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February 2007 Releases

New Books received February 2007

New Books received 17 - 23 Feb 2007

Acevedo, Mario. Felix Gomez 2: X-Rated Bloodsuckers. $13.95.
Trade paperback comic vampire. Sequel to The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (). Cover design and illustration by William Staehle.
Alexander, Lloyd. Vesper Holly 6: The Xanadu Adventure. $5.99.
Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult archeological (Troy) adventure. Cover art by Stan Watts.
Anderson, Poul. To Outlive Eternity and Other Stories. $14.00.
Trade paperback collection, reprinting one novel (After Doomsday (1962)) and six short novels (including 'No Truce with Kings', 'Un-Man', and 'The Big Rain'). Cover art by Bob Eggleton. Recommended by Dave.
[Anonymous]. Rama the Steadfast. $15.00.
Trade paperback English prose translation of the Ramayana (with introduction and notes) by John Brockington and Mary Brockington. A Penguin Classic.
Armstrong, Jon. Grey. $14.95.
Trade paperback post-cyberpunk. Cover art by Jeremy Geddes.
Arthur, Keri. Riley Jenson Guardian 3: Tempting Evil. $6.99.
Paperback paranormal (half-vampire, half-werewolf) romance. Cover design by Jae Song.
Asprin, Robert. MythAdventures 9: M.Y.T.H. Inc. in Action. $6.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1990 trade paperback comic fantasy. Cover art by Walter Velez.
Asprin, Robert and Jody Lynn Nye. MythAdventures 13: Myth-Told Tales. $7.99.
Paperback augmented reprint 2003 trade paperback collection nine short stories, adding six to the original three, four of them original to this volume. Copyright held by packager Bill Fawcett & Associates. Cover art by Walter Velez.
Asprin, Robert. Robert Asprin's Myth Adventures: Volume 2. $39.95.
Hardcover omnibus, reprinting six comic fantasy novels: [get rest from 9 Feb] Wraparound jacket and interior art by Phil Foglio.
Barron, T. A. Hero's Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life. $6.99.
Digest paperback reprint 2002 hardcover young adult life guide.
Bova, Ben. The Sam Gunn Omnibus. $29.95.
Hardcover omnibus, resorting in internal chronological order the 11 stories from Sam Gun Unlimited (1992) and Sam Gunn Forever (1998), adding three previously uncollected stories. Jacket art by Vincent Di Fate.
Brite, Poppy Z. D*U*C*K: A Tale of Men, Birds, and One's Purpose in Life. $35.00.
Hardcover alternate Liquorverse novella (Katrina didn't hit New Orleans). Foreword by Brite. Jacket art by Greg Peters. Signed (by Brite) edition.
Browne, N. M. Silverboy. $16.95.
Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Jeff Nentrup.
Catanese, P. W. Further Tales 5: The Riddle of the Gnome. $5.99.
Digest paperback young adult fairy tale continuation. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.
Coe, David B. Winds of the Forelands 5: Weavers of War. $27.95.
Hardcover epic fantasy. Jacket art by Romas [Kukalis].
Cook, Glen. The Instrumentalities of the Night 2: Lord of the Silent Kingdom. $27.95.
Hardcover fantasy. Sequel to The Tyranny of the Night (). Jacket art by Raymond Swanland.
[DC Comics] Mariotte, Jeff. DC Universe 4: Trail of Time. $6.99.
Paperback comic-book-based sf adventure, featuring Superman, the Phantom Stranger, the Demon, Bat Lash, Jonah Hex and others. Cover art by James Jean.
Defoe, Gideon. The Pirates! in an Adventure with Communists. $15.95.
2006 hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover pirate adventure with Karl Marx. Endpaper maps and illustrations by David Senior. Jacket design by Two Associates.
de Lint, Charles. Memory and Dream. $15.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1994 hardcover urban fantasy. Wraparound cover by John Howe.
Dick, Philip K. Valis. $12.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1981 paperback sf; 23rd printing, new price.
Dietz, William C. Drifter's Run. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1992 paperback military sf; third printing, new price. Cover art by Jean Targete.
Dokey, Cameron. The Storyteller's Daughter. $5.99.
Paperback reprint 2002 paperback young adult fairy tale reworking (Arabian Nights); new edition with Once upon a Time series blazon. Cover design by Mahlon F. Craft based on art by Kinuko Y. Craft.
[Doctor Who] Richards, Justin. Doctor Who Files 6: K-9. $12.90.
British hardcover picture book tv character file. Die-cut front cover boards; issued without dustjacket. No discount.
Rayner, Jacqueline; Richards, Justin. Doctor Who Files 7: The Daleks. $12.90.
British hardcover picture book tv character file. Die-cut front cover boards; issued without dustjacket. No discount.
Dunnett, Dorothy. Lymond Chronicles 3: The Disorderly Knights. $15.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1966 hardcover historical; 10th printing, new price.
Dunnett, Dorothy. Lymond Chronicles 4: Pawn in Frankincense. $15.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1969 hardcover historical; ninth printing, new price.
Eddings, David and Leigh Eddings. The Dreamers 4: The Younger Gods. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover epic fantasy. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.
Fisher, Catherine. Darkhenge. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Ryan Obermeyer.
Frost, James Bernard. World Leader Pretend. $13.95.
Trade paperback cybergamer science fantasy. Cover design and photograph by Edwin Tse.
[Gaiman, Neil] Carey, Mike. Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. $19.99.
Trade paperback graphic novel, collecting nine issues from 2005-2006 of the adaptation by Carey (text) and Glenn Fabry (art). Cover art by Fabry and Tony Luke.
Gemmell, David. Macedon 2: Dark Prince. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1991 British hardcover historical (352BC Alexander the Great) fantasy. Cover art by Cragi Howell.
Gibson, William. Neuromancer. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1984 paperback cyberpunk; 46th printing, new price.
Haldeman, Joe and Martin H. Greenberg, editors. Future Weapons of War. $24.00.
Hardcover original anthology, with 12 stories by Keith, Landis, McAuley, Modesitt, Rusch, Stableford, and others. Jacket art by David Mattingly.
Hambly, Barbara. Patriot Hearts: A Novel of the Founding Mothers. $25.00.
Hardcover historical. Jacket design by Tom McKeveny.
Hambly, Barbara. Renfield: Slave of Dracula. $23.95.
Hardcover vampire novel, running parallel to Stoker's Dracula from Renfield's point of view. Incorporates a few of the letters from Stoker's book. Jacket design by Rita Frangie.
Harper, Karen. Elizabeth I 9: The Hooded Hawke. $23.95.
Hardcover historical (1569 London) mystery. Jacket design by Royce M. Becker.
Kiernan, Caitlin R. Tales from the Woeful Platypus. $20.00.
Small clothbound hardcover collection eight stories of erotic dark fantasy. Cover and interior art by Vincent Locke.
Lackey, Mercedes. The Dragon Jousters 1: Joust. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover non-Valdemar fantasy, new printing, new price.
Lee, Sharon and Steve Miller. The Great Migration Duology 1: Crystal Soldier. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover Liaden sf adventure. Cover art by Donato Giancola.
Lee, Julianne. Lindsay MacNeil 2: Knight's Blood. $7.99.
Paperback time-travel science fantasy set in Scotland of Robert Bruce. Sequel to Knight Tenebrae (). Cover art by Judy York.
Levinson, Paul. The Plot to Save Socrates. $14.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover time travel sf.
Marley, Louise. Singer in the Snow. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover design by Linda McCarthy incorporates photograph by Joanna Agis.
[Marvel Comics] [Matthew Hughes as] 'Hugh Matthews'. Wolverine 3: Lifeblood. $7.99.
Paperback superhero adventure. Cover art by David Mack.
Modesitt, L. E., Jr. The Elysium Commission. $24.95.
Hardcover sf. Jacket art by David Seeley.
Moon, Elizabeth. Remnant Population. $13.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1996 hardcover sf; second printing, new price.
Ore, Rebecca. Time's Child. $14.95.
Trade paperback time-travel 'comedy with a mouse-eating dragon' (Ore's description). Cover art by John Picacio.
Perry, Anne. Inspector Monk 15: Dark Assassin. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover historical (Victorian London) mystery novel. Cover art by Danilo Ducak.
[Pratchett, Terry] Langford, David. The Wyrdest Link: A Terry Pratchett Discworld Quizbook. $11.95.
British hardcover reprint 2002 British digest paperback fantasy quizbook. Jacket art by David Wyatt.
Rhodes, Natasha. Kayla Steele 1: Dante's Girl. $7.99.
Paperback paranormal (hunters, vampires, and werewolves) romance. Cover design by Darius Hinks incorporates phograph by Lyndsey James.
Ringo, John and Tom Kratman. Watch on the Rhine. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover military sf Posleen spin-off, set after Gust Front (). Wraparound cover art by Kurt Miller.
[Robotech] [Brian Daley and James Luceno as] 'Jack McKinney'. Robotech [7-9]: The Masters Saga: The Southern Cross. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1995 paperback (then published as Robotech: Southern Cross/Metal Fire/The Final Nightmare) omnibus reprint three anime-based sf adventures: Robotech 7-9: Southern Cross, Metal Fire, and The Final Nightmare (all 1987). Despite 2007 copyright, and first printing statement, this has the same ISBN and isn't revised
[Robotech] [Brian Daley and James Luceno as] 'Jack McKinney'. Robotech [10-12]: The New Generation: The Invid Invasion. $7.99.
Paperback omnibus reprint three paperback anime-based sf adventures: Invid Invasion, Metamorphosis, and Symphony of Light (all 1987).
'Rowley, Gwen'. Knights of the Round Table 2: Geraint. $6.99.
Paperback Arthurian romance. Copyright held by the publisher, so 'Rowley' is likely to be a house name.
Shinn, Sharon. The Twelve Houses 2: The Thirteenth House. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Mystic and Rider (). Cover art by Donato Giancola.
Shusterman, Neal. Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales. $7.99.
Digest paperback collection 20 young adult horror stories: eight each from Darkness Creeping (1993) and Darkness Creeping II (1995), four original to this volume. Cover art by Pamelina H.
[Star Trek] George, David R. III. Crucible: Kirk: The Star to Every Wandering. $7.99.
Paperback tv-related sf adventure. Cover art by John Picacio.
[Star Trek: Enterprise] Mangels, Andy and Michael A. Martin. The Good That Men Do. $7.99.
Paperback tv-based sf adventure. Cover art by Dennis Godfrey.
[Star Wars] Kevin J. Anderson. Star Wars: Darksaber. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1995 hardcover movie-related sf adventure; 21st printing, new price.
[Star Wars] Allston, Aaron. Star Wars: Legacy of the Force 4: Exile. $7.99.
Paperback movie-related sf adventure, set 40 years after A New Hope.
[Star Wars] Hambly, Barbara. Star Wars: Planet of Twilight. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1997 hardcover movie-related sf adventure; 11th printing, new price.
Stoker, Bram. Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Tales. $15.00.
Trade paperback omnibus, combining the nine stories of the title 1914 collection with the 1911 novel The Lair of the White Worm. Edited with introduction and notes by Kate Hebblethwaite. Cover art by Swava Harasymowicz. A Penguin Classic.
Thomas, Jeffrey. Deadstock: A Punktown Novel. $7.99.
Paperback dark science fantasy. Cover design by Darius Hinks.
Thurman, Rob. Cal Leandros 2: Moonshine. $6.99.
Paperback contemporary dark fantasy. Sequel to Nightlife ().
[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Scull, Christina and Wayne G. Hammond. The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide 2: Chronology.. $50.00.
Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's work and life.
Turtledove, Harry, [Roland Green, & Martin H. Greenberg], ed. Alternate Generals III. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover original anthology, with 13 stories by Bunch, Carl, Friesner, Green, Linaweaver, Sanders, Tarr, Turtledove, and others. As on the hardcover edition, Green gets credit only on the title page; Greenberg only in the Tekno Books copyright. Cover art by Jeff Easley.
Turtledove, Harry. Opening of the World 1: Beyond the Gap. $24.95.
Hardcover prehistoric fantasy. Jacket art by Justin Sweet.
[Warhammer] Abnett, Dan and Mike Lee. Malus Darkblade 7: Warpsword. $7.99.
Paperback game-based dark fantasy. A Tale of Malus Darkblade. Cover art by Clint Langley.
[Warhammer 40,000] Goto, C S. Eldar Prophecy. $7.99.
Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Paul Dainton.
Wilks, Eileen. Moon Children 1: Tempting Danger. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 2004 paperback paranormal (werewolves and demons) romance; third printing. Cover art by John Blackford.

New Books received 10 - 16 Feb 2007

Anders, Lou, editor. Fast Forward 1: Future Fiction from the Cutting Edge. $15.00.
Trade paperback original anthology, with 21 stories by Baker (Kage), Ballantyne, Baxter, Bear (Elizabeth), Di Filippo, Hitchcock, MacLeod (Ken), Marley, McDonald (Ian), Niven & Cooper, Robson, Sargent, Wilson (Robert Charles), Wolfe, Zebrowski, and others. Cover art by John Picacio.
Asher, Neal. Polity Novel 3: The Voyage of the Sable Keech. $27 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover sf. Cover art by Steve Rawlings. No discount.
Atherton, Nancy. Aunt Dimity's Death. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover supernatural mystery; 21st printing, new price.
Boyd, Joe. White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s. $18.00.
British trade paperback memoir. No discount.
Cary, Kate. Bloodline 1: Bloodline. $8.99.
Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult sequel to Stoker's Dracula. Cary also writes as 'Erin Hunter'. Wraparound jacket art by Peter Emmerich.
Cary, Kate. Bloodline 1: Bloodline. $16.99.
2005 hardcover young adult sequel to Stoker's Dracula. Cary also writes as 'Erin Hunter'. Wraparound jacket art by Peter Emmerich.
Cleverly, Barbara. Joe Sandilands 5: The Bee's Kiss. $13.00.
Trade paperback reprint 2005 (not 2002 as copyright page has misprinted) British hardcover historical (1926 London) mystery.
Coville, Bruce. Magic Shop 4: The Skull of Truth. $5.95.
Digest paperback reprint 1997 hardcover young adult fantasy. Magic Shop 4. Cover art by Tony DiTerlizzi. Illustrations by Gary A. Lippincott. Includes Coville's Afterword from the 2002 hardcover reprint.
[DC/Vertigo Comics] Carey, Mike. Lucifer 11: Evensong. $14.99.
Trade paperback fantasy graphic story collection, reprinting issues 70-75 (2006) and the one-shot Nirvana (2002). Art by Zander Cannon (issue 70), Peter Gross (pencil 71-2, 74), Aaron Alexovich (inks 71-2), Ryan Kelly (inks 74), Dean Ormston (73), and Jon J Muth (Nirvana). Cover art by Christopher Moeller. Includes individual issues' cover art by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Christopher Moeller. Afterword by Carey. Coda to the series, wrapping up several characters' stories.
Dick, Philip K. Lies, Inc.. $12.95.
Trade paperback revised reprint 1984 British hardcover revised reprint 1983 paperback expansion 1966 paperback (these last two as The Unteleported Man) satirical sf; fifth printing, new price.
Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee. The Brotherhood of the Conch 2: The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming. $5.99.
Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy set in India. Cover art by Anton Petrov.
[Doctor Who] Lyon, J. Shaun. Second Flight: The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Doctor Who 2006. $22.95.
Trade paperback episode guide. Introduction by Colin Baker. Includes four pages of color stills.
[Doctor Who] Anghelides, Peter. Torchwood 1: Another Life. $15 9.00.
British hardcover British tv-based sf adventure, spun off from the current Doctor Who. Cover design by Lee Binding. No discount.
[Doctor Who] Abnett, Dan. Torchwood 2: Border Princes. $15 9.00.
British hardcover British tv-based sf adventure, spun off from the current Doctor Who. Cover design by Lee Binding. No discount.
[Doctor Who] Lane, Andrew. Torchwood 3: Slow Decay. $15 9.00.
British hardcover British tv-based sf adventure, spun off from the current Doctor Who. Cover design by Lee Binding. No discount.
Duncan, Hal. The Book of All Hours [2]: Ink. $15.95.
Trade paperback reprint British hardcover science fantasy. Cover art by Christopher Gibbs.
Fintushel, Eliot. Breakfast with the Ones You Love. $12.00.
Trade paperback comic Jewish science fantasy.
Ford, John M. The Dragon Waiting. $15 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1983 hardcover fantasy; new import price. No discount.
Gannett, Ruth Stiles. The Dragons of Blueland. $7.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1951 hardcover children's fantasy; 30th printing, new price.
Gannett, Ruth Stiles. Elmer and the Dragon. $6.50.
Digest paperback reprint 1950 hardcover children's fantasy; 33rd printing, new price.
Gannett, Ruth Stiles. My Father's Dragon. $7.95.
Digest paperback reprint 1948 hardcover children's fantasy; 44th printing, new price.
Gregory, Susanna. Thomas Chaloner 1: A Conspiracy of Violence. $13.95.
British trade paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover historical (1662 London) mystery.
Gulik, Robert van. Judge Dee 0: Judge Dee at Work. $12.00.
Trade paperback reprint 1967 hardcover historical mystery short story collection; third printing, new price.
Heyer, Georgette. Cotillion. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1953 British hardcover Regency romance; fifth printing, new import price. No discount.
Heyer, Georgette. Friday's Child. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1944 British hardcover Regency romance; fifth printing, new import price. No discount.
Hill, Joe. Heart-Shaped Box. $24.95.
Hardcover dark fantasy. Jacket design by Richard Aquan incorporates photograph by Daryle Benson.
Hopkinson, Nalo. The New Moon's Arms. $23.99.
Hardcover contemporary Caribbean fantasy. Jacket design by Don Puckey and Jesse Sanchez.
Jacques, Brian. Redwall 5: Salamandastron. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1993 British hardcover young adult fantasy; 27th printing, new price.
Kalat, David. J-Horror: The Definitive Guide to the Ring, the Grudge and Beyond. $14.95.
Trade paperback guide to recent Japanese horror films.
Kuttner, Henry [and C. L. Moore]. The Last Mimzy. $13.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1975 book club hardcover anthology (as The Best of Henry Kuttner), with 17 stories (with no credits for their original publication). Introduction by Bradbury. Movie tie-in cover.
Lao Tzu [Ursula K. Le Guin, translator]. Tao Te Ching. $12.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1997 hardcover; ninth printing, new price.
Le Guin, Ursula K. Incredible Good Fortune: New Poems. $18.00.
2006 hardcover poetry collection. Jacket photograph by Karl Kroeber.
Lethem, Jonathan. The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye. $14.00.
Trade paperback reprint 1996 hardcover collection seven stories; second American trade paperback publisher. Cover design by Kelly Eismann.
McCaffrey, Anne. No One Noticed the Cat. $10.00.
Trade paperback reprint 1996 gift book hardcover fairy tale with cat. Cover art by Charles Bernard.
Moon, Elizabeth. Vatta's War 4: Command Decision. $24.95.
Hardcover military sf. Jacket art by Dave Seeley.
Moorcock, Michael. Pyat Quartet 1: Byzantium Endures. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1981 British hardcover; second printing, new import price. No discount.
Moorcock, Michael. Pyat Quartet 3: Jerusalem Commands. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover; new import price. No discount.
Moorcock, Michael. Pyat Quartet 2: The Laughter of Carthage. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1984 British hardcover; second printing, new import price. No discount.
Moorcock, Michael. Pyat Quartet 4: The Vengeance of Rome. $17 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover alternate modern history. No discount.
Moorcock, Michael. Tale of the Eternal Champion 1: Von Bek. $19 9.00.
British paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover omnibus, collecting The War Hound and the World's Pain (1981), A City in the Autumn Stars (1986), and the story, 'The Pleasure Garden of Felipe Sagittarius' (1965). This differs from the 1995 American edition of the same title by not including The Dragon in the Sword (1986). Cover art by Mark Reeve. No discount.
Nix, Garth. The Seventh Tower 3: Aenir. $5.99.
Digest paperback young adult fantasy; ninth printing, new price.
[Paterson, Katherine] Paterson, David. Bridge to Terabithia: The Official Movie Companion. $7.99.
Trade paperback picture book, illustrated with stills, production photos, and concept art.
Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 36: Tiffany Archer 3: Wintersmith. $31 9.00.
2006 British hardcover young adult Discworld novel; sixth printing. Jacket and interior art by Paul Kidby. No discount.
[Pratchett, Terry]. Terry Pratchett's Hogfather: The Illustrated Screenplay. $42 9.00.
British hardcover screenplay for the four hour British tv adaptation, 'mucked about with' by Pratchett. No discount.
Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 20: Hogfather. $15 9.00.
British paperback reprint 1996 British hardcover comic fantasy; fourth printing. Cover photo from the Sky One/RHI miniseries. No discount.
Pratchett, Terry. The Bromeliad Trilogy 1: Truckers. $6.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1989 British hardcover young adult fantasy; unstated new printing, new price.
Pratchett, Terry and Gary Jollife. The Unadulterated Cat. $17 9.00.
British hardcover reprint 1989 British paperback feline humour; seventh printing, new import price. No discount.
Pratchett, Terry, Batley, Alan, and Bernard Pearson. The Unseen University Cut-Out Book. $31 9.00.
British trade paperback paper model. Foreword by Pratchett. Paper art by Alan Batley from sculpture by Bernard Pearson. No discount.
Robinson, Kim Stanley. Escape from Kathmandu. $15.95.
On-demand trade paperback reprint 1989 hardcover yeti; stated first printing is an artifact of xerographic reproduction of the original pages, new price.
Robinson, Kim Stanley. Sixty Days and Counting. $25.00.
Hardcover sf. Sequel to Forty Signs fo Rain () and Fifty Degrees Below (). Jacket art by Dominic Harman.
Robson, Justina. Quantum Gravity 1: Keeping It Real. $15 9.00.
British trade paperback cyberpunk fantasy. Cover art by Larry Rostant. No discount.
Sands, Lynsay. Argeneau 6: Bite Me If You Can. $6.99.
Paperback vampire romance.
Scalzi, John. The Sagan Diary. $20.00.
Hardcover novella set in the Old Man's War universe, written as a fundraiser for The John M. Ford Book Endowment. Jacket and interior art by Bob Eggleton.
[Star Trek] Clark, Margaret, editor. MIrror Universe 1: Glass Empires. $16.00.
Trade paperback original anthology, with three tv-related short novels: Glass Empires (Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore), The Sorrows of Empire (David Mack), and The Worst of Both Worlds (Greg Cox). Cover art by Tom Hallman.
Stephenson, Neal. Cryptonomicon. $8.99.
Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover historical cryptographic thriller; 11th printing, new price.
Turtledove, Harry. Every Inch a King. $14.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover comic fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell.
Vance, Jack. Lyonesse 1: Suldrun's Garden. $15 9.00.
British trade paperback reprint 1983 hardcover fantasy; new import price. No discount.
Willis, Connie. Impossible Things. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1994 paperback collection 11 stories; seventh printing, new price.
Willis, Connie. Uncharted Territory. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1994 paperback sf novella; fifth printing, new price.

New Books received 3 - 9 Feb 2007

[Asimov, Isaac] Charles G. Waugh and Martin H. Greenberg, ed. The Mammoth Book of Golden Age Science Fiction: Short Novels of the 194. $13.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1989 British trade paperback anthology, with nine stories by Asimov, Chandler, del Rey, Moore, Rocklynne, Sherred, Sturgeon, van Vogt, and Williamson.
Asprin, Robert. Robert Asprin's Myth Adventures: Volume 2. $24.95.
Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting six comic fantasy novels: M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link (1986), Myth-Nomers and Im-Pervections (1987), M.Y.T.H. Inc. in Action (1990), Sweet Myth-tery of Life (1993), Myth-ion Improbable (2001), Something M.Y.T.H. Inc. (2002). Cover and interior art by Phil Foglio.
Atherton, Nancy. Aunt Dimity Goes West. $22.95.
Hardcover supernatural mystery. Jacket design by Tamaye Perry.
Bailey, Len. Fantasms. $17.95.
Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Paul Hess.
Banks, Iain M.. The Algebraist. $14.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover sf; second printing. Cover art by Lee Moyer.
Banks, L. A.. Vampire Huntress Legend 8: The Wicked. $14.95.
Trade paperback vampire. Cover art by Vince Natale.
Blackwood, Gary. Second Sight. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult slightly altered historical (clairvoyant kid foresees Lincoln's assassination). Cover art by Greg Call.
Butcher, Jim. The Dresden Files 1: Storm Front. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2000 paperback occult mystery; 18th printing. New tv-tie-in cover art.
Carmody, Isobelle. Little Fur [2]: A Fox Called Sorrow. $14.99.
Hardcover (red velvetbound) reprint 2005 Australian young adult fantasy (as The Legend of Little Fur). Cover and interior art by the author.
Cary, Kate. Bloodline 2: Reckoning. $16.99.
Hardcover young adult sequel to Stoker's Dracula. Cary also writes as 'Erin Hunter'. Wraparound jacket art by Peter Emmerich.
Crilley, Mark. Billy Clikk [2]: Rogmasher Rampage. $5.99.
Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult sf adventure. Cover and interior art by the author.
Dietz, William C.. Drifter. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1991 paperback military sf; third printing, new price. Cover art by Jean Targete.
Douglass, Sara. Beyond the Hanging Wall. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1996 Australian paperback young adult fantasy. Cover art by Greg Call.
Dozois, Gardner, editor. The Best of the Best 2: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Nove. $19.95.
Trade paperback anthology, reprinting 13 short novels by Egan, Haldeman, Kelly, Kress, Le Guin, MacLeod (Ian R.), McDonald (Ian), McHugh, Pohl, Reynolds (Alastair), Silverberg, Swanwick, and Williams (Walter Jon). Cover design by Edwin Tse.
Dozois, Gardner, editor. The Best of the Best 2: 20 Years of the Best Short Science Fiction Nove. $40..
Hardcover anthology, reprinting 13 short novels by Egan, Haldeman, Kelly, Kress, Le Guin, MacLeod (Ian R.), McDonald (Ian), McHugh, Pohl, Reynolds (Alastair), Silverberg, Swanwick, and Williams (Walter Jon). Jacket design by Edwin Tse.
Duncan, Dave. The Dudec Books 1: Children of Chaos. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Daniel Dos Santos.
[Eberron] Wulf, Rich. Heirs of Ash 2: Flight of the Dying Sun. $6.99.
Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Philip Straub.
[Forgotten Realms] Athans, Philip, editor. Sembia 1: The Halls of Stormweather. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 2001 paperback game-based fantasy orignal anthology, with linked stories by Byers, Emery, Greenwood, Gross, Kemp, Smedman, and Whitney-Robinson. New cover art by Raymond Swanland. Illustrations by Terese Nielsen.
[Gaiman, Neil] Schweitzer, Darrell, editor. The Neil Gaiman Reader. $19.95.
Trade paperback original anthology of critical essays. (Hardcover edition received in January). Cover art by Kirk Alberts.
Hambly, Barbara. Benjamin January 3: Graveyard Dust. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover historical (1834 New Orleans) mystery; fourth printing, new price.
Hamilton, Peter F.. The Neutronium Alchemist 2: Conflict. $7.99.
Paperback reprint first half 1997 British hardcover sf; seventh printing, new price.
Hockensmith, Steve. Big Red and Old Red 1: Holmes on the Range. $12.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover historical (1893 Montana) western mystery. Cover art by Tim Cox.
Howard, Robert E.. The Weird Works Of Robert E. Howard 4: Wings in the Night. $12.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover collection six stories and four poems, presented in order of publication in the Farnsworth Wright texts for Weird Tales. Edited with Introduction by Paul Herman, who claims copyright. Cover art by Ken Kelly.
Jacques, Brian. Redwall 2: Mossflower. $8.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1988 British hardcover young adult animal fantasy; fourth printing, new price.
Kearney, Susan. Island Heat. $6.99.
Paperback paranormal romance.
Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Dark-Hunter 10: The Dream-Hunter. $7.99.
Paperback dark fantasy romance.
Larbalestier, Justine. Magic or Madness 2: Magic Lessons. $7.99.
Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover photograph by Kamil Vojnar.
Le Guin, Ursula K.. Incredible Good Fortune : New Poems. $12..
Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover poetry collection. Cover photograph by Karl Kroeber.
Lubar, David. Hidden Talents. $2.99.
Bargain digest paperback reprint 1999 hardcover young adult sf. Adds new Reader's Guide. Cover art by Greg Swearingen.
Mamatas, Nick. Under My Roof. $12.95.
Trade paperback satirical contemporary sf (telepathic kid with nuclear terrorist father in Long Island). Cover design by Timothy Goodman.
McCaffrey, Anne. Damia's Children. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover sf; 11th printing, new price.
Nix, Garth. The Keys to the Kingdom 5: Lady Friday. $17.99.
Hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Jacket art by John Blackford.
Paterson, Katherine. Bridge to Terabithia. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1977 hardcover young adult; unstated printing. Cover art by Chris Sheban has movie tie-in blazon added. Interior art by Donna Diamond.
Paterson, Katherine. Bridge to Terabithia. $6.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1977 hardcover young adult; unstated printing. Movie tie-in cover art. Interior art by Donna Diamond.
Paxson, Diana L.. Westria 9: The Golden Hills of Westria. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Raymond Swanland.
Pierce, Tamora. Song of the Lioness 2: In the Hand of the Goddess. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1984 hardcover young adult fantasy; fifth printing, new price.
Roberts, Katherine. The Echorium Sequence 2: Crystal Mask. $5.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover young adult fantasy; sixth printing. Uncredited cover art by Daniel Dos Santos; interior art by Chris Down.
Smith, Clark Ashton. The Collected Fantasies 1: The End of the Story. $39.95.
Hardcover collection 25 stories. Edited with Appendices and Notes by Scott Connors and Ron Hilger, working from multiple sources to produce texts closer to CAS's intent than previously published. Introduction by Ramsey Campbell. Wrap Jason Van Hollander.
[Handler, Daniel as] 'Lemony Snicket'. A Series of Unfortunate Events 12: The Penultimate Peril. $12.99.
Hardcover reprint 2005 hardcover cautionary tale; fifth printing, new price.
Stephenson, Neal. The Diamond Age or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer. $15..
Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover cyberpunk; tenth printing, new price.
Valente, Catherynne M.. Labyrinth. $29.95.
On-demand 2004 hardcover fantasy. Introduction by Jeff VanderMeer. Jacket art by Aurelien Police.
Vance, Jack. Ports of Call 2: Lurulu. $13.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Sequel to Ports of Call (). Cover art by John Harris.
Westerfeld, Scott. Midnighters 3: Blue Noon. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover young adult occult. Cover art by Kamil Vojnar.
[Westlake, Donald E. as] 'Richard Stark'. Parker 23: Ask the Parrot. $23.99.
Hardcover caper novel. Jacket design and 'photophraphy' by Robert Santora.

New Books received 27 Jan - 2 Feb 2007

Cherryh, C. J. Foreigner 10: Deliverer. $25.95.
Hardcover sf. Jacket art by Donato Giancola.
Christian, Peggy. The Bookstore Mouse. $5.95.
Digest paperback reprint 1995 hardcover young adult fantasy, 'a twisted tale of daring and dictionaires'. Cover art Janell Cannon. Interior illustations by Gary A. Lippincott.
Clegg, Douglas. Wild Things: Four Tales. $20.00.
Hardcover collection four stories, two original to this volume, one previously only as e-text. One of 1500 unnumbered signed copies. Jacket art by Caniglia.
Coe, David B. Winds of the Forelands 4: Shapers of Darkness. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover epic fantasy. Cover art by Romas [Kukalis].
Crichton, Michael. The Andromeda Strain/The Terminal Man. $10.95.
Trade paperback omnibus reprint two hardcover sf thrillers: The Andromeda Strain (1969) and The Terminal Man (1972).
Dann, Jack. The Man Who Melted. $15.00.
Trade paperback reprint 1984 hardcover sf. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Wraparound cover art by Nick Stathopoulos.
David, James F. Judgment Day: A Novel of the Apocalypse. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover apocalypse sf thriller. Cover art by Drive Communications, NY.
Delany, Samuel R. Dhalgren. $18.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1974 paperback sf; sixth printing, new price.
Dick, Philip K. Counter-Clock World. $11.95.
Trade paperback reprint 1967 paperback sf; third printing, new price.
Dick, Philip K. Voices from the Street. $24.95.
Hardcover mainstream novel, set in early 1950s novel. Jacket art by Hunter Freeman.
Douglass, Sara. The Wayfarer Redemption 6: Crusader. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1999 Australian trade paperback fantasy. Wraparound cover art by [Luis] Royo.
Drake, David. The Complete Hammer's Slammers Volume 2. $35.00.
Hardcover collection four novels and one story. Introduction by David G. Hartwell. Foreword and Afterword by Drake. Jacket art by John Berkey.
[Doctor Who] Wood, Tat and Lawrence Miles. About Time: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who 1966-69 Seasons 4 to 6. $19.95.
Trade paperback episode guide. Cover art by Jim Calafiore.
Fan, Nancy Yi. Swordbird. $15.99.
Hardcover young adult bird fantasy. Jacket art by Mark Zug.
Finney, Charles G. The Circus of Dr. Lao. $14.95.
2002 trade paperback reprint 1935 hardcover fantasy; still first printing of this reprint, new price.
Heinlein, Robert A. The Puppet Masters. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 1990 revised reprint 1951 hardcover sf; 24th printing, new price.
Jerome, Jerome K. Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog). $5.99.
2001 paperback reprint 1889 British hardcover comic novel. Cover art by Patrick Faricy. Cover title includes an excalamtion point whose provenance is unverifiable (not on title page of the first edition).
Jones, Frewin. The Faerie Path. $16.99.
Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Ali Smith.
[Keith, William H., Jr. as] 'Ian Douglas'. The Legacy Trilogy 3: Star Marines. $7.99.
Paperback military sf.
Mieville, China. Un Lun Dun. $17.95.
Hardcover young adult fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by August Hall. Interior illustrations by Mieville.
Norton, Andre. The Magic Books 6: Red Hart Magic. $5.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1976 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell. Includes a new Reader's Guide.
Owens, Robin D. The Summoning 3: Protector of the Flight. $14.95.
Trade paperback fantasy romance.
Palwick, Susan. The Fate of Mice. $14.95.
Trade paperback collection 11 stories. Introduction by Paul di Filippo. Cover design by Ann Monn.
Pierce, Tamora. Protector of the Small 2: Page. $6.50.
Paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult fantasy; thirteenth printing, new price.
Pratt, Tim. Hart and Boot and Other Stories. $14.95.
Trade paperback collection 13 stories, one original to this volume. Cover art by Richard Marchand.
Pullman, Philip. His Dark Materials 2: The Subtle Knife. $6.99.
Digest paperback reprint 1997 British hardcover young adult fantasy; 13th printing, new price.
Rankin, Robert. The Toyminator. $22.95.
2005 British hardcover comic science fantasy. Jacket designed and built by Rankin.
Reed, Kit. Bronze: A Tale of Terror. $14.95.
Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover horror. Cover art by Edward Miller.
Reed, Robert. The Well of Stars. $7.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Sequel to Marrow (). Cover art by Lee Gibbons.
Robinson, Kim Stanley. The Martians. $7.50.
Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover collection thirty-one stories and poems; fourth printing, new price.
Saunders, Charles. Imaro 2: The Quest for Cush. $14.95.
Trade paperback revised reprint 1984 paperback fantasy. Cover art by Vince Evans.
[Star Wars] Zahn, Timothy. Dark Force Rising. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover movie-related sf adventure; 35th printing, new price.
Stross, Charles. Missle Gap. $35.00.
Hardcover novella, previously published in the anthology One Million AD (2005); second printing. Jacket art by J. K. Potter.
Turtledove, Harry. Crosstime Traffic 3: In High Places. $6.99.
Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult alternate history. Cover art by Kazuhiko Sano
Vance, Jack. The Jack Vance Treasury. $38.00.
Hardcover collection 18 stories. Edited by Terry Dowling and Jonathan Strahan. An Appreciation by George R. R. Martin. Preface and Biographical Sketch by Vance. Jacket art by Gnemo.
[Warhammer 40,000] King, William. The Space Wolf Omnibus. $11.99.
Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting Space Wolf (1999), Ragnar's Claw (2000), and Grey Hunter (2002). Cover art by Geoff Taylor.
Watt-Evans, Lawrence. Ethshar 9: The Spriggan Mirror. $14.95.
Trade paperback fantasy. Cover art by Charles Bernard.
Williams, Tad. Rite: Short Work. $40.00.
Limited edition (number of copies unstated) hardcover collection of fiction and nonfiction. Jacket and interior art by Mark A. Nelson. Signed by Williams.

Audio/video received February 2007

[dvd] [Aardman] Bowers, David and Sam Fell. Flushed Away. $29.99.
2006. 84 minutes. 1.78:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1English and Dolby Digital 2.0 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director commentary; making-of featurettes; gallery; extra slug songs; more.
[dvd] [Beagle, Peter S.] Rankin, Arthur, Jr. and Jules Bass. The Last Unicorn. $19.98.
1982. 93 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 English soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Newly remastered. Featurette, 'Tail of the Last Unicorn', includes interview with Beagle; gallery; game; trailer.
[dvd] [Beauty and the Beast]. Beauty and the Beast: The First Season. $50.99.
1987-88. Six-DVD set. 1066 minutes; 22 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital mono English soundtrack; closed captioned.
[dvd] Coulter, Allen. Hollywoodland. $29.98.
2006. 127 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and French soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director commentary; deleted scenes; three featurettes.
[dvd] [Dick, Philip K.] Linklater, Richard. A Scanner Darkly. $27.95.
2006. 100 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Commentary by Keanu Reeves, Linklater, Jonathan Lethem, Ilsa Dick Hackett; making-of featurette; trailer; more.
[dvd] [Final Fantasy] Nomura, Tetsuya. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. $49.95.
2007. Two-DVD boxed Gift 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. Limiited edition adds 10 postcards, 100-page script,
[dvd] [George, Peter] Kubrick, Stanley. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. $34.95.
1963. Two-DVD set. 95 minutes. 1.66:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 (created from mono) English and mono French soundtracks; English, French, Chinese, Korean, and Thai subtitles. 40th Anniversary Special Edition. Includes scrapbook; interviews with Bob Woodward, Spike Lee, Roger Ebert, and Robert McNamara; making-of documentaries; unseen footage from the estate Sellers.
[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 24: The Case of the Missing Heir. $27 9.00.
1955/1958. Two CD set. 120:39. Collects four comic radioplays: 'The Case of the Missing Heir' (1955), 'The Secret Escritoire' (1955), The Dreaded Piano Clubber' (1958), and 'The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy' (1958). No discount.
[dvd] Jeunet, Jean-Pierre. Amelie. $19.99.
2001. Two-DVD set. 122 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dilby Digital 5.1 French soundtrack; English and Spanish subtitles. Cast and director interviews; making-of featurettes; storyboards; auditions; more.
[dvd] [Lethcoe, Jason] Hewitt, Peter. Zoom: Academy for Superheroes. $28.95.
2006. 88 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Dolby Digital surround French soundtracks; English and French subtitles. Includes making-of featurette.
[dvd] [Priest, Christopher] Nolan, Christopher. The Prestige. $29.99.
2006. 130 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Dolby Digital 2.0 French and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Includes 'The Director's Notebook': five making-of featurettes; gallery.
[dvd] [Rocky & Bullwinkle] Ward, Jay. Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Complete Season 3. $39.93.
1961-62. Four-DVD set. 738 minutes, collects 33 shows. 1.33:1 fullscreen. English and Spanish soundtracks. Includes live Bullwinkle puppet intro/outro clips, 'Best of Bullwinkle Follies', and more!
[dvd] [Star Wars] Kershner, Irvin. Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back. $19.98.
1980, 2004. Reissue at lower price.
[dvd] [Star Wars] Marquand, Richard. Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi. $19.98.
1983, 2004. Reissue at lower price.
[dvd] [Topper] [Smith, Thorne]. Topper. $6.98.
1954-55. Reissue at new price.
[cd] [Wells, H. G.] Wayne, Jeff. The War of the Worlds. $25.98.
1978/2005. Two Hybrid Super Audio CD set. 94:43, 13 tracks. Remastered and remixed in stereo and 5.1 surround from the original master tapes. Includes 48-page booklet.
[dvd] Wise, Robert. The Day the Earth Stood Still. $14.98.
1951. Reissue at new price.

Magazines received February 2007

[Locus] Brown, Charles N., editor-in-chief. Locus 553, Vol.58 No.2, February 2007. $6.95.
Interview with John Barnes. Reviews by Gevers, Horton, Wolfe, Miller, Letson, Cushman, and others. 2006 Recommended Reading lists. Obituaries for Robert Anton Wilson, Philippa Pearce, Dick Eney, and others.

 

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