The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Bronze Portal Joe Bergeron (Endurian Press 0-0024195-8-0, Aug 2004, $19.95, 353pp, tp, cover by Joe Bergeron); Science fantasy novel, the first in a series set in the Endurian Universe. Astronomer Leonard Ronar finds himself on a planet where magic reigns. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.joebergeron.com].

Alfred Bester Is Alive and Well and Living in Winterset, Iowa Bret Bertholf (Wormhole Books 1-932030-17-4, Mar 2004, $13.00, 45pp, ph, cover by Bret Bertholf); Chapbook horror story, illustrated by the author. Introduction by Edward Bryant, afterword by Bertholf. This is a signed limited edition of 750; hardcover editions of 250 numbered (-16-6, $30.00) and 52 lettered are also available. Order from Wormhole Books, 3005 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne IN 46807; [info@wormholebooks.com]; [www.wormholebooks.com].

Gaspard de la Nuit Aloysius Bertrand (Black Coat Press 0-9740711-2-9, Jun 2004, $20.95, 229pp, tp, cover by Gahan Wilson); Collection of prose poems/vignettes with strong Gothic/dark fantasy elements. This appears to be the first English-language edition. Translated and adapted from the French (1842) by Donald Sidney-Fryer, who also provides an informative introduction and afterword. Foreword by T.E.D. Klein. Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].

The Computer Connection Alfred Bester (ibooks 0-7434-8713-3, Jul 2004, $6.99, 258pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando); Reprint (Berkley 1975) SF novel. This has the 2000 introduction by Harlan Ellison.

The Deceivers Alfred Bester (ibooks 0-7434-9800-3, Jan 2005, $6.99, 268pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan); Reprint (Wallaby 1981) SF novel, with an afterword by Julius Schwartz and Elliott S. Maggin. Packaged by ibooks, a Byron Preiss company.

redemolished Alfred Bester (ibooks 0-7434-8679-X, Sep 2004, $7.99, 559pp, pb, cover by Simon Danaher); Reprint (ibooks 2000) collection of ten stories and 15 non-fiction pieces.

The Stars My Destination Alfred Bester (SFBC #55650, Jan 2004, $9.99, 212pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola); Reprint (Signet 1957) classic SF novel, the eighth book in the SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection. This has ISBN 0-7394-3556-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Roger Zelazny’s Chaos and Amber John Gregory Betancourt (ibooks 0-7434-9317-6, Aug 2004, $6.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber]; Reprint (ibooks 2003) fantasy novel, the second in “The Dawn of Amber” trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Copyrighted by Amber Ltd.

Roger Zelazny’s To Rule in Amber John Gregory Betancourt (ibooks 0-7434-8709-5, Sep 2004, $22.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber]; Fantasy novel, the third in “The Dawn of Amber” trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Packaged by ibooks; copyrighted by Amber Ltd.

Roger Zelazny’s To Rule in Amber John Gregory Betancourt (SFBC #1171180, Oct 2004, $11.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Scott Grimando) [Dawn of Amber]; Reprint (ibooks 2004) fantasy novel, the third in “The Dawn of Amber” trilogy based on Zelazny’s “Amber” books. Packaged by ibooks; copyrighted by Amber Ltd. This is similar to the ibooks edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Adventure Tales #1 ed. John Gregory Betancourt (Wildside Press 0-8095-1112-6, Nov 2004, $15.95, 112pp, tp); Anthology/magazine with 12 stories, most originally published in pulp magazines including Argosy and Short Stories, two new articles, and nine poems. Authors include Hugh B. Cave, Vincent Starrett, and F. Marion Crawford. There is a new interview with Cave. This is expanded from the magazine version which has eight stories. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Adventure Tales #1 ed. John Gregory Betancourt (Wildside Press 0-8095-1116-9, Nov 2004, $24.95, 379pp, tp); Abridged large type edition of the anthology/magazine, drops one story, two articles, and the poetry. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Two Women and a Nightengale Michael Betancourt (Wildside Press 0-8095-1140-1, Nov 2004, $19.95, 271pp, tp, cover by Michael Betancourt); Art book, described as “a novel in collage,” a parody of surrealist style with a disjointed story illustrated by collaged etchings in the style of Max Ernst. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

No Gods of Conscience Jason J. Bilicic (Last Lamp Publishing 0-9761227-1-5, Nov 2004, $24.95, 570pp, tp, cover by Steve Roberts) [Unlife Legend]; Fantasy novel, the first in the “Unlife Legend” series. Last Lamp Publishing, 323 Park Ave., Prescott AZ 86303; e-mail [TheGuild@unlifelegend.com].

MechWarrior: Dark Age: Hunters of the Deep Randall N. Bills (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46005-7, Oct 2004, $6.99, 293pp, pb, cover by Ray Lundgren) [MechWarrior: Dark Age]; Novelization, the 12th based on the computer game based on the “Battletech” roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Weapons of Choice John Birmingham (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45712-9, Jun 2004, $15.95, 434pp, tp, cover by Bob Warner) [Axis of Time]; Alternate history/time-travel SF novel, first in the “Axis of Time” trilogy. A military experiment in 2021 sends an armada back to help the US in 1942. A first novel.

Weapons of Choice John Birmingham (SFBC #1166681, Aug 2004, $12.99, 434pp, hc, cover by Bob Warner) [Axis of Time]; Reprint (Del Rey 2004) alternate-history SF novel, first in the “Axis of Time” trilogy. This has ISBN 0-7394-4602-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Judge Dredd: Bad Moon Rising David Bishop (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-107-2, May 2004, $6.99, 246pp, pb, cover by Andy Clarke) [Judge Dredd]; Novelization based on the comic book character. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. First US edition (Black Flame 4/04).

Judge Dredd: Kingdom of the Blind David Bishop (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-133-1, Dec 2004, $6.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Julian Gibson) [Judge Dredd]; Novelization based on the comic-book character. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. Simultaneous with the UK edition.

The Etched City K. J. Bishop (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38291-8, Dec 2004, $14.00, 382pp, tp); Reprint (Prime Books 2003) decadent dark fantasy novel of the strange city of Ashamoil. Winner of the Crawford and Ditmar awards.

Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale Holly Black (Simon Pulse 0-689-86704-2, Apr 2004, $6.99, 331pp, pb, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.); Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2002) young-adult contemporary fantasy novel.

The Tels Paul Black (Novel Instincts Publishing 0-9726007-0-1, 2003, $14.95, 300pp, tp) [Tel]; Near-future SF thriller, first in “The Tel” series. A young man with a gift that could change human evolution is sought by secret government factions. A first novel. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now.

The Angel Factory Terence Blacker (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86413-2, Jan 2004, $4.99, 216pp, tp); Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2002) young-adult SF novel.

Incredible Adventures Algernon Blackwood (Hippocampus Press 0-9748789-0-1, Jul 2004, $15.00, 224pp, tp, cover by W. Graham Robertson); Reprint (Macmillan 1914) collection of five stories. This is part of the “Lovecraft’s Library” series, with an introduction by S.T. Joshi, who discusses the book’s possible influence on H.P. Lovecraft. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.hippocampuspress.com] or from Hippocampus Press, PO Box 641, New York NY 10156.

The Year of the Hangman Gary Blackwood (Penguin/Speak 0-14-240078-5, Feb 2004, $5.99, 261pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (Dutton 2002) young-adult alternate-history set in 1777.

The Hummingbird Wizard Meredith Blevins (Tor/Forge 0-765-34683-4, Oct 2004, $6.99, 396pp, pb, cover by Shasti O’Leary Soudant) [Annie Szabo]; Reprint (Forge 2003) mystery with possible fantasy elements.

The Vanished Priestess Meredith Blevins (Tor/Forge 0-765-30780-4, Oct 2004, $23.95, 316pp, hc, cover by Shasti O’Leary Soudant) [Annie Szabo]; Mystery with possible fantasy elements, featuring gypsy Annie Szabo of The Hummingbird Wizard.

Cities in Flight James Blish (Overlook Press 1-58567-602-0, Sep 2004, $16.95, 593pp, tp, cover by Brad Holland) [Okie]; Reprint (Avon 1970) classic SF omnibus of They Shall Have Stars (1957 as Year 2018), A Life for the Stars (1962), Earthman, Come Home (1955), and The Triumph of Time (1958). This has the Overlook 2000 introduction by Betty Ballantine, and the 1970 afterword by Richard D. Mullen.

American Gothic Robert Bloch (ibooks 0-7434-7915-7, Feb 2004, $6.99, 246pp, pb); Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1974) associational psychological horror novel.

Beautiful Boys Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins 0-06-059435-7, Jul 2004, $7.99, 290pp, tp) [Weetzie Bat]; Young-adult omnibus of two “Weetzie Bat” books: Missing Angel Juan (1993) and Baby Be-Bop (1995).

Ecstasia Francesca Lia Block (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240037-8, Jan 2004, $6.99, 196pp, tp, cover by Suza Scalora); Reprint (NAL 1993) fantasy novel, repackaged for young adults.

Goat Girls Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins 0-06-059434-9, Jul 2004, $7.99, 224pp, tp) [Weetzie Bat]; Young-adult omnibus of two “Weetzie Bat” books: Witch Baby (1991) and Cherokee Bat and the Goat Boys (1992).

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