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Dracula in London ed. P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01216-7, Oct 2004, $6.99, 248pp, pb, cover by William Dodge) Reprint (Ace 2001) original vampire anthology of 16 stories.
Stepping Through the Stargate: Science, Archaeology and the Military in Stargate SG-1 ed. P. N. Elrod & Roxanne Conrad (BenBella Books 1-932100-32-6, Oct 2004, $17.95, 244pp, tp) [Stargate SG-1] Associational non-fiction, a gathering of 22 essays about the science in the TV show, from scientists and SF authors including David Gerrold, Catherine Asaro, and Jim Butcher.
The Time of the Vampires ed. P. N. Elrod & Martin H. Greenberg (ibooks/BP Books 0-7434-8733-8, Sep 2004, $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Harvey Parker) Reprint (DAW 1996) original anthology of 18 historical vampire stories.
Carmen Dog Carol Emshwiller (Small Beer Press/Peapod Classics 1-931520-08-9, Nov 2004, $14.00, 148pp, tp, cover by Kevin Huizenga) Reprint (The Women’s Press 1989) SF novel. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].
Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-31001-5, Jun 2004, $25.95, 494pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. First US edition (Bantam UK 1999).
Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (SFBC #1163672, Jun 2004, $12.49, 635pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 1999) fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-34878-0, Jan 2005, $7.99, 666pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 1999) fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”.
Solitaire Kelley Eskridge (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-008660-2, Feb 2004, $13.95, 355pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) Reprint (Eos 2002) near-future SF novel.
Talking in the Dark Dennis Etchison (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9742907-6-9, 2004, $16.50, 355pp, tp) Reprint (Stealth Press 2001) collection of 24 stories. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.writers.com/publishing] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.
Durham Red #1: The Unquiet Grave Peter J. Evans (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-159-5, Oct 2004, $6.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Durham Red] Novelization, the first based on the 2000AD comic-book character. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. First US edition (Black Flame UK 9/04).
American Desert Percival Everett (Hyperion 0-7868-6917-8, May 2004, $24.95, 291pp, hc) Satirical mainstream novel with elements of dark fantasy. A beheaded man comes back to life, causing a frenzy among the media, academia, and religious groups.
Covenant John Everson (Delirium Books 1-929653-65-4, Dec 2004, $50.00, 306pp, hc) Horror novel. A reporter stumbles on a dark secret behind a series of teen suicides. A first novel. This is a signed, limited edition of 250. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; [www.deliriumbooks.com]; [sales@deliriumbooks.com].
The Becoming Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1892-1, Sep 2004, $9.99, 273pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, 11th in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.
The Prophecy Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1891-3, Jun 2004, $9.99, 273pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, 11th in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.
Sons of the Dark #1: Barbarian Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1811-5, Sep 2004, $9.99, 264pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Sons of the Dark] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, first in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon”.
Sons of the Dark #2: Escape Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1812-3, Sep 2004, $9.99, 252pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Sons of the Dark] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, second in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon”.
Eye of the Labyrinth Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58669-6, Apr 2004, $6.99, 512pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons] Fantasy novel, book two of the “Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2003).
The Lion of Senet Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58668-8, Apr 2004, $6.99, 558pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons] Fantasy novel, book one of the “Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2002).
Lord of the Shadows Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58670-X, Jun 2004, $6.99, 574pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2003).
Medalon Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-30986-6, May 2004, $24.95, 431pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy. A first novel. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2000).
Medalon Jennifer Fallon (SFBC #65726, May 2004, $12.49, 431pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2000) fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Medalon Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-34866-7, Nov 2004, $7.99, 488pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2000) fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy.
Treason Keep Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-30987-4, Nov 2004, $25.95, 492pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Demon Child” trilogy, in the “Hythrun Chronicles”. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2001).
The Runelords David Farland (Tor 0-812-54162-6, Oct 2004, $7.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reissue (Earthlight 1998 as The Sum of All Men) fantasy novel, first in a series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Fifth printing.
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm Nancy Farmer (Scholastic/Orchard Classics 0-439-53064-4, Mar 2004, $9.95, 312pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reissue (Orchard 1994) young-adult SF novel of Zimbabwe in 2194. A Newbery Honor Book. This has a new preface by Farmer and a discussion guide.
A Girl Named Disaster Nancy Farmer (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-47144-3, Jan 2004, $9.95, 310pp, tp) Reprint (Orchard 1996) young-adult novel with fantasy elements.
The House of the Scorpion Nancy Farmer (Simon Pulse 0-689-85223-1, May 2004, $7.99, 380pp, pb, cover by Russell Gordon) Reprint (Atheneum 2002) young-adult SF novel about a clone. Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-86744-1, Sep 2004, $17.95, 459pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) [Sea of Trolls] Young-adult Viking fantasy novel. A Richard Jackson book.
The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer (SFBC #1171417, Oct 2004, $9.99, 459pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) [Sea of Trolls] Reprint (Atheneum 2004) young-adult Viking fantasy novel. This is similar to the Atheneum edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer (SFBC #63351, Mar 2004, $10.99, 184pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Riverworld] Reprint (Putnam 1971) Hugo-winning SF novel, first in the “Riverworld” series. This is the ninth book in the SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection.
Alien Log Robert Farrell (Farrellbooks, R.E. 0-9759116-0-0, Oct 2004, $13.95, 262pp, tp) Reprint (Farrellbooks 2003, not seen) SF thriller about an artifact found at a UFO crash site. This “second edition” has apparently been revised. R.E. FarrellBooks, PO Box 6507, Peoria AZ 85385-6507; [info@refarrellbooks.com]; [www.refarrellbooks.com].
Holder of Lightning S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0152-6, Jan 2004, $6.99, 618pp, pb, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages] Reprint (DAW 2003) Celtic fantasy novel, first in “The Cloudmages” series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.
Mage of Clouds S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0169-0, Jan 2004, $23.95, 514pp, hc, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages] Celtic fantasy novel, second in “The Cloudmages” series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.
Kindling Mick Farren (Tor 0-765-30656-5, Aug 2004, $27.95, 416pp, hc, cover by David Seeley) Fantasy novel. Four youngsters come together to battle the Dark Things attacking the New World.
Warhammer 40,000: Legacy Matt Farrer (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-092-0, Aug 2004, $6.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Shira Calpurnia] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, second in the “Shira Calpurnia” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.
Travel in the Mouth of the Wolf Paul Fattaruso (Soft Skull Press 1-932360-49-2, Sep 2004, $11.95, 114pp, tp, cover by Paul Fattaruso) Fantasy novella. A man struck deaf goes to Antarctica and with the help of a ghost finds a frozen dinosaur. This is part of the Soft Skull ShortLit series. Order from Soft Skull Press, 71 Bond Street, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.softskull.com].
Hoodtown Christa Faust (From Parts Unknown Publications 0-9753791-0-0, Jun 2004, $16.95, 240pp, tp, cover by Rafael Navarro) Associational novel set in the imaginary Hoodtown, a ghetto where everyone lives masked in the style of “lucha libre,” Mexican professional wrestling. A former luchadora investigates the murder of Hood prostitutes. 2658 Griffith Park Blvd. #163, Los Angeles CA 90039; [www.frompartsunknown.com].
The Coyote Kings of the Space-Age Bachelor Pad Minister Faust (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46635-7, Aug 2004, $14.95, 533pp, tp, cover by Ashley Wood) Fantasy novel. Two frinds meet a mysterious woman seeking a lost artifact. A first novel. Faust is a pen name for Malcolm Azania.
The Warmasters ed. Bill Fawcett (Baen 0-7434-7185-7, Feb 2004, $7.99, 345pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Reprint (Baen 2002) anthology of three novellas by David Weber, David Drake, and Eric Flint.
Masters of Fantasy ed. Bill Fawcett & Brian Thomsen (Baen 0-7434-8822-9, Jul 2004, $25.00, 376pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley) Original anthology of 12 stories by authors writing in some of their most popular fantasy worlds, including David Weber with a tale of Bahzell Bahnakhson, Mercedes Lackey with a “Valdemar” story, Andre Norton (Witch World), and Elizabeth Moon (World of Paksenarrion). Introduction by Brian Thomsen. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates (individual stories copyrighted by their authors).

1 · From Category to Genre in a Bookselling Sense or When Sales and Popularity Begin to Command Respect · Brian Thomsen · in *
5 · Out of the Deep [Valdemar] · Mercedes Lackey · nv *
29 · Earthborne [Witchworld] · Andre Norton · ss *
47 · Mything in Dreamland [Myth] · Robert Asprin & Jody Lynn Nye · nv *
69 · Reach for the Sky [Bifrost] · Mickey Zucker Reichert · nv *
95 · Shadamehr and the Old Wive’s Tale [Shadamehr] · Margaret Weis & Don Perrin · ss *
115 · Serenade [Spellsinger] · Alan Dean Foster · nv *
145 · Child of Prophecy [War of Light and Shadow] · Janny Wurts · nv *
169 · The Afterlife of St. Vidicon of Cathode [Warlock] · Christopher Stasheff · nv *
197 · The Elf House [Isles] · David Drake · ss *
211 · Gifts [World of Paksenarrion] · Elizabeth Moon · nv *
233 · The Amorous Broom [John Justin Mallory] · Mike Resnick · ss *
245 · Web of Deception [Bahzell] · David Weber · nv *
Honor Among Spies Quinn Fawcett (Tor/Forge 0-312-87644-0, May 2004, $25.95, 348pp, hc) Associational mystery featuring the spy adventures of Ian Fleming. Fawcett is a pen name for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett.
Nature of the Beast Richard Fawkes (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-053677-2, Aug 2004, $6.99, 337pp, pb) Military SF novel.
Duel With Colossus John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-064-9, Jan 2005, $15.00, 131pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, #23 in the “Golden Amazon” series, but not previously published. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.
Dwellers in Darkness John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-058-4, Apr 2004, $15.00, 109pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, #20 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1958), plus a story. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

3 · Introduction · Philip Harbottle · in
93 · Science from Syracuse [as by Polton Cross] · John Russell Fearn · ss Science Fiction Mar ’41
Kingpin Planet John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-056-8, Mar 2004, $15.00, 108pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, #18 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1957), plus related earlier story “Chaos” by Polton Cross, a Fearn pen name. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

· Chaos [as by Polton Cross] · John Russell Fearn · ss Startling Stories Nov ’47
Lords of Creation John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-063-0, Jan 2005, $15.00, 132pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, #22 in the “Golden Amazon” series, but not previously published. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.
World in Duplicate John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-062-2, Jan 2005, $15.00, 120pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, #21 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1959), plus a story. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

3 · Introduction · Philip Harbottle · in
8 · World in Duplicate · na The Toronto Star Weekly May 16 ’59
95 · Mystery of the Martian Pendulum [as by Thornton Ayre & A. R. Steber] · nv Amazing Oct ’41
World in Reverse John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-057-6, Apr 2004, $15.00, 110pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, #19 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1958), plus the story “Martian Miniature”. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

3 · Introduction · Philip Harbottle · in
94 · Martian Miniature · John Russell Fearn · ss Amazing May ’42
L.O.S.T. Debbie Federici (Llewellyn Publications 0-7387-0561-6, Nov 2004, $9.95, 326pp, tp) [L.O.S.T.] Young-adult fantasy novel. A teen with ADHD is shanghaied into helping the otherworld witches of Live Oak Springs Township defeat the Shadowmaster. Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.lllewellyn.com].
Dark Destiny Christine Feehan (Jove 0-8439-5050-1, Jul 2004, $7.99, 383pp, pb) [Carpathian] Vampire romance in the “Dark” series about the Carpathian vampire hunters.
Mind Game Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-13809-6, Aug 2004, $6.99, 358pp, pb) [GhostWalker] Horror/romantic suspense novel, set in the “GhostWalker” world of Shadow Game. Nicholas Trevane must protect telepath Dahlia Le Blanc from assassins.
A Darkness at Sethanon Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-26328-5, Jul 2004, $7.99, 430pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday 1986) fantasy novel, the third book in the “Riftwar” series. 30th printing.
King of Foxes Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97709-5, Apr 2004, $24.95, 381pp, hc, cover by Paul Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, the second book of “Conclave of Shadows”. First US edition (Voyager 11/03).
King of Foxes Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #63998, May 2004, $12.49, 381pp, hc, cover by Paul Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2003) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The King’s Buccaneer Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56373-4, Jul 2004, $7.99, 523pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday 1992) fantasy novel, the fifth book in the “Riftwar” series.
Magician: Apprentice Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56494-3, Jul 2004, $7.99, 485pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1982 as Magician) fantasy novel, the first half of the first book in the “Riftwar” series. This follows the revised and expanded 1994 edition. 22nd printing.
Magician: Master Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56493-5, Jul 2004, $7.99, 499pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1982 as part of Magician) fantasy novel, the second half of the first book in the “Riftwar” series. This follows the 1994 revised and expanded edition. 19th printing.
Prince of the Blood Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-80380-8, Jul 2004, $25.00, 356pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1989) fantasy novel. This is a significantly revised “Author’s Preferred 15th Anniversary Edition” with a new afterword by Feist.
Silverthorn Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27054-0, Jul 2004, $7.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday 1985) fantasy novel, the second book in the “Riftwar” series. 30th printing.
Talon of the Silver Hawk Raymond E. Feist (HarperTorch 0-380-80324-0, Apr 2004, $7.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Paul S. Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2002) fantasy novel, first in the “Conclave of Shadows” series.
Spectrum 11: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-81-4, Oct 2004, $39.00, 208pp, hc, cover by Eric Joyner) Art book. The 11th in a series of yearbooks of fantasy art, this covers 2003 with reproductions of over 400 works, by over 250 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. A trade paperback edition (-82-2, $27.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].
Spectrum 11: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (SFBC, Nov 2004, $24.99, 208pp, hc, cover by Eric Joyner) Reprint (Underwood Books 2004) art book. This is similar to the Underwood edition, except it lacks price, ISBN, and SFBC number on the jacket.
Once Upon a Marigold Jean Ferris (Harcourt 0-15-205084-1, Jun 2004, $5.95, 271pp, tp) [Once Upon a Marigold] Reprint (Harcourt 2002) young-adult humorous fairy-tale fantasy.
Lost in a Good Book Jasper Fforde (Penguin 0-14-200403-0, Mar 2004, $14.00, 399pp, tp, cover by Viktor Keon) [Thursday Next] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) humorous fantasy novel, second in the series featuring Thursday Next.
Something Rotten Jasper Fforde (Viking 0-670-03359-6, Aug 2004, $24.95, 389pp, hc, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Humorous fantasy novel, fourth in the series featuring Thursday Next. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 7/04).
The Well of Lost Plots Jasper Fforde (Viking 0-670-03289-1, Feb 2004, $24.95, 379pp, hc, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Humorous fantasy novel, third in the series featuring Thursday Next. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 7/03).
The Well of Lost Plots Jasper Fforde (Penguin 0-14-303435-9, Jul 2004, $14.00, 381pp, tp, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2003) humorous fantasy novel, third in the series featuring Thursday Next.

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