The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received January 2006

New Books received 21 - 27 Jan 2006

Anderson, Poul. The Broken Sword. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1954 hardcover Norse fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 32. Cover designed by Richard Carr incorporates art by Marten Eskil Winge. No discount.

Anderson, Poul. Three Hearts and Three Lions. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1961 hardcover high fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 40. Cover art by Paul Gregory. No discount.

Anderson, Poul. Time Patrol. $7.99.

Paperback augmented reprint 1991 hardcover collection (then as The Time Patrol), adding a 1995 story to the original nine. Cover art by David Mattingly.

Arthur, Keri. Full Moon Rising. $15.00.

Hardcover vampire-werewolf romance. Jacket design by Jamie S. Warren Youll.

[Baker, Madeline as] 'Amanda Ashley'. Desire After Dark. $6.50.

Paperback vampire romance.

Asprin, Robert. Wartorn 2: Obliteration. $7.99.

Paperback military fantasy. Cover art by Duane O. Myers.

Benford, Gregory. The Sunborn. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Sequel to The Martian Race (). Uncredited cover art by Don Dixon.

Bishop, Anne. Dreams Made Flesh. $7.99.

Paperback collection four stories set in the fantasy world of The Black Jewels Trilogy.

Bishop, Anne. Ephemera 1: Sebastian. $23.95.

Hardcover romantic fantasy. Jacket art by Larry Rostant.

Blish, James. A Case of Conscience. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1958 paperback sf; new import price. No discount.

Brackett, Leigh. Sea Kings of Mars and Otherworldly Stories. $19.90.

British trade paperback collection 12 pulp science fantasy stories (one collaboration with Bradbury). Includes Foreword by Brackett and Afterword by Stephen Jones. Cover art by Les Edwards. Fantasy Masterworks 46. No discount.

Briggs, Patricia. Mercedes Thompson 1: Moon Called. $7.99.

Paperback werewolf. Cover art by Daniel Dos Santos.

[Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Pateman, Matthew. The Aesthetics of Culture in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. $32.00.

Trade paperback tv-related nonfiction. No discount.

Card, Orson Scott. Treason. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1988 hardcover revised reprint 1979 (as A Planet Called Treason) hardcover sf. Cover art by John Harris.

Cast, P. C. Goddess Summoning 5: Goddess of the Rose. $6.99.

Paperback contemporary fantasy (heroine invokes hecate) romance. Cover art by Matt Mahurin.

Cherryh, C. J. Foreigner 8: Destroyer. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Cover art by Michael Whelan.

Clegg, Douglas. The Mordred Trilogy 1: Mordred, Bastard Son. $24.95.

Hardcover Arthurian.

[Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures] Mariotte, Jeff. Marauders 1: Ghost of the Wall. $6.99.

Paperback sword-and-sorcery pastiche. Cover art by Justin Sweet.

Cunningham, Elaine. Changeling Detective 2: Shadows in the Starlight. $23.95.

Hardcover dark Celtic fantasy detective. Jacket photograph by Alain Daussin/Getty Images.

Curran, Bob. Encyclopedia of the Undead. $18.99.

Trade paperback nonfiction. A Field Guide to the Creatures That Cannot Rest in Peace. Cover and interior art by Ian Daniels.

Cusick, Richie Tankersley. The Unseen 3: Blood Brothers. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 British paperback young adult horror. Cover art by Tony Sahara.

[DC Comics] Grant, Alan. DC Universe 1: Last Sons. $6.99.

Paperback comic-book-based sf adventure, featuring Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Lobo. Cover art by James Jean.

Dunn, E. Robert. Echelon's End 3: Planetfall. $22.95.

Trade paperback gender-bending sf adventure. Cover design by Don Wallstedt.

Lord Dunsany. Time and the Gods. $15.90.

British trade paperback omnibus, reprinting six collections; new import price. No discount.

Eddison, E R. The Worm Ouroboros. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1922 British hardcover epic fantasy; new import price. No discount.

Farmer, Philip Jose. Strange Relations. $13.00.

Trade paperback omnibus reprinting two novels, The Lovers (1961) and Flesh (1968), and one collection, Strange Relations (1960). Cover art by Clyde Caldwell.

Flint, Eric and David Drake. Belisarius 6: Dance of Time. $26.00.

Hardcover alternate history military sf. Jacket art by Alan Pollack.

Ford, John M. The Dragon Waiting. $13.90.

2002 British trade paperback reprint 1983 hardcover fantasy; new import price. No discount.

Gates, R. Patrick. Grimm Reapings. $6.99.

Paperback horror. Sequel to Grimm Memorials ().

Gonzalez, J. F. Survivor. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 trade paperback horror.

Grabinski, Stefan. The Dark Domain. $12.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1993 collection 11 early 20th century dark fantasy stories, translated from the Polish by Miroslaw Lipinski. Cover art by Ben Mitchell.

Hall, Oakley. Ambrose Bierce 5: Ambrose Bierce and the Ace of Shoots. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover historical (1892 San Francisco) mystery. Cover design by Dan Rembert incorporates period photos of Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley.

Hendrix, Howard V. The Labyrinth Key. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 trade paperback sf (quantum computer). Cover art by Stanislaw Fernandes.

Heyer, Georgette. Bath Tangle. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1955 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Beauvallet. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1929 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Charity Girl. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1970 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. A Civil Contract. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1961 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Conqueror. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1931 British hardcover historical (William the Conqueror). No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Cotillion. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1953 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Devil's Cub. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1932 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Grand Sophy. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1950 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. An Infamous Army. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1937 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Lady of Quality. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1957 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Masqueraders. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1928 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. My Lord John. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1975 British hardcover unfinished historical (1393-1413 England). No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Pistols for Two. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1960 British hardcover collection 11 Regency stories. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Simon the Coldheart. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1925 British hardcover historical romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. Sprig Muslin. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1956 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Talisman Ring. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1936 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Toll-Gate. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1954 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Hodgson, William Hope. The House on the Borderland and Other Novels. $13.90.

British trade paperback omnibus, reprinting four horror novels: The Boats of teh Glen Carrig, The House on the Borderland, The Ghost Pirates, and The Night Land. Introduction by Mieville. Fantasy Masterworks 33. Cover art by Jim Burns. No discount.

Holder, Nancy. Pretty Little Devils. $14.99.

Hardcover young adult horror. Jacket art by Jason Ralls.

Howard, Robert E. The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle. $15.90.

British trade paperback collection fourteen stories, plus fragments previously completed by others; new import price. No discount.

Iggulden, Conn. Emperor [3]: The Field of Swords. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover historical (Julius Caesar in Britain). Cover art by Tom Hallman.

[Keith, William H., Jr. as] 'Ian Douglas'. The Legacy Trilogy 2: Battlespace. $7.50.

Paperback military sf.

Krinard, Susan. Rhenna of the Free People 2: Hammer of the Earth. $13.95.

Trade paperback prehistorical fantasy romance. Sequel to Shield of the Sky ().

Langrish, Katherine. Troll Mill. $15.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Set in same world as Troll Fell (). Jacket art by Mark Frederickson.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Gifts. $11.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult fantasy; new import price. No discount.

Leiber, Fritz. The Second Book of Lankhmar. $17.90.

2001 British trade paperback omnibus, collecting the final three volumes of this heroic fantasy series; new import price. No discount.

Love, Kathy. Fangs but no Fangs. $14.00.

Trade paperback vampire romance. Sequel to Fangs for the Memories ($14.00).

McIntosh, Fiona. The Quickening Book 1: Myrren's Gift. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 Australian paperback young adult high fantasy. Cover art by Les Petersen.

Moorcock, Michael. Behold the Man. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1969 British hardcover time-travel; second printing, new import price. No discount.

Moore, C. L. Black Gods and Scarlet Dreams. $13.90.

2002 British trade paperback omnibus reprint collections Jirel of Joiry (1969) and Scarlet Dream (1981); new import price. No discount.

Moore, Ward. Bring the Jubilee. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1953 hardcover classic alternate history; second printing, new import price. No discount.

Moorcock, Michael. Corum: The Prince in the Scarlet Robe. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1977 paperback (as The Swords Trilogy) omnibus; new import price. No discount.

Moorcock, Michael. The History of the Runestaff. $17.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover omnibus (then as Hawkmoon), reprinting the 4 Dorian Hawkmoon novels: The Jewel in the Skull, The Mad God's Amulet, The Sword of the Dawn, and The Runestaff. Fantasy Masterworks 36. Cover Steve Stone.

Moore, Steve. V for Vendetta. $6.99.

Paperback novelization of screeplay by the Washowski Brothers (based on Alan Moore and David Lloyd's graphic novel, no cover credit by Moore's choice).

Morris, Mark. The Immaculate. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Murakami, Haruki. Kafka on the Shore. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover translation by Philip Gabriel of 2002 Japanese (as Umibe no Kafuka) magical realist. Cover design by John Gall.

Owens, Robin D. The Summoning 2: Sorceress of Faith. $13.95.

Trade paperback fantasy romance. Sequel to Guardian of Honor ().

Perez-Reverte, Arturo. Captain Alatriste 2: Purity of Blood. $23.95.

Hardcover translation by Margaret Sayers Peden of 1997 Spanish (as Limpieza de sangre) swashbuckler. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

Pini, Wendy and Richard Pini. Elfquest Archives: Volume 3. $49.99.

Hardcover graphic story collection, reprinting the issues 11 to 15 of the original comic book, here newly re-colored and re-lettered, adding a bonus portfolio pieces. Introduction by Wise and Taylor. Afterword by the Pinis.

Powers, Tim. The Anubis Gates. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1983 paperback time-travel science fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 47. Cover designed by Richard Carr. No discount.

Powers, Tim. The Drawing of the Dark. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1979 paperback comic fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 33. Cover designed by Richard Carr incorporates art by Jan Breughel the Elder. No discount.

Pratchett, Terry, Stewart, Ian, and Jack Cohen. Science of Discworld II: The Globe. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover nonfiction novel; fifth printing. Cover art by Paul Kidby.

Pratchett, Terry, Stewart, Ian, and Jack Cohen. The Science of Discworld. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2002 revised reprint 1999 British hardcover nonfiction novel; sixth printing. Cover art by Paul Kidby.

Pratchett, Terry. Strata. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 1981 British hardcover comic fantasy; 18th printing. Cover art by Josh Kirby. No discount.

Pratchett, Terry and Gary Jollife. The Unadulterated Cat. $15.90.

British hardcover reprint 2002 British hardcover revised reprint 1989 British paperback feline humour. Cover art and illustrations by Jolliffe. No discount.

Gribbin, Mary and John Gribbin. The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. $15.95.

Hardcover nonfiction.

Roberts, John Maddox. Marcus Cornelius Scipio 2: The Seven Hills. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover alternate history. sequel to Hannibal's Children (). Cover art by Scott Grimando.

Roberts, John Maddox. SPQR IX: The Princess and the Pirates. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover historical (Republican Rome) mystery. Cover design by David Baldeosingh Botstein.

Roberson, Jennifer. The Novels of Tiger and Del: Volume 1. $15.00.

Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting two fantasy novels [Sword-Dancer (1986) and Sword-Singer (1988)], and a related short story (2002). Wraparound cover art by Todd Lockwood.

Saberhagen, Fred. An Old Friend of the Family. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1979 paperback Dracula novel. Cover design by Peter Lutjen.

[Sagan, Carl] Head, Tom, editor. Conversations with Carl Sagan. $20.00.

Trade paperback anthology of interviews with Sagan published from 1973-96.

Sarrantonio, Al, editor. Flights: Extreme Visions of Fantasy: Volume 1. $7.99.

Paperback reprint half of 2004 hardcover original anthology, with 15 stories by Asaro, Attanasio, Cacek, de Lint, Hand, Hoffman, Lynn, McKiernan, Modesitt, Niven, Oates, Powers, Reed, Silverberg, and Wurts. Uncredited cover art by Steve Stone.

[Millar, Martin as] 'Martin Scott'. Thraxas 7: Thraxas at War. $24.00.

Hardcover reprint 2003 British comic heroic fantasy. Jacket art by Tom Kidd.

Sherman, David and Dan Cragg. Starfist [12]: Flashfire. $19.95.

Hardcover military sf. Jacket art and design by Big Dot Design. This book is numbered 11 in the series, with no mention of Backshot.

Shirley, John. John Constantine Hellblazer 2: War Lord. $6.99.

Paperback graphic-novel-based dark fantasy. Cover art by Tim Bradstreet.

Showalter, Gena. Jewel of Atlantis. $6.99.

Paperback Atlantean fantasy romance.

Silverberg, Robert. The Book of Skulls. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1972 hardcover sf. Cover design and art by Bau-da Design Lab.

Silverberg, Robert. Dying Inside. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1972 hardcover sf. SF Masterworks 59. Cover art by Dominic Harman. No discount.

Simmons, Dan. Song of Kali. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1985 hardcover dark fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 44. Cover design by Richard Carr. Winner World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. No discount.

Sizemore, Susan. Primes 4: Master of Darkness. $6.99.

Paperback vampire romance.

Smith, Cordwainer. The Rediscovery of Man. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1975 paperback collection (then as The Best of Cordwainer Smith); new import price. No discount.

Stackpole, Michael A. The Age of Discovery Trilogy 1: A Secret Atlas. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 trade paperback cartographer fantasy. Cover art by Stephen Youll.

Stapledon, Olaf. Last and First Men. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1930 hardcover sf. Includes Foreword by Benford and Afterword by Lessing, both from 1988 American reprint. Cover art by Les edwards. SF Masterworks 11. No discount.

[Star Trek: The New Frontier] David, Peter. Star Trek: The New Frontier 15: After the Fall. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover tv-related sf adventure. Set three years after the previous novel. Uncredited cover art by Jerry Vanderstelt.

Stephenson, Neal. The Baroque Cycle 1a: Quicksilver:. $7.99.

Paperback reprint first third 2003 hardcover historical literary science fantasy.

Stone, David Lee. The Illmore Chronicles 1: The Ratastrophe Catastrophe. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover and interior art by Bob Lea.

Stone, David Lee. The Illmore Chronicles 2: The Yowler Foul-Up. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Bob Lea.

Swanwick, Michael. The Iron Dragon's Daughter. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1994 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Steve Stone. Fantasy Masterworks 42. No discount.

Tepper, Sheri S. Beauty. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1991 hardcover time-travel science fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 14. Cover designed by Richard Carr incorporates art by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. No discount.

Tepper, Sheri S. Grass. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1989 hardcover sf. SF Masterworks 48. Cover art by Chris Moore. No discount.

Turner, Megan Whalen. The Thief 2: The Queen of Attolia. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult fantasy. Sequel to The Thief ($5.99). Cover art by Vince Natale.

Turner, Megan Whalen. The Thief 3: The King of Attolia. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Sequel to The Thief () and The Queen of Attolia (). Jacket art by Vince Natale.

Vance, Jack. Lyonesse 2/3: The Green Pearl and Madouc. $17.90.

British trade paperback omnibus reprint 1985 and 1989 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Mick Van Houten. Fantasy Masterworks 35. No discount.

Varley, John. Gaean Trilogy 1: Titan. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1979 hardcover sf; ninth printing, new price. New cover design by Annette Fiore. Illustrations from the original hardcover by Freff.

Vinge, Vernor. Tatja Grimm's World. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1987 paperback revised reprint 1969 (as Grimm's World) paperback sf. Cover art by Paul Lehr.

Walton, Evangeline. The Mabinogion. $17.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover (as The Mabinogion Tetralogy) omnibus four Welsh fantasy novels. Cover art by Alan Lee. Fantasy Masterworks 39. No discount.

[WarCraft] DeCandido, Keith R. A. World of WarCraft 1: Cycle of Hatred. $7.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Glenn Rane.

Watson, Jules. The Dalriada Trilogy 2: The Dawn Stag. $24.95.

Hardcover reprint British 2005 historical (81 AD Roman Britain) fantasy. Jacket design by Ghost.

Weber, David. Empire from the Ashes. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover omnibus reprint three sf adventure novels: Mutineer's Moon (1996), The Armageddon Inheritance (1993), and Heirs of Empire (1991). Cover art by David Mattingly.

Wein, Elizabeth E. The Sunbird. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical Arthur-related fantasy. Sequel to The Winter Prince () and A Coalition of Lions (). Cover art by Greg Spalenka.

Whiteside, Diane. The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires. $14.00.

Trade paperback revised reprint 2001 e-book collection 12 related erotic vampire stories, setting stage for a trilogy.

Wilks, Eileen. Moon Children 2: Mortal Danger. $6.99.

Paperback werewolf mystery romance.

Williams, Sean with Shane Dix. Geodesica: Descent. $7.99.

Paperback space opera. Sequel to Geodesica: Ascent (). Cover art by Chris Moore.

New Books received 14 - 20 Jan 2006

[Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Askegren, Pierce. Buffy, the Vampire Slayer [a29]: Afterimage. $6.99.

Paperback tv-based vampire slayer adventure.

Clarke, Susanna. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. $9.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover historical (early 19th century England) dark fantasy. Cover design by William Webb.

Constable, Kate. The Chantgers of Tremaris Trilogy 2: The Waterless Sea. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 Australian hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Matt Manley.

[DC/Vertigo Comics] Willingham, Bill. Fables 1: Legends in Exile. $9.99.

Trade paperback urban fairy tale graphic story collection; fifth printing, new price.

Delany, Samuel R. About Writing: Seven Essays, Four Letters, and Five Interviews. $24.95.

Trade paperback non-fiction collection of essays, letters and interviews about writing (like it says).

de Lint, Charles. Waifs and Strays. $7.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover collection 16 stories, one original to this volume. Cover art by John Jude Palencar.

Farmer, Philip Jose. Riverworld 3: The Dark Design. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1977 hardcover science fantasy; seventh printing, new price.

Fox, Helen. Eager. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult sf. Cover art by Adam Willis.

Harper, Tara K. Tales of the Wolves 1: Wolfwalker. $19.00.

On-demand trade paperback reprint 1990 paperback lupine fantasy.

Hilgartner, Beth. A Murder for Her Majesty. $5.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1986 hardcover historical (Elizabethan England) mystery.

Hodgson, William Hope. Collected Fiction 4: The Night Land and Other Perilous Romances. $35.00.

Hardcover collection title novel and six other stories. Edited by Jeremy Lassen. No dustjacket as issued.

Huff, Tanya. Wizard of the Grove. $7.99.

Paperback omnibus, reprinting the two related novels Child of the Grove (1988) and The Last Wizard (1989); ninth printing, new price.

Kerr, P[hilip]. B. Children of the Lamp 2: The Blue Djinn of Babylon. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Petar Meseldzija.

King, Stephen. Cell. $26.95.

Hardcover cell phone horror.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Always Coming Home. $19.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1985 hardcover; new printing, new price.

L'Homme, Erik. Book of the Stars 2: The Mystery of Lord Sha. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover translation (by Ros Schwartz, here uncredited) of 2003 French (as Le Livre des Etoiles 2: Le Seigneur Sha) young adult fantasy. Cover art by Mark Zugg. Illustrations by David Wyatt.

Lowry, Lois. Gathering Blue. $8.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult sf. Sequel to The Giver (). Cover photograph by the author.

Lowry, Lois. Messenger. $6.50.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult sf. Sequel to The Giver () and Gathering Blue (). Cover photograph by the author.

[Park, Nick]. Wallace and Gromit: Fold and Mail Stationery. $8.95.

Trade paperback featuring 40 tear-out fold-and-mail sheets in five different designs.

[Elfquest] Pini, Wendy, Richard Pini, and Don Strait. Elfquest: The Grand Quest 12. $9.99.

Manga paperback collection graphic stories (reprinting stories from Kings of the Broken Wheel 8-9), representing the tales in chronological order. Cover art by Wendy Pini; sequential art by Wendy Pini and Don Strait.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 26: Thief of Time. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover comic fantasy; 11th printing, new price.

Robson, Justina. Mappa Mundi. $13.90.

British paperback repritn 2001 British trade paperback hard sf. No discount.

Smith, Clark Ashton. The Emperor of Dreams: The Lost Tales of Clark Ashton Smith. $17.90.

2002 British trade paperback collection 44 stories and one poem; new import price. No discount.

Smith, Clark Ashton. The Shadow of the Unattained. $20.00.

Trade paperback collection of The Letters of George Sterling and Clark Ashton Smith. Edited by David E. Schultz and S. T. Joshi. Includes drawings and poetry by Smith. Bibliographies for both writers. Cover art by Philip Fuller.

[Twilight Zone] Serling, Rod. The Complete TZ Scripts of Rod Serling 1: As Timeless as Infinity. $66.00.

Wrede, Patricia C. The Enchanted Forest Chronicles [boxed set]. $23.95.

Boxed set four paperbacks: Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons.

New Books received 7 - 13 Jan 2006

Cornwell, Bernard. The Pale Horseman. $25.95.

Hardcover historical (Alfred the Great).

Delany, Samuel R. About Writing: Seven Essays, Four Letters, and Five Interviews. $65.00.

Hardcover non-fiction collection of essays, letters and interviews about writing (like it says).

Dick, Philip K. The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick 3: Second Variety. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1987 hardcover collection; new printing, new price.

Douglass, Sara. The Crucible 3: The Crippled Angel. $25.95.

Hardcover reprint 2002 (a second 2006 copyright may indicate revisions) Australian paperback fantasy. Jacket art by Donato [Giancola].

[Doctor Who] Cartmel, Andrew. Through Time: An Unauthorised and Unofficial History of Doctor Who. $17.95.

Trade paperback non-fiction.

Fallon, Jennifer. The Hythrun Chronicles 4: The Wolfblade Trilogy 1: Wolfblade. $25.95.

Hardcover reprint 2004 Australian paperback fantasy, set before the first trilogy. Jacket art by Paul Youll.

[Final Destination] Rhodes, Natasha. Final Destination. $7.99.

Paperback novelization of screenplay by Glen Morgan & James Wong and Jeffrey Reddick.

[Final Destination] Faust, Christa. Final Destination 3. $7.99.

Paperback novelization of screenplay by Glen Morgan & James Wong.

Heyer, Georgette. Cousin Kate. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1968 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Quiet Gentleman. $4.99.

Paperback reprint 1951 British hardcover Regency romance. Foreword by Karen Hawkins.

[Lindholm, Megan] as 'Robin Hobb'. The Tawny Man 3: Fool's Fate. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover epic fantasy; third printing, new price.

King, Stephen. The Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla. $9.99.

Tall paperback reprint 2003 hardcover dark fantasy. Cover art and section spot art (but not the color plates) by Berni Wrightson.

Langford, David. The SEX Column and Other Misprints. $29.95.

On-demand hardcover collection of essays from the magazine SFX (1995 to 2005). No discount.

Lansdale, Joe R. Ned the Seal 2: Flaming London. $40.00.

Hardcover gonzo pulp adventure, sequel to Zeppelins West. Signed by Lansdale. Jacket and interior art by Timothy Truman.

Niven, Larry. The Draco Tavern. $24.95.

Hardcover collection 26 short sf somewhat tall tales, five original to this volume. Jacket art by Stephan Martiniere.

Norton, Andre and Jean Rabe. Return to Quag Keep. $24.95.

Hardcover Dungeons and Dragons based quest fantasy. Sequel to Quag Keep. Jacket art by Justin Sweet.

Renault, Mary. The King Must Die. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1958 hardcover historical; 31st printing, new price.

Resnick, Mike. The Widowmaker 4: A Gathering of Widowmakers. $23.95.

Hardcover space bounty hunter. Wraparound jacket art by Jim Burns.

Roberts, Adam. The History of Science Fiction. $95.00.

Hardcover nonfiction. No discount.

Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. $22.99.

Hardcover reprint 1999 British hardcover young adult fantasy; 53rd printing, new price.

Smith, Jeff. Bone 3: Eyes of the Storm. $9.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1997 hardcover fantasy graphic novel, here colored by Steve Hamaker.

Smith, Jeff. Bone 3: Eyes of the Storm. $18.99.

Hardcover reprint 1997 hardcover fantasy graphic novel, here colored by Steve Hamaker.

New Books received 31 Dec 2005 - 6 Jan 2006

Bray, Libba. Rebel Angels. $16.95.

Hardcover young adult historical (1895 England) fantasy. Companion to A Great and Terrible Beauty (). Jacket design by Trish Parcell Watts incorporates photograph by Michael Frost.

Christian, M. Running Dry. $13.95.

Trade paperback queer vampire novel. Cover design by Matt Sams.

Clement, Hal. Mission of Gravity. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1954 hardcover hard sf. Cover art by John Picacio. SF Masterworks 62. No discount. Strongly recommended by Dave.

Cooper, Susan. Dark is Rising 4: The Grey King. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1975 hardcover young adult fantasy; 34th printing, new price.

Crowley, John. Little, Big. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1981 trade paperback fantasy; new printing, new import price. No discount.

Delany, Samuel R. Babel-17. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1966 paperback; fourth printing, new price. SF Masterworks 6. No discount.

[Doctor Who] Richards, Justin. The Ninth Doctor 4: The Deviant Strain. $11.99.

Hardcover tv-based time-travel adventure, featuring the Doctor, Rose, and Captain Jack in contemporary Novosibirsk. Issued without dustjacket.

[Doctor Who] Roberts, Gareth. The Ninth Doctor 5: Only Human. $11.99.

Hardcover tv-based time-travel adventure, featuring the Doctor, Rose, and Captain Jack investigating appearance of Neanderthal man in contemporary England. Issued without dustjacket.

[Doctor Who] Lyons, Steve. The Ninth Doctor 6: The Stealers of Dreams. $11.99.

Hardcover tv-based time-travel adventure, featuring the Doctor, Rose, and Captain Jack in a future where fiction has been banned. Issued without dustjacket.

[Doctor Who] White, Michael. A Teaspoon and an Open Mind: The Science of Doctor Who. $24.90.

British hardcover nonfiction. The Unofficial Guide to Intergalactic Truth from Cybernetics and Regeneration to Teleportation and Time Travel. No discount.

[Eberron] Forbeck, Matt. The Lost Mark 2: The Road to Death:. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Adam Rex.

Feist, Raymond E. and William Forstchen. Legends of the Riftwar 1: Honoured Enemy. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover Midkemia fantasy; seventh printing. Cover art by Geoff Taylor. No discount.

Feist, Raymond E. and Joel Rosenberg. Legends of the Riftwar 2: Murder in Lamut. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover Midkemia fantasy; fourth printing. Cover art by Geoff Taylor. No discount.

Feist, Raymond E. and Steve Stirling. Legends of the Riftwar 3: Jimmy the Hand. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover Midkemia fantasy; third printing. Cover art by Geoff Taylor. No discount.

Fowler, Christopher. Bryant and May 3: Seventy-Seven Clocks. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover mystery. Cover art by Christopher Gibbs.

Gulik, Robert van. Judge Dee 1: The Chinese Gold Murders. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1958 hardcover semi-historical (conflation of 7th and 16th Century China) mystery. Cover design by Melissa Jones incorporates much more recent photographs. Illustrations by the author.

Gulik, Robert van. Judge Dee 6: The Chinese Bell Murders. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1959 hardcover semi-historical (conflation of 7th and 16th Century China) mystery. Cover design by Melissa Jones incorporates much more recent photographs. Illustrations by the author.

Gulik, Robert van. Judge Dee 14: The Willow Pattern. $10.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1965 hardcover historical mystery; third printing, new price.

Gulik, Robert van. Judge Dee 15: Murder in Canton. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1966 hardcover historical mystery; third printing, new price.

Haldeman, Joe. War Stories. $29.00.

Hardcover omnibus, reprinting two Vietnam War novels, War Year (1972) and 1968 (1994, and here unnoted on the copyright page), along with seven stories and two poems. Jacket design by Claudia Noble.

Holt, Peter. Chromosome 8. $22.95.

Hardcover biotechnological thriller.

Howard, Robert E. The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2001 British trade paperback collection; third printing, new import price. No discount.

Joyce, Graham. The Limits Of Enchantment. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover contemporary fantasy. Cover design by Nina Brown.

Klause, Annette Curtis. Freaks: Alive, on the Inside!. $16.95.

Hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

Koontz, Dean`. Forever Odd. $27.00.

Hardcover paranormal thriller. Sequel to Odd Thomas (). Jacket art by Tom Hallman.

Lackey, Mercedes. Take a Thief. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover Valdemar fantasy; ninth printing, new price.

Lickiss, Rebecca. Remember Me?. $25.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Thorsten Grambow. No discount.

Link, Kelly. Magic For Beginners. $24.00.

Hardcover collection nine stories, three original to this volume. Jacket and interior art by Shelley Jackson.

[Magic: The Gathering] Herndon, Cory J. Ravnica Cycle 2: Guildpact. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Todd Lockwood.

Martin, George R. R. Quartet: Four Tales from the Crossroads. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover collection three stories and one screeplay. Edited by Christine Carpenito. Introduction by Melinda Snodgrass. Cover art by Charles Vess.

Matheson, Richard. The Shrinking Man. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1956 paperback classic sf novel. Cover art by Chris Moore. SF Masterworks 51. No discount.

McCaffrey, Anne. The White Dragon. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1978 hardcover; 46th printing; new price.

McDonnell, Patrick. The Gift of Nothing. $14.99.

Hardcover graphic story, featuring Mooch and Earl from the Mutts comic strip.

McKillip, Patricia A. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1974 hardcover fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 48. Cover design by Richard Carr.

Moorcock, Michael. Eternal Champion 10: The Dancers at the End of Time. $13.90.

British trade paperback revised reprint 1981 British hardcover omnibus, reprinting the novels An Alien Heat (1972), The Hollow Lands (1974), and The End of All Songs (1976). SF Masterworks 53. Cover art by Steve Stone. No discount.

Piercy, Marge. Sleeping with Cats: A Memoir. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover autobiography; third printing, new price.

Redmann, J. M. Mickey Knight 4: Lost Daughters. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 hardcover lesbian mystery.

Reeve, Philip. The Hungry City Chronicles 1: Mortal Engines. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover science fantasy; new edition possibly revised, same ISBN. New cover art by David Frankland.

Ridley, John. Soledad O'Roark 2: What Fire Cannot Burn. $6.99.

Paperback superhero/metahuman. An edition in hardcover was announced for 2004, but may never have been published. Jacket art by Herman Estevez.

Robson, Justina. Natural History. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover sf. Cover art by Steve Stone. No discount.

[Rouillard, Michelle as] 'Michelle Rowen'. Bitten and Smitten. $6.50.

Paperback comic vampire romance.

[Rowling, J. K.] Lackey, Mercedes with Leah Wilson, editors. Mapping the World of Harry Potter. $14.95.

Trade paperback original anthology, with 14 essays by Castro, Gellis, Gunn, Matthews, Watt-Evans, Wells, Zettel, and others. Wilson gets no cover or copyright credit

[Rusch, Kristine Kathryn as] 'Kris Nelscott'. Smokey Dalton 5: War At Home. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover period (late 1960s East Coast) mystery. Cover design by Scott Levine.

Sena, Hideaki. Parasite Eve. $24.95.

Hardcover translation by Tyran Grillo of 1995 Japanese microbiological horror novel. Jacket art and design by Chip Kidd.

Simmons, Wm. Mark. One Foot in the Grave. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback vampire gangster rock'n'roll novel; second printing, new price.

[Stargate SG-1] Storm, Jo. Approaching the Possible: The World of Stargate SG-1. $19.95.

Trade paperback episode guide.

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Dixon, Chuck. Star Wars: General Grievous. $12.95.

Trade paperback movie-related graphic novel, collecting four issues of the Dark Horse comic book. Art by Rick Leonardi (pencils) and Mark Pennington (inks). Cover art by Paolo Parente.

Stroud, Jonathan. The Bartimaeus Trilogy 2: The Golem's Eye. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover young adult fantasy. sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand (). Cover art by Melvyn Grant.

Stroud, Jonathan. The Bartimaeus Trilogy 3: Ptolemy's Gate. $17.95.

Hardcover reprint 2005 (despite 2006 copyright) British hardcover young adult fantasy. sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand () and The Golem's Eye (). Jacket art by Melvyn Grant.

Tezuka, Osamu. Buddha 7: Prince Ajatasattu. $24.95.

Hardcover anonymous translation of 1988 Japanese manga. Book design by Chip Kidd.

Wallach, Van. Uncover a Cobra: Take a Three-Dimensional Look Inside a King Cobra!. $18.95.

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

Wilkins, Kim. Giants of the Frost. $6.99.

Paperback Norse fantasy. Cover art by Shasti O'Leary Soudant.

Audio/video received January 2006

[cd] [Aardman]. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit: Orig Motion Picture Sou. $18.98.

2005. 48:21, 19 tracks. Soundtrack music composed by Julain Nott, Rupert Gregson-Williams, James Michael Dooley, Lorne Balfe, and Alastair King. Score produced by Hans Zimmer.

[dvd] Barron, Steve. Arabian Nights. $14.98.

1999. 175 minutes. 1.33:1 full screen. Dolby Digital 2.0 surround English soundtrack. Making-of documentary; cast & crew info; production notes; more.

[dvd] Cooper, Merian C. and Ernest B. Schoedsack. The King Kong Collection. $39.92.00.

1933/1949. Four-DVD boxed set. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital mono English soundtrack. Collects King Kong (1933), Son of Kong (1933), and Mighty Joe Young (1949). Commentary; making-of featurettes; more.

[dvd] Chow, Stephen. Kung Fu Hustle. $19.94.

2004. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [DC Comics] Nolan, Christopher. Batman Begins. $20.98.

2005. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [DC Comics]. Adventures of Superman: The Complete Second Season. $39.98.

1953-54. Five-DVD boxed set. 683 minutes: 26 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital mono English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Cast commentary; 'Stamp Day for Superman' savings bond special; First Lady of Metropolis documentary.

[dvd] [DC Comics]. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: The Complete SecondSeason. $59.98.

1994-95. Six-DVD boxed set. 1013 minutes: 22 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital stereo English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Cast commentary; making-of featurettes.

[cd] [Disney]. Walt Disney Takes You To Disneyland. $19.98.

2003. 35:24, five tracks corresponding to the lands of the Magic Kingdom in 1955. Narration by Disney over tracks conducted by Camarata, Oliver Wallace, and George Bruns.

[cd] [Disney]. A Musical History of Disneyland: 50th Anniversary. $106.98.

2005. Boxed set six CDs (recordings from the park rides over the first half century) and hardcover.photohistory The Sounds of Disneyland. No discount.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Martinus, Derek. Doctor Who 51: Spearhead from Space. $19.98.

1970. 97 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Third Doctor, the Brigadier, and Liz. Teleplay by Robert Holmes. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 3 - 24 Jan 1970.

[dvd] Forster, Marc. Finding Neverland. $19.99.

2004. Reissue at new price.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 1: Moriarty, Where Are You?. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 2: Enter Bluebottle. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 3: I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 4: My Knees Have Fallen Off!. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 6: Have a Gorilla. $24.90.

1955-58. Import at new price. No discount.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 11: He's Fallen in the Water!. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 13: It's All in the Mind, You Know!. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 16: And Guests. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 17: The Silent Bugler. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 18: And More Guests. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 19: Ned's Atomic Dustbin. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 20: The Fear of Wages. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 21: The Missing Battleship. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 22: The Booted Gorilla. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 23: The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System. $24.90.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Last Goon Show of All. $24.90.

[dvd] [Rowling, J. K.] Columbus, Chris. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. $19.96.

2001. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Rowling, J. K.] Columbus, Chris. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. $19.96.

2002. Full-frame. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Rowling, J. K.] Cuaron, Alfonso. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. $19.96.

2004. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Rowling, J. K.] Columbus, Chris. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. $19.96.

2002. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Red Dwarf]. Red Dwarf VII: The Original and Extended Series. $44.98.

1997. Three-DVD set. Approximately 240 minutes: eight episodes, three also presented in extended versions. Full-frame. Cast commentary; deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; raw FX footage; gallery; more.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings: Extended DVD Editio. $29.95.

2002. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended DVD Edition. $29.95.

2003. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended DVD Edition. $29.95.

2004. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Wells, H. G.] Spielberg, Stephen. War of the Worlds. $29.99.

2005. 117 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and French soundtracks; DTS 5.1 digital surround and Dolby Digital 2.0 English soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Includes SFX featurette.

Magazines received January 2006

[Black Gate] O'Neill, John, editor. Black Gate. Issue 9, Vol.2, No.3. Fall 2005. $9.95.

Fiction by Leinster, Tritten, and others. Article on the Retro-Hugos that Will Never Be from 1954 and 1955 by Horton. Cover art by Dan Krall.

Calendars received January 2006

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