The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received 10 - 16 Nov 2007

Ambuehl, James, editor. Hardboiled Cthulhu: Two-Fisted Tales of Tentacled Terror. $17.95.

2006 trade paperback mostly original anthology, with 21 stories by Berglund, Bucher-Jones, Chambers, Conyers, Henderson, Lupoff, Price, Thomas, and others. Cover art by Dave Senecal.

[Merz, Jon as] 'Alex Archer'. Rogue Angel 9: Warrior Spirit. $6.50.

Paperback archeological sf adventure with female protagonist. Cover art by Tim Bradstreet.

Asher, Neal. Hilldiggers. $40.90.

British hardcover extra-Polity space opera. Jacke art by Steve Rawlings. No discount.

[Ellis, Mark as] 'James Axler'. Outlanders 43: Dark Goddess. $6.50.

Paperback sf men's adventure.

Banks, Iain. The Steep Approach to Garbadale. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2007 British hardcover comic gamer suspense. Cover design by Dorothy Carico Smith.

Banks, Iain. The Steep Approach to Garbadale. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 2007 British hardcover comic gamer suspense. Jacket design by Dorothy Carico Smith.

Bear, Greg. Blood Music. $18.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1985 hardcover sf. A Future Classic. No discount.

Buchanan, Andrea J. and Miriam Peskowitz. The Daring Book for Girls. $24.95.

Hardcover companion to the Iggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys (). Illustrations by Alexis Seabrook.

Bujold, Lois McMaster. Miles, Mutants and Microbes. $18.00.

Hardcover omnibus reprint two novels (Falling Free (1988) and Diplomatic Immunity (2002)) and a novella, 'Labyrinth' (1989). Preface by Bujold explains the Quaddie connection and the reason for the "repeat" of 'Labyrinth'. Jacket art by Alan Pollack.

Cook, Glen. Chronicles of the Black Company. $15.95.

Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting three fantasy novels: The Black Company1984), Shadows Linger (1984), and The White Rose (1985). Cover art by Raymond Swanland.

Crichton, Michael. Next. $9.99.

Premium paperback reprint 2006 hardcover biothriller.

Dick, Philip K. Voices from the Street. $14.95.

Hardcover mainstream novel, set in early 1950s Oakland, contemporary when it was written. Cover art by Hunter Freeman.

[Dragonlance] Clark, Douglas W. The Champions 4: Protecting Palanthas. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Duane O. Myers.

Flynn, Michael. Eifelheim. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover bitemporal sf. Cover design by Base Art Co. A Hugo Award nominee.

Hayward, Amber. Children of the Panther 2: Darkness of the God. $19.95.

Canadian trade paperback mutant thriller. Cover art by Lauren Fast.

Hiaasen, Carl. Nature Girl. $13.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover Florida mystery. Cover art by Charles Burns.

Howison, Del and Jeff Gelb, editors. Dark Delicacies II: Fear. $26.95.

Hardcover original anthology, with 19 stories by Banks (L. A.), Brandner, Brooks, Due, Garton, Hambly, Kiernan, Kihn, Lansdale, Niles, Sallis (James, not John as printed on front cover), and others. Foreword by Ray Harryhausen.

Hughes, Matthew. The Commons. $17.95.

Trade paperback sf novel, fixed-up from six stories. Introduction by Robert J. Sawyer. Cover art by Cory and Catska Ench.

Hughes, Matthew. The Commons. $24.95.

Hardcover sf novel, fixed-up from six stories. Introduction by Robert J. Sawyer. Jacket art by Cory and Catska Ench.

Kenyon, Sherrilyn with Alethea Kontis. The Dark-Hunter Companion. $19.95.

Trade paperback literary companion. Manga-style illustrations by the Dabel Brothers.

le Carre, John. The Mission Song. $14.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hcontemporary espionage thriller. Cover design by Alasdair Oliver.

Lehane, Dennis. Coronado. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover collection five stories, with play adapting one of them.

Lynch, Scott. Gentleman Bastards 2: Red Seas Under Red Skies. $75.00.

Limited edition hardcover reprint 2007 British hardcover fantasy caper. One of 500 signed and numbered copies. Jacket and interior art by Edward Miller.

Machen, Arthur. The Three Impostors. $8.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1895 British hardcover dark fantasy. Cover design by Pete Donohue incorporates painting by Edvard Munch.

McAuley, Paul J. Cowboy Angels. $29.90.

British trade paperback alternate histories; new import price. No discount.

McCall Smith, Alexander. 44 Scotland Street 3: Love over Scotland. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 Scottish hardcover comic Edinburgh soap opera. Cover art by Iain McIntosh.

Morgan, Richard K. Takeshi Kovacs 1: Altered Carbon. $18.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover cyberpunk. A Future Classic. No discount.

Murakami, Haruki. After The Quake: Stories. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover translation by Jay Rubin of 2000 Japanese hardcover collection six stories; seventh printing. Cover design by John GFall.

Murakami, Haruki. Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1991 hardcover translation by Alfred Birnbaum of 1985 Japanese sf satire; 35th printing, new price.

Murray, Andy, editor. Phobic: Modern Horror Stories. $13.95.

British trade paperback mostly original anthology, with 13 original stories by Campbell, Cornell, Magrs, and others, and two reprint stories by Brenchley and Kureishi. Cover design by Michael Constantine and David Eckersall.

Pratchett, Terry, Stewart, Ian, and Jack Cohen. The Science of Discworld II: The Globe. $15.90.

British paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover nonfiction novel; seventh printing, new import price. No discount.

Pratchett, Terry, Stewart, Ian, and Jack Cohen. The Science of Discworld. $15.90.

British paperback reprint 2002 revised reprint 1999 British hardcover nonfiction novel; ninth printing, new import price. No discount.

[Pullman, Philip] Woodward, Kay. The Golden Compass: Movie Storybook. $8.99.

Turtlebound movie still storybook. New Line Productions does not credit Pullman anywhere on this package.

Reynolds, Alastair. Revelation Space. $18.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2000 British hardcover space opera; new import price. No discount.

[Roberts Nora as] 'J. D. Robb'. Eve Dallas 25: Creation in Death. $25.95.

Hardcover near-future police procedural romance. Jacket design and photo by George Cornell.

Simmons, Dan. Hyperion. $18.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1989 hardcover sf. A Future Classic. No discount.

[Stargate Atlantis] Gosling, Sharon. Stargate Atlantis: The Official Companion: Season 3. $14.95.

Trade paperback tv episode guide. Includes 16 pages of color stills.

Stross, Charles. Toast. $14.95.

2006 trade paperback revised and expanded reprint 2002 trade paperback collection ten stories, dropping 'A Boy and His God' for 'Lobsters' and adding an Afterword. Cover design by Juha Lindroos.

Swainston, Steph. The Year of Our War 3: The Modern World. $34.90.

British hardcover (reprinted in the US as Dangerous Offspring) fantasy. Sequel to Year of Our War () and No Present Like Time (). No discount.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Rateliff, John D. The History of the Hobbit: Part 2: Return to Bag-End. $45.90.

British hardcover, presenting text of the original manuscript along with commentary by Rateliff. Jacket and interior art by Tolkien.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 6: Fences. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1986 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1957) play. Foreword by Samuel G. Freedman. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. The August Wilson Century Cycle. $200.00.

Boxed set ten hardcover plays.

Wooding, Chris. Broken Sky: Act 1: The Twilight War. $15.90.

British trade paperback omnibus reprint three 1999 British paperback young adult fantasy novels. Manga cover art by Kanako Damerum and Yuzuru Takasaki; interior art by Steve Kyte. No discount.

Wooding, Chris. The Fade. $43.90.

British hardcover subterranean fantasy. Jacket art by Edward Miller. No discount.

[dvd] [Disney/Pixar] Bird, Brad. Ratatouille. $29.99.

2007. 111 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 English soundtracks; English subtitles. Deleted scenes; two animated shorts; making-of featurette.

[dvd] Spielberg, Steven. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. $39.95.

1977,1980,1989. Three-DVD boxed set. 135, 132, and 137 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, Spanish and other subtitles. 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition, with Original Theatrical Version, Special Edition, and Director’s Cut. Making-of featurettes; version feature comparions poster.

[calendar] Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 2008 Calendar [day-to-day]. $13.99.

Day-to-day pad, with color stills from the fifth movie.

[calendar] Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 2008 Calendar [desk]. $16.99.

Sprialbound desk calendar, with color stills from the fifth movie.

[calendar] [Star Trek]. Star Trek: Ships of the Line 2008 Calendar. $12.99.

Wall, featuring paintings of Star Trek vessels.

New Books received 3 - 9 Nov 2007

Boynton, Sandra. Bath Time!. $7.95.

Inflated plastic bath picture book. Cover and interior art by Boynton.

Britain, Kristen. Green Rider 3: The High King's Tomb. $25.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. sequel to Green Rider () and First Rider's Call. Wraparound jacket art by Donato [Giancola].

[Charmed] Genge, N. E. The Book of Shadows: The Unofficial Charmed Companion. $14.95.

Trade paperback episode guide and grimoire.

Colfer, Eoin and Andrew Donkin. Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel. $18.99.

Hardcover graphic novel adaptation. Jacket and sequential art by Giovanni Rigano.

Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, editors. Spectrum 14: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. $39.95.

Hardcover annual art book. Front cover art by Andrew Jones, back cover art by Aleksi Briclot.

Greenberg, Martin H. and Loren L. Coleman, editors. Wizards, Inc.. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with 15 stories by Card, Duane, Friesner, GIlman, Hoffman, Lake, Perry, Rusch, Smith (Dean Wesley), Stackpole, and others.

[Halo] Staten, Joseph. Halo [5]: Contact Harvest. $14.95.

Trade paperback Microsoft-game-based military sf.

Howison, Del and Jeff Gelb, editors. Dark Delicacies II: Fear. $15.95.

Trade paperback original anthology, with 19 stories by Banks (L. A.), Brandner, Brooks, Due, Garton, Hambly, Kiernan, Kihn, Lansdale, Niles, Sallis (James, not John as printed on front cover), and others. Foreword by Ray Harryhausen.

Hunter, Faith. Thorn St. Croix 3: Host. $14.00.

Trade paperback near-future apocalyptic fantasy. Sequel to Bloodring () and Seraphs (). Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lee, Tanith. The Secret Books of Paradys. $35.00.

Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover omnibus, reprinting four dark fantasy novels: The Book of the Damned (1990), The Book of the Beast (1989), The Book of the Dead (1991), and The Book of the Mad (1993). Jacket design by Plainclothes Ltd.

Leonard, Elmore. Killshot. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 hardcover Detroit thriller; fifth printing, new price.

McDevitt, Jack. Cauldron. $24.95.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art by Larry Price.

Mieville, China. King Rat. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1998 British hardcover dark fantasy; seventh printng, new price.

Murakami, Haruki. Dance Dance Dance. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1994 hardcover translation by Alfred Birnbaum of 1988 Japanese sf thriller; 29th printing, new price.

Murakami, Haruki. Elephant Vanishes. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1993 hardcover collection, translations by Alfred Birnbaum and Jay Rubin; 29th printing, new price.

Murakami, Haruki. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1997 hardcover translation by Jay Rubin of three Japanese volumes (1994-95, as Nejimaki-dori korunikuru); 29th printing, new price.

Napoli, Donna Jo. Bound. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover retelling of Cinderella, set in Ming China. Cover photograph by Michael Frost.

Novik, Naomi. Temeraire 3: Black Powder War. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 paperback Napoleonic Wars dragon fantasy; fifth printing, new price.

Penzler, Otto, editor. The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps. $25.00.

Trade paperback anthology, reprinting 57 stories from the 20s to the 40s by Cain, Chandler, Charteris, Gardner, Gruber, Hammett, Woolrich, and others. Decade introductions by Harlan Coben, Harlan Ellison, and Laura Lippman.

Shan, Darren. The Demonata 3: Slawter. $8.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Cover design by Rich Deas.

Shinn, Sharon. The Twelve Houses 4: Reader and Raelynx. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Donato Giancola.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Two Towers. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1955 British hardcover fantasy; 136th printing. Uncredited new cover art by John Howe.

[Warhammer 40,000] Reynolds, Anthony. Dark Apostle. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Klaus Scherwinski.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 2: Joe Turner's Come and Gone. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1988 paperback magic realist American 20th century (1911) play. Foreword by Romulus Linney. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 3: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1985 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1927) play. Foreword by Frank Rich. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 4: The Piano Lesson. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1990 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1936) play. Foreword by Toni Morrison. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 5: Seven Guitars. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1996 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1948) play. Foreword by Tony Kushner. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 7: Two Trains Running. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1993 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1969) play. Foreword by Laurence Fishburne. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 8: Jitney. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 2000 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1977) play. Foreword by Ishmael Reed. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 9: King Hedley II. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 2005 hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1985) play. Foreword by Marion McClinton. Afterword by Wilson. Jacket design by John Gall.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 10: Radio Golf. $25.00.

Hardcover magic realist American 20th century (1997) play. Foreword by Suzan-Lori Parks. Jacket design by John Gall.

Zahn, Timothy. Frank Compton 2: The Third Lynx. $24.95.

Hardcover sf thriller. Sequel to Night Train to Rigel (). Wraparound jacket art by Mark Zug.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Jones, Ron. Doctor Who 123: Time-Flight. $24.98.

1982. 98 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Features the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, and Tegan. Cast and script editor commentary; deleted scenes; outtakes; making-of featurettes; production notes; more. Originally broadcast 22 - 30 Mar 1982.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Jones, Ron. Doctor Who 124: Arc of Infinity. $24.98.

1983. 98 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Features the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, and Tegan. Deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; production notes; more. Originally broadcast 3 - 12 Jan 1983.

[dvd] [Doctor Who]. Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series. $99.98.

2006-07. Six-DVD boxed set. 652 minutes: 13 episodes. 1.78:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack. Deleted scenews; outtakes; David Tennant's video diaries; Doctor Who Confidential; more.

[cd] [Godzilla] Ifukube, Akira. Godzilla: 50th Anniversary Edition. $16.98.

1954. 46:28, 26 tracks from the original soundtrack.

[calendar] [Pullman, Philip]. The Golden Compass 2008 Calendar. $13.99.

Wall. Stills from the forthcoming movie.

New Books received 27 Oct - 2 Nov 2007

Anderson, Kevin J. The Saga of Seven Suns 5: Of Fire and Night. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sf. Cover design by Mario J. Pulice.

[Anonymous, editor] Robb, J. D., and others. Dead of Night. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with four paranormal stories by J. D. Robb (new Eve Dallas vs vampire), Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComas. Cover design by Tony Greco.

[Anonymous, editor] Shinn, Sharon, et al. Elemental Magic. $15.00.

Trade paperback original anthology, with four paranormal romances by Shinn, Rebecca York, Carol Berg, and Jean Johnson. Cover art by Dan Craig.

[Anonymous, editor] Harrison, Kim, et al. Holidays Are Hell. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with four holiday paranormal romance novelettes by Harrison, Sands, Liu, and Pettersson.

Asamatsu, Ken, editor. Lairs of the Hidden Gods 4: The Dreaming God. $20.00.

On-demand trade paperback translation of 2002 Japanese (as Hishinkai) original anthology, with seven Cthulhu Mythos stories and three essays. Introduction by Robert M. Price. Cover art by Akihiro Yamada. No discount.

Barker, Clive. Mister B. Gone. $24.95.

Hardcover horror. Jacket design by Mary Schuck.

Bell, Clare. Ratha 4: Ratha's Challenge. $8.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 hardcover feline fantasy. Cover art by Christian Alzemann.

Bledsoe, Alex. Eddie LaCrosse 1: The Sword-Edged Blonde. $24.95.

Hardcover comic noir fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Justin Sweet.

Bova, Ben. The Green Trap. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover biothriller.

Bradbury, Ray. Farewell Summer. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sequel to Dandelion Wine ().

Braver, Gary. Flashback. $7.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 hardcover drug flashback thriller. Cover design by Drive Communications, NY.

Brust, Steven. Vlad Taltos 10: Dzur. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Stephen Hickman.

Butcher, Jim. The Dresden Files 1: Storm Front. $23.95.

Hardcover reprint 2000 paperback occult mystery. Jacket art by Chris McGrath.

Chabon, Michael. Gentlemen of the Road: A Tale of Adventure. $21.95.

Hardcover central Asian adventure. Jacket art by Gianni de Conno. Interior art by Gary Gianni.

Clark, Simon. This Rage of Echoes. $7.99.

Paperback horror.

[Czajkowski, Jim as] 'James Clemens'. The Godslayer Chronicles, Book 2: Hinterland. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover epic fantasy. Uncredited cover art by Steve Stone.

[Eberron] Wulf, Rich. Heirs of Ash 3: Rise of the Seventh Moon. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Philip Straub.

Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, editors. Spectrum 14: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. $29.95.

Trade paperback annual art book. Front cover art by Andrew Jones, back cover art by Aleksi Briclot.

Flint, Eric, editor. Grantville Gazette II. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover shared world alternate history original anthology, with eight stories and four articles. Cover art by Tom Kidd.

[Forgotten Realms] Whitney-Robinson, Voronica. Sembia 6: Sands of the Soul. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback game-based fantasy adventure. Wraparound cover art by Raymond Swanland.

Foster, Alan Dean. Pip and Flinx 12: Trouble Magnet. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sf adventure. Cover art by Robert Hunt.

Foster, Alan Dean. Pip and Flinx 13: Patrimony. $24.95.

Hardcover sf adventure. Jacket art by Robert Hunt.

Francis, Diana Pharaoh. Crosspointe 1: The Cipher. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy romance.

Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary. Beowulf: The Script Book. $16.95.

Trade paperback collection, with the first and last drafts of the screenplay, early concept art, and author insights.

Giller, Marc D. Prodigal. $6.99.

Paperback cyberpunk. Cover design by Jamie S. Warren Youll.

Hamilton, Laurell K. Princess Meredith 5: Mistral's Kiss. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover faery p.i. erotica. Cover art by Judy York

Harris, C. S. Sebastian St. Cyr 2: When Gods Die. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover Regency (1811 Brighton, England) mystery. Uncredited cover art by Robert Hunt.

Hetley, James A. Dragon 2: Dragon's Teeth. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 trade paperback contemporary fantasy (shapeshifters and witches). Cover art by Don Seegmiller.

Hoeg, Peter. Borderliners. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1994 British hardcover translation by Barbara Haveland of 1993 Danish pediagogical thriller. Cover design by Scott Levine.

Hoeg, Peter. The Woman and the Ape. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 hardcover translation by Barbara Haveland from 1996 Danish urban fairy tale cross-species romance; new publisher. Cover design by Scott Levine.

Howard, Robert E. The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard 3: People of the Dark. $6.99.

Paperback jumbled reprint (remix, really) of 13 stories from several of the Wildside Press Weird Works trade paperbacks, completely throwing the chronological project into chaos. This paperback is second in the mass-market series. Cover art by Ken Kelly.

Huff, Tanya. The Quarters Novels Volume Two. $8.99.

Paperback omnibus, reprinting two novels No Quarter (1996) and The Quartererd Sea (1999). Cover art by Jody Lee.

James, Allyson. Dragon 2: Black Dragon. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal (witches and dragons in San Francisco) romance. Cover art by Aleta Rafton.

Jansson, Tove. Moomin Book Two: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip. $19.95.

Hardcover collection, reprinting the second four story arcs from Jansson's 1950s comic strip. Only noted as Book Two on the copyright page. Issued without jacket.

Jones, Stephen, editor. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 18. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2007 British trade paperback anthology, reprinting 25 horror stories by Bishop, Campbell, Fowler, Hand, Kiernan, Lake, Matheson, Richard Christian, Newman, Ryman, Sarrantonio, Schow, Wolfe, and others. Cover art by Les Edwards.

Kent, Steven L. The Clone Republic [3]: The Clone Alliance. $7.99.

Paperback military sf. Cover art by Christian McGrath.

Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Dream-Hunter 2: Upon the Midnight Clear. $6.99.

Paperback holiday paranormal romance.

Kessler, Jackie. Hell on Earth 2: The Road to Hell. $15.00.

Trade paperback paranormal (succubus turned human) romance. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

King, Laurie R. Mary Russell 3: A Letter of Mary. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 hardcover historical (1923 England) Holmes pastiche. Cover art by Adam Auerbach.

King, Laurie R. Mary Russell 4: The Moor. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1998 hardcover historical (1923 Dartmoor) Holmes pastiche. Cover art by Adam Auerbach.

Koontz, Dean. Brother Odd. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover paranormal thriller. Cover art by Tom Hallman.

Lackey, Mercedes. The Elemental Masters 5: Reserved for the Cat. $25.95.

Hardcover non-Valdemar fantasy. Jacket art by Jody A. Lee.

Lamb, John J. Bear Collector's Mystery 3: The Crafty Teddy. $6.99.

Paperback cozy mystery, featuring an ex-San Francisco homicide detective resettled to Virginia. Cover art by Jeff Crosby.

Laymon, Richard. Savage. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 British hardcover Jack the Ripper novel

Levitt, John. Dog Days. $6.99.

Paperback urban (San Francisco) fantasy. Cover art by Don Sipley.

[Arends, Marthe as] 'Katie MacAlister'. Aisling Grey, Guardian 4: Holy Smokes. $7.99.

Paperback paranormal romance.

Marillier, Juliet. The Bridei Chronicles 2: Blade of Fortriu. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 Australian hardcover Celtic fantasy. Cover art by Vince Natale.

Martin, George R. R. Dreamsongs: Volume 1. $27.00.

Hardcover reprint 2003 hardcover collection (as GRRM: A RRetrospective), reprinting 22 stories. Introduction by Gardner Dozois. Jacket art by Dominic Harman.

[Marvel Comics] Cerasini, Marc. Wolverine 4: Violent Tendencies. $7.99.

Paperback superhero adventure. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Massey, Brandon. Other Brother. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 trade paperback supernatural thriller.

Matheson, Richard. I Am Legend. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1995 paperback collection, adding ten stories to the title 1954 novel; new edition. Movie tie-in cover art.

McDevitt, Jack. Engines of God 5: Odyssey. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sf. Cover art by Larry Price.

[Homberger, Cindy as] 'Cindy Miles'. Into Thin Air. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal romance.

Modesitt, L. E., Jr. The Corean Chronicles 6: Soarer's Choice. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Raymond Swanland is erroneously credited to Daniel Horne.

Monette, Sarah. The Bone Key. $12.95.

Trade paperback collection of ten related Necromantic Mysteries of Kyle Murchison Booth, one original to this volume.

Murphy, C. E. The Negotiator 1: Heart of Stone. $14.95.

Trade paperback paranormal romance. Uncredited cover art by Christian McGrath.

Norton, Andre. Star Born. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1957 hardcover sf adventure. Cover art by Ian Field-Richards.

November, Sharyn, editor. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy. $9.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 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, and others. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

[The Onion] Dikkers, Scott, editor-in-chief. Our Dumb World: Atlas of the Planet Earth. $27.99.

Hardcover alternate world atlas. Issued without jacket.

Palmatier, Joshua. Wrath Suvane 2: The Cracked Throne. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Steve Stone.

Pierce, Tamora. Beka Cooper 1: Terrier. $9.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2006 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover photograph by Jonathan Barkat.

Powers, Tim. Earthquake Weather. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1997 hardcover Fisher King fantasy. Cover art by Sara Hayward/Digital Vision.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 27: The Last Hero. $20.90.

Shorter, squarer British trade paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover comic fantasy. Cover art and illustrations by Paul Kidby. No discount.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 37: Making Money. $42.90.

British hardcover comic fantasy; new import price.

[Pratchett, Terry] Butler, Andrew M. The Pocket Essential Terry Pratchett. $6.99.

British paperback reprint 2001 British paperback literary guide; fourth printing, slightly new price.

[Pullman, Philip] Gresh, Lois H. Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. $9.95.

Trade paperback literary criticism. An Unauthorized Adventure Through The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Rankin, Ian as 'Jack Harvey'. Bleeding Hearts. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 British hardcover crime novel (then as by 'Jack Harvey'). Cover design and art by Nneka Bennett.

Ringo, John. Paladin of Shadows 3: Choosers of the Slain. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover tongue-in-asscheek military sf. Sequel to Ghost () and Kildar (). Cover art by Kurt Miller.

Robinson, Kim Stanley. Sixty Days and Counting. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2007 hardcover sf. Sequel to Forty Signs of Rain () and Fifty Degrees Below (). Cover art by Dominic Harman.

Rosenblum, Mary. Horizons. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sf. Cover art by John Harris.

Rowe, Stephanie. Immortally Sexy 4: Sex and the Immortal Bad Boy. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal romance. Cover art and design by Michael Storrings.

Rowland, Laura Joh. Sano Ichiro 12: The Snow Empress. $24.95.

Hardcover historical (1699 Japan) mystery. Jacket design by Pete Garceau.

Russ, Joanna. The Country You Have Never Seen: Essays and Reviews. $35.00.

Trade paperback collection, reprinting Russ's essays, review, and published letters. Cover design by Emily Wilkinson. No discount.

Russ, Joanna. The Country You Have Never Seen: Essays and Reviews. $85.00.

Hardcover collection, reprinting Russ's essays, review, and published letters. Jacket design by Emily Wilkinson. No discount.

Saintcrow, Lilith. Dante Valentine 4: Saint City Sinners. $6.99.

Paperback dark fantasy necromance-for-hire romance. Series cover design by Peter Cotton incorporates photo-illustration by Calvin Chu.

Savory, Brett Alexander. No Further Messages. $16.95.

Trade paperback collection 20 horror stories, three original to this volume. Cover art by Michael Gibbs.

Scalzi, John. The Android's Dream. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover gonzo sf. Cover art by Shelley Eshkar.

Self, Will. The Book of Dave: A Revelation of the Recent Past and the Distant Futur. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover literary transtemporal science fantasy. Cover design by Amy C. King.

Shan, Darren. The Demonata 5: Blood Beast. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Jacket design by Rich Deas.

[Moscoe, Mike as] 'Mike Shepherd'. Kris Longknife [5]: Audacious. $7.99.

Paperback military sf. Cover art by Scott Grimando.

Skelton, Matthew. Endymion Spring. $17.95.

Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover young adult bitemporal (contemporary Oxford and 15th century Mains) library fantasy. Jacket art by Peter Ferguson.

Smith, Kristine. Jani Kilian 5: Endgame. $7.99.

Paperback military sf.

Sokoloff, Alexandra. The Harrowing: A Ghost Story. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover horror. A Bram Stoker Award nominee. Cover photo by John Halpern.

[Kosak, Wendy as] 'Wen Spencer'. Tinker 2: Wolf Who Rules. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover elf science fantasy set around Pittsburgh. Cover art by Kurt Miller.

[Star Trek: The Next Generation] David, Peter. Before Dishonor. $7.99.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure, featuring Picard, Janeway, and the Borg.

[Star Wars] Traviss, Karen. Star Wars: Republic Commando 3: True Colors. $7.99.

Paperback movie-related-game-based sf adventure, set a year after Attack of the Clones. Cover art by Greg Knight.

[Star Wars] Sansweet, Stephen J. and Peter Vilmur. The Star Wars Vault. $85.00.

Slipcased portfolio of Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives with Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs.

Steele, Allen. Lunar Descent. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1991 paperback sf; third printing, new price. Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

Steinbeck, John. The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights. $29.95.

Hardcover reprint 1976 hardcover American English adaption of Malory and others. New Foreword by Christopher Paolini. Jacket and interior art by Rachell Sumpter.

Stirling, S. M. Ice, Iron and Gold. $26.95.

Hardcover collection 13 stories, one original to this volume. Jacket art by Vincent Chong.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Rateliff, John D. The Hobbit and The History of the Hobbit [boxed set]. $95.00.

Boxed set three hardcovers: The Hobbit and the two volumes of The History of the Hobbit.

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

Paperback reprint 1955 British hardcover fantasy; 136th printing. Uncredited new cover art by John Howe.

[Trantino, Charlee as] 'Savannah Russe'. The Darkwing Chronicles: Book 4: In the Blood. $6.99.

Paperback vampire romance.

Valente, Catherynne. The Orphan's Tales 2: In the Cities of Coin and Spice. $14.00.

Trade paperback collection of fantasy stories. Cover art by Michael Komarck. Illustrations by Michael W. Kaluta.

Waddell, Patricia. True Deception. $6.99.

Paperback futuristic romance. Sequel to True Blood (). Cover art by Christian McGrath.

[Warhammer] Long, Nathan. Gotrek & Felix 9: Manslayer. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark fantasy. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.

[Warhammer 40,000] Scanlon, Mitchell. The Horus Heresy 6: Descent of Angels. $7.99.

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

Warren, Christine. The Others 4: Howl at the Moon. $6.99.

Paperback dark fantasy romance.

[dvd] [Lubyanenko, Sergei] Bekmambetov, Timbor. Night Watch 2: Day Watch. $27.98.

2006. 146 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Russian, Dolby surround Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Making-of featurette.

[dvd] [Marvel Comics] Raimi, Sam. Spider-Man 3: Special Edition. $36.95.

2007. 2-DVD set. 139 minutes. 2.40:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English and Spanish soundtracks; English and Spanish Dolby surround soundtracks. English and Spanish subtitles. Director & cast commentary; bloopers; making-of featurettes; more.

[dvd] Tong, Stanley. Jackie Chan's The Myth. $24.96.

2005. 96 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 Chinese and English soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Commentary by Jackie Chan; deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; music videos.

[Locus] Brown, Charles N., editor-in-chief. Locus 562, Vol.59 No.5, November 2007. $6.95.

Interviews with William Gibson and Kelly Link. Reviews by Gevers, Horton, Wolfe, Miller, Letson, Cushman, and others. Nippon 2007 report. Appreciations for Robert Jordan; obituaries for Leslie Flood, and others.

New Books received 20 - 26 Oct 2007

Brooks, Max. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover zombie docunovel. Cover design by David Tran.

Cornwell, Patricia. Kay Scarpetta 17: Book of the Dead. $26.95.

Hardcover forensic procedural. Jacket design by Lisa Amoroso.

Follett, Ken. World Without End. $35.00.

Hardcover epic historical, set in 14th century England. Sequel to The Pillars of Earth (). Jacket design by Richard Hasselberger.

Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. Love in the Time of Cholera. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1988 hardcover translation by Edith Grossman of 1985 Colombian (as El amor en los tiempos del colera); second American paperback publisher. Cover design by John Gall.

Harris, Robert. Ghost. $26.00.

Hardcover contemporary political thriller (ghost writer for a British prime minister). Jacket design by Honi Werner.

Larson, Erik. Thunderstruck. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover historical (first decade of the 1900s) celebrity (Marconi) nonfiction thriller. Cover design by Whitney Cookman.

Mash, Robert. Extreme Dinosaurs. $21.99.

Hardcover interactive nonfiction picture book. Cover and interior art by Stuart Martin. Issued without dustjacket.

Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight 2: New Moon. $18.99.

Hardcover reprint 2006 hardcover young adult vampire romance; 18th printing, new price. Now includes preview from Eclipse ().

Parker, Robert B. Spenser 35: Now and Then. $25.95.

Hardcover contemporary Boston mystery. Jacket design by Brian McAdams.

Dr. Seuss. A Hatful of Seuss. $19.99.

Turtlebound reprint 1996 hardcover omnibus, reprinting five classic picture books: Bartholomew and the Oobleck (1949). If I Ran the Zoo (1950), Horton Hears a Who! (1954), The Sneetches and Other Stories (1961) and Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book (1962); 13th printing. Issued without dustjacket.

Dr. Seuss. Six by Seuss: A Treasury of Dr. Seuss Classics. $19.99.

Turtlebound reprint 1996 hardcover omnibus, reprinting six classic picture books: And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street (1937), The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (1938), Horton Hatches the Egg (1940), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957), Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (1958), and The Lorax (1971); ninth printing. Issued without dustjacket.

[dvd] [Disney] Anderson, Stephen J. Meet The Robinsons. $29.99.

2007. 95 minutes. 1.78:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English subtitles. Director commentary; deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; music videos; games; more.

[dvd] [Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan] [Granada Television]. Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series. $229.98.

1984-94. 12-DVD boxed set. 43 hours. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 2.0 English soundtrack; English and Spanish subtitles. Director and screenwriter commentary; interviews with Jeremy Brett and Edward Harwicke; interview with Adrian Conan Doyle; more.

[dvd] Eisenstein, Sergei. Battleship Potemkin. $29.95.

1925. Two-DVD set. 69 minutes. 1.33:1 full-frame. 5.1 stereo surround soundtrack. Original 1926 score by Edmund Meisel. Restored film with either English intertitles or Russian intertitles with English subtitles. Making-of-the-restoration documentary.

[dvd] [Transformers] Bay, Michael. Transformers. $36.99.

2007. Two-DVD Special Edition set. 143 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.01 surround English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Director commentary; three making-of featurettes.

[Scientific American]. Scientific American. Volume 297, Number 5. November 2007. $4.99.

Special report on Nuclear Weapons in a New World with articles by Mark Fischetti and David Biello; other articles on colliding universes by Burgess & Quevedo, new display technology by Waldrop, and more.

New Books received 13 - 19 Oct 2007

Anthony, Piers. Xanth 31: Air Apparent. $24.95.

Hardcover comic fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Darrell K. Sweet.

Anvil, Christopher. Trouble With Humans. $15.00.

Trade paperback collection 13 sf stories. Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

Barlowe, Wayne. God's Demon. $24.95.

Hardcover dark fantasy. Jacket art by Barlowe.

[DC/Vertigo Comics] Gaiman, Neil. The Absolute Sandman: Volume 2. $99.00.

Slipcased leatherbound graphic story collection, reprinting issues 21-39, rendered more finely than in either their original magazine format or the trade paperback reprints. Includes section of Sandman Miscellany, with script and pencils from issue 23.

de Lint, Charles. The Onion Girl. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover Newford fantasy; eighth printing, new price.

Dick, Philip K. We Can Build You. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1972 paperback sf; 10th printing, new price.

[Disney] Surrell, Jason. The Disney Mountains: Imagineering at Its Peak. $19.95.

Trade paperback nonfiction. A look behind the creation of the mountains at the Disney parks.

Huff, Tanya. Blood Price. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1991 paperback vampire; 18th printing, new edition with new ISBN. Television tie-in cover photo.

Jones, J. V. Sword of Shadows 3: Sword from Red Ice. $27.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. sequel to A Cavern of Black Ice () and Fortress of Grey Ice (). Jacket art by Jean Pierre Targete.

Lackey, Mercedes and James Mallory. The Enduring Flame 1: The Phoenix Unchained. $27.95.

Hardcover fantasy, set in the same world as The Obsidian Trilogy. Uncredited jacket art by Todd Lockwood.

Little, Judith A., editor. Feminist Philosophy and Science Fiction: Utopias and Dystopias. $25.00.

Trade paperback text book anthology, with 23 stories and novel chapters by Butler, Charnas, Elgin, Emshwiller, Fowler, McIntyre, Merril, Moore, Murphy, Russ, Sargent, Sheldon, Tuttle, Varley, and others. Introduction, notes and discussion questions by Li

Lorimer, Janet. Master of Shadows. $12.95.

Trade paperback dark fairy tale romance. Cover art by Timothy Lantz.

McCammon, Robert. The Queen of Bedlam. $26.00.

Hardcover historical (1702 New York City) mystery. Sequel to Speaks the Nightbird (). Jacket design by Shasti O'Leary.

Monette, Sarah and [Sarah Kindred as] 'Elizabeth Bear'. A Companion to Wolves. $24.95.

Hardcover manpack and wolfpack fantasy. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

Moning, Karen Marie. Fever 2: Bloodfever. $22.00.

Hardcover contemporary Celtic fantasy romance. Sequel to Darkfever (). Jacket art and image manipulation by Lynn Andreozzi.

[Predator] Friedman, Michael and Robert Greenberg. Predator 5: Flesh and Blood. $6.99.

Paperback movie-related dark sf. Cover art by Stephen Youll.

Reynolds, Alastair. Revelation Space. $17.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2000 British hardcover space opera. A Gollancz Future Classic, with uncredited cover art unclutterd by title or author information. No discount.

Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter [Suitcase Boxed Set]. $195.00.

Seven hardcover boxed set, in form of suitcase with plastic lock. Includes special portfolio of decorative stickers.

Schiefelbein, Michael. Body And Blood. $23.95.

Hardcover contemporary gay Catholic mystery. Jacket design by David Baldeosingh Rotstein.

Sizemore, Susan. Laws of the Blood 1: The Hunt. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 paperback vampire; seventh printing. New series cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Stross, Charles. Merchant Princes 4: The Merchants' War. $24.95.

Hardcover parallel universe fantasy. Jacket art by Paul Youll.

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

Paperback reprint 1954 British hardcover fantasy; 138th printing. Uncredited new cover art by John Howe.

Wilson, August. Century Cycle 1: Gem of the Ocean. $25.00.

Hardcover magic realist play. Series Introduction by John Lahr. Foreword by Phylicia Rashad. Jacket design by John Gall.

[dvd] [Marvel Comics] [Fantastic Four] Story, Tim. Fantastic Four 2: Rise Of the Silver Surfer. $34.98.

2007. Two-DVD set: The Power Cosmic Edition. 92 minutes. 2.40:1 widescreen and 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and 2.0 French and Spanish soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Director and production crew commentary; enhanced and deleted scenes; making of featurettes; galleries; trailers; more.

[calendar] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Lee, Alan. The Children of Hurin Diary 2008. $19.95.

Hardcover desk calendar. Sketches and watercolors by Lee.

New Books received 6 - 12 Oct 2007

[Anonymous] Baynes, Pauline. The Elephant's Ball. $17.00.

Hardcover picture book, bringing together the 1907 anonymous children's verse with new art by Pauline Baynes. Jacket art by Baynes.

Baxter, Stephen. Destiny's Children 4: Resplendent. $17.90.

British paperback 2006 British hardcover sf. Cover by EkhornForss. No discount.

Baynes, Pauline. Questionable Creatures: A Bestiary. $18.00.

2006 hardcover collection of animal descriptions taking off from medieval bestiaries. Jacket and interior art by Baynes, who is better known for her illustrations for works by Tolkien and Lewis.

Brett, Jan. The Three Snow Bears. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book, with the Goldilocks fairy tale reset among the Inuit.

Clement-Davies, David. The Sight 2: Fell. $19.95.

Hardcover young adult Transylvanian wolves fantasy. Wraparound jacket art and design by Chad W. Beckerman.

Colbert, Stephen, Richard Dahm, PaulDinello, and AllisonSilverman. I Am America (And So Can You!). $26.99.

Hardcover political satire. Jacket design by Doyle Partners. Jacket flap author illustration (Colbert as The Incredible Hulk) by Joe Quesada.

Davidson, MaryJanice. Wyndham Werewolves 1: Derik's Bane. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 paperback comic werewolf fantasy; fourth printing, new price.

Dickinson, Peter. The Ropemaker 2: Angel Isle. $17.99.

Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Steve Rawlings.

DiTerlizzi, Tony and Holly Black. The Spiderwick Chronicles: Deluxe Collector's Trunk. $65.00.

Trunk-shaped boxed set of the five hardcover, plus the paperback Notebook for Fantastical Observations, and six full-color minbi-plates exclusive to this set.

[Doctor Who] Laing, Moray. Doctor Who Files 9: Martha. $13.90.

British hardcover picture book tv character file. Includes short story, 'Needlepoint', by Justin Richards. Die-cut front cover boards; issued without dustjacket. No discount.

Eggers, Dave, Sarah Manguso, and Deb Olin Unferth. One Hundred and Forty-five Stories in a Small Box. $25.00.

Boxed set of three small hardcover story collections.

Eskridge, Kelley. Dangerous Space. $18.00.

Trade paperback collection seven stories. Introduction by Geoff Ryman.

[Firefly] Espenson, Jane with Leah Wilson, editors. Serenity Found. $17.95.

Trade paperback collection of 18 More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe by Bethke, Card, Fillion, Maranno, and others. Cover design by Todd Michael Bushman.

Frazetta, Frank. Rough Work. $19.95.

Hardcover art book: Concept Art, Doodles, and Sketchbook Drawings. Edited by Arnie Fenner and Cathy Fenner.

Gorey, Edward. Amphigorey Again. $22.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 hardcover collection of 28 graphic stories, two previously unpublished.

Hart, Christopher. Drawing Dragons and Those Who Hunt Them. $21.95.

Trade paperback how-to book.

Higgins, F. E. The Black Book of Secrets. $14.95.

Hardcover reprint 2007 British hardcover young adult dark fantasy. Cover and title page art by Greg Ruth. Issued without jacket.

Hilburn, Lynda. Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist 1: The Vampire Shrink. $15.95.

Trade paperback vampire romance. Cover art by Adam Mock.

Howard, Robert E. The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard 6: The Garden of Fear. $35.00.

Hardcover collection six stories (four Conan) and one poem from 1934, presented in order of publication in the Farnsworth Wright texts for Weird Tales. Edited by Paul Herman, who claims copyright as in previous volumes. Introduction by Benjamin Szumskyj. Jacket art by Stephen Fabian.

Huff, Tanya. Blood Trail. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 paperback vampire; 13th printing, new edition with new ISBN. Television tie-in cover photo.

Huff, Tanya. Blood Lines. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 paperback vampire; 11th printing, new edition with new ISBN. Television tie-in cover photo.

Huff, Tanya. Blood Pact. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 paperback vampire; 13th printing, new edition with new ISBN. Television tie-in cover photo.

Huff, Tanya. Blood Debt. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 paperback vampire; 11th printing, new edition with new ISBN. Television tie-in cover photo.

Johnson, Alaya Dawn. The Spirit Binders 1: Racing the Dark. $24.00.

Hardcover fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by Cristina Beller.

Kenner, Julie. Beth Frasier 1: Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even. $9.99.

Digest paperback young adult vampire romance.

King, Laurie R. Mary Russell 2: A Monstrous Regiment of Women. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover historical (1921 England) Holmes pastiche. Cover art by Adam Auerbach.

Law, David A. and Darin Park, editors. The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction: Volume 1: First Contact. $24.95.

Trade paperback original anthology of essays on writing by Anthony, Card, McCarthy, Sparhawk, and others.

Lawhead, Stephen R. King Raven Trilogy 2: Scarlet. $25.99.

Hardcover historical (1093 AD Wales) resetting of the Robin Hood legend.

Lightman, Alan. Ghost. $23.00.

Hardcover supernatural. Jacket design by Archie Ferguson.

Lucanio, Patrick. American Science Fiction Television Series of the 1950s. $35.00.

Trade paperback reference guide. Episode Guides and Casts and Credits for Twenty Shows.

McAllister, Bruce. The Girl Who Loved Animals and Other Stories. $24.95.

Hardcover collection 17 stories. Introduction by Harry Harrison; Afterword by Barry N. Malzberg. Wraparound jacket art by John Picacio.

Mancusi, Mari[anne]. Rayne McDonald 3: Girls That Growl. $9.99.

Digest paperback young adult vampire. Cover design by Don Sipley.

McAuley, Paul J. Cowboy Angels. $28.90.

British trade paperback alternate histories. Cover design by Sidonie Beresofrd-Brown. No discount.

McDonald, Ian. Brasyl. $28.90.

British trade paperback reprint 2007 US hardcover sf. Jacket art by Dominic Harman/Arena. No discount.

Moore, Anne Elizabeth and Chris Ware, editors. The Best American Comics 2007. $22.00.

Hardcover anthology, reprinting 32 literary graphic stories.

Morris, Gerald. Squire Terence 3: The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf. $5.95.

Digest paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult Arthurian.

Niven, Larry and Edward M. Lerner. Fleet of Worlds. $24.95.

Hardcover Known Space sf, set 200 years before the discovery of the Ringworld. Jacket art by Stephan Martiniere.

Parker, K. J. The Engineer Trilogy 1: Devices and Desires. $12.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 British trade paperback fantasy. Cover design by Keith Hayes.

Patchett, Ann. Run. $25.95.

Hardcover novel.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 37: Making Money. $41.90.

British hardcover comic fantasy, featuring Moist von Lipwig in a sequel to Going Postal (). Jacket art by Paul Kidby.

Pullman, Philip, editor. Whodunit?. $6.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1998 hardcover (as Detective Stories) anthology, reprinting 16 detective stories by Asimov, Calvino, Charteris, Christie, Doyle, Leacock, Queen, Runyon, Sayers, Smullyan, Vachss, and others. Cover design by www.blacksheep-uk.

Rankin, Robert. The Toyminator. $9.95.

British paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover comic science fantasy. Cover designed and built by Rankin.

Reginald, Robert. Invasion! Earth vs. the Aliens. $14.95.

Trade paperback Martian invasion trilogy, inspired by Wells' War of the Worlds. Cover and interior art by Choi Tae-Young.

Resnick, Mike, editor. This Is My Funniest 2. $14.95.

Trade paperback anthology, reprinting 30 stories by Anderson (Kevin J.), Bear, Benford, Betancourt, Bishop, Bisson, Cadigan, Dann, Drake, Flint, Flynn, Foster, Goulart, Hoyt, Lackey, Marley, Niven, Robinson (Frank M.), Smith (Dean Wesley), Wolfe & Hopkins, and others. Cover art by Ralph Voltz.

Rosen, Selina and Laura J. Underwood. Holmes & Storm Mystery 1: Bad Lands. $25.95.

Hardcover paranormal forensic mystery. No discount.

Sanderson, Brandon. Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy adventure. Wraparound jacket art by Marc Tauss.

Scieszka, Jon and Lane Smith. Cowboy and Octopus. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book. Yes, it's about a cowboy and an octopus. "The octopus trying to tell the cowboy a knock-knock joke really hurt me!" -- Dave

[Dr. Seuss] Brennan, Georgeanne. Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook. $16.95.

Spiralbound cookbook, with recipes by Brennan inspired by Dr. Seuss. Photographs by Frankie Frankeny.

Sis, Peter. The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain. $18.00.

Hardcover graphic autobiography. Jacket and sequential art by Sis.

Smith-Ready, Jeri. Rhia 2: Voice of Crow. $14.95.

Trade paperback paranormal (shapeshifter) fantasy.

Spiegelman, Art. Open Me . . . I'm a Dog!. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 1997 hardcover; unstated new printing, new price.

[Star Trek] William Shatner with Judith & Garfield Reeves-St. Star Trek: Academy [1]: Collision Course. $25.00.

Hardcover tv-related sf adventure, featuring young (19 yo) Kirk and Spock in San Francisco, 2249. Jacket art by James Wang.

[Stargate Atlantis] Wells, Martha. Stargate: Atlantis 2: Reliquary. $7.95.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure.

[Stargate] Malcolm, Sally. Stargate SG-1 [Fandemonium] 5: The Cost of Honor. $7.95.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure.

[Stargate] Swallow, James. Stargate SG-1 [Fandemonium] 10: Relativity. $7.95.

Paperback tv-related sf adventure.

[Star Wars] Reaves, Michael and Steve Perry. Star Wars: Death Star. $25.95.

Hardcover movie-related sf adventure, telling the full history of the Death Star. Jacket art by John Harris.

[Star Wars] Bresman, Jonathan. Mad About Star Wars. $21.95.

Trade paperback, collection Thirty Years of Classic Parodies. Art by Mort Drucker, Sergio Aragones, and others. Foreword by George Lucas.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Beyond the Deepwoods. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1998 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; 14th printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Stormchaser. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1999 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; seventh printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Midnight over Sanctaphrax. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 2000 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; fifth printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Curse of the Gloamglozer. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 2004 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; sixth printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Vox. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; second printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Stewart, Paul and Chris Riddell. Freeglader. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 2004 British hardcover young adult fantasy adventure; third printing. Cover and interior art by Chris Riddell. No dustjacket as issued.

Taylor, Karen E. Twelve Steps from Darkness. $12.95.

On-demand trade paperback horror. Cover art by Timothy Lantz. No discount.

[Tezuka, Osamu] Schodt, Frederik L. The Astro Boy Essays. $16.95.

Trade paperback history. Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution. Includes 16 pages of color plates.

[Warhammer] Long, Nathan. Blackhearts: The Omnibus. $11.99.

Trade paperback omnibus, reprinting three game-based military dark fantasies: Valnir's Bane (21004), The Broken Lance (2005), and Tained Blood (2006), adding two related stories. Cover art by Christer Sveen.

Westerfeld, Scott. The Uglies 4: Extras. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult science fantasy. Fourth book in what is now no longer a trilogy. Jacket design by Russell Gordon and Rodrigo Corral incorporates photograph by Howard Pyle.

Willis, Connie. The Winds of Marble Arch and Other Stories. $40.00.

Hardcover collection 23 stories. Jacket art by John Jude Palencar. Instant recommend by Dave and Jan.

Wilson, F. Paul. Repairman Jack 11: Bloodline. $25.95.

Hardcover paranormal thriller. Jacket design by Drive Communications, New York.

Wooding, Chris. The Braided Path. $23.95.

British trade paperback omnibus, collecting three fantasy novels: The Weavers of Saramyr (2003), The Skein of Lament (2004), and The Ascendancy Veil (2005).

Wynne-Jones, Tim. Rex Zero and the End of the World. $16.00.

Hardcover reprint 2007 Canadian young adult tale of growing up in 1962 Ottawa during the pre-apocalypse Cold War. Jacket art by Chris Sheban.

Yolen, Jane and Robert J. Harris. Scottish Quartet 4: The Rogues. $18.99.

Hardcover young adult historical (mid-18th century Scotland). Jacket art by Yvonne Gilbert.

[dvd] [Aardman] Crossingham, Merlin and David Osmand. Creature Comforts America: The Complete First Season. $29.95.

2007. Two-DVD set. 169 minutes. 1.78:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; English subtitles. Deleted and alternate scenes; previously unaired episodes; live-action videos; more scenes with favorite characters.

[dvd] Fresnadillo, Juan Carlos. 28 Weeks Later. $29.98.

2007. 100 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and 2.0 French and Spanish soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Director and producer commentary; deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; animated graphic novels; trailer; more.

[dvd] [Kino International]. American Silent Horror Collection. $49.95.

1920-28. Five-DVD boxed set. Includes The Penalty (1920), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), The Cat and the Canary (1927), and The Man Who Laughs (1928), plus documentary, Kingdom of Shadows: The Rise of the Horror Film, narrated by Rod Steiger.

[dvd] Leni, Paul. The Cat and the Canary. $24.95.

1927. 80 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen, color tinted. Restored from original nitrate prints. Music by Neil Brand performed by members of The City of Prague Philharmonic, conducted by Timothy Brock.

New Books received 29 Sep - 5 Oct 2007

Abercrombie, Joe. The First Law 1: Blade Itself. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 British trade paperback twisted heroic fantasy.

Andrews, Toni. Mercy Hollings 1: Beg for Mercy. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal romance.

[Anonymous, editor] Davidson, MaryJanice, et al. No Rest for the Witches. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with four paranormal romance novellas by Davidson, Lori Handeland, Cheyenne McCray, and Christine Warren.

Barron, T. A. The Great Tree of Avalon 3: The Eternal Flame. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover young adult Arthur-related fantasy. Cover and interior art by David Elliot.

Barron, T. A. The Lost Years of Merlin. $10.99.

Hardcover reprint 1996 hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Series cover design by Christian Funfhausen; wraparound cover art by Justin Sweet. Issued without dustjacket.

Barron, T. A. The Lost Years of Merlin 2: The Seven Songs of Merlin. $10.99.

Hardcover reprint 1997 hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Series cover design by Christian Funfhausen; wraparound cover art by Justin Sweet. Issued without dustjacket.

Barron, T. A. The Lost Years of Merlin 3: The Fires of Merlin. $10.99.

Hardcover reprint 1998 hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Series cover design by Christian Funfhausen; wraparound cover art by Justin Sweet. Issued without dustjacket.

Barron, T. A. The Lost Years of Merlin 4: The Mirror of Merlin. $10.99.

Hardcover reprint 1999 hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Series cover design by Christian Funfhausen; wraparound cover art by Justin Sweet. Issued without dustjacket.

Barron, T. A. The Lost Years of Merlin 5: The Wings of Merlin. $10.99.

Hardcover reprint 2000 hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Series cover design by Christian Funfhausen; wraparound cover art by Justin Sweet. Issued without dustjacket.

[Battlestar Galactica] Bassom, David. Battlestar Galactica: The Official Companion: Season Three. $14.95.

Trade paperback episode and character guide to the second season. 16 pages color photos.

[Battletech] Pardoe, Blaine Lee. Battletech Mech Warrior 34: Dark Age 28: Fire at Will. $6.99.

Paperback game-based military sf.

Bell, Hilari. Knight and Rogue 1: The Last Knight. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult heroic fantasy. Jacket art by Larry Rostant.

Bell, Hilari. The Prophecy. $6.50.

Digest paperback 2006 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Debra Lill.

Buckley-Archer, Linda. The Gideon Trilogy 1: The Time Travelers. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2006 British hardcover (as Gideon the Cutpurse) young adult sf adventure. Cover art by James Jean.

Budrys, Algis, editor. L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future XXIII. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology with 13 stories by new writers illustrated by new artists. Essays by Anderson, Hubbard, and Miller. Cover art by Stephan Martiniere.

Cook, Matthew. The Ballad of Kirin Widowmaker 1: Blood Magic. $6.99.

Paperback fantasy. Cover art by Timothy Lantz.

Cornish, D. M. Monster Blood Tattoo 1: Foundling. $8.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 Australian hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket and interior art by Cornish.

Coville, Bruce. Rod Allbright 3: The Search for Snout. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1995 hardcover young adult sf; second digest paperback edition. New cover art by Greg Swearingen. Interior art by Katherine Coville.

Datlow, Ellen, Kelly Link, and Gavin J. Grant, editors. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Twentieth Annual Collection. $21.95.

Trade paperback anthology, with 40 stories and poems by Di Filippo, Dowling, Ford (Jeffrey), Hodgson, Klages, Lanagan, Monette, Nicholson, Oates, Pratt, Rickert, Rowe, Ryman, Sherman (Delia), Wolfe, and others; essays by Link & Grant on the year's fantasy, Datlow on Horror, Bryant on media, VanderMeer on comic and graphic novels, de Lint on music, and Frenkel covering obituaries. Cover art by Thomas Canty.

Davis, Lindsey. Marcus Didius Falco 2: Shadows in Bronze. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1990 British hardcover historical (71 AD Rome) mystery; second American paperback publisher.

Delaney, Joseph. The Last Apprentice 3: Night of the Soul Stealer. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 2006 British hardcover (then as The Spook's Secret) young adult dark fantasy. Jacket and interior art by Patrick Arrasmith.

de Lint, Charles. Ivory and the Horn. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover collection 15 Newford stories. Cover art by John Jude Palencar.

[Diablo] Knaak, Richard A. Diablo 7: The Sin War 3: The Veiled Prophet. $7.99.

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

Dick, Philip K. Humpty Dumpty in Oakland. $24.95.

Hardcover reprint 1986 British hardcover non-sf. First American edition, 21 years later!

Dietz, William. Jak Rebo 2: Logos Run. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover sf. Sequel to Runner (). Cover art by Craig White.

Dillon, Leo and Diane Dillon. Jazz on a Saturday Night. $16.99.

Hardcover picture book. Includes cd featuring Leo and Diane Dillon on jazz and a song with lyrics by the Dillons and music by Ira Ingber. Jacket and interior art by the Dillons.

Donaldson, Stephen R. The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant 2: Fatal Revenant. $27.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by John Jude Palencar.

[Dragonlance] Thompson, Paul B. and Tonya C. Cook. Elven Exiles 3: Destiny. $6.99.

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

[Dragonlance] Sampson, Jeff. The New Adventures: Suncatcher Trilogy 3: The Stolen Sun. $5.99.

Digest paperback game-based young adult fantasy. Cover and interior art by Vinod Rams.

[Rasmussen, Alis A. as] 'Kate Elliott'. Crossroads 1: Spirit Gate. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2006 hardcover epic fantasy. Cover art by Michael Kaluta.

Ellison, Harlan. Shatterday. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1980 hardcover collection 16 stories. This is its first new edition in 24 years. Cover art by Arthur Suydam.

Feehan, Christine. Dark Series 14: Dark Celebration. $7.99.

Paperback vampire romance. Cover art by Larry Rostant.

[Forgotten Realms] Smedman, Lisa. Sembia 5: Heirs of Prophecy. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback game-based fantasy adventure. Wraparound cover art by Raymond Swanland.

Gerrold, David. The Martian Child. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover thinly-fictionalized autobiographical novel, with sf elements toned down; new edition. Movie tie-in cover photo from the New Line production. Recommended by Dave.

Goldman, William. The Princess Bride. $8.00.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover augmented reprint 1998 hardcover augmented reprint 1973 hardcover fantasy; new publisher. Includes Introductions to the 25th and 30th Anniversary Editions. New Reading Group Guide. Cover art by Larry Rostant.

Greenberg, Martin H. and Daniel M. Hoyt, editors. Fate Fantastic. $7.99.

Paperback original theme anthology, with 16 stories by Czerneda, Foster, Freer, Friesner, Hoyt, Lake, Lickiss, Radford, Resnick & Malzberg, Rusch, and others.

Hamilton, Virginia. The People Could Fly: The Picture Book. $17.99.

Hardcover reprint 2004 revised reprint 1985 hardcover collection of retold African-American Folktalkes. Includes CD of readings by Hamilton and James Earl Jones. Jacket and interior art by Leo and Diane Dillon.

Hauf, Michele. Bewitch the Dark 2: Kiss Me Deadly. $5.25.00.

Paperback paranormal (vampire and witch) romance.

Herbert, Brian. The Race for God. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1990 paperback religious sf. New introduction by Herbert. Cover art by Ian Field-Richards.

Hightman, Jason. The Saint of Dragons 2: Samurai. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2007 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Vince Natale.

Howe, John. Fantasy Art Workshop. $24.99.

Trade paperback art book. Foreword by Terry Gilliam; Afterword by Alan Lee.

Hughes, Matthew. The Archonate 5: A Tale of Henghis Hapthorn 2: The Spiral Labyrinth. $24.95.

Hardcover comic science fantasy. Jacket art by Tom Kidd.

Kenner, Julie. Beth Frasier 2: Good Ghouls Do. $9.99.

Digest paperback young adult vampire romance. Cover art by Pinglet.

Kikuchi, Hideyuki. Vampire Hunter D 8: Mysterious Journey to the North Sea, Part Two. $8.95.

Digest paperback translation by Kevin Leahy of 1988 Japanese vampire sf. Cover and interior art by Yoshitaka Amano.

Lawhead, Stephen R. The Dragon King Saga 1: In the Hall of the Dragon King. $12.99.

Hardcover revised reprint 1982 trade paperback fantasy. This edition has 2007, 2002, and 1996 copyrights, so it may be revised even more than previously. Cover design by Chris Ward. Issued without dustjacket.

Lawhead, Stephen R. The Dragon King Saga 2: The Warlords of Nin. $12.99.

Hardcover revised reprint 1982 trade paperback fantasy. This edition has 2007, 2002, and 1996 copyrights, so it may be revised even more than previously. Cover design by Chris Ward. Issued without dustjacket.

Lawhead, Stephen R. The Dragon King Saga 3: The Sword and the Flame. $12.99.

Hardcover revised reprint 1982 trade paperback fantasy. This edition has 2007, 2002, and 1996 copyrights, so it may be revised even more than previously. Cover design by Chris Ward. Issued without dustjacket.

Lee, Edward. House Infernal. $7.99.

Paperback horror.

Lennon, Joan. Questors. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Jon Foster.