The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001


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Year’s Best SF 6 ed. David G. Hartwell (SFBC #37551, Jul 2001, $10.98, 500pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) Reprint (Eos 2001) “Year’s Best” anthology of 27 SF stories from 2000. This has ISBN 0-7394-1856-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Year’s Best Fantasy ed. David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81840-X, Jul 2001, $7.50, 492pp, pb) “Year’s Best” anthology of 23 stories from 2000, the all-fantasy counterpart to Hartwell’s ’Year’s Best SF’ series. The editors discuss the year in their introduction. Only Hartwell is credited on the cover. The editors discuss the year in their introduction.


Year’s Best Fantasy ed. David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer (SFBC 38706, Aug 2001, $10.98, 544pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) Reprint (Eos 2001) “Year’s Best” anthology of 25 stories from 2000, the all-fantasy counterpart to Hartwell’s ’Year’s Best SF’ series. This SFBC edition adds two stories left out of the paperback edition due to lack of space; it has ISBN 0-7394-1939-0, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Battlestar Galactica: Resurrection Richard Hatch & Stan Timmons (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-1326-1, Jul 2001, $22.95, 277pp, hc, cover by Matt Busch) [Battlestar Galactica] Novelization based on the TV series. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.


The Hidden Library of Tanith Lee: Themes and Subtexts from Dionysos to the Immortal Gene Mavis Haut (McFarland 0-7864-1085-X, May 2001, $32.00, 216pp, tp) Non-fiction, critical exploration of recurring themes and references in Lee’s works. Also includes index, notes, bibliography, and an interview with Lee. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; credit card orders 800-253-2187 or [www.mcfarlandpub.com]; add $4.00 postage. [Tanith Lee]


The Mountain King Rick Hautala (Leisure 0-8439-4887-6, Jun 2001, $5.99, 379pp, pb) Collection of the title Sasquatch novel (CD Publications 1996) plus three short stories of the “Untcigahunk”.


Hole in the Sky Pete Hautman (Simon & Schuster 0-689-83118-8, Apr 2001, $16.00, 181pp, hc, cover by Jim Carroll) Young-adult near-future SF novel with elements of Native American myth. Two teens struggle to survive in the aftermath of the flu epidemic of 2028.


A Mystery of Errors Simon Hawke (Tor 0-812-56454-5, Nov 2001, $6.99, 240pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 2000) associational mystery involving Shakespeare.


The Slaying of the Shrew Simon Hawke (Tor/Forge 0-312-87894-X, Dec 2001, $23.95, 255pp, hc) [William Shakespeare] Associational mystery, second in the series involving Shakespeare as one of a team of sleuths.


Destiny Elizabeth Haydon (Tor 0-312-86750-6, Aug 2001, $27.95, 556pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Fantasy novel, third in the trilogy begun with Rhapsody.


Destiny Elizabeth Haydon (SFBC #38593, Aug 2001, $13.98, 650pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, third in the trilogy begun with Rhapsody. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Prophecy Elizabeth Haydon (Tor 0-812-57082-0, Aug 2001, $7.99, 717pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel, second in the series begun with Rhapsody.


Hal Spacejock Simon Haynes (Bowman Publishing 1-877034-00-2, 2001, A$15.95, 266pp, tp) [Hal Spacejock] Humorous SF adventure novel featuring a space pilot. Published in Australia; information is available online at [www.spacejock.com].


Adventures in Time and Space ed. Raymond J. Healy & Francis J. McComas (SFBC #05417, Nov 2001, $17.99, 1004pp, hc, cover by Gary D. Lang) Reprint (Random House 1946) classic anthology of 35 stories, subtitled An Anthology of Modern Science-Fiction Stories. Both the introduction to the first edition and to the 1957 Modern Library edition are included. This has ISBN 0-7394-2214-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Fantastics and Other Fancies Lafcadio Hearn (Wildside Press 1-58715-205-3, Jan 2001, $14.95, 242pp, tp) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1914) collection of 36 weird sketches published originally in New Orleans newspapers. An on-demand edition available online from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; [www.wildsidepress.com].


Beyond This Horizon Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-31836-5, Sep 2001, $17.00, 239pp, hc, cover by Patrick Turner) Reprint (Fantasy Press 1948) classic SF novel.


The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein Robert A. Heinlein (Tor 0-312-87557-6, Apr 2001, $16.95, 352pp, tp, cover by Peter Gudynas) Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy omnibus/collection of eight stories. Reprints the contents of Waldo and Magic, Inc. (Doubleday 1950) and The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag (Gnome 1959).


Orphans of the Sky Robert A. Heinlein (Stealth Press 1-58881-007-0, Jan 2001, $21.95, 153pp, hc) [Future History] Reprint (Gollancz 1963) SF novel. Order from Stealth Press, 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603; [www.stealthpress.com].


Orphans of the Sky Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-31845-4, Dec 2001, $6.99, 209pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Future History] Reprint (Gollancz 1963) classic SF quasi-novel in the Future History series.


Time Enough for Love Robert A. Heinlein (SFBC #39423, Sep 2001, $10.98, 589pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Lazarus Long] Reprint (Putnam 1973) SF novel. This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1944-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Valdemar Companion ed. John Helfers & Denise Little (DAW 0-7564-0037-6, Dec 2001, $24.95, 497pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar] Non-fiction guide to Mercedes Lackey’s “Valdemar” fantasies, with an original novella by Lackey, who also provides an essay on Valdemar, and an interview. Copyrighted by Lackey and packager Tekno Books. [Mercedes R. Lackey]


The Alternate History: Refiguring Historical Time Karen Hellekson (Kent State University Press 0-87338-683-3, Dec 2000, $14.00, 130pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical examination of alternate history with special focus on Brian Aldiss’s The Malacia Tapestry, Ward Moore’s Bring the Jubilee, and Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle. Includes bibliography and index. Order from Kent State University Press, PO Box 5190, Kent OH 44242-0001; 800-247-6553; [www.bookmasters.com/ksu-press].


Stark’s Command John G. Hemry (Ace 0-441-00822-4, Apr 2001, $5.99, 267pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Stark’s War] Military SF novel of rebellion on the moon, sequel to Stark’s War.


Empty Cities of the Full Moon Howard V. Hendrix (Ace 0-441-00844-5, Aug 2001, $22.95, 441pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) Post-holocaust SF novel. Searchers visit the remains of the US east coast, looking for the source of the biotech pandemic that destroyed civilization and created races of shapeshifters.


What the Cacodaemon Whispered Chad Hensley (Flesh & Blood Press, May 2001, $5.00, 21pp, ph, cover by H. E. Fassl) Chapbook poetry collection of 13 poems of the weird and dark fantastic. This is a limited edition of 150. Order from Flesh & Blood Press, 121 Joseph St., Bayville NJ 08721; e-mail [horrorjack@aol.com].


Dune: Fremen Justice Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Wormhole Books 0-9709657-4-5, Oct 2001, $15.00, 35pp, ph, cover by David Martin) [Dune] SF story/excerpt in chapbook form, an excerpt from the upcoming “Dune” novel Dune: House Corrinon, based on Frank Herbert’s work. Introduction by the authors. Illustrations by Joanna Erbach. This is a signed, limited edition of 750, with 250 copies reserved for boxed gift sets; a hardcover edition of 200 and a lettered edition of 52 are also available. Order online for $13.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com].


Dune: House Corrino Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-11084-5, Oct 2001, $27.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] SF novel, third prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Copyrighted by Herbert Limited Partnership. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 9/01).


Dune: House Corrino Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (SFBC #39424, Oct 2001, $14.99, 494pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 9/01) SF novel, third prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Copyrighted by Herbert Limited Partnership. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Dune: House Harkonnen Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58030-2, Sep 2001, $6.99, 733pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2000) SF novel, second prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Copyrighted by Herbert Limited Partnership.


Eye Frank Herbert (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-3479-X, Nov 2001, $14.00, 328pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Berkley 1985) collection of stories and articles, illustrated by Jim Burns.


DragonLance: Dragon’s Bluff Mary H. Herbert (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1877-2, Jul 2001, $6.99, 307pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [DragonLance: Crossroads] Novelization based on the role-playing game, third in the “Crossroads” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Valorian Mary H. Herbert (SFBC #35128, Feb 2001, $9.98, 313pp, hc, cover by Marc Fishman) [Dark Horse] Reprint (TSR 1993) fantasy novel, prequel to Dark Horse. This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1596-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Labyrinth John Herman (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23571-X, Jun 2001, $17.99, 188pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult fantasy novel drawing on the legend of the minotaur. Gregory’s dreams of a boy in another world become dangerous when that boy becomes trapped in a deadly labyrinth.


Hunter’s Realm Mark A. Herring (Eaglewing Publishing 0-615-11849-6, 2000, $12.99, 249pp, tp, cover by Patrick Turner) SF novel. Five individuals seek to oppose the Galactic Mafia. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. A first novel. Order from Eaglewing Publishing, PO Box 14167, Humble TX 77347; website: [http://eaglewingpublishing.homestead.com/index.html].


The Dark Barbarian: The Writings of Robert E. Howard: A Critical Anthology ed. Don Herron (Wildside Press 1-58715-203-7, Sep 2000, $19.95, 242 + xviii, tp) Reprint (Greenwood Press 1984) non-fiction anthology of eight essays on Howard, with index and bibliography. An on-demand edition available online from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; [www.wildsidepress.com]. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. [Robert E. Howard]


Ceres Storm David Herter (Tor 0-812-57110-X, Dec 2001, $6.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel of a solar system transformed by nanotech storms, and the unaware clone of an ancient conqueror.


Solstice David Hewson (Warner 0-446-60863-7, Jun 2001, $7.50, 530pp, pb) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1998) near-future SF thriller of solar storms, electromagnetic explosions, solar arrays, and eco-terrorists.


The Butterfly Planet Philip E. High (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-322-X, 2000, $15.00, 109pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Reprint (Hale 1971) SF novel. This is dated 2000 but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.


Speaking of Dinosaurs Philip E. High (Wildside Press 1-58715-200-2, Jan 2001, $15.00, 192pp, tp) Reprint (Hale 1974) SF novel of an engineer thrown back into the time of dinosaurs. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.


Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years Greg & Tim Hildebrandt (Watson-Guptill 0-8230-5124-2, Jul 2001, $24.95, 132pp, tp, cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt) Art book, with comments by Greg and Tim on each painting. Text by Gregory Hildebrandt, Jr., a hobbit model as a child who watched and reminisces about the process. A pullout poster is included. A slipcased limited edition ($125.00) was announced but not seen.


The Fantasy Art Techniques of Tim Hildebrandt Tim Hildebrandt (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85028-161-0, Apr 2001, $21.95, 159pp, tp, cover by Tim Hildebrandt) Art book. Text by Jack E. Norton, with foreword by Boris Vallejo and afterword by Alan Dean Foster. First US edition (Dragon’s World 1991); this is the 2000 Paper Tiger reissue (second printing), distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; website [www.sterlingpub.com].


Cats in Cyberspace Beth Hilgartner (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-44-4, Aug 2001, $16.00, 209pp, tp, cover by Ed Cox) Science fantasy novel. Cats figure out how to surf the net and pretend to be human. Order online at [www.meishamerlin.com], or from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031.


The Last Grail Keeper Pamela Smith Hill (Holiday House 0-8234-1574-0, 2001, $17.95, 227pp, hc) Young-adult Arthurian fantasy. An archaeologist and her daughter at a dig in Glastonbury discover they are linked to the Grail and King Arthur.


Dawn of the Vampire William Hill (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1312-5, Mar 2001, $5.99, 480pp, pb) Reissue (Pinnacle 1991) vampire novel. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.


Wizard Sword William Hill (Otter Creek Press 1-890611-09-3, Jun 2001, $19.95, 783pp, tp, cover by Pete Pilcic & David Whittemore) Fantasy novel. A magic sword transports a university student to a magical land fallen on dark times. A hardcover edition (-08-5, $29.95) is also available. Order from Otter Creek Press, 3154 Nautilus Road, Middleburg FL 32068; 904-264-0465; email [otterpress@aol.com]; website [http://otterpress.com].


Fool’s Errand Robin Hobb (Bantam Spectra 0-553-80148-1, Jan 2002, $24.95, 486pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Tawny Man] Fantasy novel, first in “The Tawny Man” trilogy. First US edition (Voyager 10/01).


Ship of Destiny Robin Hobb (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57565-1, Dec 2001, $6.99, 789pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Liveship Traders] Reprint (Voyager 2000) fantasy novel, third in “The Liveship Traders” trilogy, set in the same world as the “Farseer” series. Hobb is a pen-name for Megan Lindholm.


Dark of the Gods P. C. Hodgell (SFBC #36867, May 2001, $12.98, 596pp, hc, cover by Robert Gould) [Kencyrath] Reprint (Meisha Merlin 2000) collection/omnibus of two fantasy novels, God Stalk (1982) and Dark of the Moon (1985) and the 1984 story “Bones”. This has ISBN 0-7394-1745-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


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