The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received April 2006

New Books received 22 - 28 Apr 2006

[2000 AD] Bishop, David. Nikolai Dante 3: Honour Be Damned!. $7.99.

Paperback comic-book-based sf caper. Cover art by Simon Fraser.

[2000 AD] Bishop, David. Fiends of the Eastern Front 2: The Blood Red Army. $7.99.

Paperback comic-book based historical (1945 Russia) military vampire.

Anthony, Piers. God of Tarot. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1979 paperback fantasy; fourth printing. Cover art by Rowena.

Asprin, Robert. MythAdventures 4: Hit or Myth. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1983 trade paperback comic fantasy. Cover art by Walter Velez.

[Barrie, J. M.] Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson. Peter and the Starcatchers. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover prequel. Cover and interior art by Greg Call.

Besson, Luc. Arthur and the Minimoys. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover translation by Ellen Sowchek of 2002 French young adult fantasy. Cover art by Brian Despain.

[Blood Bowl] Forbeck, Matt. Blood Bowl [3]: Death Match. $7.99.

Paperback game-based sports fantasy. Cover art by Max Bertolini.

Brenchley, Chaz. Selling Water by the River 1: Bridge of Dreams. $24.95.

Hardcover Ottoman fantasy. Jacket art by Eric Bowman.

[Arguile, Cheryl as] 'Emily Brightwell'. Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries 22: Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict. $6.99.

Paperback historical (Victorian England) mystery. Cover art by David Stimson.

Butcher, Jim. The Dresden Files 8: Proven Guilty. $23.95.

Hardcover paranormal detective. Jacket art by Chris McGrath.

Canavan, Trudi. Age of the Five Trilogy 2: Last of the Wilds. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 Australian paperback fantasy. Uncredited cover art by Matt Stawicki.

Cast, P. C. Elphame's Choice. $13.95.

2004 trade paperback fantasy romance, set in the Goddess Summoning world.

Danziger, Paula. This Place Has No Atmosphere. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1986 hardcover young adult sf; new publisher. Cover art by Tuesday Mourning.

Donohue, Keith. The Stolen Child: A Novel. $23.95.

Hardcover literary fantasy. Jacket design by Michael J. Windsor.

[Doctor Who] Parkin, Lance. Ahistory: An Unauthorised History of the Doctor Who Universe. $24.95.

Trade paperback tv-based annotated chronology. Unspecified additional material by Lars Pearson.

Fleming, Robert. Fever in the Blood. $5.99.

Paperback horror.

Foglio, Phil and Kaja Foglio. Girl Genius 4: Agatha Heterodyne and the Circus of Dreams. $20.95.

Trade paperback fantasy graphic story collection, reprinting material from issues 10-13.

[Forgotten Realms] Greenwood, Ed and Elaine Cunningham. The Cities 4: The City of Splendors: A Waterdeep Novel. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover game-based fantasy. Cover art by J. P. Targete.

[Forgotten Realms] Byers, Richard Lee. The Year of Rogue Dragons 3: The Ruin. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

Fox, Mem. The Magic Hat. $7.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover picture book. Cover and interior art by Tricia Tusa.

Genoese, Anna, editor. Midnight Magic: A Collection of Novellas. $6.99.

Paperback fantasy romance original anthology, with three novellas by Kearney, London, and York.

Greenberg, Martin H. and John Helfers, editors. Slipstreams. $7.50.

Paperback original anthology, with 20 stories by Foster, Hoffman, Hoyt, Huff, Lindskold, Modesitt, Rabe, Radford, Sawyer, Smeds, Stackpole, and others.

Hardinge, Frances. Fly by Night. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Brett Helquist. Recommended by Tom.

Harris, Charlaine. Southern Vampire Mystery 6: Definitely Dead. $23.95.

Hardcover vampire mystery. Jacket art by Lisa Desimini.

Hauf, Michele. Rhiana. $14.95.

Trade paperback historical (1437 France) fantasy romance.

Holt, Thomas. Meadowland. $14.00.

British trade paperback historical (1036 Viking discovery of America). Cover design by Tim Byrne.

[Jason X] Kilpatrick, Nancy. Jason X [5]: To the Third Power. $7.99.

Paperback movie-based horror.

Jecks, Michael. West Country/Knights Templar 5: The Abbot's Gibbet. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1998 British hardcover historical (early 14th century Devonshire) mystery.

Lackey, Mercedes. The Dragon Jousters 3: Sanctuary. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover non-Valdemar fantasy. sequel to Joust () and Alta (). Wraparound cover art by Jody A. Lee.

Larbalestier, Justine, editor. Daughters of Earth: Feminist Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century. $24.95.

Trade paperback anthology, with 11 stories by Butler, Fowler, Jones, Murphy, Tiptree, Tuttle, Wilhelm, and othes, accompanied by critical essays.

[Magic: The Gathering] Herndon, Cory J. Ravnica Cycle 3: Dissension. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai.

[Arends, Marthe as] 'Katie MacAlister'. Even Vampires Get the Blues. $6.99.

Paperback Scottish vampire romance.

[Marvel Comics] [X-Men] Bennett, Christopher L. Watchers on the Walls. $7.99.

Paperback comic book based superhero adventure. Cover art by Arthur Suydam.

[McSweeney's Quarterly] Eggers, Dave, editor. McSweeney's 19. $22.00.

Cigar box filled with facsimile informational pamphlets and a trade paperback anthology with stories by T. C. Boyle and others.

Melling, O. R. The Chronicles of Faerie 3: The Hunter's Moon. $7.95.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Moore, John. Bad Prince Charlie. $6.99.

Paperback comic fantasy. Cover art by Walter Velez.

[Morehouse, Lyda as] 'Tate Hallaway'. Garnet Lacey 1: Tall, Dark & Dead. $14.00.

Trade paperback bookseller fantasy romance. Cover art by Margarete Gockel.

Mosley, Walter. Fortunate Son. $23.95.

Hardcover contemporary thriller about dreams and fate.

Murphy, C. E. The Walker Papers 2: Thunderbird Falls. $14.95.

Trade paperback fantasy police procedural romance.

Nicholson, William. The Noble Warriors 1: Seeker. $17.00.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Douglas Mullen.

Patterson, James. Maximum Ride [1]: The Angel Experiment. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf thriller. Cover design by Gail Doobinin.

Petrucha, Stefan. Timetripper 1: Yestermorrow. $5.99.

Paperback young adult sf. Cover art by Matt Dorfman.

[Elfquest] Pini, Wendy, Richard Pini, and Sara Byam. Elfquest: The Grand Quest 14. $9.99.

Manga paperback collection graphic stories (reprinting stories from Elfquest: The Hidden Years 4-9 1/2), representing the tales in chronological order. Cover art by Wendy Pini; sequential art by Wendy Pini and John Byrne.

Randle, Kevin D. The Exploration Chronicles 4: The Gate. $6.99.

Paperback ufo sf. Cover art by Edwin Herder.

Saramago, Jose. Seeing. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint British hardcover translation by Margaret Jull Costa of 2004 Portuguese (as Ensaio sobre a Lucidez) magic realist. Sequel to Blindness ().

[Shadowrun] Hardy, Jason M. Shadowrun [44]: Drops of Corruption. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 9: Killers of the Dawn. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult vampire. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 11: Lord of the Shadows. $15.99.

Hardcover reprint 2004 British hardcover young adult vampire. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

Stahler, David, Jr. Doppelganger. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Jacket art by Ashley Wood.

[Star Wars] [Blondell, Judy as] 'Jude Watson'. Legacy of the Jedi/Secrets of the Jedi. $7.99.

Digest paperback omnibus reprint two hardcover young adult movie-related sf novels: Legacy of the Jedi (2003) and Secrets of the Jedi (2005). Includes preview from forthcoming novel.

Taylor, G. P. Tersias the Oracle. $17.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

Teague, Mark. The Field Beyond the Outfield. $5.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 hardcover picture book baseball fantasy. Cover and interior art by Teague.

Thompson, Eldon. The Legend of Asahiel 1: The Crimson Sword. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover fantasy adventure. Uncredited cover art by Koveck.

Tiernan, Cate. Balefire 4: A Necklace of Water. $5.99.

Paperback young adult fantasy (New Orleans witches). Cover design and illustration by square zero.

Truss, Lynne. Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation. $11.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover humorous grammar. Cover design and illustrations by James Nunn. Includes new Punctuation Repair Kit.

Varley, John. The Ophiuchi Hotline. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1977 hardcover sf; third printing, new price. New cover design by Annette Fiore.

[Warhammer 40,000] Abnett, Dan. The Horus Heresy 1: Horus Rising. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Neil Roberts.

Wells, H. G. The Sleeper Awakes. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1900 British hardcover sf. Edited with Introduction by Patrick Parrinder; notes by Andy Sawyer. Cover art by Kate GIbb. A Penguin Classic.

Williamson, Jack. The Stonehenge Gate. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Wraparound cover art by John Harris.

Yourgrau, Barry. Another NASTYbook: The Curse of the Tweeties. $11.99.

Turtleback nasty sequel. Cover and interior manga art by Robert DeJesus.

New Books received 15 - 21 Apr 2006

Armstrong, Kelley. Women of the Otherworld 6: Broken. $6.99.

Paperback werewolf and Jack the Ripper novel. Cover art by Franco Accornero.

Avi. Strange Happenings: Five Tales of Transformation. $15.00.

Hardcover collection of five young adult fantasy stories. Jacket art by Greg Swearingen.

Bell, Hilari. The Farsala Trilogy 2: Rise of a Hero. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Sequel to Fall of a Kingdom (). Cover art by Steve Stone.

Bull, Emma and Will Shetterly. War for the Oaks: The Screenplay. $15.95.

On-demand trade paperback screenplay, based on Bull's novel.

Butcher, Jim. The Dresden Files 7: Dead Beat. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover paranormal detective. Uncredited cover art by Chris McGrath.

Connolly, John. Charlie Parker 5: Black Angel. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover supernatural thriller.

D'Ammassa, Don. Haven. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Cover design by Christopher Watt. No discount.

Dietz, William C. Legion of the Damned. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 paperback military sf; 16th printing, new price.

Di Filippo, Paul. Shuteye for the Timebroker: Stories. $15.95.

Trade paperback collection 15 stories, two original to this volume. Cover art by Todd Schorr.

Drake, David. The Crown of the Isles 1: The Fortress of Glass. $25.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Donato [Giancola].

Flint, Eric with Virginia DeMarce, editors. 1634: The Ram Rebellion. $25.00.

Hardcover shared world anthology, with 19 stories. Jacket art by Tom Kidd.

Francis, Diana Pharaoh. Path of Blood. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy. Sequel to Path of Fate () and Path of Honor ($7.50).

Gilliland, Judith Heide. Strange Birds. $17.00.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Jim LaMarche.

Gunn, James. Inside Science Fiction. $35.00.

Trade paperback revised reprint 1992 trade paperback nonfiction; second edition. No discount.

Harrison, M. John. The Course of the Heart. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover contemporary fantasy; first American edition. Cover art by David Lloyd.

Harris, Charlaine. Southern Vampire Mystery 5: Dead as a Doornail. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover vampire mystery. Cover art by Lisa Desimini.

Hartwell, David G., editor. The Science Fiction Century Volume One. $21.95.

Trade paperback reprint half of 1997 hardcover anthology, with 26 stories by Anderson, Blish, Budrys, Clement, Farmer, Harness, Kipling, Lewis, London, Morrow, Pangborn, Swanwick, Tenn, Tiptree, van Vogt, Wells, Willis, and others.

Krinard, Susan. Call of the Wolf. $14.00.

Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting two werewolf romance novels: Secret of the Wolf (2001) and To Catch a Wolf (2003).

[Laumer, Keith] Weber, David. Bolos 11: Bolo!. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover collection four pastiche stories (one original to this volume) and one technical essay. Cover art by David Mattingly.

Llywelyn, Morgan. Druids. $14.95.

Trade paperback (not mass market, as on the copyright page) reprint 1991 hardcover Celtic historical; new edition from the same publisher. Cover art by Tom Stimpsom.

Mantel, Hilary. Beyond Black: A Novel. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover comic literary horror.

Martin, George R. R., editor. Wild Cards II: Aces High. $14.00.

2001 trade paperback reprint 1987 paperback braided superheroes novel, reissued with new ISBN sticker.

Martin, George R. R., editor. Wild Cards III: Jokers Wild. $14.00.

2001 trade paperback reprint 1987 paperback braided superheroes novel, reissued with new ISBN sticker.

Novik, Naomi. Temeraire 2: Throne of Jade. $7.50.

Paperback reprint British hardcover Napoleonic Wars dragon fantasy.

Perez-Reverte, Arturo. The Club Dumas. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 translation by Sonia Soto of 1993 Spanish literary mystery; new publisher. Still doesn't include the second set of variant plates. Cover design by Claudine G. Mansour includes photograph by Ernst Hass.Getty Images.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 15: Men at Arms. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 British hardcover comic fantasy; new printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 13: Small Gods. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover comic fantasy; 20th printing, new price.

[Karr, Phyllis Irene Radford as] 'Irene Radford'. Merlin's Descendants 5: Guardian of the Freedom. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover Elizabethan Arthur-related fantasy. Cover art by Gordon Crabb.

Ringo, John. East of the Sun, West of the Moon. $24.00.

Hardcover military sf adventure. Jacket art by Kurt Miller.

Robar, Serena. Braced2bite (Berkley Trade PB). $9.99.

Digest paperback high school vampire. Cover photograph by Wendi Schneider.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 8: Allies of the Night. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover young adult vampire. Cover art by Don Bishop.

Steer, Dugald A., editor. Dragonology: Tracking and Taming Dragons. $14.99.

Hardcover porfolio containing a trade paperback Guide for Beginners and easy-to-assemble lifelike dragon model.

Straub, Peter. The Hellfire Club. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 hardcover horror; new printing, new price.

Swendson, Shanna. Katie Chandler 2: Once upon Stilettos. $13.95.

Trade paperback paranormal chick lit. Cover art by Nina Berkson.

Taylor, Travis S. Warp Speed. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover science fiction adventure. Cover art by David Mattingly.

[Uncover a] Bakken, Aimee. Uncover a Frog. $18.95.

Board book with visible frog model sections. Illustrations by Davide Bonadonna.

Verne, Jules. Journey to the Center of the Earth. $3.95.

Paperback reprint 1876 (then as here as 'Centre') anonymous British translation of 1864 French sf. New Introduction by Kim Stanley Robinson. A Bantam Classic.

New Books received 8 - 14 Apr 2006

Acevedo, Mario. The Nymphos of Rocky Flats. $13.95.

Trade paperback comic vampire. Cover art and design by Will Staehle.

Anderson, Timothy J. Resisting Adonis. $11.95.

Canadian trade paperback 'erotic science fiction thriller'. Cover art by Evergon.

Anderson, Timothy J. Resisting Adonis. $19.95.

Canadian hardcover 'erotic science fiction thriller'. Jacket art by Evergon.

Cook, Dawn. Alissa 1: First Truth. $7.99.

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

de Lint, Charles. The Blue Girl. $7.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover Newford fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

[Dragonlance] Weis, Margaret and Tracy Hickman. Chronicles 3: Dragons of Spring Dawning. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1985 paperback game-based fantasy; fifth printing, new price.

Duncan, Hal. Vellum: The Book of All Hours. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover science fantasy. Cover art by Chris Shamwana and Neil Lang.

[Dungeons and Dragons] Roberts, Kerry Daniel. Knights of the Silver Dragon 12: Mark of the Yuan-Ti. $5.99.

Digest paperback game-based young adult fantasy. Cover and interior art by Emily Fiegenshuh.

[Johnson, Jane as] 'Jude Fisher'. Fool's Gold 2: Wild Magic. $7.99.

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

Ford, Jeffrey. The Empire of Ice Cream. $24.95.

Hardcover collection 14 stories, one original to this volume. Introduction by Jonathan Carroll. Jacket art by John Picacio.

[Forgotten Realms] [Salvatore, R. A.] Dabb, Andrew. The Legend of Drizzt graphic novel 2: Exile. $14.95.

Trade paperback graphic novel, collecting three issues of the adaptation. Sequential art by Tim Seeley (pencils) and various hands (inks). Foreword by Ed Greenwood.

[Forgotten Realms] Salvatore, R. A. The Legend of Drizzt 6: The Legacy. $25.95.

Hardcover reprint 1992 hardcover game-based fantasy. Introduction by Wil Wheaton. Wraparound jacket art by Todd Lockwood.

Green, Simon R. Nightside 4: Hex and the City. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 paperback dark fantasy detective; third printing, new price.

Gurstelle, William. Adventures from the Technology Underground. $25.00.

Hardcover nonfiction. Catapults, Pulsejets, Rail Guns, Flamethrowers, Tesla Coils, Air Cannons, and the Garage Warriors Who Love Them. Jacket and interior art by Max Werner.

Heyer, Georgette. The Unknown Ajax. $15.90.

British paperback reprint 1959 British hardcover Regency romance; third printing. No discount.

Keesey, Pam, editor. Daughters of Darkness: Lesbian Vampire Stories. $14.95.

Trade paperback revised reprint 1993 trade paperback anthology, with 10 stories by Bergstrom, Califia, Forrest, Gomez, LeFanu, Scott (Jody), and others; second printing. Cover design by Scott Idleman/Blink.

Lee, Sharon and Steve Miller. The Great Migration Duology 1: Crystal Soldier. $16.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover Liaden sf adventure. Wraparound cover art by Donato Giancola.

Lovecraft, H. P.; Joshi, S. T. (Edt). Collected Essays III : Science. $40.00.

On-demand hardcover nonfiction collection. Edited by S. T. Joshi. Cover portrait of HPL by Virgil Finlay.

Lowry, Lois. Gossamer. $16.00.

Hardcover young adult fantasy, about the source of dreams. Jacket design by Kathy Black.

Martin, George R. R. The Hedge Knight. $14.95.

Trade paperback revised reprint 2004 graphic story collection, reprinting the six issues of the comic adaptation of Martin's novella by Ben Avery (script), Mike S. Miller (pencils), and Mike Crowell (inks), adding Amok portrait portfolio.

Matthews, Susan R. Jurisdiction 6: Warring States. $16.95.

Trade paperback sf. Wraparound cover art by Chrisian McGrath.

Matthews, Susan R. Jurisdiction 6: Warring States. $24.95.

Hardcover sf. Wraparound jacket art by Chrisian McGrath.

Miyazaki, Hayao. The Art of My Neighbor Totoro. $29.99.

Turtlebound translation by Yuji Oniki of 1988 Japanese art book. Includes concept and production art; interviews. Issued without dustjacket.

Murphy, Pat. The City, Not Long After. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 hardcover post-apocalyptic San Francisco magic realist. Cover design by Tony Sahara.

Nesbit, E. The Enchanted Castle. $4.99.

Paperback reprint 1907 British hardcover young adult fantasy; 30th printing, new price.

November, Sharyn, editor. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy. $19.99.

Hardcover original anthology, with 16 stories by Block, Bull, Dalkey, de Lint, Dean, Emshwiller, Foster, Goodman, Hoffman, Jones (Diana Wynne), Klages, Lee, Link, McKillip, Pierce (Tamora), and Shinn. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

O'Brian, Patrick. Aubrey/Maturin 6: The Fortune of War. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1979 British hardcover historical naval novel; new edition. New cover design by Paul Buckley frames art by Geoff Hunt.

O'Brian, Patrick. Aubrey/Maturin 7: The Surgeon's Mate. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1980 British hardcover historical naval novel; new edition. New cover design by Paul Buckley frames art by Geoff Hunt.

Palin, Michael. Hemingway's Chair. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover nonfantasy novel; third printing, new price.

Pangborn, Edgar. Davy. $30.00.

Hardcover reprint 1964 paperback sf. Jacket art by Michael W. Kaluta.

Picacio, John. Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio. $39.95.

Hardcover art book. Introduction by Michael Moorcock.

[Piziks, Steven as] 'Steven Harper'. Luna City Special Investigations 1: Dead Man on the Moon. $14.95.

Trade paperback sf mystery.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 23: Carpe Jugulum. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 British hardcover comic fantasy; 13th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 24: The Fifth Elephant. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover comic fantasy; 11th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 21: Jingo. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 British hardcover comic fantasy; 16th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 2: The Light Fantastic. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1986 British hardcover comic fantasy; 17th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 16: Soul Music. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 British hardcover comic fantasy; 20th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 5: Sourcery. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1988 British hardcover comic fantasy; 11th printing, new price.

Pullman, Philip. Clockwork. $2.99.

Bargain priced digest paperback reprint 1996 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art and illustrations by Leonard Gore from 1998 American reprint.

Pullman, Philip. The Firework-Maker's Daughter. $2.99.

Bargain priced digest paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by illustrations by S. Saelig Gallagher from 1999 American reprint.

Smith, Alexander McCall. The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency 7: Blue Shoes and Happiness. $21.95.

Hardcover reprint British hardcover contemporary (Botswana) mystery;

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Ostrander, John. Star Wars: Clone Wars 8: The Last Siege, the Final Truth. $17.95.

Trade paperback movie-based graphic story collection, reprinting issues 71-77 of Dark Horse's Star Wars: Republic. Art by Jan Duursema (pencils) and Dan Parsons (inks). Cover art by Tomas Giorello.

Tuttle, Lisa. The Silver Bough. $22.00.

Hardcover contemporary Scottish fantasy. Jacket art by John Taylor Dismukes.

New Books received 1 - 7 Apr 2006

[2000 AD] Levene, Rebecca. Rogue Trooper 3: The Quartz Massacre. $7.99.

Paperback comic-book-based military sf. Cover art by Ben Flynn and Mark Harrison.

Baum, L. Frank. A Wonderful Welcome to Oz. $15.95.

Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904), Ozma of Oz (1907), and The Emerald City of Oz (1908). Introduction by Gregory Maguire. Really sharp reproduction of the original John R. Neill illustrations. A Modern Library Classic.

Belting, Natalia. Whirlwind Is a Spirit Dancing. $16.95.

Hardcover picture book, collection Poems Based on Traditional American Indian Songs and Stories. Jacket and interior art by Leo and Diane Dillon.

Bradbury, Ray. Something Wicked This Way Comes. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1962 hardcover dark fantasy. Fantasy Masterworks 49. Cover design by Richard Carr. No discount.

Brown, Dan. Robert Langdon 2: The Da Vinci Code. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover secret society suspense.

Brown, Dan. Robert Langdon 1: Angels and Demons. $9.99.

Premium paperback reprint 2000 hardcover Illuminati thriller.

Bujold, Lois McMaster. The Curse of Chalion. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover fantasy. Cover design by Ervin Serrano incorporates the original stepback art by Doug Beekman.

Clegg, Douglas. The Attraction. $6.99.

Paperback augmented reprint 2004 limited edition hardcover horror, adding 2003 limited edition hardcover Harrow novella, 'The Necromancer'.

Colfer, Eoin. Artemis Fowl [4]: The Opal Deception. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Ellice M. Lee.

Curlovich, John Michael. Blood Prophet. $14.95.

Trade paperback gay dark fantasy, with vampires whose bloodline goes back to ancient Egypt. Sequel to The Blood of Kings (). Cover design by Taylor Johnson.

[Dark Future] [Newman, Kim as] 'Jack Yeovil'. Demon Download Cycle 2: Route 666. $7.99.

Paperback revised reprint 1993 paperback game-based dark science fantasy. Cover art by Jaime Jones.

Delacroix, Claire, editor. The Queen in Winter. $14.00.

Trade paperback original anthology, with four fantasy romances by Delacroix, Kurland, Monette, and Shinn.

Dick, Philip K. Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1974 hardcover sf; later printing. SF Masterworks 46. COver art by Chris Moore. No discount.

Dick, Philip K. Maze of Death. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1970 hardcover sf. SF Masterworks 63. Cover art by Chris Moore. No discount.

Dick, Philip K. The Simulacra. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1964 paperback sf. SF Masterworks 57. Cover art by Chris Moore. No discount.

Donaldson, Stephen R. Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant 3: White Gold Wielder. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1983 hardcover fantasy; 23rd printing, new price.

[Dragonlance] Pierson, Chris. Taladas Trilogy 2: Trail of the Black Wyrm. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

[Eberron] Sehestedt, Mark, editor. The Tales of the Last War. $6.99.

Paperback original anthology, with nine game-based stories by Baker, Crilley, Waggoner, and others. Cover art by Dana Knutson.

Eisner, Will. The Spirit Archives: Volume 18. $49.99.

Hardcover collection Spirit supplement graphic stories from the first half of 1949.

Feist, Raymond E. The Darkwar Saga 1: Flight of the Nighthawks. $25.95.

Hardcover Midkemia fantasy. Jacket art by Steve Stone.

[Forgotten Realms] Strohm, Keith Francis. The Fighters 4: Bladesinger. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Raymond Swanland.

Harrison, M. John. The Centauri Device. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1974 hardcover sf; second printing. SF Masterworks 31. Cover art by Chris Moore. No discount.

Heyer, Georgette. The Reluctant Widow. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1946 British hardcover Regency romance. No discount.

Hickman, Tracy and Laura Hickman. The Bronze Canticles 3: Mystic Empire. $25.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. Sequel to Mystic Warrior () and Mystic Quest (). Jacket art by Matt Stawicki.

Hunter, Erin W. Warriors: The New Prophecy 4: Starlight. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult feline fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Wayne McLoughlin.

Kenner, Julie. Aphrodite's Passion. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback superhero romance; unstated new printing, new price.

Lethcoe, Jason. The Capture of the Crimson Cape. $12.95.

Trade paperback young adult superhero novel: Amazing Adventures from Zoom's Academy 2. Cover and interior art by the author.

MacHale, D. J. Pendragon 6: Rivers Of Zadaa. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult science fantasy. Cover art by Victor Lee.

[Otomo, Katsuhiro] Murai, Sadayuki. Steamboy. $17.99.

Hardcover translation by Naoko Amemiya 2004 Japanese novelization of steampunk screenplay based on concept by Otomo. Jacket and interior art by Shinji Kimura.

Pelevin, Victor. The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. $18.95.

Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover translation Andrew Bromfield from Russian play based on the Greek myth. Jacket art by Sara Fanelli.

Perry, Steve. Immune Response. $25.95.

Hardcover mystery set on Indian reservations in Washington. No discount.

Roberts, Keith. Pavane. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1968 revised reprint 1966 British hardcover alternate history. SF Masterworks 35. Cover art by Jim Burns. No discount.

[Rusch, Kristine Kathryn as] 'Kris Nelscott'. Smokey Dalton 3: Thin Walls. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover period (1968 Chicago) mystery. Cover design by Scott Levine.

Sedgwick, Marcus. The Book of Dead Days. $7.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.

Spencer, Wen. Tinker 2: Wolf Who Rules. $25.00.

Hardcover elf science fantasy set around Pittsburgh. Jacket art by Bob Eggleton.

Spinrad, Norman. Mexica. $24.95.

British hardcover historical (Cortes and Montezuma). Jacket design by Sean Garrehy incorporates art by Ian Mursell.

Stapledon, Olaf. Star Maker. $13.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1937 British hardcover sf; fifth printing. SF Masterworks 21. Cover art by Les Edwards. No discount.

Waggoner, Tim. Pandora Drive. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

[Warhammer 40,000] Swallow, James. Faith and Fire. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Karl Kopinski.

[Warhammer 40,000] Abnett, Dan. Imperial Gothic: The Collected Warhammer 40000 Comics of Dan Abnett. $9.99.

Digest paperback collection of dark military science fantasy graphic stories. Sequential art by Karl Richardson, Simon Coleby, and Jim Brady. Cover art by Clint Langley. Introduction by Ian Edginton.

[Warhammer 40,000] Thorpe, Gav. The Last Chancers. $10.99.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint three dark military science fantasy novels (13th Legion (2000), Kill Time (2001), and Annihilation Squad (2004)) and two related stories. Cover art by Andrea Uderzo.

[Warhammer] Savile, Steven. The Von Carstein Trilogy 1: Inheritance. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark fantasy. Cover art by Andrea Uderzo.

Audio/video received April 2006

[dvd] [Aeon Flux] Kusama, Karyn. Aeon Flux. $29.95.

2005. 92 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and French soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Cast (Charlize Theron), producer, and screenwriters commentary; five featurettes; trailer.

[dvd] [The Avengers]. The Avengers '62: The Original British TV Cult Classic. $59.95.

1962. Four-DVD boxed set. 12 hours, 8 minutes: 14 episodes (the first half of the second season, introducing Honor Blackman as Cathy Gale). Dolby Digital stereo (?!) English soundtrack. Includes photo gallery.

[dvd] Bartkowiak, Andrzej. Doom. $29.98.

2005. 113 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Unrated, extended edit; XBOX game; more.

[dvd] Bilal, Enki. Immortal. $24.98.

2004. 102 minutes. 1.78:1 widescreen. DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Making-of featurette; theatrical teasers.

[dvd] Brooks, Mel. The Mel Brooks Collection. $99.98.

2006. Eight-DVD boxed Set. Includes Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, Hisotry of the World: Part 1, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Silent Movie, The Twelve Chairs, To Be or Not to Be; and Young Frankenstein.

[dvd] [Ellison, Harlan] Jones, L.Q. A Boy and His Dog. $24.95.

1975. 90 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. English soundtrack. Director commentary; trailers; gallery.

[dvd] [Farscape]. Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars. $14.98.

2004. Two-DVD set. 182 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 English soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Making-of featurette; gallery; storyboards; more.

[dvd] [Final Fantasy] Nomura, Tetsuya. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. $26.96.00.

2005. Two-DVD set. 101 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese and English soundtracks; English, French, Soanish, Portuguese, Korean, Thai, Mandarin, and Cantonese subtitles. Making-of featurette; deleted scenes; trailers; more.

[dvd] Gilliam, Terry. The Brothers Grimm. $29.99.

2005. 118 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; French soundtrack; Spanish subtitles. Deleted scenes; commentary; making-of featurettes.

[dvd] [The Greatest American Hero]. The Greatest American Hero: Season 1. $29.98.

1981. Three-DVD boxed set. 417 minutes. 8 episodes. 1.33:1 full screen. Dolby Digital stereo English soundtrack. Creator and cast interviews; unaired pilot for spin-off.

[cd] Ives, Burl. The Wayfaring Stranger. $12.98.

2004. 77:21, 32 tracks from 1941-51.

[dvd] [Jacques, Brian] Howard, Dean. Redwall: The Movie. $19.98.

2000. 90 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. English soundtrack. Includes feature, 'Meet the Characters of Redwall'.

[dvd] Jeunet, Jean-Pierre and Marc Caro. The City of Lost Children. $27.95.

1995. 112 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen and 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 2.0 surround English and French soundtracks; stereo Spanish soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director and cast commentary; trailer; gallery; more.

[cd] Moorcock, Michael and The Deep Fix. Roller Coaster Holiday. $19.98.

2004. 66:05, 16 tracks. 'A selection of alternative takes and/or mixes, early workouts, instrumental and acoustic versions from the [1974-75] New Worlds Fair sessions'.

[dvd] [Quantum Leap]. Quantum Leap: The Complete Fourth Season. $49.98.

1991-92. 3-doublesided-DVD boxed set. 17 hours, 40 minutes: 22 episodes. 1.33:1 full-frame. Dolby Digital 2.0 English soundtrack; English captions; Spanish subtitles.

[dvd] [Six Feet Under]. Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season. $99.98.

2006. Five-DVD Boxed set. 735 minutes: 12 episodes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dilby Digital 5.1 English, 2.0 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Cast, crew, and creator commentary; two restrspectives; featurette.

[dvd] [South Park] Parker, Trey and Matt Stone. South Park: The Complete Seventh Season. $49.99.

2003. Three-DVD boxed set. 330 minutes: 15 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital stereo English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Includes creator commentary.

[dvd] [Tripping the Rift]. Tripping the Rift: The Complete Second Season. $29.98.

2005. Three-DVD boxed set. 285 minutes; 13 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital stereo English and French soundtracks. Includes outtakes and bloopers, featurette, and more.

[dvd] [Tru Calling]. Tru Calling: The Complete First Season. $59.98.

2003-04. Six-DVD boxed set. 880 minutes: 20 episodes. Dolby surround English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director and cast commentary; deleted scenes; featurettes; music video.

[cd] The Weavers. Wasn't That A Time?. $12.98.

2006. 77:46, 28 78-rpm sides from 1949-53. The roots of American pop folk music, highly recommended by Tom and Dave.

[dvd] Welles, Orson. The Complete Mr. Arkadin a.k.a. Confidential Report. $49.95.

2006. Three-DVD boxed set. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital mono English soundtrack. Includes 1955 99-minute release, 1955 European cut (98 minutes), 2006 comprehensive restored cut (105 minutes); the novel; three radio episodes of The Lives of Harry Lim

[dvd] Winfrey, Jonathan. Black Scorpion. $6.99.

1995. 92 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital surround English Soundtrack. Commentary by star Joan Severance; featurette with Severance; trailer; more.

Magazines received April 2006

[Fantasy and Science Fiction] Van Gelder, Gordon, editor. F&SF. Volume 110, Number 6, Whole Number 651. June 2006. $3.99.

Digest. Fiction by Cowdrey, Dozois, Friedman, Morressy, and others. Book reviews by de Lint and West. Film review by Shepard. Cover art by Max Bertolini.

[Locus] Gong-Wong, Kirsten, managing editor. Locus 544, Vol.56 No.5, May 2006. $6.50.

Interviews with Kenneth Oppel, Scott Westerfeld, and Holly Black. Reviews by Gevers, Horton, Wolfe, Miller, Cushman, and others. Locus Looks at young adult Fiction with Le Guin, Nix, November, Yolen, and others. Obituaries for Stanislaw Lem, John Morressy, and others.

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