The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Star Wars: The Mos Eisley Cantina Pop-Up Book Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Little, Brown 0-316-53511-7, Oct ’95, $19.95, 11pp, hc, cover by Ralph McQuarrie) [Star Wars] Star Wars pop-up art book, a tie-in to the Bantam Spectra anthology edited by Anderson. There is actually only one pop-up, but one page sings! Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-066-9, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $4.99, 217pp, pb) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult novelization set in the Star Wars universe. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm Ltd.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-025-1, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $4.99, 206pp, pb, cover by Dave Dorman) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult SF novelization, #2 in the series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-052-9, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $4.99, 215pp, pb) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult novelization, third in the series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Tales from Jabba’s Palace ed. Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56815-9, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $5.99, 427pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Star Wars] Original anthology of 20 interlocking stories based on the Star Wars universe. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina ed. Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56468-4, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $5.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Star Wars] Original anthology of 16 interlocking stories based on the Star Wars universe. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Harvest the Fire Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-85943-0, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $19.95, 190pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] SF novella set in the future history begun in Harvest of Stars.

The Stars Are Also Fire Poul Anderson (SFBC #06470, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $10.98, 412pp, hc, cover by Vincent DiFate) [Harvest of Stars] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel. Similar to the Tor edition, except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Stars Are Also Fire Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-53022-5, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $5.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel, companion to Harvest of Stars.

The Winter of the World Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-52311-3, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $4.99, 246pp, pb, cover by Paul Lehr) Reissue (SFBC 1976) SF novel of Earth after a future ice age.

All That Glitters V. C. AndrewsR (Pocket 0-671-87319-9, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Landry] Associational gothic horror novel (with slight psychic elements), third in the new “Landry” series. Possibly written by Andrew Neiderman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust. A hardcover edition (-87574-4, $23.00) was announced but not seen.

Hidden Jewel V. C. AndrewsR (Pocket 0-671-87320-2, Dec ’95, $6.99, 373pp, pb) [Landry] Associational gothic horror novel, fourth in the “Landry” family series. Also announced in hardcover (-87575-2, $23.00) but not seen.

Made In Goatswood ed. Scott David Aniolowski (Chaosium 1-56882-046-1, Sep ’95, $10.95, 268pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) Original anthology of 18 short stories about Ramsey Campbell’s Severn Valley area, including an original story by Campbell himself. Other authors include A.A. Attanasio, Richard A. Lupoff, and Michael G. Szymanski, and there is an introduction by Scott David Aniolowski.

Bolos 3: The Triumphant ed. Anon. (Baen 0-671-87683-X, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $5.99, 389pp, pb, cover by Paul Alexander) [Bolo] Anthology of four stories, third in a series featuring the sentient tanks created by Keith Laumer. Stories are by Linda Evans (alone and with Robert R. Hollingsworth) and David Weber.

Future Quartet ed. Anon. (AvoNova 0-380-71886-1, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $5.50, 294pp, pb, cover by Vincent DiFate) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1994) anthology of four speculative articles and four stories about life in the mid-21st century, written by Ben Bova, Frederik Pohl, Jerry Pournelle, and Charles Sheffield, with an introduction by Sheffield.

Irish Magic ed. Anon. (Kensington 0-8217-4882-3, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $12.00, 343pp, tp) Original anthology of four tales of romance and enchantment by Roberta Gellis, Morgan Llywelyn, Barbara Samuel, and Susan Wiggs.

Still More Bone-Chilling Tales of Fright ed. Anon. (Lowell House Juvenile 1-56565-317-3, Aug ’95 [Sep ’95], $5.95, 92pp, pb, cover by Steven Murashige) Original anthology of seven young-adult horror stories, with illustrations by Eric Angeloch. Copyrighted by RGA Publishing Group. Distributed by Contemporary Books, Chicago 312-540-4500; Lowell House Juvenile, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3290, Los Angeles CA 90067.

The Secret Life of Laszlo, Count Dracula Roderick Anscombe (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-100943-1, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], $6.50, 467pp, pb) [Dracula] Reprint (Hyperion 1994) associational horror novel, reinterpreting Dracula as a serial killer rather than a supernatural creature.

Forgotten Realms: Curse of the Shadowmage Mark Anthony (TSR 0-7869-0191-8, Nov ’95, $5.99, 309pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Harpers] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, eleventh in “The Harpers” series. Copyrighted by TSR.

Brother Termite Patricia Anthony (Ace 0-441-00187-4, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $5.50, 261pp, pb, cover by Mark Smollin) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1993) SF novel about an alien President of the United States.

Conscience of the Beagle Patricia Anthony (Ace 0-441-00262-5, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $5.50, 247pp, pb, cover by Mark Smollin) Reprint (First Books 1993) SF novel of a policeman sent to hunt terrorists on another planet.

Geis of the Gargoyle Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85391-2, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $22.95, 320pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Fantasy novel, volume 18 in the “Xanth” series. A gargoyle goes on a quest that takes him back in time to Xanth’s beginnings. First American edition (NEL 1994).

Geis of the Gargoyle Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-53485-9, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $5.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (NEL 1994) fantasy novel, volume 18 in the “Xanth” series.

Harpy Thyme Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-53484-0, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $5.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Tor 1993) fantasy novel, 17th in the “Xanth” series.

Roc and a Hard Place Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85392-0, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $23.95, 319pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Fantasy novel, 19th in the “Xanth” series. Magician Humfrey must find an impartial jury for the trial of a notable roc.

Shame of Man Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-55091-9, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $5.99, 503pp, pb, cover by Brad Schmehl) [Geodyssey] Reprint (Tor 1994) fantasy novel, sequel to Isle of Woman. An identical mass-market international edition appeared in March 1995.

Three Complete Xanth Novels Piers Anthony (Random House/Wings 0-517-12233-2, 1994 [Jul ’95], $12.99, 774pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Xanth] Omnibus of A Spell for Chameleon (1977), The Source of Magic (1979), and Castle Roogna (1979). Dated 1994, but not seen until now.

The Caterpillar’s Question Piers Anthony & Philip José Farmer (Ace 0-441-00213-7, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $5.99, 264pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) Reprint (Ace 1992) science fantasy novel.

Tales from the Great Turtle ed. Piers Anthony & Richard Gilliam (Tor 0-812-53490-5, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], $5.99, 500pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1994) anthology of 29 original fantasy stories in the Native American tradition.

Trudging to Eden Kim Antieau (Silver Salamander Press 0-940841-66-5, Dec ’94 [Mar ’95], $30.00, 238pp, hc) Collection of 12 stories, six original, with an introduction by Charles de Lint. A signed, limited edition of 300; a deluxe, leatherbound edition ($65.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Blue Moon Books, 360 West First, Eugene OR 97401; credit card orders 800-738-2660.

Hunter of the Light Risa Aratyr (HarperPrism 0-06-105457-7, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $5.99, 627pp, pb, cover by Paul Wright) Celtic fantasy novel. To save the world’s magic, a bard must hunt down a magic elk. For the Gaelic-impaired, there are four appendices and 17 pages of glossary/pronounciation guide. A first novel.

Predator: Concrete Jungle Nathan Archer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56557-5, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $4.99, 306pp, pb, cover by John Bolton) [Predator] Novelization based on the SF movie and Dark Horse Comics series. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

Star Trek Voyager #3: Ragnarok Nathan Archer (Pocket 0-671-52044-X, Jul ’95 [Jun ’95], $5.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair) [Star Trek: Voyager] Star Trek novelization based on the TV series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #10: Valhalla Nathan Archer (Pocket 0-671-88115-9, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $5.50, 277pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Primary Inversion Catherine Asaro (Tor 0-312-85764-0, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $21.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) [Skolian Empire; Soz] SF novel of interstellar war and psionic aristocrats. A first novel.

The Work of William F. Temple Mike Ashley (Borgo Press 0-8095-1507-5, 1994 [Mar ’95], $15.00, 112pp, tp) Non-fiction reference, an annotated bibliography and guide to the works of one of Britain’s lesser-known SF writers. There are also “Reminiscences” by Arthur C. Clarke, an afterword by Forrest J Ackerman, “The Final Word” by Joan Temple, two examples of Temple’s early fan writing, and a 1939 profile of Temple written by Clarke. Has a 1994 copyright date, but not seen until now. A hardcover edition was also announced (0-8095-0507-X, $25.00) but not seen. Order from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406; add $2.50 shipping. Credit card orders: fax 909-888-4942. [William F. Temple]

The Supernatural Index: A Listing of Fantasy, Supernatural, Occult, Weird, and Horror Anthologies Mike Ashley & William G. Contento (Greenwood Press 0-313-24030-2, Jun ’95, $195.00, 933pp, hc) Non-fiction reference. A bibliographical listing of over 2,100 fantasy and horror anthologies, and their contents, from 1813 to the present. Anthologies are listed by editor and title; stories are listed by author and title. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800.

The Camelot Chronicles ed. Mike Ashley (Random House/Wings 0-517-12450-5, 1995 [Dec ’95], $11.99, 418pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) Reprint (Robinson; Carroll & Graf 1992) anthology of 18 Arthurian stories, seven original, and one poem, with an introduction by the editor and a dramatis personae of Arthurian characters. This is an instant remainder edition.

The Merlin Chronicles ed. Mike Ashley (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0275-3, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], $12.95, 446pp, tp, cover by Julek Heller) Anthology of 22 Arthurian stories, nine original, and one a re-worked extract of Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. There is a detailed introduction of the history of Merlin by Ashley. Authors include Robert Holdstock, Tanith Lee, Esther Friesner, and Charles de Lint. Simultaneous with the UK (Raven) edition.

Project FarCry Pauline Ashwell (Tor 0-312-85861-2, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], $23.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) SF quasi-novel from five stories. A telepath hides his talents until a fateful first encounter with aliens.

The Gods Themselves Isaac Asimov (SFBC #07685, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $8.98, 288pp, hc, cover by Barclay Shaw) Reissue (Doubleday 1972) classic SF novel. A Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award winner.

Gold Isaac Asimov (HarperPrism 0-06-105206-X, Mar ’95 [Feb ’95], $20.00, 345pp, hc) SF collection of previously uncollected works: 15 stories, 18 essays on SF, and 20 essays on writing SF.

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