The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received December 2003

New Books received 20 Nov - 26 Dec 2003

Bedwell-Grime, Stephanie. Porsche Winter 1: Guardian Angel. $17.95.

Trade paperback contemporary fantasy. Digital cover art by Rick F. van Koert.

Brin, David. The Uplift Storm 1: Brightness Reef. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1995 hardcover sf; 13th printing, new price.

Brown, Dale and Jim DeFelice. Dale Brown's Dreamland 4: Strike Zone. $7.99.

Paperback military techno-thriller.

[Carroll, Lewis] Sabuda, Robert. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-up Adaptation.. $24.95.

Hardcover, with pop-up paper art by Sabuda.

Columbo, Luann. Uncover the Human Body: Take a Three-Dimensional Look Inside the Human. $18.95.

Board book with visible human body model sections. Illustrations by Craig Zuckerman and Jennifer Fairman.

Dart-Thornton, Cecilia. The Bitterbynde Book 3: The Battle of Evernight. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover fantasy. sequel to The Ill-Made Mute () and The Lady of the Sorrows (). Cover art by Daniel Craig.

Feynman, Richard P. QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1985 hardcover nonfiction; 19th printing, new price.

Gordon, David George. Uncover a Shark: Take a Three-Dimensional Look Inside a Great White Sha. $18.95.

Board book with visible great white shark model sections. Illustrations by Davide Bonadonna.

Graham, Mitchell. Mathew Lewin 2: The Emerald Cavern. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy. Sequel to The Fifth Ring ().

Herman, John. One Winter's Night. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book modern Nativity story. Jacket and interior art by Leo and Diane Dillon.

Koontz, Dean. Odd Thomas. $26.95.

Hardcover psychic thriller.

Kushner, Tony and Maurice Sendak. Brundibar. $19.95.

Hardcover picture book adaptation by Kushner of Adolf Hoffmeister Czech opera libretto. Jacket and interior art by Sendak.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 1[2]: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. $8.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1950 British hardcover fantasy; 15th printing, new price. This edition features water-colourised illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

Muth, Jon J. Three Questions. $16.95.

Hardcover picture book adaptation of Leo Tolstoy story. Adaptation, jacket and interior art by Muth.

O'Brian, Patrick. Aubrey/Maturin 9: Treason's Harbour. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1983 British hardcover naval; new printing (claims to be a first on copyright page, but the price is wrong), new price.

Quinn, Daniel. My Ishmael. $16.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1997 hardcover; 12th printing, new price.

Rankin, Ian. Detective John Rebus 14: Resurrection Men. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover Scottish noir. Cover art by Barry Marcus.

Sabin, E. Rose. A Perilous Power. $19.95.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Prequel to A School for Sorcery (). Jacket art by Vince Natale.

Sawyer, Robert J. Factoring Humanity. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1998 hardcover sf; first trade paperback edition. Cover art and design by Shelley Eshkar and Jan Uretsky.

[Smallville] Grant, Alan. Smallville 7: Curse. $5.99.

Paperback tv-based pre-superhero.

Sterling, Bruce. Schismatrix Plus. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 trade paperback omnibus; eighth printing, new price.

Tower, S. D. The Assassins of Tamurin. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover epic fantasy. Jacket art by Mark Harrison.

White, Steve. Demon's Gate. $24.00.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Clyde Caldwell.

New Books received 13 Nov - 19 Dec 2003

Barker, Clive. Abarat. $11.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Cover art and interior color illustrations by Barker

Barron, T. A. The Ancient One. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover fantasy; second paperback publisher. Cover art by Yvonne Gilbert.

Barrie, J[ames] M. Peter Pan. $4.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1911 British hardcover fantasy. Movie tie-in edition, with eight pages of color stills.

Brown, Steve. Susan Chase 1: Color Her Dead. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 trade paperback mystery.

Brown, Dan. Robert Langdon 1: Angels and Demons. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 hardcover Illuminati thriller; 20th printing.

Burton, Richard and Sir F. F. Arbuthnot. The Pop-Up Kama Sutra: Six Paper-Engineered Variations. $22.50.

Hardcover pop-up book. Paper engineering by Keith Finch. Pop-up illustrations by Andy Crowson. Excerpts from the Burton translation accompanied by 40 vintage color plates and pop-up adaptations. For adults only.

Calder, Richard. The Twist. $12.95.

Trade reprint (possibly revised as this is copyright 2003) 1999 British paperback sci-fi western. Cover art by Dariusz Jasiczak.

Card, Orson Scott. The Tales of Alvin Maker 1: Seventh Son. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1987 hardcover alternate history fantasy; 12th printing. New series cover frame and icky pastel spine color.

Clarke, Arthur C. The Sentinel. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1983 hardcover collection 9 stories. Cover art and illustrations by Lebbeus Woods.

Cornwell, Patricia. Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover nonfiction.

Cornwell, Patricia. Kay Scarpetta 1: Postmortem. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1990 hardcover forensic procedural; second American paperback publisher (claims 1998 publication date)..

Crew, Gary and Shaun Tan. Viewer. $16.95.

Hardcover picture book dark fantasy. Story by Crew, art by Tan. Die-cut front cover. No dustjacket, as issued.

Disch, Tom. A Child's Garden of Grammar. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1997 graphic story grammatical poetry collection. Art by Dave Morice. No discount.

Drake, David. The Reaches. $24.00.

Hardcover omnibus reprint three military sf novels: Igniting the Reaches (1994), Through the Breach (1995), and Fireships (1996). Jacket art by Stephen Hickman.

[Doctor Who] Dicks, Terrance and Barry Letts. The Past Doctors 63: Deadly Reunion. $6.95.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure, featuring the Third Doctor, Jo Grant, and UNIT.

Flint, Eric, editor. Ring of Fire. $23.00.

Hardcover shared world (Flint's 1632) original anthology, with 15 stories by Freer, Lackey, Viehl, Weber, Wentworth, and others. Jacket art by Dru Blair.

Gerrold, David. Star Wolf 3: Blood and Fire. $14.95.

Trade paperback sf adventure. Based on the ST:NG script that Roddenberry and cronies rejected for gay content. Introduction by D. C. Fontana. Afterword by Gerrold. Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

Gibson, William. All Tomorrow's Parties. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover cyberpunk; third printing, new price.

Gibson, William. Mona Lisa Overdrive. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1988 hardcover cyberpunk; 20th printing, new price.

Grafton, Sue. Q is for Quarry. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover mystery.

Harbaugh, Karen. De la Fer 2: Dark Enchantment. $5.99.

Paperback historical (1659 Paris) vampire romance. Sequel to Night Fires ().

Hopkinson, Nalo. Midnight Robber. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 trade paperback magic realist; third printing, new price.

Johari, Harish and Vatsala Sperling. How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head. $15.95.

Hardcover picture book. Jacket art and interior painings by Pieter Weltevrede. Classic Indian Stories for Children.

Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Fantasy Lover. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback fantasy romance; fifth printing, new price.

Levine, Gail Carson. Ella Enchanted. $6.50.

Digest paperback reprint 1997 hardcover young adult fantasy; new unstated printing, new price. Has 'Now a Major Motion Picture' blazoned across front cover.

McCaffrey, Anne. Mystery of Ireta: Dinosaur Planet & Dinosaur Planet Survivors. $7.99.

Paperback omnibus reprint two novels: Dinosaur Planet (1978) and Dinosaur Planet Survivors (1984). Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

McKenzie, Nancy. Prince of Dreams: A Tale of Tristan and Essylte. $14.95.

Trade paperback Arthur-related historical fantasy.

Moloney, Susie. The Dwelling. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover haunted house.

Moore, Alan. Tom Strong Book 2. $14.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection, reprinting issues 8-14. Art principally by Chris Sprouse (pencils) and Al Gordon (inks), with a handful of Big Name guests.

Niven, Larry, Jerry Pournelle and Michael Flynn. Fallen Angels. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1991 hardcover sf; third printing, new ISBN. Same cover art by Stephen Hickman.

Nix, Garth. The Keys to the Kingdom 2: Grim Tuesday. $5.99.

Digest paperback young adult dark fantasy. Sequel to Mister Monday (). Cover art by John Blackford. Strongly recommended by Tom.

Norton, Andre. Janus. $6.99.

Paperback omnibus reprint two sf adventure novels: Judgment on Janus (1963) and Victory on Janus (1966). Cover art by Larry Elmore.

Pilkey, Dav. Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy 2. $4.99.

Digest paperback kid's comic sf. The Seventh Epic Novel: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers. Cover art and illustrations by the author.

[Pini, Wendy and Richard]. Elfquest: Wolfrider 1. $9.95.

Manga paperback collection graphic stories, representing the tales in chronological order. Cover art by Wendy Pini.

Preston, Richard. The Boat of Dreams: A Christmas Story. $15.00.

Hardcover holiday fantasy parable by the author of The Hot Zone. Jacket art by Raul Colon. Illustrations by George Henry Jennings.

Randle, Kevin D. The Exploration Chronicles 2: Starship. $6.50.

Paperback sf. Cover art by Danilo Ducak.

Rice, Christopher. The Snow Garden. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover mystery. Winner 2003 Lambda Award Best Gay Men's Mystery Novel.

Saramago, Jose. The Cave. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover translation by Margaret Jull Costa of 2000 Portuguese hardcover magical realist.

Sherman, David. Demontech 3: Gulf Run. $6.99.

Paperback military science fantasy. Cover art by Paul Youll.

Stackpole, Michael A. Dragonwar Cycle 4: The Grand Crusade. $14.95.

Trade paperback fantasy. Cover art by Ciruelo Cabral.

[Star Trek] Ingersoll, Bob and Tony Isabella. The Case of the Colonist's Corpse: A Sam Cogley Mystery. $6.99.

Paperback Star Trek mystery. Amusingly packaged as a 1950s Pocket Book Erle Stanley Gardner mystery, complete with red edge stain.

[Star Trek] Bonanno, Margaret Wander. The Lost Era 6: 2360: Catalyst of Sorrows. $6.99.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure, featuring Admiral Uhura and Lieutenant Benjamin Sisko.

[Star Wars] Blackman, Haden and John Ostrander. Clone Wars 2: Victories and Sacrifices. $14.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection, reprinting issues 51-53 of Star Wars: Republic and Jedi: Shaak Ti. Scripts by Blackman (51-53) and Ostrander (Jedi: Shaak Ti). Art by Giorello & Arnold (51-2), Ching & Weems (53), and Duursema & Parsons (J:ST).

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Ostrander, John. Star Wars: The Stark Hyperspace War. $12.95.

Trade paperback graphic novel, collecting issues 36-39 of the Dark Horse comic book. Art by Davide Fabbri (pencils) and Christian dalla Vecchia (inks). Cover art by Jan Duursema and Dave McCaig.

[Star Wars] Whitney-Robinson, Voronica with Haden Blackman. Star Wars Galaxies 1: The Ruins of Dantooine. $7.50.

Paperback movie-game-related sf. Set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.

[Star Wars] Denning, Troy. Tatooine Ghost. $7.50.

Paperback augmented reprint 2003 hardcover movie-related sf. Set after The Return of the Jedi. Includes story, 'A Forest Apart', previously only available in e-book format. Cover art by Steven D. Anderson.

Sterling, Bruce. Tomorrow Now: Envisioning the Next Fifty Years. $13.95.

Trade paperback revised reprint 2002 hardcover speculative nonfiction. New Afterword by Sterling.

[Terminator] Fortier, Ron and Alex Ross. The Terminator: The Burning Earth. $17.95.

Trade paperback reprint five issues 1990 movie-related comic book. Script by Fortier, art by 'Alexander' Ross. Introduction by Jim Krueger.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Fellowship of the Ring. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1954 British hardcover; 131st printing, new price. New Elijah Wood photo cover (Frodo in Shelob's Lair).

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. $29.96.00.

Boxed set, with new photos of Aragorn, Eowyn, and Frodo from the third movie on the box. However, only the paperback of Return of the King features the new cover art; The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Two Towers are from previous movie set.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Serkis, Andy. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic. $9.95.

Trade paperback nonfiction. A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Epic New Line Cinema Trilogy. Lots of color stills and production photos.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Return of the King. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 revised reprint 1955 British hardcover fantasy; 131st printing. New cover movie still tie-in to the third movie (King Elessar).

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Silmarillion. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover revised reprint 1977 British hardcover; 47th printing. New silver frame obscures previous cover art by Mike Dringenberg.

Walton, Evangeline. The Mabinogion Tetralogy. $24.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover omnibus four Welsh fantasy novels Prince of Annwn (1974), The Children of Lllyr (1971), The Song of Rhiannon (1972), and Island of the Mighty (1936). (This edition is inconsistent about adding 'The' to the title of the first and fourth novels). Introduction by Betty Ballantine.

Wentworth, K. D. The House of Moons Chronicles 1: Moonspeaker. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 paperback fantasy; second paperback publisher. Cover art by Yvonne Gilbert.

Williamson, Michael Z. Freehold. $6.99.

Paperback military sf. Cover art by David Mattingly.

Williams, Sean and Shane Dix. Heirs of Earth. $7.99.

Paperback space opera. Sequel to Orphans of Earth () and Echoes of Earth (). Cover art by Chris Moore.

Wright, Susan. Slave Trade 2: Slave Masters. $6.99.

Paperback bondage sf. sequel to Slave Trade (). Digital cover art by David Stevenson.

New Books received 6 Nov - 12 Dec 2003

Blishen, Edward, editor. Science Fiction Stories. $6.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1988 British hardcover anthology for younger readers, with 20 pieces by Asimov, Bradbury, Christopher, Clarke, Le Guin, Shaara, Verne, Wells, and others. Cover art by Paul Young.

Bray, Libba. A Great and Terrible Beauty. $16.95.

Hardcover supernatural historical (1895 England).

Brin, David. Tomorrow Happens. $25.00.

Hardcover collection 10 stories (two original to this volume) and 10 articles (four original). Introduction by Vernor Vinge. Jacket art by Jim Burns. No discount.

Bujold, Lois McMaster. Ethan of Athos. $23.00.

Hardcover reprint 1986 paperback sf. Foreword by Marna Nightingale. Jacket art by Nicholas Jainschigg.

[Dragonlance] Weis, Margaret and Tracy Hickman. Chronicles 2: Dragons of Winter Twilight 2: To the Gates of Palanthas. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint second half (book 2, chapter 7 through the end) 1985 paperback game-based fantasy (though you wouldn't know that from 2003 only copyright). Cover art by Glen Angus. Illustrations by Vinod Rams.

[Dragonlance] Weis, Margaret and Tracy Hickman. Chronicles 3: Dragons of Spring Dawning 1: Hope's Flame. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint first half (books 1 and 2) 1985 paperback game-based fantasy (though you wouldn't know that from 2003 only copyright). Cover art by Glen Angus. Illustrations by Vinod Rams.

[Dragonlance] Knaak, Richard A. Heroes 1: The Legend of Huma. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1988 (despite 2004 copyright) paperback game-based fantasy. New cover art by Duane O. Myers.

Furey, Maggie. Aurian 3: Sword of Flame. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback Celtic fantasy; eighth printing, new price.

Hodgson, William Hope. The Ghost Pirates. $17.95.

On-demand trade paperback reprint 1909 British hardcover dark maritime fantasy.

Holdstock, Robert. The Merlin Codex 1: Celtika. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover Arthurian fantasy. Cover art by Larry Rostant.

[Jackson, Steve] Jackson, Steve and Ian Livingstone. Fighting Fantasy 1: The Warlock Of Firetop Mountain. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1982 British paperback choose-your-own-adventure fantasy game book. Cover art by Martin McKenna. Illustrations by Russ Nicholson from the 1983 edition.

[Jackson, Steve] Jackson, Steve. Fighting Fantasy 2: The Citadel Of Chaos. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1983 British paperback choose-your-own-adventure fantasy game book. Cover art by Kevin Jenkins. Illustrations by Russ Nicholson from the 1983 edition.

[Jones, Gwyneth as] 'Ann Halam'. Dr. Franklin's Island. $5.50.

Paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover young adult sf thriller. Wraparound cover art by Danilo Ducak. Includes Reader's Guide and Interview with Halam/Jones.

Jordan, Robert. The Wheel of Time 2: The Great Hunt 1: The Hunt Begins. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint first half 1990 hardcover fantasy, here presented for younger readers. Wraparound cover art and illustrations by Charles Keegan.

Jordan, Robert. The Wheel of Time 2: The Great Hunt 2: New Threads in the Pattern. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint second half 1990 hardcover fantasy, here presented for younger readers. Wraparound cover art and illustrations by Charles Keegan.

Kress, Nancy. Probability Space. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover sf. Concludes trilogy begun Probability Moon () and Probability Sun (). Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

La Fevers, R. L. The Falconmaster. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy.

[Lovecraft, H. P.] Mitchell, D M, editor. The Starry Wisdom: A Tribute to H. P. Lovecraft. $19.95.

Trade paperback revised and updated reprint 1994 British trade paperback anthology. Includes contributions by Ballard, Burroughs, Campbell, Lumley, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and others.

[Magic: The Gathering] Lebow, Jess. Mirrodin Cycle 2: The Darksteel Eye. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Brom.

MacAlister, Katie. A Girl's Guide to Vampires. $6.99.

Paperback vampire romance.

Manguel, Alberto and Gianni Guadalupi. The Dictionary of Imaginary Places. $24.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 hardcover; third printing, new price.

McGarry, Terry. Eiden Myr 2: The Binder's Road. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Illumination (). Cover art by Gary Ruddell.

MacLeod, Ken. Engines of Light 3: Engine City. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover sf. sequel to Cosmonaut Keep () and Dark Light (). Cover art by Stephan Martiniere.

McMullan, Kate. Dragon Slayers' Academy 9: 97 Ways to Train a Dragon. $4.99.

Digest paperback young adult comic fantasy. Cover and interior art by Bill Basso.

Morrissey, Dean. The Christmas Ship. $5.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult picture book. Cover art and illustrations by author. Does not include the hardcover's gift card.

Norton, Andre and Sherwood Smith. Time Traders 6: Atlantis Endgame. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover cross-time sf. Cover art by Julie Bell.

[Pini, Wendy and Richard]. Elfquest: Wolfrider 2. $9.95.

Manga paperback collection graphic stories, representing the tales in chronological order. Cover art by Wendy Pini.

Pohl, Frederik. Chasing Science: Science as a Spectator Sport. $14.95.

Trade paperback revised reprint 2001 hardcover nonfiction.

Resnick, Laura. In Fire Forged 2: The Destroyer Goddess. $27.95.

Hardcover fantasy. sequel to The White Dragon (). Wraparound jacket art by Romas.

Roman, Steven A. Sunn. $9.95.

Manga-format paperback superhero graphic novel. Art by Kevin Lau & Nathan Massengill and Alex Nino. Character design by Humberto Ramos. Concept created by Byron Preiss.

Sizemore, Susan. I Burn for You. $6.99.

Paperback vampire romance.

[Smallville] Colon, Suzan. Smallville 6: Runaway. $5.99.

Paperback young adult tv-based pre-superhero.

[Star Trek] Samson, John M., editor. Star Trek: Crosswords Book 2. $10.95.

Spiralbound collection 50 more Trek-related crossword puzzles.

Tarr, Judith. Avaryan Resplendent. $21.95.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint three fantasy novels: Arrows of the Sun (1993), Spear of Heaven (1994), and Tides of Darkness (2002). Cover art by Romas.

[Terminator 2] Wright, Gregory and Klaus Janson. Terminator 2: Judgment Day: The Graphic Novel. $9.95.

Manga-format paperback omnibus reprint two graphic novels: Terminator 2: Judgement Day by Wright and Janson (1994) and Terminator 2: Cybernetic Dawn by Dan Abnett (1996, art by Rod Whigham and Jack Snider).

[Terminator 3] Allston, Aaron. Terminator 3: Terminator Dreams. $24.95.

Hardcover movie-related sf adventure. Jacket design by Seth Lerner.

Tezuka, Osamu. Astro Boy 18. $9.95.

Paperback translation by Frederick Schodt of 1956, 1957, 1958-1959, and 1963 Japanese manga stories.

Tigerman, Gary. The Orion Protocol. $23.95.

Hardcover space program thriller.

Duriez, Colin. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis: The Story of a Friendship. $16.00.

Trade paperback parallel biographies.

Vallejo, Boris and Julie Bell. Fantasy Workshop: A Practical Guide. $27.95.

Trade paperback art book and guide. Text is a dialogue between Vallejo and Bell about their working techniques.

Vogt, A. E. Van [Rico, Joe and Rick Katze, editors]. Transfinite: The Essential A. E. Van Vogt. $29.00.

Hardcover collection 25 stories. Introductions by Rico and Hal Clement. Afterword by Katze. Jacket art by Bob Eggleton. No discount.

[X-Men] Lyons, Steve. The Legacy Quest Trilogy Book 3. $6.99.

Paperback comic-book-based novel. Cover art by David Rabbitte. Illustrated by Nick Choles.

Yolen, Jane. White Jenna. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1989 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell.

New Books received 29 Nov - 5 Dec 2003

[Andersen, Hans Christian] Pinkney, Brian. Thumbelina. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book fairy tale retelling. Jacket art and illustrations by adapter Pinkney.

[Asimov, Isaac] Tiedemann, Mark W. Robot Mystery 1: Mirage. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 trade paperback sf mystery. Robot Mystery 1. Cover art by Bruce Jensen.

Asprin, Robert Lynn and Lynn Abbey, editors. Thieves' World Omnibus 1: First Blood. $14.95.

Trade paperback omnibus reprinting two original anthologies: Thieves' World (1979) and Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn (1980), along with a Poul Anderson novelette from 2001. Cover art by Jean Pierre Target [sic].

Baker, Kage. Sky Coyote: A Novel of the Company. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover sf; second printing, new price.

[Battlestar Galactica] Larson, Glen A. and Robert Thurston. Battlestar Galactica Classic [4]: The Young Warriors. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1980 paperback tv-based sf adventure, novelization of the episode 'The Young Lords'. Cover art by Bob Larkin.

[Baum, L. Frank] Sabuda, Robert. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-Up. $25.95.

Hardcover pop-up book, based on Baum's novel.

Baxter, Stephen. Vacuum Diagrams. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 British hardcover sf; third printing, new price.

Bear, Greg. Darwin's Radio. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover sf; ninth printing, new price.

Boynton, Sandra. Fuzzy Fuzzy Fuzzy!: A Touch, Skritch, & Tickle Book. $11.95.

Board book with cool tactile elements. Cover art and illustrations by the author.

Brown, Rita Mae. Jane Arnold 2: Outfoxed. $6.99.

2000 paperback reprint 1999 hardcover Virginia foxhunting mystery.

Burke, James Lee. Dave Robicheaux 12: Jolie Blon's Bounce. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover Louisiana mystery.

Caine, Rachel. Weather Warden 1: Ill Wind. $6.99.

Paperback weather magic fantasy. Cover art by David Seeley.

Campbell, John W., Jr. A New Dawn: The Complete Don A. Stuart Stories. $26.00.

Hardcover collection 16 stories, two previously uncollected, and two previously unreprinted essays. Introduction by Barry N. Malzberg. Edited by James A. Mann. Jacket art by Bob Eggleton.

Card, Orson Scott. The Tales of Alvin Maker 3: Prentice Alvin. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 hardcover alternate history fantasy; seventh printing. New series cover frame and icky pastel spine color.

Card, Orson Scott. The Tales of Alvin Maker 2: Red Prophet. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1988 hardcover alternate history fantasy; tenth printing. New series cover frame and icky pastel spine color.

Cook, Glen. Black Company 4: Shadow Games: First Book of the South. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 paperback fantasy; sixth printing, new price.

Crichton, Michael. Timeline. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover sf; 15th printing. New movie tie-in cover art.

Erdrich, Louise. Original Fire: Selected and New Poems. $23.95.

Hardcover collection poetry.

Feist, Raymond E. Darkness at Sethanon. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1986 hardcover fantasy; 29th printing, new price.

Ferris, Timothy. Seeing in the Dark. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover science. How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of The Universe.

[Franklin, Rosalind] Maddox, Brenda. Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover biography.

Funke, Cornelia. Inkheart. $19.95.

Hardcover translation by Anthea Bell of 2003 German hardcover (as Tintenherz) young adult fantasy about fantasy books. Jacket art by Carol Lawson.

Green, Simon R. Deathstalker 6: Deathstalker Legacy. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover space opera. Uncredited wraparound cover art by Patrick Jones.

Hamilton, Laurell K. Anita Blake 2: The Laughing Corpse. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1994 paperback vampire; fourth printing, new price.

Heinlein, Robert A. For Us, the Living: A Comedy of Customs. $25.00.

Hardcover sf. Heinlein's first novel, written in 1938. Jacket art by Mark Stutzman.

Kushner, Tony. Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover omnibus reprint 1993 and 1995 plays. Cover photo still from the HBO tv film.

Lackey, Mercedes. Kerowyn's Tale: By the Sword. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1991 paperback fantasy; 19th printing, new price.

Lumley, Brian. Necroscope 5: Deadspawn. $26.95.

Hardcover reprint 1991 paperback horror. Jacket art by Bob Eggleton.

Machen, Arthur [Joshi, S. T., editor]. Best Weird Tales of Arthur Machen 2: The White People and Other Stories. $14.95.

Trade paperback collection 21 stories. Cover art by Harry Fassl.

Martin, George R. R., editor. Wild Cards. $4.99.

Paperback reprint 1986 paperback braided superhero novel, with sections by Bryant & Harper, Leigh, Martin, Milan, Miller, Shiner, Snodgrass, Waldrop, Williams (Walter Jon), and Zelazny. New afterword by Martin. Illustrations by Mike Zeck. Cover art by Brian Bolland.

McDermott, Gerald. Creation. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book. Jacket art and illustrations by the author.

McDonnell, Patrick. Mutts: The Art of Patrick McDonnell. $45.00.

Hardcover art book, with many reproductions of comics strips by McDonnell and his influences.

N'Guessan, Marc and Christophe Gibelin. The Quest of Aberzen 1: To the Death. $12.95.

Trade paperback translation by Elena Magistro of 2001 French science fantasy graphic novel.

Norton, Andre. The Solar Queen. $25.95.

Hardcover omnibus two sf adventure novels: Sargasso of Space (1955) and Plague Ship (1956). Jacket art by Julie Bell.

Richardson, Bill. Waiting for Gertrude: A Graveyard Gothic. $21.95.

Hardcover reprint 2001 Canadian hardcover feline gothic fantasy.

Roberts, Nora. Key of Knowledge. $7.99.

Paperback romantic fantasy.

Robins, Madeleine E. Point of Honour. $24.95.

Hardcover historical (Regency England) woman private investigator. Jacket art by Jon J. Muth

Rucka, Greg. Atticus Kodiak 1: Finder. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 hardcover thriller; fourth printing.

[Smallville] Bennett, Cherie and Jeff Gottesfeld. Smallville 8: Greed. $5.99.

Paperback young adult tv-based pre-superhero.

[Star Trek] William Shatner with Judith & Garfield Reeves-St. Captain's Blood. $23.95.

Hardcover tv-related sf mystery (Spock assassinated! Kirk the detective!).

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Tyler, J. E. A. The Complete Tolkien Companion. $27.95.

Hardcover reprint 2002 British hardcover (although the 2002 copyright is missing) revised reprint 1976 British hardcover guide. Jacket art by Ted Nasmith.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Roberts, Adam as 'A.R.R.R. Roberts]. The Soddit, or Let's Cash in Again. $9.95.

British hardcover parody. Cover art and illustrations by Douglas Carrel.

Vance, Jack. The Gray Prince. $11.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1974 hardcover science fantasy. Cover art by Jim Burns.

Vance, Jack. Planet of Adventure. $15.95.

Paperback reprint 1991 trade paperback sf adventure omnibus; fifth printing, new price.

Vance, Jack. Tales of the Dying Earth. $18.95.

Paperback reprint 1998 book club hardcover fantasy omnibus; fifth printing, new price.

Wagner, Karl Edward. Midnight Sun: The Collected Stories of Kane. $35.00.

Hardcover collection 17 stories, 2 poems, one essay about his sword & sorcery work. New Introduction by Stephen Jones. Jacket art by Ken Kelly.

[Warhammer] McNeill, Graham. The Ambassador. $6.99.

Paperback game-based dark military fantasy. Cover art by Paul Dainton.

[Warhammer] Abnett, Dan. Darkblade Book 3: Throne of Blood. $10.99.

Trade paperback dark fantasy graphic novel. Cover and interior art by Kev Hopgood.

[World of Darkness] Dedopulos, Tim. Clan Brujah Trilogy 3: The Puppet-Masters. $6.99.

Paperback game-based dark fantasy. Cover art by John Van Fleet.

Yarbro, Chelsea Quinn. Apprehensions and Other Delusions. $25.95.

Hardcover collection 13 stories, one original to this volume. Introduction by Patrick LoBrutto. No discount.

Zelazny, Roger. The Last Defender of Camelot. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 trade paperback collection 11 stories: five from the original edition of The Last Defender of Camelot (1980; the present volume is the third collection of Zelazny's stories to use this title.), one from My Name is Legion (1976), four from Frost and Fire (1989), and one previously uncollected. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Cover art by Scott Grimando.

Audio/video received December 2003

[dvd] Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. $34.98.

Two dvds, 190 minutes. Full-frame. Outakes and deleted scenes; Behind the Scenes footage; Interview with Adams; and more

[dvd] [Disney] Verbinski, Gore. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. $29.99.

2 DVD set. 143 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; English and French soundtracks and subtitles. 19 deleted and alternate scenes; bloopers; and lots more. This set includes digest paperback junior novelization.

[dvd] [Forester, C. S.] Grieve, Andrew. Horatio Hornblower: The Adventure Continues. $39.95.

2 dvd set. Approximately 200 minutes. Full frame. English Dolby Digital stereo soundtrack. Extra documentaries, interactive 3D naval cannon, Forester bio, and more.

[dvd] [Joyce, William]. Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun. $24.99.

Approximately 75 minutes. Full frame 1.33:1. English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Soundtrack. Includes bonus games.

[dvd] [Joyce, William]. Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase. $24.99.

Approximately 70 minutes. Full frame 1.33:1. English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Soundtrack. Includes bonus games.

[dvd] [Joyce, William]. Rolie Polie Olie: Olie's Winter. $19.99.

Approximately 56 minutes. Full frame 1.33:1. English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Soundtrack. Includes bonus game.

[dvd] Miyazaki, Hayao. The Castle of Cagliostro. $29.95.

109 minutes. Widescreen. English and Japanese Dolby Digital stereo soundtracks; English subtitles.

[cd] [Miyazaki, Hayao] Hisaishi, Joe. Princess Mononoke: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture. $17.98.

59:10. 32 cuts from the 1997 animated film score.

[cd] [Miyazaki, Hayao] Hisaishi, Joe. Princess Mononoke:Symphonic Suite. $14.98.

47:23. Eight movement suite from the 1997 film score, arranged and produced by Hisaishi. Performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Mario Klemens, conductor.

[dvd] Miyazaki, Hayao. Sherlock Hound: Case File 1. $29.98.

Dual-side DVD, 125 minutes each. One side has English mono soundtrack, the other Japanese mono soundtrack with English subtitles. Includes five episodes from the 1981-82 Japanese animated television show.

[dvd] Miyazaki, Hayao. Sherlock Hound: Case File 2. $29.98.

Dual-side DVD, 125 minutes each. One side has English mono soundtrack, the other Japanese mono soundtrack with English subtitles. Includes five episodes from the 1981-82 Japanese animated television show.

[dvd] Miyazaki, Hayao. Sherlock Hound: Case File 3. $29.98.

Dual-side DVD, 100 minutes each. One side has English mono soundtrack, the other Japanese mono soundtrack with English subtitles. Includes four episodes from the 1981-82 Japanese animated television show.

[dvd] Sorkin, Aaron. The West Wing: The Complete First Season. $59.98.

Four DVD set. 956 minutes, 22 episodes. Full Frame. English Dolby Digital soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director and Cast Commentary, deleted scenes, making-of documentaries, and more.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] National Geographic. Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. $24.98.

60 minutes. Full frame. Adds extended film footage to the broadcast television documentary. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.

[cd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Shore, Howard. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. $29.98.

Leatherbound Limited Edition, Enhanced CD and bonus DVD. The DVD includes supertrailer for all three movies, mini-documentary about Howard Shore, with footage of Annie Lennox, Renee Fleming, and James Galway.

[cd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Shore, Howard. The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack. $54.98.

Limited Edition boxed set three cds. Includes all of the cover photo inserts for the three soundtrack albums.

[cd] Tolkien, J. R. R. J. R. R. Tolkien Gift Set. $75.00.

Box of four box sets, 17 cds containing the BBC Radio dramatisations of The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Rings, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Diffraction grate 3-D rendering of John Howe cover art.

[dvd] Whedon, Joss. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Fifth Season on DVD. $59.98.

Six dvds, 990 minutes, 22 episodes. 1.33:1 full-screen. English, Spanish, and French Dolby Surround. Seven featurettes, outakes; selected scripts, cast commentary, other goodies.

[dvd] Whedon, Joss. Joss Whedon's Firefly: The Complete Series. $49.98.

Four DVD boxed set. 675 minutes. All 14 episode, including three previously unaired. 1.78:1 widescreen. English, Spanish, and French Dolby Surround; English and Spanish subtitles. Four deleted scenes, audio commentary, behind-the-scenes stuff, and more.

Magazines received December 2003

[Cinefex] Duncan, Jody, editor. Cinefex 96. January 2004. $9.50.

Articles on SFX for Master and Commander, Peter Pan, The Return of the King, and an interview with Peter Jackson.

[Fantasy and Science Fiction] Van Gelder, Gordon, editor. F&SF. Volume 106, Number 2, Whole Number 625. February 2004. $3.99.

Digest. Fiction by Cowdrey, Reed, Utley, West, WIlliamson (Chet), and others. Book reviews by de Lint and West. Film review by Shepard. Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

[Locus] Gong-Wong, Kirsten, managing editor. Locus 515, Vol.51 No.6, December 2003. $5.95.

Interviews with M. John Harrison and Jon Courtenay Grimwood. Reviews by Gevers, Horton, Wolfe, Miller, Letson, Sheehan, Cushman, and others. Forthcoming Books through Sep 2004. 2003 World Fantasy Awards. Obituaries for Hal Clement and others.

Calendars received December 2003

[calendar] Beardsley, Aubrey. Le Morte D'Arthur 2004 Calendar. $11.99.

Wall.

[calendar] [The British Library]. Lindisfarne Gospels: A Medieval Masterpiece: 2004 Calendar. $13.99.

Wall.

[calendar] Brown, Rob. Dragons 2004. $11.99.

Wall.

[calendar] Brunhoff, Laurent de. Babar's Yoga for Elephants 2004 Calendar. $12.95.

Wall. Includes pull-out poster.

[calendar] Dean, Roger. Roger Dean 2004 Calendar. $13.99.

Wall.

[calendar] Falconer, Ian. Olivia 2004 Calendar. $13.99.

Wall. Includes bonus stickers.

[calendar] Gorey, Edward. The Utter Zoo Alphabet: 2004 Calendar. $6.99.

Mini-wall.

[calendar] Kliban, B. CatCalendar: 366 Days of Cats: 2004 Calendar. $12.99.

Day-by-day pad.

[calendar] Kliban, B. CatCalendar 2004 Engagement Calendar. $14.99.

Spiralbound engagement.

[calendar] O'Keeffe, Georgia. Georgia O'Keeffe 2004 Pocket Calendar. $8.99.

Spiralbound pocket.

[calendar] [Scientific American]. Billions of Light Years Away: Scientific American 2004 Calendar. $13.99.

Wall. Photos from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.

[calendar] Van Siklen, Margaret. Origami Page-a-Day 2004 Calendar. $11.95.

Day-by-day pad, featuring a different folding project for each weekday.

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