The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Waking Nightmares Ramsey Campbell (Tor 0-812-50110-1, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 273pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1991) collection of 18 horror stories.

Deathport ed. Ramsey Campbell (Pocket 0-671-69575-4, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Ben Perini) Original shared-world anthology of 28 airport horror stories, with an introduction by Ramsey Campbell. A Horror Writers of America anthology.

The Call of Earth Orson Scott Card (Tor 0-812-53261-9, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $5.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Homecoming] Reprint (Tor 1993) sf novel set on a planet protected by a godlike AI, second book of the “Homecoming” series.

Ender’s Game Orson Scott Card (Easton Press, Nov ’93, no price, 226pp, hc) [Ender Wiggin] Reprint (Tor 1985) Hugo and Nebula Award-winning sf novel, with an introduction by George Slusser and artwork by Walter Velez. This special signed, leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Lost Boys Orson Scott Card (SFBC #03641, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $10.98, 448pp, hc, cover by Robert Crawford) Reprint (HarperCollins 1992) dark fantasy/mainstream novel based on Card’s award-winning short story. Similar to the HarperCollins edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Lost Boys Orson Scott Card (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-109131-6, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $5.99, 528pp, pb, cover by Kirk Reinert) Reprint (HarperCollins 1992) dark fantasy/mainstream novel based on Card’s award-winning short story.

Monkey Sonatas Orson Scott Card (Tor 0-812-52367-9, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Peter Scanlan) Reprint (Tor 1990) collection of ten stories, originally book three of the massive collection Maps in a Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card, with an introduction and afterword by the author.

Star Trek #67: The Great Starship Race Diane Carey (Pocket 0-671-87250-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $5.50, 305pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Descent Diane Carey (Pocket 0-671-88267-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $5.50, 278pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization based on a two-part TV episode.

Star Trek: Best Destiny Diane Carey (SFBC #00020, Feb ’93, $9.98, 398pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1992) Star Trek novelization. A young Kirk’s first adventure in space. Similar to the Pocket edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: Best Destiny Diane Carey (Pocket 0-671-79588-0, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $5.99, 398pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1992) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Conan of the Red Brotherhood Leonard Carpenter (Tor 0-812-51413-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $3.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s classic character.

Conan the Savage Leonard Carpenter (Tor 0-812-51412-2, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.50, 280pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Reprint (Tor 1992) fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s classic character.

1993 Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market Lisa Carpenter (Writer’s Digest Books 0-89879-577-X, Feb ’93 [Mar ’93], $18.95, 346pp, tp) Non-fiction, associational. A yearly reference book on writing and illustrating fiction for juveniles. A sourcebook for writers and illustrators. Order from Writer’s Digest Books, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Add $3.00 postage and handling. Credit card orders: 1-800-289-0963.

After Silence Jonathan Carroll (Doubleday 0-385-41974-0, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $21.00, 227pp, hc, cover by Honi Werner) Associational literary mystery novel. First American edition (Macdonald 1991).

Outside the Dog Museum Jonathan Carroll (Bantam 0-553-56164-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 304pp, pb) Reprint (Macdonald 1991) literary fantasy novel of an architect and his fantastical design that captures the mystery of human existence.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Shambhala/Barefoot Books 1-56957-900-8, Sep ’93 [Oct ’93], $6.00, 210pp, hc, cover by John Tenniel) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865) children’s fantasy classic, with some of the original illustrations by John Tenniel and a preface by series editor Jonathan Cott. This is a miniature (8x12 cm.) book.

Strange Things Sometimes Still Happen: Fairy Tales from Around the World ed. Angela Carter (Faber and Faber 0-571-19800-7, Apr ’93 [May ’93], $22.95, 230pp, hc, cover by Corinna Sargood) Collection of fairy tales from various traditions, with an introduction/obituary of the editor by Marina Warner and illustrations by Corinna Sargood. First American edition (Virago 1992).

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Devil’s Heart Carmen Carter (Pocket 0-671-79325-X, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $20.00, 309pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Devil’s Heart Carmen Carter (SFBC #00955, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $9.98, 309pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Reprint (Pocket 1993) Star Trek novelization. Similar to the Pocket edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dragon Rigger Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-312-85061-1, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $23.95, 475pp, hc, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Star Rigger] Sf novel, fourth book set in the “Star Rigger” universe.

Modern Mystery, Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers ed. Bruce Cassiday (Continuum 0-8264-0573-8, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $75.00, 673pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. A collection of critical excerpts concerning 88 writers, although only 27 would be considered sf or fantasy writers. Available from Continuum Publishing, 370 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10017.

Lost in Booth Nine Adam-Troy Castro (Silver Salamander Press, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $10.00, 208pp, tp) Collection of four horror stories, all apparently original to this volume, with an introduction by Kristine Kathryn Rusch & Dean Wesley Smith. This edition is limited to 500 copies. A 300-copy signed and numbered hardcover edition ($35.00) is also available and a 50-copy leatherbound edition ($65.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Silver Salamander Press, 22926 NE Old Woodinville-Duval Rd., Woodinville WA 98072.

Domination Michael Cecilione (Zebra 0-8217-4406-2, Dec ’93, $4.50, 446pp, pb) Horror novel of an investigative reporter who falls under the spell of a seductive vampire nightclub owner.

Downtiming the Nightside Jack L. Chalker (Baen 0-671-72170-4, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) Reprint (Tor 1985) sf novel. This edition has a new introduction.

Echoes of the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36201-2, May ’93, $10.00, 338pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Well of Souls] Sf novel, sixth book in the overall “Well of Souls” series, first book of “The Watchers at the Well.” Includes a biographical foreword to the series.

The Identity Matrix Jack L. Chalker (Baen 0-671-69854-0, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Dawn Wilson) Reissue (Timescape 1982) sf novel; third printing.

The Science-Fantasy Publishers: Supplement One, July 1991-June 1993 Jack L. Chalker & Mark Owings (Mirage Press, Oct ’93, $10.00, 164pp, tp) Non-fiction, a supplement to Chalker and Owings’ The Science-Fantasy Publishers, with supposedly corrected and updated entries. Available to those who purchased the initial volume. There was an earlier “Supplement One” published in 1992, and it is unclear whether this is the earlier book with additional material or an entirely new supplement. The preface says that a “Supplement Two” is forthcoming, so presumably this is a revised and expanded version of “Supplement One.”

The Lord of the Rings: The Mythology of Power Jane Chance (Macmillan/Twayne 0-8057-8571-X, Jul ’92 [Oct ’93], $7.95, 130pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism. A reader’s companion to the series, including a biographical chronology and a bibliography. A hardcover edition (-9441-7; $22.95) was announced but not seen. This book has a 1992 copyright but was not seen until now. Order from Macmillan Publishing Co., 100 Front St., Box 500, Riverside NJ 08075. 1-800-257-5755. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The John W. Campbell Letters with Isaac Asimov & A.E. van Vogt: Volume II Perry A. Chapdelaine, Sr. (AC Projects 0-931150-19-1, Sep ’93, $45.00, 675pp, hc, cover by Frank Kelly Freas) Non-fiction, a collection of letters exchanged by Campbell, Asimov, and van Vogt, plus letters by others about Asimov’s and van Vogt’s fiction, plus six related essays. [John W. Campbell, Jr.]

The Lodger Fred Chappell (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-47-X, Apr ’93 [May ’93], $4.50, 28pp, ph, cover by Stephen E. Fabian) Original horror short story, with artwork by Stephen E. Fabian. Order from Necronomicon Press, 101 Lockwood St., West Warwick RI 02893.

The Kingdom of Kevin Malone Suzy McKee Charnas (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-200756-3, May ’93, $16.95, 211pp, hc, cover by Michael Hussar) Young-adult fantasy novel. A teenage girl finds that a bully from her childhood is her entry point to the realm of faerie.

The Vampire Tapestry Suzy McKee Charnas (University of New Mexico/Living Batch Press 0-945953-05-4, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $13.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Joyce Kozloff) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1980) dark fantasy novel about a vampire in modern New Mexico. Available from University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque NM 87131-1591.

Shadow Walkers Russ Chenoweth (Macmillan/Scribner’s 0-684-19447-3, Apr ’93 [Nov ’93], $13.95, 153pp, hc, cover by Gregory Manchess) Young-adult animal fantasy about civilized rats living on Cape Cod.

Chanur’s Legacy C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-559-0, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Chanur] Reprint (DAW 1992) sf novel, fifth book of the “Chanur” series.

Faery in Shadow C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #01897, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $7.98, 234pp, hc, cover by David A. Cherry) Celtic fantasy novel of a young man who makes a bargain with the Sidhe. The Del Rey trade edition will not appear until next year. This lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. First hardcover and first American edition (Legend 1993).

The Goblin Mirror C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #05541, Jan ’93, $8.98, 331pp, hc, cover by David A. Cherry) Reprint (Del Rey 1992) fantasy novel of a human who possesses a shard of the goblin queen’’s mirror, the only talisman that can save his people from defeat in their war with the goblins. Similar to the Del Rey edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Goblin Mirror C. J. Cherryh (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38476-8, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $5.99, 308pp, pb, cover by David A. Cherry) Reprint (Del Rey 1992) fantasy novel of a human who possesses a shard of the goblin queen’s mirror, the only talisman that can save his people from defeat in their war with the goblins.

Hellburner C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #00021, Mar ’93, $6.98, 343pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Alliance-Union] Reprint (NEL 1992) sf novel, sequel to Heavy Time. Similar to the 1992 Questar edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Hellburner C. J. Cherryh (Warner Questar 0-446-36451-7, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $5.50, 393pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) [Alliance-Union] Reprint (NEL 1992) sf novel, sequel to Heavy Time.

Dark Chant in a Crimson Key George C. Chesbro (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40333-4, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 217pp, pb, cover by Tom McKeveny) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Reprint (Mysterious Press 1992) associational mystery novel, the ninth featuring dwarf ex-circus performer/investigator Dr. Robert Frederickson, aka Mongo the Magnificent. There are minor science fictional elements.

An Incident at Bloodtide George C. Chesbro (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-89296-464-2, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $18.95, 197pp, hc, cover by Tom McKeveny) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Tenth PI novel featuring dwarf detective Dr. Robert Frederickson, aka Mongo the Magnificent. As usual, there are quasi-fantasy elements.

The Napoleon of Notting Hill G. K. Chesterton (Penguin 0-14-018389-2, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $8.95, 158pp, tp, cover by Mrs. Bach-Gladstone) Reissue (Bodley Head 1904) satirical sf novel set in 1984; fifth printing.

The Chimes of Alyafaleyn Grace Chetwin (Macmillan/Bradbury 0-02-718222-3, Sep ’93 [Nov ’93], $15.95, 234pp, hc, cover by Dennis Nolan) Young-adult fantasy novel set in a world where harmony is maintained with golden chiming spheres that float through the air.

The Lotus and the Rose Scott Ciencin (Warner Questar 0-446-36249-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 300pp, pb, cover by Dan Horne) [Wolves of Autumn] Fantasy novel, second book of the “Wolves of Autumn” series set in a world where humans and wolves must band together against an evil force.

In the Garden of Dead Cars Sybil Claiborne (Cleis Press 0-939416-66-2, May ’93 [Jun ’93], $9.95, 245pp, tp, cover by Julia Colmenares) Dystopian sf novel set in a future where all sensuality is banned following a sexually transmitted plague that decimates the world’s population. A hardcover edition (-65-4, $24.95) was announced but not seen.

Whirlwind Alchemy Douglas W. Clark (AvoNova 0-380-76309-5, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Alchemy Unlimited] Humorous fantasy novel, third book in the “Alchemy Unlimited” series.

2001: A Space Odyssey Arthur C. Clarke (Easton Press, Jun ’93, no price, 221pp, hc) [Space Odyssey] Reprint (NAL 1968) sf novel, with an introduction by James Gunn and artwork by Vincent DiFate. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

2001: A Space Odyssey Arthur C. Clarke (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45273-9, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $10.00, 235pp, tp) [Space Odyssey] Reprint (NAL 1968) sf novel, with a 1991 introduction by Clarke. The “25th Anniversary Edition.”

The Hammer of God Arthur C. Clarke (Bantam Spectra 0-553-09557-9, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $19.95, 226pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) Sf novel set in the 22nd century about the attempt to prevent an asteroid from colliding with the Earth. Simultaneous with the British edition. Recommended. (CNB)

Rendezvous with Rama Arthur C. Clarke (Easton Press, Aug ’93, no price, 303pp, hc) [Rama] Reprint (Gollancz 1973) classic award-winning sf novel, with an introduction by George Zebrowski and artwork by Bob Eggleton. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

The Work of Katherine Kurtz: An Annotated Bibliography & Guide Boden Clarke & Mary A. Burgess (Borgo Press 0-89370-486-5, Mar ’93, $9.95, 127pp, tp) Non-fiction, reference. An annotated bibliography of Kurtz’ work, plus an interview conducted by Jeffrey M. Elliot and Robert Reginald and an introduction by Andrew V. Philips. A hardcover edition (-386-9, $19.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406. Please add $2.00 for shipping. [Katherine Kurtz]

Voices Prophesying War I. F. Clarke (Oxford University Press 0-19-212302-5, Nov ’92 [Jan ’93], $25.00, 268pp, hc, cover by Martin Hargreaves) Non-fiction, reference book, subtitled “Future Wars 1763-3749,” revised second edition (Oxford 1966). Essentially the same as the earlier edition, with one expanded chapter. This seems to be a simultaneous release in Britain and the US.

Dancer’s Rise Jo Clayton (DAW 0-88677-567-1, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 366pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Dancer] Fantasy novel of a sorceress who frees herself after hundreds of years of imprisonment, searching for her place in a strange new world. A sequel to the “Duel of Sorcery” trilogy.

Wild Magic #3: The Magic Wars Jo Clayton (DAW 0-88677-547-7, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 366pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Wild Magic] Fantasy novel, third book of a series set in the same world as the “Soul Drinker” trilogy.

Tin Gods Mark E. & Judy Clayton (Vantage Press 0-533-10247-2, Jan ’93, $16.95, 200pp, hc) Sf thriller set in 21st-century New Mexico. Published by a vanity publisher. Available from Vantage Press, 516 West 34th St., New York NY 10001.

Isaac’s Universe: Fossil Hal Clement (DAW 0-88677-573-6, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Isaac’s Universe] Sf novel set in a universe created by Isaac Asimov. This follows three anthologies of stories set in the same universe.

Children of the End Mark A. Clements (Donald I. Fine 1-55611-342-0, Feb ’93 [Mar ’93], $20.00, 311pp, hc, cover by Loretta Trezzo Braren) Horror novel of a series of serial murders in San Diego discovered to be a field test for a race of genetically-engineered shapeshifters created by a mad scientist to hunt humans and control overpopulation.

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction ed. John Clute & Peter Nicholls (St. Martin’s 0-312-09618-6, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $75.00, 1370pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. A massive encyclopedia of everything connected with the sf field. This is vastly revised and updated from the 1979 edition edited by Nicholls alone. Highly recommended (CNB). First American edition (Orbit 1993).

Adventures of a Freelancer: The Literary Exploits and Autobiography of Stanton A. Coblentz Stanton A. Coblentz & Jeffrey M. Elliot (Borgo Press 0-89370-438-5, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $17.00, 160pp, tp) Non-fiction, the autobiography of a longtime sf writer and poet, with a bibliography. A hardcover edition (-338-9, $27.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845.

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