The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001


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Fearful Rock and Other Precarious Locales Manly Wade Wellman (Night Shade Books 1-892389-21-5, Dec 2001, $35.00, 299pp, hc) Collection of eight stories, the third volume in “The Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman”, a projected series of five. Several of the stories were originally published as by Gans T. Field. Introduction by Stephen Jones. Notes on the text by John Pelan. A series subscription ($140.00) will include a slipcase for the set. Night Shade Books, 348 Pierce St., San Francisco CA 94117; [books@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].


Yesterday’s Kings Angus Wells (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57796-4, Apr 2001, $6.50, 328pp, pb, cover by David Bowers) Fantasy novel. A woodsman is caught between forces warring over a magical land.


The First Men in the Moon H. G. Wells (Dover 0-486-41418-3, Jan 2001, $2.00, 161pp, tp, cover by Claude A. Shepperson) Reprint (Newnes 1901) classic SF novel. A Dover thrift edition.


In the Days of the Comet H. G. Wells (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9825-0, Oct 2001, $11.95, 221 + xiii, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) Reprint (Macmillan 1906) SF novel. Introduction by Ben Bova. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; credit card orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]; add $4.00 postage.


The Last War H. G. Wells (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9820-X, Mar 2001, $13.95, 166pp, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) Reprint (Macmillan 1914 as The World Set Free: A Story of Mankind) Introduction by Greg Bear. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; credit card orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]; add $4.00 postage.


The Time Machine H. G. Wells (Ace 0-441-00919-0, Dec 2001, $5.99, 138pp, pb) [Time Machine] Reprint (Heinemann 1895) classic SF novel. This is a movie tie-in edition, with a new introduction by director Simon Wells (the author’s great-grandson).


The Time Machine H. G. Wells (Tor 0-812-50504-2, Dec 2001, $3.99, 125pp, pb) [Time Machine] Reissue (Heinemann 1895) classic SF novel. Introduction by James Gunn. Seventh printing.


The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells (HarperCollins/Books of Wonder 0-688-13137-9, Oct 2001, $22.95, 223pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) Reprint (Heinemann 1898) classic SF novel. Illustrated by Tom Kidd. Afterword by Peter Glassman.


Wheel of the Infinite Martha Wells (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-78815-2, Dec 2001, $6.99, 368pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Eos 2000) fantasy novel. An exiled priestess has to return home to save the world from disintegration.


Stars Over Stars K. D. Wentworth (Baen 0-671-31979-5, Mar 2001, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Black on Black] SF novel, sequel to Black on Black.


The Monkey King Kathryn Wesley (Kensington/Hallmark Entertainment 1-57566-706-1, Jan 2001, $5.99, 255pp, pb) TV mini-series novelization, with 16 unpaginated pages of color photos. Wesley is a pen name for Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch.


Medici Dagger Cameron West (Pocket 0-7434-2035-7, Sep 2001, $25.00, 249pp, hc) Thriller. A stuntman with a degree in Art History gets involved in a deadly chase after a dagger made of an indestructible alloy created by Leonardo da Vinci.


Sea of Sorrows Michelle West (DAW 0-88677-978-2, May 2001, $6.99, 830pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Sun Sword] Fantasy novel, fourth in the “Sun Sword” series.


Space and Beyond: The Frontier Theme in Science Fiction ed. Gary Westfahl (Greenwood Press 0-313-30846-2, Mar 2000, $59.95, 207pp, hc) Non-fiction gathering of 20 critical essays on SF literature and film from famous writers and noted critics including Jack Williamson, David Pringler, and Janeen Webb. There is an index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800.


Divine Intervention Ken Wharton (Ace 0-441-00886-0, Dec 2001, $6.99, 391pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) SF novel. Leaders of a long-isolated colony will do anything to prevent the arrival of thousands of new colonists, not realizing a deaf-mute boy has somehow been communicating with the new arrivals. A first novel.


Have Starship, Will Travel Ramona Louise Wheeler (Wildside Press 1-58715-280-0, Jan 2001, $14.95, 187pp, tp, cover by Ramona Louise Wheeler) [Ray and Rokey] Original collection of five stories, two reprints, following the adventures of starship pilot Ray Harris and his alien partner Rokey. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online from [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.


Starship for Hire Ramona Louise Wheeler (Wildside Press 1-58715-284-3, Jan 2001, $14.95, 191pp, tp, cover by Ramona Louise Wheeler) [Ray and Rokey] Collection of five stories, at least two reprints, following the adventures of starship pilot Ray Harris and his alien partner Rokey. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online from [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.


Out of Nowhere Gerard Whelan (O’Brien Press 0-86278-637-1, Jun 2001, $7.95, 240pp, pb, cover by Ronan Hayes) Young-adult SF novel. Two teens wake with no memory in a world where humans have disappeared. This is an international edition originally published in Ireland in 1999 but not seen until now. The O’Brien Press, 20 Victoria Road, Dublin 6, Ireland; [books@obrien.ie]; [www.obrien.ie].


Sesta & Other Strange Stories Edward Lucas White (Midnight House 0-9675157-9-3, 2001, $40.00, 286pp, hc, cover by Allen Koszowski) Original collection of 15 horror stories, six reprints, and two poems, both reprints. Only three stories were previously collected. The introduction by Lee Weinstein discusses White’s life and work, and the recovery of unpublished work. This is a limited edition of 460. Order from Midnight House, 4128 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103; [www.darksidepress.com].


Beginning Operations James White (Tor/Orb 0-312-87544-4, Jun 2001, $19.95, 511pp, tp, cover by John Harris) [Sector General] Omnibus of “Sector General” novels and collections: Hospital Station (1962), Star Surgeon (1963), and Major Operation (1971). There is a new introduction by Brian Stableford.


Beginning Operations James White (SFBC #10835, Nov 2001, $14.99, 511pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Sector General] Reprint (Orb 2001) omnibus of “Sector General” novels and collections: Hospital Station (1962), Star Surgeon (1963), and Major Operation (1971). This has ISBN 0-7494-2246-4; it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict: The First Protector James White (Tor 0-812-57024-3, Feb 2001, $5.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Earth: Final Conflict] Reprint (Tor; Ebury Press 2000) novelization, the second based on the TV series. Copyrighted 2000 by Norway Corporation.


Chiaroscuro Tim White (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85028-072-X, May 2001, $21.95, 144pp, tp, cover by Tim White) Art book, with introduction and text by Linda Bertram. This is the first US edition, but is the Paper Tiger UK 2001 reissue (sixth printing) of the 1988 Dragon’s World edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; website [www.sterlingpub.com].


Human Stock Vaughan Whitlock (Sid Harta Publishers 0-9577824-8-9, Dec 2001, A$19.95, 392pp, tp) Post-holocaust SF novel. Australian survivors of global nuclear war build a repressive female-dominated society. A first novel. Available online at [www.sidharta.com.au].


Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun Arvella Whitmore (Penguin/Putnam 0-14-130319-0, Jan 2001, $5.99, 185pp, tp, cover by David Kahl) Reprint (Dial 1999) young-adult time-travel fantasy. An African-American boy travels back in time to a slave plantation.


The Skystone Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-765-30372-8, Jan 2002, $14.95, 352pp, tp, cover by John Howe & Paul Stinson) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1992) historical Arthurian novel, first book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.


Uther Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-312-86443-4, Apr 2001, $27.95, 623pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, seventh book overall in “The Camulod Chronicles”. First US edition (Viking Canada 2000).


Uther Jack Whyte (Tor 0-812-57102-9, Dec 2001, $7.99, 916pp, pb, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Forge 2001) historical Arthurian novel, seventh book overall in “The Camulod Chronicles”.


World of Darkness: Inherit the Earth ed. Stewart Wieck (White Wolf 1-56504-839-3, Jun 2001, $6.50, 288pp, tp, cover by Pauline Benney) [World of Darkness: Hunter: The Reckoning] Original anthology of nine stories based on the “Hunter: The Reckoning” role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


World of Darkness: Truth Until Paradox ed. Stewart Wieck (White Wolf 1-56504-904-7, Jun 2000, $6.50, 288pp, tp) [World of Darkness: Mage] Reprint (White Wolf 1995, as part of the anthology by the same name co-edited by Staley Krause) original anthology of eight stories based on the “Mage: The Ascension” roleplaying games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


World of Darkness: When Will You Rage ed. Stewart Wieck (White Wolf 1-56504-903-9, Jun 2001, $6.50, 285pp, tp) [World of Darkness: Werewolf] Reprint (White Wolf 1994, as part of the anthology by the same name) anthology of ten stories based on the “Werewolf: The Apocalypse” roleplaying games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


To Leuchars Rick Wilber (Wildside Press 1-58715-256-8, Oct 2000, $14.95, 114pp, tp, cover by Joe Haldeman) [S’hudonni Mercantile Empire] Collection of five stories, one original, in the “S’hudonni” series about aliens come to Earth, and Peter Holman, the human reporter they chose to cover their story. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.


The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories Oscar Wilde (Dover 0-486-41925-8, 2001, $1.50, 69pp, tp) Reprint (as part of The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde 1931) collection of ten stories, six of these short-shorts collected as “Poems in Prose”.


The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde (Viking 0-670-89495-8, Apr 2001, $17.99, 269pp, tp, cover by Tony Ross) [Dorian Gray] Reprint (Ward, Locke & Co. 1891) classic literary fantasy/horror story, packaged for young readers with extensive notes and illustrations. A hardcover edition (-89494-X, $25.99) is also available.


Desperate Measures Kate Wilhelm (St. Martin’s/Minotaur 0-312-27663-X, Jul 2001, $24.95, 387pp, hc) [Barbara Holloway] Associational courtroom mystery, sixth in the “Barbara Holloway” series.


Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey ed. Karen Wilkin (Harcourt 0-15-100504-4, Oct 2001, $35.00, 292pp, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) Non-fiction collection of interviews with Gorey, arranged chronologically, with numerous illustrations, some reproductions of previously unpublished drawings and photographs. Wilkin’s introduction discusses Gorey’s attitude toward interviewers. Includes bibliography, notes, and index. [Edward Gorey]


Just/in Time Billy Dee Williams & Rob MacGregor (Tor 0-812-57240-8, May 2001, $6.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Calloway] Reprint (Tor 2000) SF psychic thriller, sequel to PSI/Net. Calloway attempts to use his abilities to travel to the past and prevent the release of a lethal virus.


Bento: Story Art Box ed. Kent Williams (Williams, Kent/Allen Spiegel Fine Arts 0-9642069-4-3, 2001, $14.00, 48pp, tp, cover by Kent Williams) Original anthology/magazine with nine stories and two poems, with striking illustrations by various artists. Authors include Jonathan Carroll, Neal Gaiman, and Rachel Pollack. Dave McKean contributes a heavily illustrated story.


The Ghost Sister Liz Williams (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58374-3, Jul 2001, $5.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) SF novel. An emissary goes to a world with a precarious ecological balance. A first novel.


Danger Boy #1: Ancient Fire Mark London Williams (Tricycle Press 1-58246-032-9, Apr 2001, $5.95, 169pp, tp, cover by J. H. Williams, Mike Gray & Jeremy Cox) [Danger Boy] Young-adult near-future SF novel. Eli Sands searches through time for his mother, lost after one of his father’s timesphere experiments. A hardcover edtion (-033-7, $16.95) was announced but not seen. Tricycle Press, PO Box 7123, Berkeley CA 94707; website [www.tenspeed.com].


Danger Boy #2: Dino Sword Mark London Williams (Tricycle Press 1-58246-035-3, Apr 2001, $5.95, 185pp, tp, cover by J. H. Williams, Mike Gray & Jeremy Cox) [Danger Boy] Young-adult near-future SF novel. Eli Sands’s search through time for his mother takes him to WWII San Francisco and Arthurian England. Tricycle Press, PO Box 7123, Berkeley CA 94707; website [www.tenspeed.com].


Evergence Sean Williams & Shane Dix (SFBC #36621, May 2001, $15.98, 805pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Evergence] Omnibus of three novels in the series: The Prodigal Sun (1999), The Dying Light (2000), and A Dark Imbalance (2001). This has ISBN 0-7394-1746-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Evergence: A Dark Imbalance Sean Williams & Shane Dix (Ace 0-441-00811-9, Mar 2001, $6.99, 388pp, pb, cover by Bob Warner) [Evergence] SF novel, third in the series.


Otherland: Sea of Silver Light Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-977-4, Apr 2001, $24.95, 922pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland] Near-future SF/fantasy novel, fourth and final in the series about intrigue and global conspiracy conducted in a fantasy virtual reality.


Otherland: Sea of Silver Light Tad Williams (SFBC #36964, May 2001, $12.50, 888pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland] Reprint (DAW 2001) near-future SF/fantasy novel, fourth and final in the series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Frankensteins and Foreign Devils Walter Jon Williams (NESFA Press 1-886778-30-2, Feb 2001, $14.00, 379pp, tp, cover by Omar Rayyan) Reprint (NESFA 1998) collection of ten stories, originally published in conjunction with Williams’s Guest of Honor appearance at Boskone 36. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $2.50 postage.


Affinity J. N. Williamson (Leisure 0-8439-4912-0, Sep 2001, $5.99, 361pp, pb) Horror novel. A young man starts experiencing someone else’s memories and strange powers.


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