The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi Peter David (Pocket 0-671-79197-4, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $20.00, 342pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi] Star Trek novelization.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi Peter David (SFBC #02781, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $9.98, 342pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Imzadi] Reprint (Pocket 1992) Star Trek novelization. Similar to the Pocket edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

Star Trek #59: The Disinherited Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman & Robert Greenberger (Pocket 0-671-77958-3, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Biro) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization.

Star Wars #1: The Glove of Darth Vader Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15887-2, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $3.99, 91pp, tp, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Young-adult sf novelization, the first book of a trilogy based on the characters from George Lucas’ films. With illustrations by Karl Kesel.

Star Wars #2: The Lost City of the Jedi Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15888-0, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $3.99, 94pp, tp, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Young-adult sf novelization, the second book in a trilogy based on characters from George Lucas’ films. With illustrations by Karl Kesel.

Star Wars #3: Zorba the Hutt’s Revenge Paul & Hollace Davids (Bantam Skylark 0-553-15889-9, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $3.99, 94pp, tp, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Young-adult sf novelization based on the characters from George Lucas’ films. With illustrations by Karl Kesel.

Demon’s Beach Nicole Davidson (Avon Flare 0-380-76644-2, Jul ’92, $3.99, 154pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel of a high school archaeology club menaced by demonic forces.

The Cornish Trilogy Robertson Davies (Viking 0-670-84186-2, Nov ’91 [Jan ’92], $30.00, 1136pp, hc, cover by Bascove) [Rebel Angels] Omnibus of three literary novels with fantasy elements, The Rebel Angels (Macmillan Canada 1981), What’s Bred in the Bone (Macmillan Canada 1985), and The Lyre of Orpheus (Macmillan Canada 1989). A Penguin trade paperback edition was published simultaneously with this one.

The Cornish Trilogy Robertson Davies (Penguin 0-14-015850-2, Nov ’91 [Jan ’92], $16.00, 1136pp, tp) [Rebel Angels] Omnibus of three literary novels with fantasy elements, The Rebel Angels (Macmillan Canada 1981), What’s Bred in the Bone (Macmillan Canada 1985), and The Lyre of Orpheus (Macmillan Canada 1989). A Viking hardcover edition was published simultaneously with this one.

Murther & Walking Spirits Robertson Davies (BOMC/QPBC, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $10.95, 359pp, hc) Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1991) literary fantasy novel, told by a ghost. This is similar to the 1991 Viking edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.

Murther & Walking Spirits Robertson Davies (Penguin 0-14-016884-2, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $10.00, 357pp, tp, cover by Bascove) Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1991) literary fantasy novel told from the point-of-view of a murdered man’s spirit.

The Last Rangers Jake Davis (Berkley 0-425-13299-4, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $3.99, 183pp, pb) [Last Rangers] Sf western set in 21st-century Texas, first book of a new series.

Presenting William Sleator ed. James E. & Hazel K. Davis (Macmillan Twayne 0-8057-8215-X, Dec ’91 [Jul ’92], $19.95, 130pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. A study of the life and work of the author of numerous juvenile sf and fantasy works. Part of the Twayne “United States Authors” series. This is a 1991 book not seen until now. [William Sleator]

Bring on the Night Jay & Don Davis (Tor 0-812-51189-1, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $4.99, 403pp, pb, cover by Mark & Stephanie Gerber) Horror novel of an inhuman serial killer stalking the streets of Chicago.

Mind Light Margaret Davis (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37718-4, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $3.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) Sf novel. A family of interstellar traders takes on a new pilot who’s hiding a secret that could tear the Space Corps apart. A first novel.

Lafcadio Hearn and the Vision of Japan Carl Dawson (Johns Hopkins University Press 0-8018-4372-3, Jul ’92, $24.95, 187pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. An account of Hearn’s sojourn in Japan and the effect it had on his works, particularly Kwaidan. Available from Johns Hopkins University Press, 701 West 40th St., Suite 275, Baltimore MD 21211. [Lafcadio Hearn]

Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia David Day (Macmillan Collier 0-02-031275-X, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $16.00, 280pp, tp, cover by Allan Curless) Reprint (Macmillan; Beazley 1991) non-fiction, reference, a guide to the worlds created by J.R.R. Tolkien, with many full-color illustrations by various artists. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Señor Vivo and the Coca Lord Louis de Bernières (Morrow 0-688-11130-0, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $21.00, 251pp, hc, cover by Raúl Colón) Literary fantasy/magical realism novel set in an imaginary South American country being destroyed by the drug trade, where old gods walk the streets and corpses mysteriously appear. First American edition (Secker & Warburg 1991).

The Fallible Fiend L. Sprague de Camp (Baen 0-671-72128-3, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 201pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Novarian] Reprint (Signet 1973) humorous fantasy novel about a philosopher-demon drafted for a year to serve a wizard.

The Glory That Was L. Sprague de Camp (Baen 0-671-72116-X, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.50, 212pp, pb, cover by Doug Anderson) Reprint (Avalon 1960) wryly humorous sf novel of a 27th-century world where people of Greek descent are transported behind a force field where classical Greece is being recreated. There is an introduction by Robert A. Heinlein on humor in sf. Recommended (CNB).

The Pixilated Peeress L. Sprague de Camp (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36733-2, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Eudoric Dambertson] Reprint (Del Rey 1991) humorous/satiric fantasy novel set in the same world as The Incorporated Knight.

The Venom Trees of Sunga L. Sprague de Camp (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37551-3, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 211pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Viagens Interplanetary] Sf novel of a student forced to join a tour group for his field research on an alien world. Set in the same world as The Stones of Nomuru; part of the “Viagans Interplanetary” series.

The Enchanter Reborn ed. L. Sprague de Camp & Christopher Stasheff (Baen 0-671-72134-8, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Harold Shea] Original shared-world anthology of five stories featuring Harold Shea, with an introduction by Christopher Stasheff.

The Chronicles of the King’s Tramp Book 2: The End-of-Everything Man Tom De Haven (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29658-2, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Kevin Johnson) [King’s Tramp] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1991) fantasy adventure novel.

The Chronicles of the King’s Tramp Book 3: The Last Human Tom De Haven (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37066-9, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $11.00, 276pp, tp) [King’s Tramp] Fantasy adventure novel, the final book of a trilogy. The hardcover edition previously announced has been cancelled. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Dreaming Place Charles de Lint (Warner Questar 0-446-36287-5, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $4.99, 138pp, pb, cover by Brian Froud) [Newford] Reprint (Atheneum 1990) young-adult fantasy novel of a young girl and her cousin endangered by an earth spirit that wants one of the girls for her own. Illustrations by Brian Froud. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Merlin Dreams in the Mondream Wood Charles de Lint (Pulphouse 1-56146-552-6, Jul ’92, $1.95, 38pp, pb, cover by Donna Gordon) [Sara Kendell; Moonheart] Fantasy short story that originally appeared in Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine, Issue 7 and in the collection Spiritwalk. Short Story Paperback #52. A 100-copy signed limited hardcover (-932-7, $20.00) edition is also available. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

Spiritwalk Charles de Lint (Tor 0-312-85204-5, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $19.95, 365pp, hc, cover by David Bergen) [Moonheart] Omnibus of one novel (Ghostwood (Axolotl 1990)), two novellas (Ascian in Rose (Axoltol 1987) & Westlin Wind (Axoltol 1989)), and one short story plus original introductory material. This omnibus is a sequel to Moonheart.

Spiritwalk Charles de Lint (SFBC #00067, Jul ’92 [Aug ’92], $9.98, hc, cover by David Bergen) [Moonheart] Reprint (Tor 1992) omnibus of one novel, two novellas, and one short story, plus introductory material. This omnibus is a sequel to Moonheart. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and the SFBC number is on the back jacket.

Tam Lin Pamela Dean (Tor 0-812-54450-1, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.99, 468pp, pb, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Tor 1991) fantasy novel, a retelling of the classic fairy tale set in a Midwestern college during the Vietnam war. Part of the “Fairy Tales” series packaged by the Endicott Studios.

The Quicksilver Screen Don H. DeBrandt (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37341-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $3.99, 248pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) Sf novel of a 21st century world where the major entertainment is a television window on alternate realities. A first novel.

Death of a Native Alien Stephen DeBrew (Steladon Press 0-9629179-0-7, Oct ’91 [Apr ’92], $17.95, 176pp, hc, cover by Mark Seidler) Allegorical sf novel of an oppressed minority as pawns in a covert war on an alternate Earth. A 1991 book not seen until now. Available from Steladon Press, PO Box 4732, Upper Marlboro MD 20775.

Castle Dreams John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-09414-7, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.50, 228pp, pb, cover by Robert Grace) [Castle Perilous] Humorous fantasy novel, sixth book of the “Castle” series.

Castle Spellbound John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-09407-4, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 227pp, pb, cover by Richard Hescox) [Castle Perilous] Humorous fantasy novel, seventh book of the “Castle” series.

Dreambuilder Tom Deitz (AvoNova 0-380-76290-0, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 418pp, pb, cover by Tim White) Fantasy novel. A man returns to his family home to recover his birthright of magic and illusion.

Babel-17 Samuel R. Delany (Easton Press, Apr ’92, no price, 189pp, hc) Reprint (Ace 1966) Nebula award-winning sf novel, with an introduction by Stephen H. Goldman and frontis by Ron Walotsky. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series, and is available by subscription only.

The Outsider Barbara Delinsky (Harlequin 0-373-25485-7, Mar ’92, $2.99, 221pp, pb) Sf romance. A folk healer falls in love with a mysterious stranger from the stars who has telepathic powers. A Harlequin Temptation romance.

Dark Sun: The Amber Enchantress Troy Denning (TSR 1-56076-236-5, Oct ’92, $4.95, 342pp, tp, cover by Brom) [Dark Sun: Prism Pentad] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dark Sun” role-playing game, third book of the “Prism Pentad” series.

Dark Sun: The Crimson Legion Troy Denning (TSR 1-56076-260-8, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Brom) [Dark Sun: Prism Pentad] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dark Sun” role-playing game, second book of the “Prism Pentad” series.

Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on Ganymede Bradley Denton (Easton Press, Mar ’92, no price, 359pp, hc) Sf novel. This edition is being published “simultaneously” with the Morrow edition listed in August 1991. This special leather-bound gilt-edged edition is part of the “Signed First Editions of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on Ganymede Bradley Denton (AvoNova 0-380-71876-6, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.50, 290pp, pb, cover by Tim O’Brien) Reprint (Morrow 1991) rock and roll sf chase thriller with drive-in revivals and a resurrected Buddy Holly on every TV station. Recommended (SW).

Walden West August Derleth (University of Wisconsin Press 0-299-13594-2, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $12.95, 262pp, tp, cover by Mike Jaynes) Reprint (Duell 1961) associational autobiographical non-fiction, a collection of vignettes of Wisconsin life. With the original woodcuts by Grisha Dotzenko. A hardcover edition (-13590-X, $35.00) was announced but not seen. Available from University of Wisconsin Press, 114 N. Murray St., Madison WI 53715.

Tales from Academy Street Martha Derman (Scholastic 0-590-43704-6, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $2.95, 103pp, tp) Reprint (Scholastic 1991) young-adult fantasy novel about a street where children begin to notice strange things happening.

The Gilded Cat Catherine Dexter (Morrow 0-688-09425-2, Apr ’92, $14.00, 199pp, hc, cover by Stephen Marchesi) Young-adult fantasy novel. A young girl’s purchase of an Egyptian cat mummy involves her with the spirit of its boy-king owner, whose tomb and soul are in danger.

The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick, Volume 5: The Eye of the Sibyl Philip K. Dick (Citadel Twilight 0-8065-1328-4, May ’92, $12.95, 395pp, tp, cover by Kevin Kelly) Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1987 as The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick, Vol. Five: The Little Back Box) collection of 24 stories, with an introduction by Thomas M. Disch. This edition lacks “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale”, added to the Citadel edition of the third volume to tie in with the film Total Recall.

Confessions of a Crap Artist Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 0-679-74114-3, Jul ’92, $10.00, 246pp, tp) Reprint (Entwhistle 1975) associational novel. This is the only one of his non-sf novels that appeared during his lifetime.

The Game-Players of Titan Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 0-679-74065-1, Jul ’92, $10.00, 215pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1963) sf novel.

The Man in the High Castle Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 0-679-74067-8, Jul ’92, $10.00, 259pp, tp) Reprint (Putnam 1962) classic Hugo-winning alternate-history sf novel.

Puttering About in a Small Land Philip K. Dick (Academy Chicago 0-89733-384-5, Sep ’92, $11.95, 291pp, tp, cover by Armen Kojoyian) Reprint (Academy Chicago 1985) associational mainstream novel set in 1950s Los Angeles.

Solar Lottery Philip K. Dick (Macmillan Collier Nucleus 0-02-023621-2, Sep ’92, $9.00, 200pp, tp, cover by Edward Soyka) Reprint (Ace 1955) sf novel.

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch Philip K. Dick (SFBC #05829, Aug ’92 [Sep ’92], $8.98, 230pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) Reprint (Doubleday 1965) sf/horror novel. Similar to the 1991 Vintage trade paperback edition, it lacks an ISBN and price and has new cover art. One of Dick’s best. Highly recommended (CNB).

The D. Case or the Truth About the Mystery of Edwin Drood Charles Dickens, Carlo Fruttero & Franco Lucentini (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-113732-3, Jun ’92 [Sep ’92], $23.95, 587pp, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) Mystery/fantasy novel of a gathering of famous fictional detectives using the text of The Mystery of Edwin Drood to solve the mystery of Charles Dickens’ murder. This includes the complete text of Dickens’ unfinished novel, thus the coauthor credit. Translated from the Italian by Gregory Dowling.

AK Peter Dickinson (Delacorte 0-385-30608-3, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $15.00, 229pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) Associational young-adult adventure novel about a teenage African guerilla. There are alternate endings to the book, but it’s not really fantasy. First American edition (Gollancz 1990).

The Dragon at War Gordon R. Dickson (Ace 0-441-75698-0, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $18.95, 375pp, hc, cover by Denis Beauvais) [Dragon Knight] Fantasy novel, fourth book of the “Dragon and the George” series.

The Dragon on the Border Gordon R. Dickson (Ace 0-441-34233-7, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $18.95, 393pp, hc, cover by Denis Beauvais) [Dragon Knight] Fantasy novel, third book of the “Dragon & the George” series.

The Dragon on the Border Gordon R. Dickson (SFBC #19655, Apr ’92, $8.98, 393pp, hc, cover by Denis Beauvais) [Dragon Knight] Reprint (Ace 1992) fantasy novel, third book of the “Dragon and the George” series. Similar to the Ace edition except it lacks an ISBN number and price. The SFBC number is on the back jacket.

Masters of Everon Gordon R. Dickson (Tor 0-812-50394-5, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $3.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Michael Embden) Reprint (SFBC 1979) sf novel.

The Outposter Gordon R. Dickson (Baen 0-671-72140-2, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Dean Morrissey) Reprint (Lippincott 1972) sf novel.

Time Storm Gordon R. Dickson (Baen 0-671-72148-8, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.99, 420pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Marc Despard] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1977 as Time-Storm) sf novel of three survivors of a time storm that destroyed life on Earth and threatens the universe.

Young Bleys Gordon R. Dickson (Tor 0-812-50947-1, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $5.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Childe Cycle] Reprint (Tor 1991) sf novel in the “Childe Cycle”, a prequel to The Final Encyclopedia.

Drifter’s Run William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-16814-0, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $3.99, 196pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) [Lando] Sf adventure novel, second book of the “Lando” series. A con man with a price on his head is being chased through space by a beautiful bounty hunter.

Drifter’s War William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-16815-9, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Lando] Sf adventure novel, third book of the “Lando” series. A con man chased across the galaxy by bounty hunters lands in the middle of a holy war.

Mars Prime William C. Dietz (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45208-9, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 255pp, pb) Sf thriller of a serial killer loose on a Mars colony ship.

The M.D. Thomas M. Disch (Berkley 0-425-13261-7, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $5.99, 466pp, pb) Reprint (Knopf 1991) literary horror thriller.

Afrikorps #3: White Rhino Bill Dolan (Harper Paperbacks 0-06-100386-7, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $3.99, 209pp, pb) [Afrikorps] Post-holocaust sf adventure novel, third book of a series.

The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story Stephen R. Donaldson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29509-8, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 241pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Gap] Reprint (Collins 1990) space opera novel, first book of “The Gap” series.

The Gap Into Power: A Dark and Hungry God Arises Stephen R. Donaldson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-07176-9, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $22.00, 473pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Gap] Space opera novel, third book of “The Gap” series. A limited edition (-09440-8, $125.00) was announced but not seen.

The Gap Into Power: A Dark and Hungry God Arises Stephen R. Donaldson (SFBC #03571, Dec ’92, $10.98, 474pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Gap] Reprint (Bantam Spectra; HarperCollins UK 1992) space opera novel, third book of “The Gap” series. Similar to the Bantam Spectra edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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