The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Viking 0-670-05914-5, Jun 2004, $19.99, 528pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess); Original YA/adult crossover anthology of 17 stories and three poems, a follow-up to The Green Man. Preface by Datlow & Windling; introduction on the folklore of fairies by Windling. Authors include Tanith Lee, Patricia A. McKillip, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Gregory Maguire. Illustrated by Charles Vess.

The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (SFBC #1166682, Aug 2004, $9.99, 528pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess); Reprint (Viking 2004) original YA/adult crossover anthology of 17 stories and three poems. This is similar to the Viking edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240029-7, Apr 2004, $8.99, 384pp, tp, cover by Charles Vess); Reprint (Viking 2002) original YA/adult crossover anthology of 15 stories and three poems.

Before the Cradle Falls James F. David (Tor 0-765-34215-4, May 2004, $6.99, 375pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2002) SF thriller.

Passion for Dead Leaves John David (1stBooks 1-4107-2049-7, Feb 2003, $11.50, 355pp, tp) [Enemies of Society]; SF thriller, the “Third Episode” of the “Enemies of Society” series. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now; a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.1stbooks.com]; 800-839-8640.

Send in the Swords John David (1stBooks 1-4107-1876-X, Feb 2003, $11.50, 365pp, tp) [Enemies of Society]; SF thriller, the “Fourth Episode” of the “Enemies of Society” series. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now; a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.1stbooks.com]; 800-839-8640.

One Knight Only Peter David (Ace 0-441-01174-8, Jul 2004, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Knight Life]; Reprint (Ace 2003) contemporary Arthurian fantasy novel, sequel to Knight Life.

Spider-Man 2 Peter David (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47054-0, May 2004, $6.99, 311pp, pb) [Spider-Man]; Novelization based on the screenplay of the movie based on the Marvel comic-book character. Copyrighted by Columbia Pictures Industries.

Spider-Man 2 Peter David (SFBC #1165444, Jun 2004, $10.99, 311pp, hc) [Spider-Man]; Reprint (Del Rey 2004) novelization based on the screenplay of the movie based on the Marvel comic-book character. Copyrighted by Columbia Pictures Industries. This has ISBN 0-7394-4451-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek New Frontier: After the Fall Peter David (Pocket 0-7434-9184-X, Nov 2004, $24.00, 329pp, hc, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Star Trek New Frontier]; Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek New Frontier: Stone and Anvil Peter David (Pocket 0-7434-9618-3, Oct 2004, $6.99, 360pp, pb) [Star Trek: New Frontier]; Reprint (Pocket 2003) Star Trek novelization. This lacks the bound-in CD-ROM. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Undead and Unwed MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley Sensation 0-425-19485-X, Mar 2004, $5.99, 255pp, pb) [Betsy, Queen of the Vampires]; Humorous vampire romance/chick-lit novel. Vampires think newly dead Betsy Taylor is their queen, but she’s more interested in her designer shoes.

The World of Tolkien: Mythological Sources of The Lord of the Rings David Day (Random House/Gramercy 0-517-22317-1, 2003, $14.99, 184pp, hc, cover by Tim Clarey); Non-fiction, reference, a discussion of possible roots for Tolkien’s works in myths and history from around the world. Extensively illustrated, but artists are not credited. An index is included. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now; an instant remainder edition. First US edition (Mitchell Beazley 2003). [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Walker of Worlds Tom De Haven (ibooks 0-7434-9779-1, Nov 2004, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Chronicles of the King’s Tramp]; Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1990) fantasy novel, first book of the “Chronicles of the King’s Tramp”.

The Blue Girl Charles de Lint (Penguin/Viking 0-670-05924-2, Oct 2004, $17.99, 368pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Newford]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel set in de Lint’s town of Newford. Rebellious teen Imogene tries to remake herself when her family moves to Newford, but the supernatural gets in the way.

The Harp of the Grey Rose Charles de Lint (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240060-2, Jan 2004, $6.99, 277pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Cerin Songweaver]; Reprint (Starblaze 1985) fantasy novel of Cerin the Songweaver, repackaged for young adults.

I’ll Be Watching You Charles de Lint (Tor/Orb 0-765-30435-X, Mar 2004, $13.95, 351pp, tp, cover by John Picacio); Reprint (Jove 1994 as by Samuel M. Key) dark fantasy novel.

Medicine Road Charles de Lint (Subterranean Press 1-931081-96-4, Jul 2004, $35.00, 206pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) [Seven Wild Sisters]; Fantasy novel, sequel to Seven Wild Sisters. Two musicians, Laurel & Babs Dillard, get involved in a battle between North American spirits. Illustrated by Charles Vess. A deluxe signed limited edition of 750 with added art (-97-2, $60.00) is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Spirits in the Wires Charles de Lint (Tor 0-312-86971-1, Sep 2004, $14.95, 448pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Newford]; Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel in the Newford series.

Waifs and Strays Charles de Lint (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240158-7, Jun 2004, $7.99, 393pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar); Reprint (Viking 2002) young-adult collection of 16 stories about teenagers.

The Wild Wood Charles de Lint (Tor/Orb 0-765-30258-6, Jun 2004, $13.95, 205pp, tp, cover by Stephen T. Johnson) [Faerielands]; Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1994) contemporary dark fantasy, originally published as the first book in the “Brian Froud’s Faerielands” series.

Wolf Moon Charles de Lint (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240077-7, Jan 2004, $6.99, 245pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen); Reprint (Signet 1988) dark fantasy novel about a persecuted werewolf.

Dragon Precinct Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket Star 0-7434-6770-1, Aug 2004, $6.99, 259pp, pb); Fantasy mystery. The guards of the Dragon Precinct in Cliff’s End investigate the murder of a great hero.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket Star 0-7434-9349-4, Sep 2004, $6.99, 277pp, pb) [Resident Evil]; Novelization of the movie based on the Capcom video games. Copyrighted by Davis Films/Impact (Canada)/Constantin Film (UK).

Resident Evil: Genesis Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket Star 0-7434-9291-9, Aug 2004, $6.99, 277pp, pb); Novelization based on the movie based on the SF video games. Copyrighted by Davis Films/Impact (Canada)/Constantin Film (UK).

Star Trek, the Next Generation: A Time for War, a Time for Peace Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket 0-7434-9179-3, Oct 2004, $6.99, 341pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation]; Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Tales of the Dominion War ed. Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket 0-7434-9171-8, Aug 2004, $14.00, 370pp, tp, cover by John Blackford) [Star Trek]; Original anthology of 12 Star Trek stories. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

World of Darkness: Vampire: The Puppet-Masters Tim Dedopulos (White Wolf 1-58846-816-X, Dec 2003, $6.99, 272pp, pb, cover by John Van Fleet) [Clan Brujah Trilogy]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, third in the “Clan Brujah Trilogy”. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Ghost of Cutler Creek Cynthia DeFelice (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-38058-9, Mar 2004, $16.00, 181pp, hc, cover by Leslie Bowman) [Allie Nicholls]; Young-adult ghost mystery, third in the series about ghost-magnet Allie Nicholls begun in The Ghost of Fossil Glen.

Jinn Matthew B. J. Delaney (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-32705-6, Apr 2004, $14.95, 548pp, tp); Reprint (St. Martin’s 2003) horror novel.

Distant Stars Samuel R. Delany (ibooks 0-7434-8661-7, May 2004, $14.00, 352pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan); Reprint (Bantam 1981) collection of seven stories illustrated by various artists. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Fall of the Towers Samuel R. Delany (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-3132-X, Feb 2004, $15.00, 438pp, tp) [Fall of the Towers]; Reprint (Ace 1970) omnibus of Out of the Dead City (1963 as Captives of the Flame), The Towers of Toron (1964), and City of a Thousand Suns (1965).

The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village Samuel R. Delany (University of Minnesota Press 0-816-64524-8, Apr 2004, $18.95, 572pp, tp); Reprint (Arbor House 1988) autobiographical non-fiction. This follows the 1993 revised Richard Kasak edition. A hardcover edition (-64523-X, $34.95) was announced but not seen. Order from University of Minnesota Press, 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 290, Minneapolis MN 55401-2520; [www.upress.umn.edu].

The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village Samuel R. Delany (SFBC/QPBC 0-965-90375-3, May 2004, $12.99, 572pp, tp, cover by Ricardo Morin & Rob Stephenson); Reprint (Arbor House 1988) non-fiction, autobiography. A Hugo winner. This has the revised text of the Richard Kasak 1993 edition, plus a new foreword by Rob Stephenson. An offering from the QPBC InsightOut/Triangle Classics club, this lacks a price on the cover.

Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand Samuel R. Delany (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6714-0, Nov 2004, $19.95, 356pp, tp); Reprint (Bantam 1984) SF novel. This is a 20th Anniversary Edition with a new foreword by Carl Freedman. Order from University Press of New England, Order Department, 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766; [www.upne.com].

Settling in Nazareth Sandy DeLuca (December Girl Press 1-929653-54-9, 2003, $15.99, 167pp, tp, cover by Sandy DeLuca); Dark fantasy novel. December Girl Press, 37 Earlham Way, Warwick RI 02886; [www.decembergirlpress.com].

Monkey Trap Lee Denning (Twilight Times Books 1-931201-34-X, Nov 2004, $19.50, 422pp, tp) [Nova sapiens]; SF thriller, the first in a trilogy about the emergence of Nova sapiens. Two humans are given great powers by two aliens, one hoping to help humanity, the other to destroy it. Denning is a pen name for father-daughter team Denning Powell & Leanne Powell Myasnik. Twilight Times Books, PO Box 3340, Kingsport TN 37664; 423-323-0183; [www.twilighttimesbooks.com].

Singularity Bill DeSmedt (Per Aspera Press 0-9745734-4-2, Nov 2004, $25.95, 502pp, hc, cover by Karawynn Long); SF thriller. A scientist wants to capture the submicroscopic black hole he believes caused the Tunguska Event. A first novel. Per Aspera Press, 1425 N. 46th Street, Seattle WA 98103; [www.perasperapress.com].

A Flight of Storks and Angels Robert Deveraux (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-058-8, Oct 2003, $25.95, 339pp, hc); Contemporary fantasy novel. Angels transform a small town. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Fuzzy Dice Paul Di Filippo (ibooks 0-7434-9822-4, Oct 2004, $11.95, 296pp, tp, cover by Todd Schorr); Satiric SF novel. A bookstore clerk gets the ability to visit other worlds. Introduction by Rudy Rucker. First US edition (PS Publishing 2003).

Neutrino Drag Paul Di Filippo (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-300-1, Apr 2004, $15.95, 492pp, tp, cover by Marcia Salo); Collection of 20 humorous SF stories, with comments on each by the author.

Spondulix Paul Di Filippo (Cambrian Publications 1-878914-06-5, Jan 2004, $50.00, 345pp, hc, cover by Andy Watson); Satirical quasi-SF novel, expanded from the eponymous story. A sandwich shop owner in Hoboken gives out coupons that become a currency of their own. This is a signed, limited edition of 300. Order from Cambrian Publications, PO Box 41220, San Jose CA 95160-1220; [www.cambrianpubs.com].

The Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick Press 0-7636-1722-9, Sep 2003, $17.99, 272pp, hc, cover by Timothy Basil Ering); Young-adult fantasy novel about the adventures of a romantic mouse, subtitled “being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread”. Winner of the Newbery Medal. This appears to be the first edition with a Newbery medal on the dust jacket.

Lies, Inc. Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-3008-0, Mar 2004, $12.00, 202pp, tp); Reprint (Berkley 1983 as The Unteleported Man) SF novel. This is basically the complete version first published by Gollancz in 1984, but bridging material by John Sladek has been replaced with rediscovered text by Dick. Paul Williams discusses the various versions in his afterword.

The Man in the High Castle Philip K. Dick (SFBC #63548, Jun 2004, $10.99, 193pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); Reprint (Putnam 1962) SF novel, #11 in the SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection. This has ISBN 0-7394-4403-4, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Penultimate Truth Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-3011-0, Aug 2004, $12.00, 191pp, tp); Reprint (Belmont 1964) SF novel.

Vulcan’s Hammer Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-3012-9, Aug 2004, $12.00, 165pp, tp); Reprint (Ace 1960) dystopian SF novel.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-87180-5, Oct 2004, $3.99, 131pp, tp) [Christmas Carol]; Reissue (Chapman & Hall 1843) classic Christmas ghost story, with foreword by Nancy Farmer, and a reading group guide.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (Tor 0-812-50434-8, Nov 2004, $3.99, 116pp, pb) [Christmas Carol]; Reissue (Chapman & Hall 1843) classic Christmas ghost story, with a biography of Dickens, foreword, and afterword by Jane Yolen. 11th printing.

Christmas Carol and Other Holiday Tales Charles Dickens (Borders Classics 1-58726-079-4, 2003, $7.95, 231pp, hc); Reprint (????) omnibus of three fantastic Christmas novels: A Christmas Carol (1843), The Chimes (1844), and A Cricket on the Hearth (1845). This is dated 2003, but not seen until now. An instant remainder edition.

The Haunted House Charles Dickens (Random House/Modern Library Classics 0-8129-7306-2, Oct 2004, $6.95, 126 + xxi, tp, cover by Kamil Vojnar); Reprint classic collaborative ghost story co-authored with Elizabeth Gaskell, Wilkie Collins, and others. Introduction by Wesley Stace.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, Stephen Krensky & Dean Morrissey (HarperTrophy 0-06-443606-3, Oct 2004, $6.99, 60pp, tp, cover by Dean Morrissey); Reprint (HarperCollins 2001) illustrated adaptation of Dickens’s classic ghost novel, with text by Krensky and illustrations by Morrissey.

The Cup of the World John Dickinson (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75025-0, Sep 2004, $15.95, 419pp, hc, cover by Albrecht Altdorfer) [Cup of the World]; Young-adult medieval fantasy, first in a series. Phaedra is a pawn in court intrigue. A first novel. First US edition (Fickling UK 1/04).

Inside Grandad Peter Dickinson (Random House/Lamb 0-385-74641-5, Feb 2004, $15.95, 117pp, hc, cover by David Johnson); Young-adult fantasy novella. A teen thinks there’s some connection between his grandfather’s stroke and the selkies.

Hour of the Gremlins Gordon R. Dickson & Ben Bova (Baen 0-7434-8826-1, May 2004, $7.99, 536pp, pb, cover by Csanad Novak); Reprint (Baen 2002) omnibus of three novels of alien encounters by Dickson, one in collaboration with Bova: Gremlins Go Home (1974) by Dickson & Bova, The Hour of the Horde (1970), and Wolfling (1969).

For More Than Glory William C. Dietz (SFBC #62489, Jan 2004, $12.49, 488pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Legion of the Damned]; Reprint (Ace 2003) military SF novel, fifth in the “Legion of the Damned” series. This is similar to the SFBC edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

For More Than Glory William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-01214-0, Oct 2004, $7.99, 488pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Legion of the Damned]; Reprint (Ace 2003) military SF novel, fifth in the “Legion of the Damned” series.

For Those Who Fell William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-01198-5, Oct 2004, $24.95, 410pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Legion of the Damned]; Military SF novel, sixth in the “Legion of the Damned” series.

McCade for Hire William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-01129-2, Jan 2004, $14.00, 474pp, tp, cover by Kirk Reinert) [Sam McCade]; Omnibus of the first two SF novels featuring interstellar bounty hunter Sam McCade: Galactic Bounty (1986) and Imperial Bounty (1988).

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