The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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Krondor: Tear of the Gods Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #35929, Apr 2001, $12.50, 372pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar Legacy] Reprint (Voyager 2000) fantasy novel, third in the “Krondor"/"Riftwar Legacy” series set in Feist’s world of Midkemia. This is similar to the Eos edition; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-61-X, Oct 2001, $27.00, 176pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) Art book. The eighth in a series of yearbooks of fantasy art, this covers 2000 with reproductions of over 300 works, by over 200 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. A hardcover edition (60-1, $35.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945; [www.underwoodbooks.com].

Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (SFBC, Dec 2001, $19.99, 176pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) Reprint (Underwood 2001) annual art book, the eighth in the series. This is similar to the Underwood Books edition, except the jacket art is not also printed on the cover boards.

Warhammer: Konrad David Ferring (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-1173-0, Dec 2001, $6.95, 221pp, tp, cover by Karl Kopinski) [Warhammer: Konrad] Novelization based on the role-playing game, first in the “Konrad” series. Ferring is a pen name for David Garnett. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (GW Books 1989).

Pilgrim Timothy Findley (HarperPerennial 0-06-092937-5, Jan 2001, $14.00, 486pp, tp, cover by Honi Werner) Reprint (HarperFlamingo Canada 1999) fantasy novel of a self-proclaimed immortal in psychological counseling.

Bad Dreams Anne Fine (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41690-6, Sep 2001, $4.99, 133pp, tp, cover by Mel Grant) Reprint (Delacorte 2000) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion Jude Fisher (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-15401-9, Nov 2001, $19.95, 72pp, hc) Non-fiction pictorial guide, extensively illustrated with movie stills, to the characters in the movie of the first book in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Fisher is a pen name for Jane Johnson.

World of Darkness: Predator & Prey: Judge Gherbod Fleming (White Wolf 1-56504-970-5, 2000, $6.50, 284pp, tp, cover by William O’Connor) [World of Darkness: Predator & Prey] Novelization based on the role-playing games, the second in a subseries of six. This is copyrighted 2000 by White Wolf, but was not seen until now.

World of Darkness: Predator & Prey: Jury Gherbod Fleming (White Wolf 1-56504-972-1, Sep 2001, $6.50, 279pp, tp, cover by William O’Connor) [World of Darkness: Predator & Prey] Novelization based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Bone Doll’s Twin Lynn Flewelling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57723-9, Oct 2001, $6.99, 524pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Tamir Triad] Fantasy novel, first in the “Tamir” trilogy set hundreds of years before the “Nightrunner” series. First US edition (Voyager 7/01).

1632 Eric Flint (Baen 0-671-31972-8, Feb 2001, $7.99, 597pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [1632] Reprint (Baen 2000) Time travel SF novel.

The Philosophical Strangler Eric Flint (Baen 0-671-31986-8, May 2001, $24.00, 342pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Joe’s World] Fantasy novel. A professional strangler’s new preoccupation with philosophy gets in the way of work.

Fortune’s Stroke Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-671-31998-1, Jul 2001, $7.99, 503pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Belisarius] Reprint (Baen 2000) historical/alternate world SF novel, fourth in the series featuring Byzantine general Belisarius vs. the alien Malwa in 6th century India.

The Tide of Victory Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-671-31996-5, Jul 2001, $22.00, 500pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Belisarius] Historical/alternate world SF novel, fifth in the series featuring Byzantine general Belisarius vs. the alien Malwa in 6th century India.

Rats, Bats & Vats Eric Flint & Dave Freer (Baen 0-671-31828-4, Sep 2001, $7.99, 435pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Rats, Bats & Vats] Reprint (Baen 2000) humorous military SF novel.

Charmed: The Legacy of Merlin Eloise Flood (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-1236-2, Apr 2001, $5.99, 179pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization, the eighth based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

The Aftermath Samuel C. Florman (St. Martin’s 0-312-26652-9, Dec 2001, $23.95, 323pp, hc, cover by James Wang) Post-holocaust SF novel. Engineers in South Africa try to rebuild civilization after a comet destroys almost all life on the planet.

Falling Stars Michael Flynn (Tor 0-312-87443-X, Feb 2001, $25.95, 414pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar] Near-future SF novel, fourth and final in the series begun in Firestar.

Falling Stars Michael Flynn (SFBC #35609, Mar 2001, $12.98, 414pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar] Reprint (Tor 2001) near-future SF novel, fourth and final in the series begun in Firestar. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

In the Country of the Blind Michael Flynn (Tor 0-312-87444-8, Aug 2001, $27.95, 428pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) Reprint (Baen 1990) alternate history SF novel. This has been updated/revised to take in account changes in computer technology; his article on cliology has also been added.

Lodestar Michael Flynn (Tor 0-812-54296-7, Apr 2001, $6.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar; Jacinta Rosario] Reprint (Tor 2000) Near-future SF novel, third in the series begun in Firestar. Asteroids threaten Earth.

The Atlas of Middle-Earth, Revised Edition Karen Wynn Fonstad (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-12699-6, Apr 2001, $24.00, 210pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) Reissue (Houghton Mifflin 1992) revised version of the 1981 Houghton Mifflin book of maps and charts of the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Atlas of Middle-Earth, Revised Edition Karen Wynn Fonstad (SFBC #01097, Oct 2001, $17.99, 210pp, hc, cover by Alan Lee) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1992) revised version of the 1981 Houghton Mifflin book of maps and charts of the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. This has ISBN 0-7394-2200-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Here, There and Elsewhen, Volume 2: The Solar System and Beyond Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-501-9, 2001, $14.99, 187pp, tp, cover by Jason Lewis) Collection of nine SF stories, the second in a “definitive” collection of the short fiction of Charles L. Fontenay. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Box 399, Unionville, NY 10988; 845-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Here, There and Elsewhen, Volume 3: Now and Elsewhen Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-502-7, 2001, $14.99, 247pp, tp, cover by Jason Lewis) Collection of 10 stories, the third in a “definitive” collection of the short fiction of Charles L. Fontenay. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Box 399, Unionville, NY 10988; 845-726-4444.

Modál Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks/Silk Label 1-928767-02-8, Jan 2001, $24.99, 393pp, tp) SF post-catastrophe novel, first in a series of four. A trade paperback edition (-03-6, $14.99) was announced but not seen. Order from Silk Label Books, 1 First Avenue, PO Box 700, Unionville NY 10988.

The Beyond Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97897-0, Jan 2001, $24.00, 290pp, hc, cover by Phil Singer) [Well-Built City] Fantasy novel, third in the trilogy begun in World Fantasy Award-winning novel The Physiognomy.

The Last Hot Time John M. Ford (Tor 0-312-87578-9, Nov 2001, $12.95, 205pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell) Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel of gangsters and magic in a Chicago where the worlds of man and Faerie overlap.

The Forbidden Land Kate Forsyth (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45828-1, May 2001, $6.99, 403pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Witches of Eileanan] Fantasy novel. Fourth novel in “The Witches of Eileanan” series. Finn the Cat gladly gives up being a princess for a secret mission. First US edition (Random House Australia/Arrow 2000).

Animist Eve Forward (Tor 0-812-57462-1, May 2001, $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Tor 2000) Fantasy novel. A student mage quests to find an animal with which to bond.

Dirge Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41863-8, Jun 2001, $6.99, 289pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Founding of the Commonwealth] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) SF novel, book two of “The Founding of the Commonwealth” series set much earlier in the universe of the “Pip and Flinx” novels.

Interlopers Alan Dean Foster (Ace 0-441-00847-X, May 2001, $6.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) SF thriller. An archaeologist believes an ancient evil causes random acts of badness.

Kingdoms of Light Alan Dean Foster (Warner Aspect 0-446-52667-3, Feb 2001, $24.95, 372pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) Fantasy novel. A dead wizard’s pets are transformed into human heroes to save their world from goblin hordes.

Kingdoms of Light Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #35369, Mar 2001, $12.50, 372pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2001) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Primal Shadows Alan Dean Foster (Tor/Forge 0-312-87771-4, Jul 2001, $25.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Associational mainstream thriller.

Reunion Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41867-0, Jun 2001, $24.00, 328pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series. Flinx’s search for his parents leads to a reunion with an unpleasant relative.

Reunion Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #38064, Jul 2001, $11.98, 328pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2001) SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

A Triumph of Souls Alan Dean Foster (Warner Aspect 0-446-60930-7, Feb 2001, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Journeys of the Catechist] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2000) fantasy novel, third and final in the “Journeys of the Catechist”.

The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth Robert Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44976-2, Dec 2001, $12.95, 567pp, tp, cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt) Reissue (Ballantine 1978) non-fiction reader’s guide to the world of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The 1978 edition was a revision of A Guide to Middle-Earth (Mirage Press 1971). [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Sister Noon Karen Joy Fowler (Putnam 0-399-14750-0, May 2001, $24.95, 321pp, hc) Associational historical novel of San Francisco in the Gilded Age.

The Magus John Fowles (Little, Brown/Back Bay Books 0-316-29619-8, Jan 2001, $15.95, 656pp, tp) Reprint (Little, Brown 1965) literary fantasy novel. This follows the 1977 revised edition with foreword by Fowles.

The Last Harbor George Foy (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37931-3, Jul 2001, $13.95, 275pp, tp, cover by Alan Ayers) Near-future SF novel. An ex-software engineer whose life has come apart gets involved with a mysterious woman who lives in a luxury ocean liner.

The Memory of Fire George Foy (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57886-3, Mar 2001, $6.50, 463pp, pb, cover by Eric Dinyer) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2000) dystopian near-future SF novel.

Conversations with J.K. Rowling Lindsey Fraser (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-31455-0, Oct 2001, $4.99, 96pp, tp, cover by Mary GrandPré) Young-adult non-fiction, “The Only Authorized Biography of J.K. Rowling” in interview form. Includes questions and answers from interviews from such sources as O, The Oprah Magazine, Newsweek, and Larry King Live. Original questions copyrighted by Egmont Children’s Books; answers copyrighted by J.K. Rowling. First US edition (Mammoth 2000). [J. K. Rowling]

Testament: The Life & Art of Frank Frazetta Frank Frazetta (Underwood Books 1-887424-62-8, Oct 2001, $35.00, 159pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Art book. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. Introduction by Arnie Fenner. This has autobiographical notes by Frazetta, and appreciations by Dave Stevens, Bernie Wrightson, Dr. David Winiewicz, Kenneth Smith, and Bruce Timm. This is the first trade edition; a signed, limited, slipcased edition with an additional 16 pages of art was announced for June 2001, but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945.

Testament: The Life & Art of Frank Frazetta Frank Frazetta (SFBC #01115, Nov 2001, $19.99, 159pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Reprint (Underwood 6/01) art book. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. This is similar to the Underwood trade edition, except the jacket art is not also printed on the cover; there is no SFBC number on the jacket.

Pyramid Scheme Dave Freer & Eric Flint (Baen 0-671-31839-X, Oct 2001, $21.00, 418pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Pyramid] Humorous SF novel. An alien pyramid appears on Earth, transporting people into worlds out of mythology.

In Conquest Born C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0043-0, Nov 2001, $7.99, 530pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [In Conquest Born] Reissue (DAW 1986) SF novel of rival generals. This is a 15th anniversary edition with a new introduction and glossary.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Valiant Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-671-77523-5, Dec 2001, $6.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Reprint (Pocket 2000) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book Brian Froud & Terry Jones (Sterling/Friedman/Fairfax Publishers 1-58663-330-9, 2001, $15.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Brian Froud) [Lady Cottington] Reprint (Pavilion 1994) humorous art book. This is the Friedman/Fairfax UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling.

Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book Brian Froud & Terry Jones (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-2688-4, Sep 2001, $6.98, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud) [Lady Cottington] Reprint (Pavilion 1994) humorous art book in small-hardcover format. We apparently missed the original 1998 Barnes & Noble hc and tp editions.

The Winter Child Wendy Froud & Terri Windling (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-0234-1, Oct 2001, $20.00, 60pp, hc, cover by Wendy Froud) [Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale] Children’s picture book, sequel to A Midsummer Night’s Faery Tale, with text by Windling, and illustrated through photos of Wendy Froud’s fantastic dolls.

Dragonfly in Amber Diana Gabaldon (Dell/Delta 0-385-33597-0, Aug 2001, $14.95, 743pp, tp) [Outlander] Reprint (Delacorte 1992) fantasy time-travel historical romance, second in the “Outlander” series.

The Drums of Autumn Diana Gabaldon (Dell/Delta 0-385-33598-9, Aug 2001, $14.95, 880pp, tp) [Outlander] Reprint (Century 1997) fourth time-travel historical romance in the “Outlander” series.

The Fiery Cross Diana Gabaldon (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-31527-9, Nov 2001, $27.95, 979pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Outlander] Fifth time-travel historical novel in the “Outlander” series. Claire and Jamie see the signs of impending Revolution in 1771 North Carolina.

The Fiery Cross Diana Gabaldon (SFBC #03023, Dec 2001, $13.99, 979pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Outlander] Reprint (Delacorte; Century 2001) fifth time-travel historical novel in the “Outlander” series. This is similar to the Delacorte edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Outlander Diana Gabaldon (Random House/Delta 0-385-31995-9, Nov 2001, $14.95, 629pp, tp) [Outlander] Reissue (Delacorte 1991) time-travel historical romance, first in the “Outlander” series. Seventh printing.

Voyager Diana Gabaldon (Dell/Delta 0-385-33599-7, Aug 2001, $14.95, 870pp, tp) [Outlander] Reprint (Delacorte 1994) fantasy time-travel historical romance, third in the “Outlander” series.

American Gods Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-380-97365-0, Jul 2001, $26.00, 465pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [American Gods] Contemporary fantasy novel. A man just released from prison accepts a job from a mysterious stranger and finds himself involved with gods.

American Gods Neil Gaiman (SFBC #38243, Jul 2001, $12.98, 465pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [American Gods] Reprint (Morrow 2001) contemporary fantasy novel. This is similar to the Morrow edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Smoke and Mirrors Neil Gaiman (HarperPerennial 0-06-093470-0, Jul 2001, $13.00, 340pp, tp) Reprint (Avon 1998) collection of 30 stories and poems, two original. This is an expanded version of Gaiman’s earlier collection Angels & Visitations (DreamHaven 1993).

Stardust Neil Gaiman (HarperPerennial 0-06-093471-9, Jul 2001, $13.00, 250pp, tp, cover by Debra Lill) Reprint (DC/Vertigo 1998) fantasy novel; this has the slightly rewritten and expanded text of the Spike 1999 edition.

The Sandman: The Dream Hunters Neil Gaiman & Yoshitaka Amano (DC Comics/Vertigo 1-56389-629-X, Feb 2001, $19.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) [Sandman] Reprint (Vertigo 1999) fantasy novella based on Japanese legends, with text by Gaiman and extensive illustrations by Amano.

Good Omens Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (Ace 0-441-00861-5, Dec 2001, $13.95, 354pp, tp, cover by Haydn Cornner) Reprint (Gollancz 1990) satirical fantasy novel.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Maximum Warp, Book One Dave Galanter & Greg Brodeur (Pocket 0-671-04749-3, Mar 2001, $6.99, 236pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Maximum Warp] Novelization, the first in a series of two. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Maximum Warp, Book Two Dave Galanter & Greg Brodeur (Pocket 0-671-04757-4, Mar 2001, $6.99, 221pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Maximum Warp] Novelization, the second of a two-book sub-series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Charmed: Beware What You Wish Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-1238-9, Aug 2001, $5.99, 179pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization, the tenth based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: From the Horse’s Mouth Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Archway 0-7434-1811-5, Oct 2001, $4.99, 162pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 39th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Wake-Up Call Diana G. Gallagher (Pocket Archway 0-7434-1750-X, Apr 2001, $4.99, 147pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 36th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Quantum Musings ed. Michael Gallant, Raymond M. Coulombe & Timothy O. Goyette (iUniverse.com/Writer’s Club Press 0-595-08980-1, 2001, $11.95, 187pp, tp) Anthology/collection of 20 stories and six essays on writing and editing by the editors of the e-zine Quantum Muse ([www.quantummuse.com]). Prologue by Gallant, “Antilogue” by Coulombe. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or from iUniverse.com, 5220 S 16th, Suite 200, Lincoln NE 68512.

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