The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The H.P. Lovecraft Memorial Plaque ed. Anon. (Necronomicon Press, Dec ’90 [Apr ’91], $5.00, 28pp, ph) Non-fiction, history. The story of the successful efforts to install a centenary monument to H.P. Lovecraft plus a list of all financial contributors. [H. P. Lovecraft]

Haunting Christmas Tales ed. Anon. (Scholastic UK 0-590-76615-5, Oct ’91, £7.99, 269pp, hc, cover by David Wyatt) Original anthology of nine young-adult ghost stories, including pieces by Garry Kilworth and Joan Aiken.

Haunting Love Stories ed. Anon. (Avon 0-380-76659-0, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.99, 467pp, pb) Original anthology of four supernatural romance short novels and one novella.

The Longest Voyage/Slow Lightning ed. Anon. (Tor 0-812-51170-0, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $3.95, 241pp, pb, cover by Wayne Douglas Barlowe) Anthology with “The Longest Voyage”, a Hugo-winning classic novelette by Poul Anderson, and an original short novel by Steven Popkes.

Night Visions 8 ed. Anon. (Dark Harvest 0-913165-57-3, Jan ’91 [Feb ’91], $20.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Paul Sonju) Original anthology of seven stories by John Farris, four by Stephen Gallagher, and four by Joe R. Lansdale, with an afterword by Robert R. McCammon.

Night Visions 9 ed. Anon. (Dark Harvest 0-913165-63-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $21.95, 260pp, hc, cover by Phil Parks) Original anthology with a novella by Thomas Tessier and multiple stories by James Kisner and Rick Hautala, plus an introduction by F. Paul Wilson. Also available in a signed, boxed, numbered limited edition of 475 ($55.00).

Radical Utopias ed. Anon. (BOMC/QPBC, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $13.95, 832pp, tp) Reprint (BOMC 1991) omnibus of three sf novels featuring utopian civilizations, The Female Man by Joanna Russ (Bantam 1975), Triton by Samuel R. Delany (Bantam 1976), and Walk to the End of the World by Suzy McKee Charnas (Ballantine 1974).

Red Twilight/World’s End [by Robert E. Weinberg] ed. Anon. (Starmont House 1-55742-215-X, Aug ’91 [Dec ’91], $10.95, 186pp, tp) Anthology of two short novels, “Red Twilight” by Harl Vincent and “World’s End” by Victor Rousseau; both originally appeared in Argosy. Edited by Robert Weinberg. A hardcover edition (-216-8, $20.95) was announced but not seen.

Rhysling Anthology 1991 ed. Anon. (Science Fiction Poetry Association, Aug ’91, $3.00, 54pp+, octavo) Anthology of sf poems nominated for the 1991 Rhysling Award; includes ballot.

Run for the Stars/Echoes of Thunder ed. Anon. (Tor 0-812-51180-8, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $3.95, 184pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) Anthology of two novellas. Harlan Ellison’s “Run for the Stars” is the corrected “preferred” text of the story, originally published in Science Fiction Adventures in 1957. The second piece is an original by Jack Dann & Jack C. Haldeman II. Tor SF Double No. 32.

The Selected Letters of Philip K. Dick: 1974 ed. Anon. (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-104-1, Mar ’91 [May ’91], $39.95, 314pp, hc, cover by Ilene Meyer) Non-fiction, letters from the crucial year 1974, with a foreword by William Gibson. A special boxed edition (-105-X, $60.00) signed by Gibson is also available. [Philip K. Dick]

Spectra: A Galaxy of Bestsellers ed. Anon. (Bantam Spectra 0-553-18056-8, May ’91, no price, 54pp, pb) Anthology of 10 excerpts from Bantam Spectra books for Summer 1991. Five of the excerpts are from paperback reprints, books are already available in hardcover or trade paperback editions. This is a free promotional anthology available in bookstores and at the ABA.

Worlds Within Worlds [by Robert E. Weinberg] ed. Anon. (Starmont House 1-55742-213-3, Aug ’91 [Dec ’91], $10.95, 128pp, tp) Anthology of four stories that originally appeared in Argosy. A facsimile edition. A hardcover edition (-214-1, $20.95) was announced but not seen.

DragonLance: Kindred Spirits Mark Anthony & Ellen Porath (TSR 1-56076-069-9, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $4.95/£3.99, 307pp, tp, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [DragonLance: Meetings] Fantasy novelization based on the “DragonLance” game, first book of “The Meetings Sextet.”

And Eternity Piers Anthony (Avon 0-380-75286-7, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $5.95, 378pp, pb, cover by Rowena Morrill) [Incarnations of Immortality] Reprint (Morrow 1990) fantasy novel, seventh book of the “Incarnations of Immortality” series.

And Eternity Piers Anthony (Grafton 0-586-20683-3, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], £3.99, 411pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) [Incarnations of Immortality] Reprint (Morrow 1990) fantasy novel. Book Seven of “Incarnations of Immortality.”

Balook Piers Anthony (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-069-X, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $24.95, 197pp, hc, cover by Patrick Wodoroffe) Young-adult sf novel about two children and their relationship to genetically engineered prehistoric animals. Illustrated by Patrick Woodroffe. A signed slipcased limited edition of 250 copies (-070-3, $75.00) is also available.

Centaur Aisle Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8106-8, Sep ’91, £4.50, 294pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1982) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 4 in the “Xanth” series.

Crewel Lye Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8148-3, Nov ’91, £4.50, 309pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1985) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 8 in the “Xanth” series.

Dragon on a Pedestal Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8120-3, Oct ’91, £4.50, 306pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1983) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 7 in the “Xanth” series.

Fractal Mode Piers Anthony (Ace/Putnam 0-399-13649-5, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $18.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Mode] Romantic fantasy novel, second book of the “Mode” series.

Golem in the Gears Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8212-9, Nov ’91, £4.50, 326pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1986) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 9 in the “Xanth” series.

Hasan Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-51348-7, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $3.99, 242pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) Reissue (Borgo 1977) Arabian Nights fantasy novel; third printing.

Isle of View Piers Anthony (NEL 0-450-55363-9, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], £7.99, 344pp, tp, cover by Roger Garland) [Xanth] Reprint (Avon; Morrow 1990) fantasy novel. Volume 13 in the “Xanth” series. Also announced in hardcover (-55362-0, £14.99). [First U.K. edition]

Man from Mundania Piers Anthony (NEL 0-450-55099-0, May ’91, £3.99, 343pp, pb) [Xanth] Reprint (Avon 1989) fantasy novel. Volume 12 in the “Xanth” series.

Mer-Cycle Piers Anthony (Tafford Publishing 0-9623712-6-2, Nov ’91 [Aug ’91], $19.95, 262pp, hc, cover by Ron & Val Lakey Lindahn) Sf novel of five people hired by an alien intelligence for an undersea mission.

Mute Piers Anthony (Severn House 0-7278-4197-1, Apr ’91, £13.99, 441pp, hc) Reprint (Avon 1981) sf novel. This is the first world hardcover edition.

Night Mare Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8109-2, Oct ’91, £4.50, 307pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1983) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 6 in the “Xanth” series.

Ogre, Ogre Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8108-4, Sep ’91, £4.50, 307pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1982) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 5 in the “Xanth” series.

Phaze Doubt Piers Anthony (NEL 0-450-54815-5, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], £7.99, 303pp, tp, cover by Chris Achilleos) [Apprentice Adept] Reprint (Ace/Putnam 1990) sf/fantasy novel. Volume 7 in the “Apprentice Adept” series. Also available in hardcover (-54814-7, £14.99). [First U.K. edition]

Pornucopia Piers Anthony (Tafford Publishing 0-9623712-5-4, May ’91, $12.95, 187pp, tp) Reprint (Tafford 1989) humorous pornographic sf novel. Available only to readers over 21.

Question Quest Piers Anthony (AvoNova 0-380-75948-9, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 14th book in the “Xanth” series.

Question Quest Piers Anthony (Morrow 0-688-10898-9, Oct ’91, $20.00, 359pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 14th book of the “Xanth” series. Simultaneous with the Avon paperback.

Robot Adept Piers Anthony (NEL 0-450-56004-X, Nov ’91, £3.99, 286pp, pb, cover by Chris Achilleos) [Apprentice Adept] Reprint (Ace/Putnam 1988) sf novel. Volume 5 in the “Apprentice Adept” series.

The Source of Magic Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8103-3, Aug ’91, £4.50, 326pp, pb, cover by Doug Beekman) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1979) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Xanth” series.

A Spell for Chameleon Piers Anthony (Orbit 0-7088-8104-1, Aug ’91, £4.50, 344pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Xanth] Reissue (Del Rey 1977) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Xanth” series.

Tatham Mound Piers Anthony (Morrow 0-688-10140-2, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $22.00, 522pp, hc, cover by Jerry Lofaro) Associational historical novel with minor fantasy overtones of North American Indians during the Spanish conquest.

Virtual Mode Piers Anthony (Ace/Putnam 0-399-13661-4, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $16.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Mode] Romantic fantasy novel of a girl who falls in love with a man from another reality. First book of the “Mode” series.

Virtual Mode Piers Anthony (HarperCollins UK 0-246-13887-4, Sep ’91, £8.99, 335pp, tp, cover by Steve Crisp) [Mode] Reprint (Ace/Putnam 1991) fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Mode” series. Also available in hardcover (-13860-2, £14.99). [First U.K. edition]

Virtual Mode Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-86503-8, Dec ’91, $4.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Mode] Reprint (Ace/Putnam 1991) romantic fantasy novel of a girl who falls in love with a man from another “plane of reality.” First book of the “Mode” series.

Chimaera’s Copper Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff (Tor 0-812-50915-3, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.95, 312pp, pb, cover by Manuel Morales) [Kelvin of Rud] Reprint (Tor 1990) fantasy novel, third book of the “Dragon’s Gold” series.

Dragon’s Gold Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff (Grafton 0-586-21245-0, Sep ’91, £3.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Kelvin of Rud] Reprint (Tor 1987) fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Dragon’s Gold” series. [First U.K. edition]

Orc’s Opal Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff (Tor 0-812-51177-8, Dec ’91, $4.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Kelvin of Rud] Reprint (Tor 1990) fantasy novel, fourth book of the “Dragon’s Gold” series.

Serpent’s Silver Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff (Grafton 0-586-21246-9, Nov ’91, £3.99, 333pp, pb, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Kelvin of Rud] Reprint (Tor 1989) fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Dragon’s Gold” series. [First U.K. edition]

Blossoms Kim Antieau (Pulphouse 1-56146-505-4, Jan ’91, $1.95, 38pp, pb, cover by George Barr) Sf short story of a zero-G dancer dying of a radiation disease on a space station. Short story paperback #5.

Welcome to Reality: The Nightmares of Philip K. Dick ed. Uwe Anton (Broken Mirrors Press 0-9623824-5-0, Feb ’91, $12.95, 208pp, tp, cover by Dawn Wilson) Anthology of stories influenced by or about PKD, or that feature him as a character, including several originals, with introductions by the editor and Paul Williams. First appeared in German (Heyne 1990). This is the first English language edition. The contents are not quite the same as in the German original — some German authors have been dropped in favor of U.S./U.K. authors. The stories and introduction originally in German have been translated by Jim Young. A limited hardcover edition (-4-2, $55.00) was announced but not seen.

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