The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Tales of Old Earth Michael Swanwick (North Atlantic/Frog/Tachyon Publications 1-58394-016-2, May 2000, $25.00, 277pp, hc, cover by Michael Dashow) Collection of 19 stories, one original. Foreword by Bruce Sterling. A co-publishing venture of North Atlantic/Frog and editor Jacob Weisman’s Tachyon Publications. Order from North Atlantic Books, PO Box 12327, Berkeley CA 94712.

Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939 Mark Evans Swartz (Johns Hopkins University Press 0-8018-6477-1, 2000, $34.95, 293pp, hc) [Oz] Non-fiction look at dramatizations of Baum’s work before the famous MGM movie, and how that movie drew on previous productions. There are b&w photos throughout, and eight unpaginated color pages. Includes a bibliography and index. [L. Frank Baum]

Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift (Oxford World’s Classics 0-19-210037-8, Feb 2000, $13.00, 316 + xii, hc) [Gulliver] Reprint (Benjamin Motte 1726) classical fantasy-satire novel. This has a new introduction by Jeanette Winterson.

Sexcrime ed. Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-26-0, May 2000, $14.95, 207pp, tp, cover by Lorie Josephson) Anthology of 12 ‘subversive’ erotic stories, six original, set in repressive futures (a la 1984). Authors include Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, Jean Marie Stine, and Simon Sheppard. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Ave, #278, Cambridge MA 02140.

A Taste of Midnight ed. Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-23-6, Nov 2000, $14.95, 174pp, tp, cover by Beth Bajema) Original anthology of 11 erotic vampire stories, two reprints. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 278, Cambridge MA 02140; 617-864-0492; email: [circlet-info@circlet.com]; website: [www.circlet.com]; add $3.50 postage.

The Seven Wise Princesses Wafa’ Tarnowska (Barefoot Books 1-84148-022-3, Aug 2000, $19.99, 96pp, hc, cover by Nilesh Mistry) Young-adult novella/collection, retelling the medieval Persian epic “Haft Paykar” by Sufi poet Nizami; seven princesses tell stories to teach a Shah important legends. Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry. Barefoot Books, 37 West 17th St., 4th Floor East, New York, NY 10011; 212-604-0505; orders 888-346-9138; [www.barefoot-books.com]

Kingdom of the Grail Judith Tarr (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45797-8, Sep 2000, $14.95, 456pp, tp, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) Post-Arthurian fantasy novel inspired by “The Song of Roland”. A boy vows to free Merlin from his magical prison.

Lady of Horses Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-86114-1, Jun 2000, $25.95, 415pp, hc, cover by Paul Wright) [Epona] Historical novel with fantasy elements, a prequel to White Mare’s Daughter. A shaman’s daughter defies custom to become the servant of the Horse Goddess.

Queen of Swords Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-86805-7, Oct 2000, $17.95, 464pp, tp) Reprint (Forge 1997) associational historical novel about 12th-century Jerusalem.

Household Gods Judith Tarr & Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-812-56466-9, Jul 2000, $7.99, 664pp, pb, cover by Cynthia von Buhler) Reprint (Tor 1999) time-travel fantasy novel.

Blood of My Blood Karen Taylor (Pinnacle 0-7860-1153-X, Oct 2000, $5.99, 313pp, pb) [Vampire Legacy] Vampire detective novel, fourth in the “Vampire Legacy” series. Vampire Diedre Griffin seeks her missing ex-detective husband in New Orleans.

Blood Ties Karen Taylor (Pinnacle 0-7860-1241-2, Sep 2000, $5.99, 347pp, pb) [Vampire Legacy] Reprint (Zebra 1995) vampire detective novel, third in the “Vampire Legacy” series. This is the first Pinnacle edition, with a new ISBN, but indicates third printing.

Bitter Blood Karen E. Taylor (Pinnacle 0-7860-1242-0, Sep 2000, $5.99, 347pp, pb) [Vampire Legacy] Reprint (Zebra 1994) vampire detective novel, second in the “Vampire Legacy” series. This is the first Pinnacle edition, with a new ISBN, but indicates third printing.

Blood Secrets Karen E. Taylor (Pinnacle 0-7860-1243-9, Sep 2000, $5.99, 299pp, pb) [Vampire Legacy] Reprint (Zebra 1994) vampire detective novel, first in the “Vampire Legacy” series. This is the first Pinnacle edition, with a new ISBN, but indicates third printing.

Red Planet Peter Telep (Ace 0-441-00762-7, Oct 2000, $6.99, 258pp, pb) Movie novelization. Copyrighted by The Berkley Publishing Group.

The Man on the Ceiling Steve Rasnic & Melanie Tem (American Fantasy Press, 2000, $10.00, 25pp, ph, cover by J. K. Potter) Semi-autobiographical post-modern fantasy horror story about writing, published as a chapbook. Available from Garcia Publishing Services, PO Box 1059, Woodstock IL 60098.

The Fresco Sheri S. Tepper (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97879-2, Nov 2000, $24.00, 406pp, hc, cover by Jean Targete) SF novel. Aliens ask a bookstore manager to take a message of peace to Washington.

Singer from the Sea Sheri S. Tepper (Avon Eos 0-380-79199-4, Mar 2000, $6.99, 512pp, pb, cover by J. K. Potter) Reprint (Avon Eos 1999) SF novel.

Fog Heart Thomas Tessier (St. Martin’s 0-312-25387-7, Feb 2000, $13.95, 319pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 1997) horror novel about a troubled psychic.

The Strange Case of Edward Gorey Alexander Theroux (Fantagraphics 1-56097-385-4, Aug 2000, $7.95, 68pp, tp) Non-fiction, a biographical essay by a long-time friend of Gorey’s, with extensive b&w illustrations by Gorey. [Edward Gorey]

Punktown Jeffrey Thomas (The Ministry of Whimsy Press 1-890464-04-X, Jun 2000, $11.99, 118pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) [Punktown] Original collection of nine stories, two reprints, of dark SF and fantasy, set in the futuristic “Everycity” of Punktown. Order from The Ministry of Whimsy, PO Box 4248, Tallahassee, FL 32315; add $1.00 postage.

Overflight: The Tales of Telucan John Thomas (American Literary Press 1-56167-540-7, 1999, $12.95, 336pp, tp) [Overflight] Alternate history SF novel, first in a series of four. Earth is colonized 12,000 years ago by aliens. A first novel. Order from American Literary Press, 8019 Belair Rd, Suite 10, Baltimore MD 21236; www.erols.com/amerlit; credit card orders 800-873-2003.

Broken Time Maggy Thomas (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45785-4, May 2000, $6.99, 339pp, pb) SF novel. A female janitor at a galactic institution for the criminally insane is caught up in the escape of two prisoners. The proof is copyrighted by Emily Devenport.

Green Thumb Rob Thomas (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-82886-1, Nov 2000, $4.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Lou Brooks) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1999) young-adult SF novel.

Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora ed. Sheree R. Thomas (SFBC #13719, Aug 2000, $12.50, 427pp, hc, cover by Franco Accornero) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2000) anthology of 29 stories and five essays. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora ed. Sheree R. Thomas (Warner Aspect 0-446-52583-9, Jul 2000, $24.95, 427pp, hc, cover by Franco Accornero) Anthology of 29 stories (19 original) and five essays (one original) by authors of African descent. Authors include Samuel R. Delany, Octavia E. Butler, and Nalo Hopkinson.

Wild Blood Kate Thompson (Hyperion 0-7868-0572-2, Mar 2000, $15.99, 261pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Switchers] Young-adult fantasy, third in the trilogy begun in Switchers. First US edition (The Bodley Head 1999).

Magic: The Gathering: Nemesis Paul B. Thompson (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1559-5, Feb 2000, $5.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [Magic: The Gathering: Masquerade Cycle] Novelization based on the card game, “Masquerade Cycle” Book II. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Children of the Plains Paul B. Thompson & Tonya C. Cook (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1391-6, Sep 2000, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Corey Wolfe) [DragonLance: Barbarians] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, first in “The Barbarians” sub-series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Through Alien Eyes Amy Thomson (Ace 0-441-00739-2, Jun 2000, $6.50, 389pp, pb, cover by Danilo Ducak) [Color of Distance] Reprint (Ace 1999) SF novel of alien contact, sequel to The Color of Distance.

Future Eden: A Brief History of Next Time Colin Thomson (Simon & Schuster 0-689-83979-0, Sep 2000, $17.00, 248pp, hc) Young-adult SF novel. In the year 2287, a pet chicken helps a boy save the world. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 1/00).

Moonfall Tamara Thorne (Pinnacle 0-7860-1132-7, Jul 2000, $5.99, 427pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra 1996) horror novel. The nuns of St. Gertrude’s have an unholy secret.

Charlie’s Web L. L. Thrasher (Write Way 1-885173-66-0, Aug 2000, $23.95, 223pp, hc, cover by Gail Cross) [Lizbet Lange] Ghost mystery, second in a series featuring amateur detective Lizbet Lange, whose partner is a ghost. Order from Write Way Publishing, PO Box 441278, Aurora CO 80044.

Asimov’s Mirage Mark W. Tiedemann (Pocket/ibooks 0-671-03910-5, Apr 2000, $14.95, 452pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Robot Series] SF mystery in Isaac Asimov’s “Robot” series. A first novel. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Asimov’s Mirage Mark W. Tiedemann (SFBC #11526, Jul 2000, $11.98, 452pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Robot Series] Reprint (ibooks 2000) SF mystery set in Isaac Asimov’s “Robot” world. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications. This has ISBN 0-7394-1150-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Darkspawn Lois Tilton (Hawk Publishing 1-930709-11-0, Oct 2000, $15.95, 513pp, tp) Vampire novel. A vampire prince escapes centuries of being entombed to free his lands from barbarian invaders. This appears to be a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.hawkpub.com], or from Hawk Publishing, 6420 S. Richmond Ave, Tulsa OK 74136-1619; 877-429-5782; e-mail: [orders@hawkpub.com]; add $3.00 shipping.

Written in Venom Lois Tilton (Wildside Press 1-58715-119-7, Oct 2000, $16.00, 145pp, tp) Fantasy novel based on Norse myth. Loki tells his side of the story. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933.

Meet Me at Infinity James Tiptree, Jr. (Tor 0-312-85874-4, Feb 2000, $25.95, 396pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Collection of eight stories and 35 non-fiction pieces, all previously uncollected. Introduction by Jeffrey D. Smith.

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