dose of Nightmare Can Help Tame Tomorrow’s Perils · ar *; Includes material (edited & revised) from a series of articles about “The Coming Millennium” for iPlanet in 1999; and from “Orwell and Our Future”, a paper presented to the Conference in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the; University of Chicago School of Law, 1999.
119 · Fortitude · ss Science Fiction Age Jan ’96
129 · The Future Keeps Surprising Us (or Some Reflections on a Space Odyssey) · ar *
135 · The Diplomacy Guild · ss Amazing Mar ’90
151 · Goodbye, Mir! (Sniff!) · ar Locus Nov, 2000
155 · The Open-Ended Science Fiction Story: A Challenge to New Colleagues · is *
157 · The Imminent Dreams · uw *
167 · News from 2025: A Glitch in Medicine Cabinet 3.5 · vi *
171 · Seeking a New Fulcrum: Parapsychology and the Need to Believe in a New Transcendence · ar Skeptic Magazine, 2001
181 · A Professor at Harvard · ss *
193 · The Robots and Foundation Universe: Issues and Hints Left for Us by Isaac Asimov · ar Oceans of the Mind Fll, 2001
199 · An Ever-Reddening Glow · ss Analog Feb ’96
205 · We Hobbits Are a Merry Folk...: An Incautious and Heretical 1st Draft about J.R.R. Tolkien · ar * [J. R. R. Tolkien]
213 · The Other Side of the Hill · ss Science Fiction Age Nov ’94
The Life Eaters David Brin & Scott Hampton (DC Comics/Wildstorm 1-4012-0098-2, Oct 2003, $29.95, hc) Graphic novel based on the story “Thor Meets Captain America” by Brin, written by Brin, with art by Hampton.
First Rider’s Call Kristen Britain (DAW 0-88677-861-1, Aug 2003, $24.95, 639pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Green Rider] Fantasy novel, sequel to Green Rider. The ghost of the First Rider calls Karigan back to duty as a Green Rider.
First Rider’s Call Kristen Britain (SFBC #05520, Sep 2003, $12.99, 484pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Green Rider] Reprint (DAW 2003) fantasy novel, sequel to Green Rider. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Lost Souls Poppy Z. Brite (Gauntlet Press 1-887368-59-0, Sep 2002, $50.00, 494pp, hc) Reprint (Abyss 1992) vampire novel. This tenth anniversary edition adds bonus material including correspondence, a “lost chapter” and a related story. A signed, limited edition of 750.
The Value of X Poppy Z. Brite (Subterranean Press 1-931081-67-0, May 2003, $35.00, 183pp, hc, cover by Michalopoulos) Associational novel of growing up gay in New Orleans. This is a signed limited edition; a lettered edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available.
The Treekeepers Susan Britton (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46944-3, Jun 2003, $16.99, 245pp, hc, cover by Elena Flerova) Young-adult fantasy novel. A street girl finds a seed that will produce a new tree to replace the land’s sacred tree. A first novel.
Transcension Damien Broderick (Tor 0-765-30370-1, Mar 2003, $14.95, 348pp, tp, cover by David Seeley) Reprint (Tor 2002) near-future SF novel. A high-tech utopia is threatened by the machines that make it possible.
Brom: Offerings Gerald Brom (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-84340-124-X, Jan 2004, $19.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Brom) Reprint (Paper Tiger 2001) art book. This is the 2003 Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; [www.sterlingpub.com]; 800-805-5489.
The Heritage of Shannara Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46554-7, Sep 2003, $35.00, 1238pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Heritage of Shannara] Omnibus of the four books in the Shannara sub-series: The Scions of Shannara (1990), The Druid of Shannara (1991), The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992), and The Talismans of Shannara (1993).

1 · The Scions of Shannara · n. New York: Del Rey, 1990
331 · The Druid of Shannara · n. New York: Del Rey, 1991
631 · The Elf Queen of Shannara · n. New York: Del Rey, 1992
917 · The Talismans of Shannara · n. New York: Del Rey, 1993
High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43573-7, Sep 2003, $27.95, 398pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: High Druid of Shannara] Fantasy novel in the Shannara series, first book in the “High Druid of Shannara” series set 20 years after “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara.
High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus Terry Brooks (SFBC #01568, Sep 2003, $14.99, 398pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: High Druid of Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey 2003) fantasy novel in the Shannara series, first book in “High Druid of Shannara”. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Sometimes the Magic Works Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45828-1, Mar 2003, $22.95, 197pp, hc) Non-fiction, autobiography, focusing on how Brooks became a writer.
Sometimes the Magic Works Terry Brooks (SFBC #55408, Apr 2003, $11.50, 197pp, hc) Reprint (Del Rey 2003) non-fiction, autobiography. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The Sword of Shannara: Part 1: In the Shadow of the Warlock Lord Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46146-0, May 2003, $6.99, 232pp, tp, cover by David Klein) [Shannara] Reprint (Random House 1977 as part of The Sword of Shannara) fantasy novel. The first third of the first book in the “Shannara” series, packaged as part of the “Del Rey Imagine” program for young adults.
The Sword of Shannara: Part 2: The Druids’ Keep Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46145-2, Jun 2003, $6.99, 234pp, tp, cover by David Klein) [Shannara] Reprint (Random House 1977 as part of The Sword of Shannara) fantasy novel. The second third of the first book in the “Shannara” series, packaged for young adults as part of the “Del Rey Imagine” program.
The Sword of Shannara: Part 3: The Secret of the Sword Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46144-4, Jul 2003, $6.99, 232pp, tp, cover by David Klein) [Shannara] Reprint (Random House 1977 as part of The Sword of Shannara) fantasy novel. The last third of the first book in the “Shannara” series, packaged as part of the “Del Rey Imagine” program for young adults.
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Morgawr Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43575-3, Sep 2003, $7.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel, book three in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara” set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara.
Star Dragon Mike Brotherton (Tor 0-765-30758-8, Oct 2003, $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Stephen Martiniere) SF novel. A spaceship sets out on a 500-year mission to examine a strange creature spotted near a double star. A first novel.
Angels & Demons Dan Brown (Pocket 0-671-02736-0, Dec 2003, $7.99, 572pp, pb) Reissue (Pocket 2000) slightly-SF thriller of Vatican conspiracies, the Illuminati, and antimatter. 20th printing.
The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown (Doubleday 0-385-50420-9, Mar 2003, $24.95, 454pp, hc) Thriller with elements of fantasy and secret history. A codebreaker finds clues in Leonardo Da Vinci’s works that could lead to the Holy Grail.
Here There Be Dragonnes Mary Brown (Baen 0-7434-3596-6, Mar 2003, $15.00, 825pp, tp, cover by Carol Heyer) Omnibus of three fantasy novels: The Unlikely Ones (1986), Pigs Don’t Fly (1994), and Master of Many Treasures (1995).

1 · The Unlikely Ones · n. London: Century, 1986
329 · Pigs Don’t Fly [Unexpected Dragon] · n. New York: Baen, 1994
587 · Master of Many Treasures [Unexpected Dragon] · n. New York: Baen, 1995
Inheritance Simon Brown (DAW 0-7564-0162-3, Oct 2003, $6.99, 424pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Keys of Power] Fantasy novel, book one in the “Keys of Power” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2000).
Gueith Camlann Thomas Brown (1stBooks 1-4107-7402-3, Oct 2003, $14.95, 328 + iv, tp) Historical Arthurian novel set in post-Roman Britain. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.1stbooks.com]; 800-839-8640.
Warriors of Camlann N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-817-0, May 2003, $16.95, 399pp, hc) [Ursula and Dan] Young-adult fantasy time-travel novel, sequel to Warriors of Alavna. Ursula and Dan try to return home, but are transported to Arthurian times. Simultaneous with the Bloomsbury UK edition.
Skeleton Man Joseph Bruchac (HarperTrophy 0-06-440888-4, Aug 2003, $4.99, 114pp, tp, cover by Sally Wern Comport) [Skeleton Man] Reprint (HarperCollins 2001) young-adult contemporary horror novella based on a traditional Abenaki story.
The Sheep Look Up John Brunner (BenBella Books 1-932100-01-6, May 2003, $15.95, 388pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Harper & Row 1972) SF novel. This has a new introduction by David Brin and afterword by James John Bell. A limited hardcover edition of 800 (-05-9, $28.00) was announced but not seen. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].
The Book of Athyra Steven Brust (Ace 0-441-01010-5, Feb 2003, $14.00, 436pp, tp, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Vlad Taltos] Omnibus of the sixth and seventh novels in the “Vlad Taltos” series: Athyra (1993) and Orca (1996).

1 · Athyra · n. New York: Ace, 1993
209 · Orca · n. New York: Ace, 1996
The Book of Athyra Steven Brust (SFBC #57577, May 2003, $12.99, 436pp, hc, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Vlad Taltos] Reprint (Ace 2003) omnibus of the sixth and seventh novels in the “Vlad Taltos” series: Athyra (1993) and Orca (1996). This has ISBN 0-7394-3386-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Cowboy Feng’s Space Bar and Grille Steven Brust (Tor/Orb 0-765-30664-6, Mar 2003, $13.95, 297pp, tp, cover by James Gurney) Reprint (Ace 1990) SF novel.

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