The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received December 2004

New Books received 25 - 31 Dec 2004

Adams, Douglas. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1987 hardcover comic sf; 12th printing, new price.

Anderson, Kevin J. The Saga of Seven Suns 1: Veiled Alliances. $17.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover graphic novel, preceding the novels. The Saga of Seven Suns 1. Story art by Robert Teranishi. Cover art by Steven Youll.

Bedford, K. A. Orbital Burn. $14.95.

Canadian trade paperback sf private investigator. Cover art by David Day.

Bova, Ben. Powersat. $24.95.

Hardcover technothriller. Jacket design by Drive Communications.

Bradbury, Ray. The Martian Chronicles. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1950 hardcover collection; 99th printing, new price.

Bradley, Marion Zimmer. The Fall of Atlantis. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1987 paperback omnibus, reprinting two fantasy novels: Web of Light (1983) and Web of Darkness (1984); ninth printing, new price.

Caine, Rachel. Weather Warden 3: Chill Factor. $6.99.

Paperback weather magic fantasy. Cover art by David Seeley. Copyright held by Roxanne Longstreet Conrad.

Cherryh, C. J. with Mercedes Lackey, Nancy Asire and Leslie. The Sword of Knowledge. $24.00.

Hardcover reprint 1995 trade paperback omnibus reprint three shared world fantasy novels: A Dirge for Sabis (with Fish), Wizard Spawn (with Asire), and Reap the Whirlwind (with Lackey; all 1989). Jacket art by Gary Ruddell.

Crowther, Peter [and Martin H. Greenberg], editor[s]. Constellations. $6.99.

Paperback original anthology, with 15 stories by Aldiss, Baxter, Greenland, Jones (Gwyneth), Lovegrove, McAuley, McDonald, Reynolds, Watson, and others. Greenberg there via Tekno Books copyright.

Davidson, MaryJanice. Wyndham Werewolves 1: Derik's Bane. $6.50.

Paperback comic werewolf fantasy. Cover design by Pamela Jaber.

Drake, David, Eric Flint, and Jim Baen, editors. The World Turned Upside Down. $24.00.

Hardcover anthology reprinting 29 favorite sf stories by Anderson, Anvil, Asimov, Brown, Campbell, Clarke, de Camp, Dickson, Godwin, Heinlein, Kornbluth, Laumer, Leiber, Leinster, Moore, Piper, Schmitz, Sheckley, Sturgeon, Vance, van Vogt, and others.

Dunnett, Dorothy. House of Niccolo 2: The Spring of the Ram. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1987 British hardcover historical; seventh printing, new price.

[Leigh, Stephen as] 'S. L. Farrell'. The Cloudmages 2: Mage of Clouds. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover celtic fantasy. sequel to Holder of Lightning (). Cover art by Jim Burns.

[Pulver, Mary Monica as] 'Margaret Frazer'. Dame Frevisse 14: The Widow's Tale. $22.95.

Hardcover historical (1449 England) mystery. Jacket art by Warren Madill of Meiklejohn.

Glick, Ruth as 'Rebecca York'. Crimson Moon. $6.99.

Paperback werewolf romance.

Graham, Mitchell. Mathew Lewin 3: The Ancient Legacy. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy. Conclusion to The Fifth Ring () and The Emerald Cavern ().

Hague, Michael, editor. The Book of Fairy Poetry. $19.99.

Hardcover picture book anthology of poetry.

Hendee, Barb and J. C. Hendee. The Noble Dead 3: Sister of the Dead. $7.50.

Paperback vampire hunter fantasy. Sequel to Dhampir () and Thief of Lies (). Cover art by Koveck.

Herbert, Frank. Dune. $27.95.

Hardcover reprint 1965 hardcover sf; tenth printing, new price.

Holt, Tom. Nothing But Blue Skies. $9.99.

2002 British paperback reprint 2001 hardcover comic fantasy; new price.

Jecks, Michael. West Country 1: The Last Templar. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover historical (1316 England) mystery, here called a Knights Templar mystery.

Jecks, Michael. West Country 2: The Merchant's Partner. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover historical (1317 England) mystery, here called a Knights Templar mystery.

Jecks, Michael. West Country 3: A Moorland Hanging. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1996 British hardcover historical (1318 England) mystery, here called a Knights Templar mystery.

Laws, Stephen. Fear Me. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

[Little Lulu] Stanley, John. Little Lulu 1: Lulu Goes Shopping. $9.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection, reprinting issues 6 to 12 of the Dell comic book, here in black and white.

Massey, Brandon. Dark Corner. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 trade paperback horror.

Metzger, Robert A. Cusp. $24.95.

Hardcover hard sf. Jacket art by Chris Moore.

[Curlovich, John Michael as] 'Michael Paine'. Steel Ghosts. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

[Elfquest] Pini, Wendy and Richard Pini. Elfquest: The Grand Quest 6. $9.95.

Manga paperback collection graphic stories (reprinting stories from Warp issues 18-20), representing the tales in chronological order. Cover art by Wendy Pini.

Pratchett, Terry and Stephen Briggs. A Tourist Guide to Lancre: A Discworld Mapp. $13.99.

British reprint 1999 map and booklet; new price.

Reynolds, Alastair. Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days. $22.95.

Hardcover reprint 2003 British hardcover collection two novellas set in the Revelation Space future. Jacket art by Chris Moore.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 5: Trials of Death. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 (not 2001 as misprinted on copyright page) British hardcover young adult vampire. Cover art by Rick Raymond.

Stableford, Brian M. Asgard Trilogy 2: Asgard's Conquerors. $25.95.

Hardcover revised reprint 1982 paperback space opera (then as Journey to the Center). Jacket art by Alan M. Clark. No discount.

Turtledove, Harry. Homeward Bound. $26.95.

Hardcover alternate military history. Completes sequence begun in his Worldwar and Colonization novels. Wraparound jacket art by Jim Burns.

Waggoner, Tim. Like Death. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

White, T. H. The Sword in the Stone. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1954 hardcover Arthurian; 54th printing, new price.

Wolfe, Gene. The Wizard Knight Book 1: The Knight. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. Cover art and illustrations by Gregory Manchess.

Woodall, Clive. One for Sorrow, Two for Joy. $19.95.

Hardcover reprint 2002 British hardcover bird high fantasy. Jacket art by Tim Jessell.

New Books received 18 - 24 Dec 2004

Aguirre, Forrest, editor. Leviathan 4: Cities. $27.00.

Hardcover original anthology, with ten stories by Bishop (K. J.), Chapman, Cisco, Lake, and others. Jacket art by Art Myrtle Vondamitz III.

Asaro, Catherine. The Saga of the Skolian Empire 10: Triad 1: Schism. $25.95.

Hardcover romantic space opera. Jacket by [Luis] Royo.

Asprin, Robert and Jody Lynn Nye. MythAdventures 15: Myth-Taken Identity. $25.95.

Hardcover comic fantasy. Jacket and interior art by Phil Foglio.

[Asterix] Goscinny, Rene and Albert Uderzo. Asterix 32: Asterix and the Class Act. $12.95.

British hardcover translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge from French (as Asterix et la rentree gauloise) comic album collecting Asterix short stories from here and there.

Banks, Iain M. The State of the Art. $25.00.

Hardcover augmented reprint 1991 British hardcover collection eight stories. Adds 1994 essay on the Culture. Jacket art by Les Edwards.

Banks, L. A. Vampire Huntress Legend 2: The Awakening. $6.99.

Paperback reprint trade paperback vampire. sequel to Minion (). Cover art by Vince Natale. Copyright held by Leslie Esdaile.

Bear, Elizabeth. Hammered. $6.99.

Paperback hard sf. Cover art by Paul Youll.

Blish, James. Cities in Flight. $16.95.

Trade paperback reprint reprint 1970 paperback omnibus reprint They Shall Have Stars (1957; as Year 2018), A Life for the Stars (1962), Earthman, Come Home 955), and The Triumph of Time (1958). Cover art by Brad Holland from 1970 SFBC edition. Introduction by Betty Ballantine from 2000 hardcover edition. Afterword by Richard D. Mullen from 1970 edition. An Overlook SF&F Classic.

Cornwell, Bernard. Sharpe 15: Sharpe's Triumph. $13.95.

Trade paperback 1998 British hardcover military historical; 12th printing, new price.

Douglass, Sara. The Crucible 1: The Nameless Day. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 Australian paperback fantasy. Cover art by Donato [Giancola].

[Leigh, Stephen as] 'S. L. Farrell'. The Cloudmages 3: Heir of Stone. $23.95.

Hardcover celtic fantasy. sequel to Holder of Lightning () and Mage of Clouds (). Wraparound jacket art by Steve Stone.

[Fantasy and Science Fiction] Van Gelder, Gordon, editor. F&SF. Volume 108, Number 2, Whole Number 636. February 2005. $3.99.

Digest. Fiction by Garcia y Robertson, Mueller, Reed, and others. Book reviews by de Lint and West. Movie review by Skal. Science column by Di Filippo. Cover art by Kent Bash.

Frankowski, Leo and Dave Grossman. The War with Earth. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover cybermilitary sf. Cover art by Mark Hennessy-Barrett.

Gelb, Jeff and Michael Garrett, editors. Hot Blood 4: Deadly After Dark. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 paperback original anthology, with 14 stories by Belkom, Collins, Ketchum, Lee (Edward), Little, Masterton, Tem (Steve Rasnic), Watkins, and others; second American paperback publisher. Foreword by Ackerman.

Gerrold, David. Alternate Gerrolds: An Assortment of Fictitious Lives. $14.95.

Trade paperback collection 16 stories. Introduction by Mike Resnick. Cover art by Bob Eggleton.

Hall, Oakley. Ambrose Bierce 4: Ambrose Bierce and the Trey of Pearls. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical 1892 San Francisco) mystery. Cover design by Daniel Rembert based on art by Cynthia Hart Designer/Corbis.

Hamilton, Laurell K. Princess Meredith 3: Seduced by Moonlight. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover faery p.i. Uncredited jacket design by David Stevenson incorporates photography by Judy York.

Hogan, James P. The Anguished Dawn. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover sf. Sequel to Cradle of Saturn (). Cover art by David Mattingly. This edition adds a chronology by Attila Torkos.

Holdstock, Robert. The Merlin Codex 2: The Iron Grail. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover Arthurian fantasy. The Merlin Codex 2: sequel to Celtika (). Cover art by Larry Rostant.

Johnson, Crockett. Purple Crayon 7: Harold's ABC. $5.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1963 hardcover picture book; unstated new printing.

Johnson, Crockett. Purple Crayon 5: Harold's Circus. $5.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1959 hardcover picture book; unstated new printing.

Johnson, Crockett. Purple Crayon 2: Harold's Fairy Tale. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1956 hardcover kid's picture book.

Johnson, Crockett. Purple Crayon 6: Picture for Harold's Room. $3.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1960 hardcover kid's picture book.

Kiernan, Caitlin R. The Dry Salvages. $25.00.

Hardcover sf short novel. Jacket art by Ryan Obermeyer.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Orsinian Tales. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1976 hardcover collection 11 stories; new edition. Cover design by Mark Shuck.

Le Guin, Ursula K. The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1975 hardcover collection 17 stories. Cover design by Mary Schuck.

Maguire, Gregory. Wicked. $16.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover Oz pastiche; musical tie-in edition; later printing, new price.

McCaffrey, Anne and Todd McCaffrey. Dragon's Kin. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover Pern novel. Jacket art by Paul Youll.

Meluch, R. M. Tour of the Merrimack 1: The Myriad:. $23.95.

Hardcover military sf. Wraparound jacket art by Romas Kukalis.

Nesbit, E. Five Children and It. $10.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1902 British hardcover fantasy. Introduction and Notes by Gillian Avery. Cover art by Tim Bower. Original 1902 illustrations by H. R. Millar. A Penguin Classics edition.

Roberts, Lora. The Affair of the Incognito Tenant: A Mystery with Sherlock Holmes. $13.95.

Trade paperback Holmes pastiche with female protagonist. Cover art by Pati Sullivan.

Robson, Justina. Natural History. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover sf. Cover art by Steve Stone.

Sladek, John. The Complete Roderick. $17.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 (despite erroneous 2004 copyright claiming this the first edition thus) British trade paperback omnibus reprint both satirical robot novels Roderick (1980) and Roderick at Random (1983). Cover design by Yellowstone Ltd.

Spinrad, Norman. Bug Jack Barron. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1969 hardcover sf satire. Cover design by Yellowstone Ltd. based on photo by Patrick Koslo. Afterword by Moorcock from 1999 British trade paperback edition.

[Star Trek] William Shatner with Judith & Garfield Reeves-St. Captain's Blood. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover tv-related sf mystery (Spock assassinated! Kirk the detective!).

[Star Trek] Bennett, Christopher L. Ex Machina. $6.99.

Paperback movie-related sf adventure, set after Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Cover art by John Blackford.

[Star Wars] Zahn, Timothy. Star Wars: Survivor's Quest. $6.99.

Paperback movie-related sf adventure, set 22 years after Star Wars: A New Hope. Wraparound cover art by Steven D. Anderson.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Salo, David. A Gateway to Sindarin. $49.95.

Hardcover grammar textbook. A Grammar of an Elvish Language from J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Russell, Gary. The Art Of The Lord Of The Rings. $19.95.

Trade paperback art book. Not a reprint of the volumes accompanying the three films, but a collection of conceptual art arranged by artist.

Tomasula, Steve. Vas: An Opera in Flatland. $18.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover experimental biotech novel. Art and design by Stephen Farrell. No discount.

[Tomb Raider] Gardner, James Alan. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider 3: The Man of Bronze. $6.99.

Paperback game-based sf adventure.

Turtledove, Harry with Martin H. Greenberg, editors. The Best Time Travel Stories of the 20th Century. $17.95.

Trade paperback anthology, reprinting 18 stories by Anderson, Bradbury, Clarke, de Camp, Finney, Haldeman, Kessel, Kress, Kuttner, Le Guin, Matheson, Niven, Sheffield, Silverberg, Sturgeon, Willis, and others.

[Warhammer] Scanlon, Mitchel. Hellbrandt Grimm 2: Some Swift and Brutal Hand. $6.99.

Trade paperback graphic story collection game-based fantasy. Art by The Sharp Brothers.

Willis, Connie. Doomsday Book. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover sf; 18th printing, new price.

Yarbro, Chelsea Quinn. Saint-Germain 17: Midnight Harvest. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover historical (1935-1937 Spanish Civil War) vampire. Cover art by Phil Heffernan.

New Books received 11 - 17 Dec 2004

Abbey, Lynn. Thieves' World [14]: Enemies of Fortune. $26.95.

Hardcover original anthology, with 12 shared world stories by Abbey, Bailey, Brust, Cherryh & Fancher, Fancher & Cherryh, McKiernan, Nye, Offutt, Paxson & Grey, Reichert, and others. Jacket art by Jean Pierre Targete.

[Anonymous, editor]. Bite. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with five vampire romance stories by Davidson (MaryJanice), Hamilton (Laurell K.), Harris (Charlaine), and others.

[Asimov, Isaac] Brin, David. The Second Foundation Trilogy 3: Foundation's Triumph. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover sf pastiche; sixth printing, new price.

Asprin, Robert. Wartorn: Resurrection. $6.99.

Paperback military fantasy. Cover art by Duane O. Myers. A Bill Fawcett & Associates package.

Benford, Gregory and Martin H. Greenberg, editors. What Might Have Been: Volume 3: Alternate Wars. $11.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1991 paperback mostly original anthology, with 11 stories by Anderson, Benford, Busby, Kress, Malzberg, McDevitt, Morrow, Resnick, Steele, Turtledove, and Zebrowski, reprinted essay by Winston Churchill. Cover art by Dave Seeley.

Brotherton, Michael. Star Dragon. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover sf. Cover art by Stephan Martiniere.

[Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Allie, Scott, editor. Tales of the Vampires. $15.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection set in the Buffyverse, reprinting the five issue Dark Horse miniseries. Stories by Whedon and Buffy scriptwriters. Art by Morse, Phillips, Sale, Stewart, and others. Cover art by Mignola.

Cassutt, Michael. Tango Midnight. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover sf. Cover design by Drive Communications.

[Conan] Thomas, Roy. The Chronicles of Conan 6: The Curse of the Golden Skull & Other Stories. $15.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection, reprinting issues 25-42 of the Marvel comic book. Art by Buscema (pencils 35,36,38,39,41,42), Adams (pencils and inks 37, splash as cover), Buckler (pencils 40), and Chan (inks 35,36,38-42). Afterword by Thomas.

Cornwell, Bernard. Stonehenge 2000 B.C.: A Novel/Stonehenge: A Novel. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 British hardcover (as Stonehenge 2000 A.D.) prehistorical. Cover art by David Scutt [sic].

Cowdrey, Albert. Crux. $24.95.

Hardcover time-travel. Jacket art by Alan Pollack.

Dick, Philip K. Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick. $27.00.

Hardcover reprint 2002 hardcover collection; second printing, new price.

Douglas, Carole Nelson. Irene Adler 1: Good Night, Mr. Holmes. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1990 hardcover Holmes-related mystery; new edition with Reader's Guide and interview with Douglas. Irene Adler 1. Cover art by Glenn Harrington.

Douglas, Carole Nelson. Irene Adler 6: Castle Rouge. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover Holmes-related mystery. Irene Adler 6. Cover art by Glenn Harrington.

[Dragonlance] Soesbee, Ree. The New Adventures 5: Dragon Sword. $5.99.

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

Dunnett, Dorothy. House of Niccolo 1: Niccolo Rising. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1986 British hardcover historical; ninth printing, new price.

Erikson, Steven. Malazan Book of the Fallen 1: Gardens of the Moon. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 British trade paperback fantasy. Cover art by Stephen Youll.

[Forgotten Realms] R. A. Salvatore. Dark Elf 3: Sojourn. $25.95.

Hardcover reprint 1991 paperback game-based fantasy. New introduction by Weis. Readers' Guide. Wraparound jacket art by Todd Lockwood.

[Forgotten Realms] Greenwood, Ed. Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 trade paperback game-based fantasy. Wraparound cover art and illustrations by John Foster.

[Forgotten Realms] Byers, Richard Lee. The Year of Rogue Dragons 2: The Rite. $6.99.

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

Foster, Alan Dean. Pip and Flinx 3: Orphan Star. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1977 paperback sf adventure; 'second' printing (hah! it's at least the 20th), new price. New series cover frame over photograph by George Kerrigan/Digital Eye.

Grisham, John. The Last Juror. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover courtroom thriller.

Heinlein, Robert A. Rocket Ship Galileo. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1947 hardcover young adult sf (Nazis on the moon!). Cover art by Tristan Elwell.

Herron, Don, editor. The Barbaric Triumph. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback nonfiction. A Critical Anthology on the Writings of Robert E. Howard. Cover art by Jason Castagna.

Kerr, Katharine. Deverry 11: The Dragon Mage 3: The Fire Dragon. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2000 (despite 2001 copyright) British hardcover fantasy; fourth printing, new price.

Kurtz, Katherine. Donal Haldane 1: In the King's Service. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover Deryni novel, set after The Bastard Prince and a half century before Deryni Rising. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Earthsea 3: The Farthest Shore. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1972 hardcover fantasy. TV movie tie-in cover art.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Four Ways to Forgiveness. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover collection four stories. Cover design by Mary Schuck. A very ugly photoexpansion of the mass market paperback pages.

Le Guin, Ursula K. Earthsea 4: Tehanu. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1990 hardcover fantasy. TV movie tie-in cover art.

[Magic: The Gathering] McGough, Scott. Kamigawa Cycle 2: Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by Chris Moeller.

Monteleone, Thomas. The Reckoning. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover millennial horror; second printing, new price.

Nielsen Hayden, Patrick, editor. New Magics: An Anthology of Today's Fantasy. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover anthology, reprinting 12 stories by Bull, Card, de Lint, Doyle & Macdonald, Duncan, Gaiman, Kushner, Le Guin, Palwick, Smith (Sherwood), Turtledove, and Yolen. Cover art by Daniel dos Santos.

Rowling, J. K. Harri Potter a Maen yr Athronydd. $21.95.

Hardcover Welsh translation by Emily Huws of 1997 British hardcover fantasy. Original 1997 British jacket art by Thomas Taylor, slightly altered with Welsh on locomotive.

Saberhagen, Fred. Berserker Prime. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Cover art by Paul Youll.

Sarrantonio, Al. Haydn of Mars. $6.50.

Paperback sf adventure. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

[Handler, Daniel as] 'Lemony Snicket'. A Box of Unfortunate Events 1: The Trouble Begins. $35.99.

Boxed set first three books, in movie-tie-in box.

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Ostrander, John, Haden Blackman, an. Star Wars: Clone Wars 5: The Best Blades. $17.95.

Trade paperback movie-based graphic story collection, reprinting four issues of Star Wars: Republic and the stand-alone Star Wars: Jedi -- Yoda. Cover art by Tomas Giorello.

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

Hardcover movie-related sf adventure.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Tyler, J. E. A. The Complete Tolkien Companion. $17.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover (although the 2002 copyright is missing) revised reprint 1976 British hardcover guide. Cover art by Ted Nasmith.

[Turtledove, Harry as] 'H. N. Turteltaub'. Hellenistic Seafaring Adventure 4: Owls to Athens. $25.95.

Hardcover non-fantasy historical (4th century BC Greece). Jacket art by John Blackford.

Vance, Jack. Emphyrio. $11.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1969 hardcover sf. Wraparound cover art by Jim Burns originally used on Anthony's Bio of a Space Tyrant 2 (1984).

Zahn, Timothy. Dragonback Adventure 2: Dragon and Soldier. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult science fiction adventure, about a boy and his dragon. Cover art by Jon Foster.

Zielinski, Stephan. Bad Magic. $23.95.

Hardcover dark cyberfantasy. Jacket art by Jon Foster.

New Books received 4 - 10 Dec 2004

Buckley, Fiona. Ursula Blanchard 7: The Fugitive Queen. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint historical (1568 Elizabethan England) mystery. Cover art by Harry Bliss.

Coover, Robert. Stepmother. $14.00.

Hardcover metafairy tale. Cover and interior art by Michael Kupperman. No dustjacket, as issued.

Crichton, Michael. State Of Fear. $27.95.

Hardcover thriller.

Delany, Samuel R. Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand. $19.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1984 hardcover literary sf. 20th Anniversary Edition. New Foreword by Carl Freedman. Afterword by Delany from 1990 paperback reprint edition.

Dick, Philip K. The Game-Players of Titan. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1963 paperback sf; seventh printing, new price.

Dick, Philip K. We Can Build You. $12.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1972 paperback sf; eighth printing, new price.

Emshwiller, Carol. Carmen Dog. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1990 hardcover fantasy with a feminist streak. Cover art by Kevin Huizenga.

Frankowski, Leo. Conrad Stargard: The Radiant Warrior. $24.00.

Hardcover omnibus reprint three crosstime novels: The Cross-Time Engineer (1986), The High-Tech Knight (1989), and The Radiant Warrior (1989). Jacket art by Gary Ruddell.

Griffith, Nicola. The Blue Place. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1998 hardcover mystery; fourth printing, new price.

Harchar, Gloria. The Chronicles of Quelgheny 2: Enchanted by Magic. $5.99.

Paperback Regency fairy romance. Sequel to Kissed by Magic ().

Koontz, Dean. Life Expectancy. $29.00.

Hardcover thriller.

Martel, Yann. The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios. $22.00.

Hardcover reprint 1993 Canadian hardcover collection four stories.

[McSweeney's] Eggers, Dave and Toph Eggers. The HOW Book Series 1: Giraffes? Giraffes!. $16.95.

Hardcover parody of 1950s kids' science picture book. The Haggis-on-Whey World of Unbelievable Brilliance.

[McSweeney's] Eggers, Dave and Toph Eggers. The HOW Book Series 2: Your Disgusting Head:. $16.95.

Hardcover parody of 1950s kids' science picture book. The Haggis-on-Whey World of Unbelievable Brilliance. The Darkest, Most Offensive-And Moist-Secrets of Your Ears, Mouth and Nose.

Nolan, William F. Nightworlds. $6.99.

Paperback collection, reprinting 22 of the 41 stories in his hardcover collection, Dark Universe (2001), now no longer in chronological order.

O'Brian, Patrick. 21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey. $21.95.

Hardcover naval novel fragment, left unfinished after the author's death. Publishes the typescript of the first three chapters alongside facsimiles of the handwritten manuscript. Jacket art by Geoff Hunt. Afterword by Richard Snow.

O'Nan, Stewart and Stephen King. Faithful. $26.00.

Hardcover memoir. Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season.

Pierce, Tamora. The Circle Opens 1: Magic Steps. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult fantasy; 11th printing, new price.

Roberts, Rachel. The Avalon Collections: Web of Magic, Books 4-6. $9.95.

Trade paperback omnibus reprinting three 2002 hardcover young adult fantasy novels: The Secret of the Unicorn, Spellsinger, and Trial by Fire. Cover art by Jim Carroll.

Roberts, John Maddox. SPQR 6: Nobody Loves a Centurion. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover historical (70 BC Rome) mystery. Cover art by Roy Pendleton.

Rowling, J. K. Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis. $21.95.

Hardcover Latin translation by Peter Needham of 1997 British hardcover fantasy. Original 1997 British jacket art by Thomas Taylor, slightly altered with Latin on locomotive.

Silvis, Randall. Doubly Dead. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 (then as Disquiet Heart) hardcover celebrity (Edgar Allan Poe) historical (1847 Pittsburgh) mystery.

Simmons, Dan. Rise of Endymion. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 hardcover; tenth printing, new price.

Sims, Elizabeth. Lillian Byrd 1: Holy Hell. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 trade paperback lesbian mystery; fourth printing.

Sims, Elizabeth. Lillian Byrd 3: Lucky Stiff. $14.95.

Trade paperback lesbian mystery.

Smith, Bryan. House of Blood. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

[Handler, Daniel as] 'Lemony Snicket'. A Series of Unfortunate Events 10: The Slippery Slope. $11.99.

Hardcover reprint 2003 hardcover cautionary tale; sixth printing, new price.

[Warhammer] Earl, Robert. The Burning Shore. $7.99.

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

[Warhammer 40,000] Abnett, Dan. Titan: God-Machine. $9.99.

Digest paperback omnibus, reprinting three trade paperback graphic novels. Art by Anthony Williams, with inks by Andy Lanning on parts 1 and 2. Cover art by Mark Harrison.

[Sagara, Michelle] as 'Michelle West'. Speaking with Angels: Stories. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover collection 13 stories. Introduction by Tanya Huff. Jacket art by Jody Lee from upper detail of Storm Warning. No discount.

Whiddon, Karen. Soul Magic. $6.99.

Paperback fairy romance.

[World of Darkness] Stolze, Greg. Vampire: The Requiem 1: A Hunger Like Fire. $6.99.

Paperback game-based vampire. Cover art by Jason Alexander.

Yarbro, Chelsea Quinn. Apprehensions and Other Delusions. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover collection 13 stories, one original to this volume. Introduction by Patrick LoBrutto. No discount.

Zicree, Marc Scott and Robert Charles Wilson. Magic Time [3]: Ghostlands. $25.95.

Hardcover fantasy. sequel to Magic Time (by Zicree and Hambly) and Magic Time: Angelfire (by Bohnhoff). Jacket art by Iain McCaig.

New Books received 27 Nov - 3 Dec 2004

Ashley, Mike and Robert A. W. Lowndes. The Gernsback Days. $29.95.

On-demand trade paperback nonfiction. A Study of the Evolution of Modern Science Fiction from 1911 to 1936. No discount.

[Asimov, Isaac] Wu, William F. Predator. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 paperback robot pastiche. Robots in Time 1. Cover art by Bruce Jensen. Includes 16 pages of databank, illustrated by Matt Elson.

Baker, Kage. The Life of the World to Come. $25.95.

Hardcover time-travel sf. The Company 6. Jacket art by Paul Youll.

[Battletech] Hardy, Jason M. The Scorpion Jar. $6.99.

Paperback game-based military sf. Battletech Mech Warrior 19: Dark Age 13. Cover design by Ray Lundgren.

Benjamin, Curt. The Gates of Heaven. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover fantasy. Seven Brothers 3. Wraparound cover art by [Luis] Royo.

Bester, Alfred. The Deceivers. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1981 trade paperback. Afterword by Julius Schwartz and Elliott S. Maggin. Cover art by Michael Whelan.

Bradley, Marion Zimmer. To Save a World: The World Wreckers, The Planet Savers and TheWaterfall. $7.99.

Paperback omnibus reprint two novels (The World Wreckers (1971) and The Planet Savers (1962)) and one short story ('The Waterfall' (1976)). Cover art by Romas [Kukalis].

Broderick, Damien. X, Y, Z, T: Dimensions of Science Fiction. $17.95.

On-demand trade paperback non-fiction, analyzing the past 20 years of sf. I. O. Evans Studies in the Philosophy and Criticism of Literature, volume 20. No discount.

Brunhoff, Laurent de. Babar's Museum of Art. $17.95.

Hardcover reprint 2003 hardcover picture book; fourth printing, new price.

[Carroll, Lewis] Suarez, Juanita, adapter. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. $9.98.

Hardcover picture book adaptation. Jacket and interior art by Greg Hildebrandt.

Cherryh, C. J. Foreigner. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 hardcover sf. 10th Anniversary Edition. New two paragraph Introduction by Cherryh. Cover art by Michael Whelan.

[Clarke, Arthur C.] Preuss, Paul. Venus Prime 1. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1987 (despite erroneous 1988 copyright) paperback, here dropping the title 'Breaking Strain', the Clarke story here expanded by Preuss. Venus Prime 1. Introduction by Clarke. Afterword by Preuss from 1999 reprint. Cover art by Jim Burns.

Clegg, Douglas. Afterlife. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Cornwell, Bernard. Scoundrel. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover contemporary thriller.

[DC Comics] Daniels, Les, Chip Kidd, and Geoff Spear. The Golden Age Of DC Comics: 365 Days. $29.95.

Hardcover one-a-day collection of comic book art from DC and Fawcett, with attributions and commentary. No dustjacket, as issued.

Douglas, Carole Nelson. Spider Dance. $24.95.

Hardcover Holmes-related mystery. Irene Adler 8. Jacket art by Glenn Harrington.

Falconer, Ian. Teatro Olivia. $24.95.

Boxed fold-out stage, with three full stage sets (Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, and Turandot), six costumed Olivia and three costumed Ian paper dolls, Playbill, and more.

Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, editors. Spectrum 11: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. $29.00.

Trade paperback art book. Front cover art by Eric Joyner, back cover art by Paul Bonner.

Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, editors. Spectrum 11: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. $39.00.

Hardcover art book. Front jacket art by Eric Joyner, back jacket art by Paul Bonner.

Foster, Alan Dean. Spellsinger. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1983 paperback comic fantasy. Cover art by Scott Grimando.

Francis, Diana Pharaoh. Path of Honor. $7.5.00.

Paperback fantasy. Sequel to Path of Fate (). Cover art by Alan Pollack.

[Pulver, Mary Monica as] 'Margaret Frazer'. The Hunter's Tale. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical (1448 England) mystery. Sister Frevisse 13. Cover art by Warren Madill of Meiklejohn.

Goulart, Ron. Comic Book Encyclopedia. $49.95.

Hardcover encyclopedia. The Ultimate Guide to Characters, Graphic Novels, Writers & Artists in the Comic Book Universe. Jacket art by J. Scott Campbell.

Gould, Steven. Reflex. $25.95.

Hardcover sf. Jumper 2: sequel to Jumper ().

Hamilton, Laurell K. Burnt Offerings. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 paperback vampire detective; sixth printing, new price. Anita Blake 7.

Hoffman, Alice. The Probable Future. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover magic realist.

James, P. D. The Murder Room. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover mystery. Adam Dalgliesh 12.

Jones, Linda Winstead. The Sun Witch. $6.99.

Paperback fantasy romance.

[Judge Dredd] Bishop, David. Judge Dredd 5: Kingdom of the Blind. $6.99.

British paperback comic-book-based sf adventure. Cover art by Julian Gibson.

Kress, Nancy. Beggars in Spain. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1993 hardcover sf. Cover art by John Picacio.

Little, Denise [and Martin H. Greenberg], editor[s]. Rotten Relations. $6.99.

Paperback original theme anthology, with 15 stories by Bischoff, Elrod, Hoffman, Jocks, Nye, Sheckley, Sherman (Josepha), Sizemore, and others. Greenberg's hand evident, as usual, only by the Tekno Books copyright.

Lynn, Elizabeth A. The Chronicles of Tornor 1: Watchtower. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1979 hardcover fantasy. The Chronicles of Tornor 1. Cover art by Scott Grimando. Winner 1980 World Fantasy Award.

O'Donnell, Peter. Modesty Blaise 3: I, Lucifer. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1967 British hardcover caper. Cover art by Modesty's co-creator Jim Holdaway.

O'Donnell, Peter. Modesty Blaise 9: Dragon's Claw. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1978 British hardcover caper. Cover art by Mike Codd.

O'Donnell, Peter. Modesty Blaise 1: The Gabriel Set-Up. $16.95.

British trade paperback comic strip collection, reprints 'The Gabriel Set-Up', 'La Machine', 'The Long Lever' and 'In The Beginning'. Cover and interior art by Jim Holdaway. Introductions by Mike Paterson and O'Donnell.

O'Donnell, Peter. Modesty Blaise 2: Mister Sun. $16.95.

British trade paperback comic strip collection, reprints 'Mister Sun', 'The Mind of Mrs Drake' and 'Uncle Happy'. Cover and interior art by Jim Holdaway. Introductions by Mike Paterson and O'Donnell.

Olexa, Keith, editor. The Phobos Science Fiction Anthology 3: All the Rage This Year. $14.95.

Trade paperback original anthology, with 12 stories by new writers. Cover art by Kim McCarty.

Owens, Durrell. The Song of a Manchild. $19.95.

Trade paperback gay sf (gay African American guy gives birth).

Pierce, Tamora. The Immortals 2: Wolf-Speaker. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 hardcover young adult fantasy; 15th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry and Stephen Briggs. Nanny Ogg's Cookbook. $16.99.

British trade paperback reprint 1999 hardcover Discworld cookbook; fifth printing, new price.

Robinson, Spider. Very Bad Deaths. $18.00.

Hardcover serial murderer vs telepath hermit. Jacket art by Stephen Hickman.

[Star Trek] Duane, Diane and A. C. Crispin. Star Trek Signature Edition 8: Sand and Stars. $9.95.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint two tv-based sf adventure novels: Spock's World (1988 by Duane) and Sarek (1994 by Crispin).

Strauss, Victoria. The Burning Land. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. Uncredited cover art by Mark Harrison.

Taylor, Travis S. Warp Speed. $22.00.

Hardcover science fiction adventure. Jacket art by David Mattingly.

Tezuka, Osamu. Phoenix, Vol. 5: Resurrection. $15.95.

Trade paperback translation by Jared Cook, Shinji Sakamoto, and Frederik L. Schodt.of 1970-71 Japanese manga sf.

Tigerman, Gary. The Orion Protocol. $7.5.00.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover space program thriller.

Tiptree, James, Jr. Her Smoke Rose Up Forever. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1990 (despite 2004 copyright) hardcover collection 18 stories. New Introduction by Swanwick replaces the 1990 edition's Introduction by Clute. Cover art by John Picacio.

Tolkien, J. R. R. [edited by Baillie Tolkien]. Letters from Father Christmas: Third Edition. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover revised reprint 1995 British hardcover revised reprint 1976 British hardcover (as The Father Christmas Letters). Includes even more previously unpublished Christmas letters and drawings by Tolkien.

Topping, Keith. A Vault of Horror. $17.95.

Trade paperback annotated catalogue of 80 Great British Horror Movies from 1956-1974.

[Transformers] Cian, David, editor. Transformers: Legends. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with 13 stories by Bischoff, Helfers, Rabe, Miller, York, and others. Cover art by Evan Roberts.

Troop, Alan F. The Dragon DelaSangre 3: The Seadragon's Daughter. $6.99.

Paperback dragon fantasy. sequel to The Dragon DelaSangre () and Dragon Moon (). Cover art by Kovec.

Ward, Helen. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons. $19.99.

Hardcover reprint hardcover 'facsimile' of Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology; new printing, new price.

[Warhammer 40,000] Goto, C S. Dawn of War. $7.99.

Paperback novelization computer game. Originally solicited as by Ian Edginton, so who knows. Cover art by Creative Domain.

Wilhelm, Kate. Barbara Holloway 7: Clear and Convincing Proof. $6.5.00.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover contemporary (Oregon) mystery.

Audio/video received December 2004

[dvd] Scott, Ridley, James Cameron, et al. Alien Quadrilogy. $99.98.

9-DVD Boxed Set. Two versions each of four movies. Nearly 50 hours of bonus materials.

[dvd] Bird, Brad. The Iron Giant: Special Edition. $19.96.00.

86 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English and French soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Commentary; unused scenes; making-of featurettes; more.

[dvd] [Carnivale]. Carnivale: The Complete First Season. $99.98.

6-DVD boxed set. 720 minutes: 12 episodes. 16:9 widescreen. English 5.1, English, French, and Spanish 2.0 soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Behind-the-scenes featurette; audio commentary on three episodes by series creator Daniel Knauf

[dvd] [Conan]. Conan: The Complete Quest. $19.98.

Double-sided single DVD, two movies: Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer. 3 hours 53 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 2.0 mono English soundtracks. Commentary; making-of featurette; deleted scenes; trailers; more.

[dvd] [Crusade] Straczynski, J. Michael. Crusade: The Complete Series. $59.98.

Four-DVD set. 576 minutes; all 13 episodes. Full-frame. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Commentary on two episodes; featurettes; more.

[dvd] [Disney] Bancroft, Tony and Barry Cook. Mulan: Special Edition. $29.99.

Two-DVD set. 88 minutes. 1.66:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; Spanish, French, and Mandarin soundtracks. Deleted scenes; games; music videos; behind-the-scenes featurettes; and more.

[dvd] [Disney] [Travers, P. L.] Stevenson, Robert. Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition. $29.99.

Two-DVD set. Approximately 139 minutes. 1.66:1 widescreen. New Dolby Digital 5.1 and original stereo English soundtracks; French and Spanish soundtracks. New short cartoon; featurette with Andrews, Van Dyke, and a Sherman brother; behind-the-scenes foota

[cd] [Disney/Pixar] Giacchino, Michael. The Incredibles. $19.98.

55:23. Original soundtrack score.

[dvd] [Disney]. Mickey Mouse In Black and White: Volume Two: 1928 - 1935. $32.99.

Two-DVD set in tin box. Approximately 5 hours 34 minutes. Full-frame. Dolby Digital English. Includes 40 cartoons; galleries; poster archive. One of 175,000 copies.

[dvd] [Disney]. The Mickey Mouse Club: October 3, 1955 - October 7, 1955. $32.99.

Two-DVD set in tin box. Approximately 5 hours 12 minutes. Full-frame. Dolby Digital English. Includes first five episodes of the tv show; interviews. One of 130,000 copies.

[dvd] [Disney]. The Complete Pluto: Vol ume 1: 1930 - 1947. $32.99.

Two-DVD set in tin box. Approximately 4 hours 26 minutes. Full-frame. Dolby Digital English. Includes 28 cartoons; galleries; featurettes. One of 110,000 copies.

[dvd] [Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan] [Granada Television]. The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. $39.98.

3-DVD set. Approximately 6 and a half hours; six episodes. Full-frame. English soundtrack. Commentary track with director John Madden; Interview with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke.

[dvd] [Frazetta, Frank] Laspina, Lance. Frazetta: Painting with Fire. $19.99.

2-DVD set. 92 minutes. Dolby Digital English soundtrack. English and Spanish subtitles. Commentary; behind-the-scenes; gallery; outtakes; deleted scenes; and more.

[dvd] Groening, Matt. The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season. $49.98.

2-DVD boxes set. 506 minutes. 22 episodes. 1.33:1 full-frame. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack, French and Spanish surround soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Introduction by Groening; cast & creator commentary; deleted scenes; more

[dvd] Harryhausen, Ray. The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen. $57.95.

5 DVD Boxed Set, including First Men in the Moon (1964), 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), Mysterious Island (1961), and It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955).

[dvd] Henson, Brian. The Muppet Christmas Carol. $19.99.

89 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. 5.1 Dolby Digital surround English soundtrack. Director commentary; featurettes.

[dvd] Hughes, John. Weird Science. $19.98.

1 hour 34 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English and Spanish soundtracks; DTS 5.1 surround English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles.

[dvd] [Lansdale, Joe R.] Coscarelli, Don. Bubba Ho-Tep. $19.98.

New lower price.

[dvd] [Levine, Gail Carson] O'Haver, Tommy. Ella Enchanted. $29.99.

96 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; French Soundtrack; Spanish subtitles. Deleted and extended scenes; commentary; music video; games; and more.

[dvd] [Marvel Comics] Raimi, Sam. Spider-Man 2: Special Edition. $29.96.00.

2-DVD set. 128 minutes. 2.40:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English and French soundtracks; English and Spanish Dolby surround soundtracks. English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Commentary; blooper reel; making-of featurettes; more.

[dvd] [O'Donnell, Peter] Spiegel, Scott. My Name Is Modesty. $29.99.

78 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; Spanish subtitles. Audio commentary; conversation with O'Donnell; featurettes; more.

[dvd] [Quantum Leap]. Quantum Leap: The Complete Second Season. $59.98.

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

[cd] Shatner, William. The Transformed Man. $11.98.

96k/24-bit digital remastering from the original 1968 tapes. Hear Shatner recite Mr. Tambourine Man, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, and more, over period instrumental backgrounds.

[dvd] Spielberg, Steven. The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection. $69.99.

4-DVD set. 5 hours 59 minutes. Widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack, Dolby surround French and Spanish soundtracks. Fourth DVD includes making of documentary; many featurettes, and more.

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

4-DVD set. 780 minutes; 13 episodes. 4:3 aspect ratio. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; French and Spanish mono soundtracks. Audio commentary; behind-the-scenes featurettes; deleted scenes; and more.

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

5-DVD set. 780 minutes; 13 episodes. 4:3 aspect ratio. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; 2.0 stereo English, French and Spanish soundtracks. Audio commentary; behind-the-scenes featurettes; and more.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Collector's DVD Gift Set. $79.92.00.

Five-DVD boxed set, includes the Extended DVD Edition, extra DVD Howard Shore: Creating The Lord of The Rings Symphony; and polystone Minas Tirith.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended DVD Edition. $39.99.

Four-DVD set. Feature 250 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS-ES 6.1 English soundtracks. Four tracks of commentary; lots of making-of features on the third and fourth discs; DVD-ROM material; and much more.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Jackson, Peter. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy. $119.97.00.

Boxed set three four-DVD extended edition sets.

[dvd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] Bakshi, Ralph. The Lord of the Rings. $12.98.

Reissue, new lower price.

[cd] [Tolkien, J. R. R.] The Tolkien Ensemble. At Dawn In Rivendell: Selected Songs and Poems from The Lord of the Rin. $17.98.

53:09. 20 settings of Tolkien poetry by Caspar Reiff and Peter Hall of the Tolkien Ensemble of Copenhagen, some performed by Christopher Lee.

[dvd] Zhang Yimou. Hero. $29.99.

99 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English, French, and Mandarin soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Interview with Tarantino and Jet Li. Storyboards.

Magazines received December 2004

[Black Gate] O'Neill, John, editor. Black Gate. Vol.2, No.1. Fall 2004. $9.95.

[Cinefex] Duncan, Jody, editor. Cinefex 100. January 2005. $9.50.

25th Anniversary Issue. Forum on the State of the Art of SFX. Articles on SFX for The Polar Express and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

[Locus] Gong-Wong, Kirsten, managing editor. Locus 527, Vol.53 No.6, December 2004. $5.95.

[Science Fiction Chronicle] Lapine, Warren, editor. Chronicle, Issue 254, December 2004. $5.95.

SF Cinema by Rovin; short fiction reviews by Michael M. Jones; film reviews by Foster; WorldCon report by Hertz; book reviews by D'Ammassa. Cover art by Larry Price.

Calendars received December 2004

[calendar] Gorey, Edward. Edward Gorey: The Blue Aspic: 2005 Engagement Calendar. $14.99.

Spiralbound datebook.

[calendar] Gorey, Edward. A Gorey Year: 365 Days of the Art & Words of Edward Gorey 2005 Calendar. $12.99.

Day-by-day pad.

[calendar] Royo, Luis. Luis Royo 2005 Calendar. $12.95.

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