The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received May 2005

New Books received 21 - 27 May 2005

[Hromic,Alma A. as] 'Alma Alexander'. Changer of Days 2: Changer of Days. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 New Zealand paperback fantasy. Uncredited cover art by Jean Pierre Targete.

Allende, Isabel. Zorro: A Novel. $25.95.

Hardcover pastiche historical (Early California) adventure novel, translated by Margaret Sayers Peden from Spanish. Allende lets her hair down!

Anderson, Kevin J. The Saga of Seven Suns 3: Horizon Storms. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. The Saga of Seven Suns 3: sequel to Hidden Empire ($6.99) and A Forest of Stars ($6.99). Cover art by Steve Youll.

Arnzen, Michael A. 100 Jolts: Shockingly Short Stories. $12.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection 100 short short horror stories. Cover image by Matt Sesow.

Barry, C. J. Unmasked. $6.99.

Paperback sf adventure romance.

[Batman Begins] Lerangis, Peter. Batman Begins: The Junior Novel. $4.99.

Digest paperback young adult novelization of screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Includes eight pages of color stills.

Bradley, Marion Zimmer and Deborah J. Ross. The Clingfire Trilogy 3: A Flame in Hali. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover Darkover sf. The Clingfire Trilogy 3. Wraparound cover art by Romas Kukalis.

[Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Jowett, Lorna. Sex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buffy Fan. $22.95.

Trade paperback non-fiction.

Bujold, Lois McMaster. The Hallowed Hunt. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy, set in same world as The Curse of Chalion (2001) and Paladin of Souls (2003). Jacket art by David Bowers.

Card, Orson Scott. Enchantment. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Greg Spalenka.

Forsyth, Kate. Rhiannon's Ride 1: The Tower of Ravens. $7.99.

Paperback Celtic fantasy. Cover art by Keith Birdsong.

Giller, Marc D. Hammerjack. $12.00.

Trade paperback cyberpunk. Cover design by Jamie S. Warren Youll.

Gingrich, Newt and William R. Forstchen. Never Call Retreat: Lee And Grant: The Final Victory. $25.95.

Hardcover alternate historical novel. Jacket art by Don Troiani.

Gold, Alan. Warrior Queen: The Story of Boudica, Celtic Queen. $14.95.

Trade paperback historical (60 A.D. Britain). Cover art by Steve Stone.

Greenberg, Martin H., editor. Gateways. $7.50.

Paperback original anthology, with 19 stories by Benford, Crowther, Hoyt, Levine, Lickiss, Moesta, Radford, Rusch, Sheckley, and others.

Hartwell, David G. and Kathryn Cramer, editors. Year's Best SF 10. $7.99.

Paperback anthology, reprinting 23 stories by Asher, Benford, Bisson, Denton, Finlay, Hughes, Kelly, McDevitt, McMullen, Reed, Sargent, Vukcevich, Wolfe, and others.

Hearn, Lian. Tales of the Otori 3: Brilliance of the Moon. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical (medieval Japan). sequel to Across the Nightingale Floor () and Grass for His Pillow (). Cover imaging and design by Andrea Ho.

Howard, Robert E. Bran Mak Morn: The Last King. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 hardcover collection, including all six stories with the title character, assorted other Pict stories, poems, fragments, and manuscript facsimiles, plus one previously unpublished Pict-related story. Cover art and illustrations by Gary Gianni.

Hunter, Erin. Warriors 5: A Dangerous Path. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult feline fantasy. Cover art by Wayne McLoughlin.

Jordan, Robert. The Wheel of Time 0: New Spring. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. prequel to the series, expanded from the novella published in Legends (1998). Wraparound cover art by Darrell K. Sweet.

Keene, Brian. City of the Dead. $6.99.

Paperback zombie horror.

Kenner, Julie. The Givenchy Code. $12.00.

Trade paperback comic cryptographer romance.

[Mayr, Dallas as] 'Jack Ketchum'. The Girl Next Door. $6.99.

Paperback horror collection, including the title novel (1989) and two short stories, one previously unpublished.

Kurland, Michael and Richard A. Lupoff. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Memory. $16.95.

Trade paperback non-fiction.

Lake, Jay. American Sorrows. $16.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection four novelettes. Introduction by James Van Pelt. Cover photography by Aynjel Kaye.

Lake, Jay. Dogs in the Moonlight. $17.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection 16 stories, eight original to this volume. Introduction by Ray Vukcevich.

Lake, Jay. Greetings from Lake Wu. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection 13 stories. Introductions by Andy Duncan and Lori Ann White. Cover and interior art by Frank Wu.

[Lewis, C. S.] Oram, Hiawyn. The Giant Surprise: A Narnia Story. $15.99.

Hardcover young readers' picture book, featuring Puddleglum and other characters from Narnia. Jacket and interior art by Tudor Humphries.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 1[2]: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1950 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 2[4]: Prince Caspian. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1951 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 3[5]: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1952 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 4[6]: The Silver Chair. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1953 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 5[3]: The Horse and His Boy. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1954 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 6[1]: The Magician's Nephew. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1955 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 7: The Last Battle. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1956 British hardcover fantasy; new edition. Includes Readers' guide. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Lovecraft, H. P. [Joshi, S. T. and David E. Schultz, editors. H. P. Lovecraft: Letters to Rheinhart Kleiner. $20.00.

On-demand trade paperback collection of unabridged letters with annotations.

McCarthy, Terry. The Sword of Hannibal. $6.99.

Paperback historical (218 B.C.) adventure. Wraparound cover art by Steve Stone.

Mitchell, Syne. End in Fire. $6.99.

Paperback near-future thriller.

Modesitt, L. E., Jr. The Corean Chronicles 4: Alector's Choice. $27.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Set thousands of years before the Legacies trilogy. Jacket art by Daniel Horne.

Modesitt, L. E., Jr. Ghosts Of Columbia. $14.95.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint two alternate history novels: Of Tangible Ghosts (1994) and The Ghost of the Revelator (1998). New Afterword by Modesitt. Cover art by John Picacio.

Moles, David and Jay Lake, editors. All-Star Zeppelin Adventure Stories. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback original anthology, with 19 stories by Brin, Lupoff, What, Waldrop, and others. Cover art by Lara Wells.

Niven, Larry and Brenda Cooper. Building Harlequin's Moon. $25.95.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art by Stephan Martiniere.

Oltion, Jerry. Paradise Passed. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback sf. Cover art by Frank Wu.

Oltion, Jerry. Twenty Questions. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection 20 stories.

Oppel, Kenneth. Airborn. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy with airships and pirates. Cover art by Danilo Ducak. Recommended by Tom.

Parker, Robert B. Appaloosa. $24.95.

Hardcover western. Jacket design by Andrea Ho.

Paxson, Diana L. Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ancestors of Avalon. $16.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical fantasy, linking Bradley's The Fall of Atlantis and The Mists of Avalon. Wraparound cover art by Steve Stone.

Pierce, Tamora. The Immortals 3: Emperor Mage. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1995 hardcover young adult fantasy; new publisher. Cover art by Sammy Yuen, Jr.

Pierce, Tamora. The Immortals 1: Wild Magic. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover young adult fantasy; new publisher. Cover art by Sammy Yuen, Jr.

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

Paperback reprint 1994 hardcover young adult fantasy; new publisher. Cover art by Sammy Yuen, Jr.

[Polyphony] Layne, Deborah, editor. Polyphony 2. $16.95.

On-demand trade paperback original anthology, with 16 stories by Bishop, Dann, Emshwiller, Goldstein, Irvine, Reed, Rogers, Shepard, and others.

[Polyphony] Layne, Deborah, editor. Polyphony 3. $17.95.

On-demand trade paperback original anthology, with 21 stories by Bishop, Dann, Ford, Malzberg, Reed, Rogers, Vukcevich, and others.

[Polyphony] Layne, Deborah, editor. Polyphony 4. $17.95.

On-demand trade paperback original anthology, with 24 stories by Bishop, Irvine, Oltion, Reed, Shepard, VanderMeer, and others.

Putney, Mary Jo. Stolen Magic. $23.95.

Hardcover historical (Georgian England) fantasy romance. Jacket art and design by David Stevenson.

[Karr, Phyllis Irene Radford as] 'Irene Radford'. Merlin's Descendants 5: Guardian of the Freedom. $24.95.

Hardcover Elizabethan Arthur-related fantasy. Jacket art by Gordon Crabb.

Reed, Kit. Thinner Than Thou. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover satirical (body-image industry) sf. Cover design by Shelley Eshkar.

Roberts, John Maddox. Spqr IX: The Princess and the Pirates. $22.95.

Hardcover historical (Republican Rome) mystery.

Sarrantonio, Al, editor. Flights: Extreme Visions of Fantasy. $16.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover original anthology, with 29 stories by Asaro, Attanasio, Bisson, Card, de Lint, Disch, Gaiman, Hand, Hoffman, Lansdale, Lynn, McKillip, Modesitt, Niven, Oates, Powers, Reed, Silverberg, Turtledove, Wolfe, Wurts, and others. Cover art by Steve Stone.

Shepard, Lucius. Weapons of Mass Seduction. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection of Film Reviews and Other Ravings.

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Stradley, Randy, editor. Star Wars: Empire Volume 4: The Heart of the Rebellion. $17.95.

Trade paperback movie-related graphic story anthology, reprinting issues 5-6 of Star Wars: Empire and 20-2 of Star Wars: A Valentine Story.

Stephenson, Neal and J. Frederick George. The Cobweb. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 trade paperback thriller (then as by 'Stephen Bury'). First edition as by Stephenson and George rather than Bury. Cover art by Bruce Jensen.

Stephenson, Neal and J. Frederick George. Interface. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1994 trade paperback thriller (then as by 'Stephen Bury'). First edition as by Stephenson and George rather than Bury. Cover art by Bruce Jensen.

[Strange Tales] Price, Robert M., editor. Strange Tales, Volume 4, Number 1, Whole Number 8, 2003.. $12.50.

On-demand trade paperback original anthology, continuing the numbering of the 1930s pulp. Includes stories by Betancourt, Cole, Lupoff, Myers, Schweitzer, and others. Cover art by Jason Van Hollander.

Stross, Charles. Merchant Princes 2: The Hidden Family. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Paul Youll

Thomas, Lee. Stained. $15.00.

On-demand trade paperback horror.

Tremayne, Peter. Sister Fidelma 11: Smoke in the Wind. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover historical (7th century A.D. England) mystery.

Waldrop, Howard. Dream Factories and Radio Pictures. $19.95.

On-demand trade paperback collection 12 stories (one original to this volume) and essays.

Zahn, Timothy. Dragonback Adventure 3: Dragon and Slave. $17.95.

Hardcover young adult science fiction adventure, about a boy and his dragon. Jacket art by Jon Foster.

Zawacki, Neil. How to Be a Villain: Evil Laughs, Secret Lairsn Master Plans and More!!. $12.95.

2003 turtlebound guide to fictional villainy; seventh printing. Cover art and illustrations by James Dignan.

Zawacki, Neil. The Villain's Guide to Better Living. $12.95.

2004 turtlebound guide to fictional villainy. Cover art and illustrations by Bill Brown.

New Books received 14 - 20 May 2005

[Andromeda] Sherman, Josepha. Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda 4: Through the Looking Glass. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover tv-based sf adventure.

Armstrong, Kelley. Women of the Otherworld 5: Haunted. $6.99.

Paperback dead witch novel. Cover art by Franco Accornero.

Ashley, Mike. The History of the Science Fiction Magazine 2: Transformations. $28.00.

Trade paperback revised reprint 1974 nonfiction. The Story of the Science Fiction Magazines from 1950 to 1970.

Austin, J. D. Bobby Albertson 2: Meet the Thradons!. $5.99.

Paperback comic sf. Sequel to Bobby's Girl (). Cover art by Walter Velez.

Aylett, Steve. Lint. $14.95.

Trade paperback satirical biography of fictional sf writer Jeff Lint. Includes eight pages of color cover art from Lint's books.

Banks, L. A. Vampire Huntress Legend 3: The Hunted. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 trade paperback vampire. Uncredited cover art by Vince Natale.

[Batman Begins] Kowitt, Holly. Batman Begins: Training Bruce Wayne. $3.99.

Digest paperback picture book. Lots of color stills from the movie.

Besson, Luc. Arthur and the Minimoys. $15.99.

Hardcover translation by Ellen Sowchek of 2002 French young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Brian Despain.

Carroll, Jonathan. Outside the Dog Museum. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1991 (despite 1992 copyright) British hardcover literary fantasy. Cover art by Brad Holland.

[Age of Conan] Coleman, Loren L. Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures: Legends of Kern 1: Blood of Wolves. $6.99.

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

Cornwell, Bernard. Gallows Thief. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover historical (Regency London).

Dahl, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. $14.95.

Hardcover reprint 1964 British hardcover young adult fantasy; new movie tie-in edition with Johnny Depp on the jacket art. Illustrations by Quentin Blake from the 1998 edition.

David, Peter. Sir Apropos of Nothing 3: Tong Lashing. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover comic fantasy. Cover art by Sonia Hillios.

de Lint, Charles. Moonheart. $75.00.

Hardcover reprint 1984 paperback fantasy. The 20th Anniversary Edition. Jacket and interior art by Charles Vess.

Eco, Umberto. The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana: An Illustrated Novel. $27.00.

Hardcover translation by Geoffrey Brock of 2004 Italian literary bibliophile fantasy.

Fallon, Jennifer. The Hythrun Chronicles 2: Treason Keep. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 Australian paperback fantasy. sequel to Medalon (). Cover art by Paul Youll.

Foster, Alan Dean. The Taken Trilogy 1: Lost and Found. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Cover art and design by David Stevenson.

Fowler, Christopher. Bryant and May 1: Full Dark House. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover mystery. Cover art by Chris Spollen.

[Freeman, Brian as] 'James Kidman'. Black Fire. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover horror.

Gerrold, David. The Sea of Grass Trilogy 1: Child of Earth. $14.95.

Trade paperback sf. Cover art by J. P. Targete

Golden, Christopher and Thomas E. Sniegoski. The Menagerie 2: Tears of the Furies. $7.99.

Paperback dark fantasy. Cover art by Christian McGrath.

Harlan, Thomas. In the Time of the Sixth Sun 2: House of Reeds. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf (Aztec interstellar empire). sequel to Wasteland of Flint (). Cover art by Chris Moore.

Hart, Ellen. Sophie Greenaway 8: No Reservations Required. $6.99.

Paperback culinary mystery. Includes recipe for Kransakaka cookie.

Hunter, Erin. Warriors: The New Prophecy 1: Midnight. $15.99.

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

Keene, Brian. Terminal. $6.99.

Paperback horror. Cover design by Jorge Martinez.

Koontz, Dean. Velocity. $27.00.

Hardcover thriller.

Kress, Nancy. Crucible. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Sequel to Crossfire ($6.99). Cover art by Jim Burns.

Kube-McDowell, Michael P. Alternities. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1988 paperback sf. Cover art by Brandon Diaz.

Langton, Jane. The Hall Family Chronicles 7: The Mysterious Circus. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Peter Malone.

[Lovecraft, H. P.] Houellebecq, Michel. H. P. Lovecraft : Against the World, Against Life. $18.00.

Trade paperback anthology, includes translation by Dorna Khazeni of 1991 French biographical essay and two stories by HPL.

Lucas, Tim. The Book of Renfield: A Gospel of Dracula. $14.00.

Trade paperback Dracula pastiche. Cover design by Drive Communications.

Maguire, Gregory. The Hamlet Chronicles 7: One Final Firecracker. $17.00.

Hardcover young adult comic sf. End of the series. Jacket art and illustrations by Elaine Clayton.

Marks, Laurie J. Elemental Logic 2: Earth Logic. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. Elemental Logic 2: sequel to Fire Logic (). Cover art by Julie Bell.

Marley, Louise. The Child Goddess. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Cover art by John Jude Palencar.

McCarthy, Wil. History of the Queendom of Sol 4: To Crush the Moon. $6.99.

Paperback sf. Cover art by Stephen Youll.

McKiernan, Dennis L. Tales of Mithgar. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1994 trade paperback short story collection; fourth printing, new price.

Moore, James. Serenity Falls 1: Writ in Blood. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Nesbit, E. The Book of Dragons. $6.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1900 collection eight stories. Illustrations by H. R. Millar and decorations by H. Granville Fell are here finely reproduced.

Norton, Andre. The Magic Books 1: Steel Magic. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1965 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell.

Odom, Mel. The Destruction of the Books. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover epic library fantasy. Sequel to The Rover (). Cover art by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt.

Penzler, Otto, editor. Murder Is My Racquet. $24.95.

Hardcover original theme anthology, with 14 tennis mystery stories by Block, Friedman, Kelman, Leuci, Lovesey, Morrell, Scottoline, Stashower, and others. Jacket art and design by Bradford Foltz.

Perez-Reverte, Arturo. The Queen of the South. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover translation by Andrew Hurley of 2002 Spanish (as Reina del sur) literary thriller.

Piccirilli, Tom. November Mourns. $5.99.

Paperback horror. Cover design by Franco Accornero.

[Pratchett, Terry] Briggs, Stephen. Discworld 29: Night Watch. $14.95.

British trade paperback stage adaptation. Cover art by Paul Kidby.

[Pratchett, Terry] Briggs, Stephen. Discworld 31: Monstrous Regiment. $14.95.

British trade paperback stage adaptation. Cover art by Paul Kidby.

Reynolds, Alastair. Revelation Space 3: Absolution Gap. $8.50.

Paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover space opera. Cover art by Chris Moore.

Saylor, Steven. Roma Sub Rosa 10: The Judgment of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical (Alexandria 48 B.C.) mystery.

Saylor, Steven. Roma Sub Rosa 11: A Gladiator Dies Only Once. $23.95.

Hardcover collection nine historical mystery stories. The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder. Includes Chronology of the Gordianus stories and novels, plus historical notes.

Stahler, David, Jr. A Gathering of Shades. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult ghost.

[Star Wars] Sherman, David and Dan Cragg. Clone Wars 3: Jedi Trial. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover movie-based sf adventure, set 30 years after Attack of the Clones. Wraparound cover art by Steven D. Anderson.

[Star Wars] Buller, Laura and Kate Simkins. What's Weirder Than a Wookiee?. $3.99.

Digest paperback young readers' picture book, filled with color stills from the movies.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Fellowship of the Ring. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 50th Anniversary revised reprint 1954 hardcover fantasy. New cover art by John Jude Palencar.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Garth, John. Tolkien and the Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover nonfiction. Winner 2004 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings [boxed set]. $30.00.

Boxed set three trade paperbacks. New cover art by John Jude Palencar.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Return of the King. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 50th Anniversary revised reprint 1955 hardcover fantasy. New cover art by John Jude Palencar.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Two Towers. $10.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 50th Anniversary revised reprint 1954 hardcover fantasy. New cover art by John Jude Palencar.

Vaughan, Elizabeth A. Xylara 1: Warprize. $6.99.

Paperback fantasy romance. First of a trilogy.

Waldrop, Howard. Heart Of Whitenesse. $40.00.

Hardcover collection 11 stories. One of 750 copies signed by Waldrop and jacket artist Doug Potter.

Zubro, Mark Richard. Paul Turner 8: Nerds Who Kill. $23.95.

Hardcover gay mystery.

New Books received 7 - 13 May 2005

[Adams, Douglas] Stamp, Robbie, editor. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Filming of the Douglas Adams. $35.00.

Hardcover making-of art book, filled with production and concept art.

[Batman Begins] Harper, Ben. Batman Begins: The Movie Storybook. $6.99.

Trade paperback storybook adapted by Harper from screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, illustrated with color stills from the movie.

Cacek, P. D. The Wind Caller. $6.99.

2004 paperback horror. Nominee Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel.

Duane, Diane. Wizardry 9: Wizard's Holiday. $6.95.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Eggleton, Bob. Dragonhenge 2: The Stardragons. $29.95.

Hardcover art book. Text by John Grant.

[Firefly] Espenson, Jane with Glenn Yeffeth, editors. Finding Serenity. $17.95.

Trade paperback anthology of 21 essays on Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds And Space Hookers In Joss Whedon's Firefly. Contributors include Buchanan, Gerrold, Holder, Huff, Lackey, Watt-Evans, West, and others.

Flint, Eric. Rivers Of War. $25.95.

Hardcover alternate history (War of 1812).

Funke, Cornelia. Inkheart. $7.99.

Trade paperback translation by Anthea Bell of 2003 German hardcover (as Tintenherz) young adult fantasy about fantasy books. Cover art by Carol Lawson.

Gardner, James Alan. Gravity Wells: Speculative Fiction Stories. $15.95.

Trade paperback collection 14 stories. Cover art by Fred Gambino.

Harwood, John. The Ghost Writer. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover ghost story.

Hearn, Lian. Tales of the Otori 1: Across the Nightingale Floor Episode 1: Journey t. $6.50.

Mini-paperback reprint first half 2002 hardcover historical (medieval Japan). Journey to Inuyama. Cover design by Lori Thorn.

Hearn, Lian. Tales of the Otori 1: Across the Nightingale Floor Episode 2: The Sword. $6.50.

Mini-paperback reprint second half 2002 hardcover historical (medieval Japan). The Sword of the Warrior. Cover design by Lori Thorn.

Heinlein, Robert A. Citizen of the Galaxy. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1957 hardcover young adult sf. Cover art by David Stevenson, digitally composed from photographs.

Helprin, Mark. A Dove of the East and Other Stories. $14.00.

Trade paperback 1975 hardcover collection 20 stories.

Helprin, Mark. Refiner's Fire. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1977 hardcover nonfantasy. The Life and Adventures of Marshall Pearl, a Foundling.

Helprin, Mark. Winter's Tale. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1983 hardcover literary fantasy.

Lindskold, Jane M. Child of a Rainless Year. $14.95.

Trade paperback contemporary Southwestern fantasy. Cover art by Gary Kelley.

Lindskold, Jane M. Child of a Rainless Year. $25.95.

Hardcover contemporary Southwestern fantasy. Jacket art by Gary Kelley.

Lindsay, David. A Voyage to Arcturus. $9.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1920 British hardcover fantasy.

[Little Lulu] Stanley, John and Irving Tripp. Little Lulu 3: My Dinner with Lulu. $9.95.

Trade paperback graphic story collection, reprinting issues 74, 97, 110, 115, and 120 of the Dell Four-Color comic book, here in black and white. Story and layout by Stanley; finished art by Tripp.

Lowry, Lois. Gathering Blue. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult sf. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

November, Sharyn, editor. Firebirds: An Original Anthology of Fantasy and Science Fiction. $8.99.

Trade paperback reprint Hardcover original anthology with 16 stories by Alexander, Bull & Vess, Cadnum, Dalkey, Farmer, Hoffman, Jones (Diana Wynne), McKillip, Nix, Sherman (Delia), Smith (Sherwood), and others. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Petty, M. A. C. The Wandjina Quartet 1: Thin Line Between. $11.00.

Trade paperback Australian fantasy.

Robinson, Kim Stanley. Red Mars. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1993 hardcover sf; 27th printing, new price.

Sanderson, Brandon. Elantris. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Stephan Martiniere.

Stoker, Bram. Dracula: The Definitive Author's Cut. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1901 British paperback revised reprint 1897 British hardcover. Also includes the story, 'Dracula's Guest' and a 1901 introduction by Stoker for an Icelandic edition.

Stroud, Jonathan. Buried Fire. $6.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Greg Call.

Taylor, G. P. Shadowmancer. $7.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult fantasy.

Ward, Helen. The Dragon Machine. $6.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover picture book. Cover art and illustrations by Wayne Anderson.

Wells, H. G. The War of the Worlds. $7.00.

Trade paperback new critical text reprint 1898 British hardcover sf. Edited by Patrick Parrinder, with introduction by Brian Aldiss and notes by Andy Sawyer.

New Books received 30 Apr - 6 May 2005

[2000 AD} Clements, Jonathan. Strontium Dog 3: Ruthless. $6.99.

British paperback comic-book-based sf adventure. Cover art by Dylan Teague.

[Adams, Douglas] Hanlon, Michael. The Science of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. $24.95.

Hardcover nonfiction.

[Andromeda] Mariotte, Jeff. Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda 5: The Attitude of Silence. $24.95.

Hardcover tv-based sf adventure.

Asher, Neal L. Cowl. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover time-travel adventure. Wraparound cover art by Bruce Jensen.

Avi. The Book Without Words: A Fable of Medieval Magic. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Tim Zulewski.

[Baum, L. Frank] Raabe, Meinhardt with Daniel Kinske. Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road. $39.95.

Hardcover art book autobiography. Foreword by Mickey Rooney. Lots of production photos and art. Includes portfolio of Oz art by Aragones, Davis, Drucker, Frazetta, Freas, Hirschfeld, Struzan, and others.

Chizmar, Richard, editor. Shivers III. $20.00.

2004 trade paperback original anthology, with 18 stories by Clegg, Freeman, Laimo, Lee, Massie, Monteleone, Piccirilli, Sarrantonio, and others. Cover art by Gail Cross. Nominee 2005 Bram Stoker Award for Anthology.

Clegg, Douglas. Abandoned. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Douglas, Carole Nelson. Midnight Louie 16: Cat in an Orange Twist. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover feline mystery. Cover art by Jo Trone.

Douglas, Carole Nelson. Midnight Louie 17: Cat in a Hot Pink Pursuit. $24.95.

Hardcover feline mystery. Jacket art by Jo Trone.

Douglass, Sara. The Troy Game 3: Darkwitch Rising. $27.95.

Hardcover historical (post Fall of Troy) fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by [Luis] Royo.

[Doctor Who] Cole, Stephen. The Eighth Doctor 72: To the Slaughter. $6.95.

British paperback tv-related time-travel sf, featuring The Eighth Doctor, Fitz Kreiner and Beatrix 'Trix' MacMillan.

Effinger, George Alec. Live! from Planet Earth. $25.95.

Hardcover collection 22 stories, with introductions by Barrett, Bishop, Dann, Denton, Dozois, Gaiman, Hambly, Resnick, Sargent, Waldrop, and others. Wraparound jacket art by John Picacio.

Eisner, Will. The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders Of Zion. $19.95.

Hardcover graphic history. Introduction by Umberto Eco. Jacket and interior sequential art by Eisner.

Fowler, Christopher. Demonized: Short Stories. $15.00.

Trade paperback collection 17 dark fantasy stories, 13 original to this volume. Cover design by wall.

Gingrich, Newt and William R. Forstchen. Grant Comes East: A Novel of the Civil War. $14.95.

Trade paperback 2004 hardcover historical novel. Cover art by Don Troiani.

Hague, Michael, editor. The Book of Dragons. $9.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover anthology, with 17 stories and excerpts. Cover and interior art by Hague.

Harbou, Thea von. Metropolis. $32.95.

On-demand hardcover reprint 1927 translation 1926 German hardcover sf. New copyright by Alan Rodgers 'reflects significant editorial work on the previous translation, and differs from it significantly.' No discount.

Hardy, David A. and Patrick Moore. Futures: 50 Years in Space: The Challenge of the Stars. $24.95.

2004 hardcover art book. Nominee 2005 Hugo Award for Best Related Book.

Hodgson, William Hope. Collected Fiction 2: The House on the Borderland and Other Mysterious P. $35.00.

Hardcover collection title novel, Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, and 11 other stories. Edited by Jeremy Lassen. No dustjacket as issued.

Howard, Robert E. The Weird Works Of Robert E. Howard 1: Shadow Kingdoms. $35.00.

On-demand hardcover collection 24 stories, presented in order of publication in the Farnsworth Wright texts for Weird Tales. Edited by Paul Herman, who claims copyright (!!?!). Introduction by Mark Finn. Jacket art by Stephen Fabian. No discount.

Ishiguro, Kazuo. Never Let Me Go. $24.00.

Hardcover literary sf (clones in an alternate 1990s England).

[King, Stephen] Vincent, Bev. The Road to the Dark Tower: Exploring Stephen King's Magnum Opus. $14.95.

2004 trade paperback literary criticism. Cover art by Steve Stone. Nominee Bram Stoker Award for Nonfiction.

Koontz, Dean. Robot Santa: The Further Adventures of Santa's Twin. $19.99.

2004 hardcover picture book. Sequel to Santa's Twin (). Jacket and interior art by Phil Parks. Nominee 2005 Bram Stoker Award for Work for Young Readers.

Laimo, Michael. Deep in the Darkness. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Laimo, Michael. The Demonologist. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Lansdale, Joe R. The Boar. $25.00.

Hardcover reprint 1998 hardcover young adult horror. Jacket and interior art by Alex McVey.

Lansdale, Joe R. Bumper Crop. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover collection 26 stories. Cover art by John Picacio.

Lansdale, Joe R. Dead in the West. $25.00.

Hardcover revised reprint 1986 British hardcover 'Zombie Western'. Jacket art by Colleen Doran.

Lebbon, Tim. Fears Unnamed. $6.99.

2004 paperback collection four horror novellas, one original to this volume. Nominee Bram Stoker Award for Fiction Collection.

Levine, Gail Carson. The Wish. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult modern-day fairy tale. Cover art by Judy York.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 6[1]: The Magician's Nephew [book and cd]. $29.99.

Gift set includes hardcover with color Pauline Bayne artwork, plus unabridged audio performance of the book by Kenneth Branagh on four compact discs.

[Lucasfilms] Chester, Deborah. Lucasfilm's Alien Chronicles 3: The Crystal Eye. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 paperback sf adventure; second printing, new price.

Ashley, Mike. The Mammoth Book of King Arthur. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint British trade paperback nonfiction. Cover art by Joe Roberts.

Mariotte, Jeff. Witch Season 2: Fall. $5.99.

2004 paperback young adult witch fantasy. Cover design by Russell Gordon based on photo by Michael Frost. Nominee 2005 Bram Stoker Award for Work for Young Readers.

Martinez, A. Lee. Gil's All Fright Diner. $12.95.

Trade paperback comic horror novel, with zombies, vampires, and werewolves! Cover art by Jeff Soto.

Martinez, A. Lee. Gil's All Fright Diner. $24.95.

Hardcover comic horror novel, with zombies, vampires, and werewolves! Jacket art by Jeff Soto.

Minichino, Camille. Periodic Table 7: The Nitrogen Murder. $23.95.

Hardcover contemporary mystery, set in Northern California. Jacket art by Teresa Fasolino.

Monteleone, Tom. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel. $18.95.

Trade paperback writers' guide.

Monteleone, Thomas F. Fearful Symmetries: A Short Story Collection. $40.00.

Hardcover collection 26 horror stories. Introduction by Rick Hautala. Jacket art by Mike Bonnell. Illustrations by Matt Eames.

[Nightmare on Elm Street] Bishop, David. Nightmare on Elm Street 1: Suffer the Children. $7.99.

Paperback movie-based horror.

[Nightmare on Elm Street] Faust, Christa. Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Dreamspawn. $7.99.

Paperback movie-based horror.

Palahniuk, Chuck. Haunted. $24.95.

Hardcover reality fiction.

Peirce, Hayford. Black Hole Planet. $32.95.

On-demand hardcover sf.

Perez-Reverte, Arturo. Captain Alatriste. $23.95.

Hardcover translation by Margaret Sayers Peden of 1996 Spanish swashbuckler. Jacket design by Chin-Yee Lai.

Preston, Douglas and Lincoln Child. Brimstone. $7.99.

Paperback 2004 hardcover supernatural thriller.

Ridley, John. Those Who Walk in Darkness. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover superhero/metahuman.

Salvatore, R. A. The Highwayman: A Novel of Corona. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy, prequel to the Demon Wars. Includes a Drizzt short story. Wraparound cover art by Todd Lockwood.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 6: The Vampire Prince. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover young adult vampire. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 7: Hunters of the Dusk. $6.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover young adult vampire. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Shan, Darren. Cirque Du Freak 9: Killers of the Dawn. $15.99.

Hardcover reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult vampire. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

[Star Wars] [Blondell, Judy as] 'Jude Watson'. The Last of the Jedi 1: The Desperate Mission. $5.99.

Digest paperback young adult movie-based science fiction adventure. Cover art by John Van Fleet.

[St. John J. Allen] Spurlock, J. David, compiler. Grand Master of Adventure: The Drawings of J. Allen St. John. $24.95.

Trade paperback art book.

Tan, Shaun. The Lost Thing. $16.95.

Hardcover reprint 2004 Australian picture book. Jacket and interior art by Tan.

Thompson, Eldon. The Legend of Asahiel 1: The Crimson Sword. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy adventure. Jacket art by Koveck.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Zimbardo, Rose A. and Neil D. Isaacs, ed. Understanding The Lord of the Rings: The Best of Tolkien Criticism. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover anthology, with 14 critical essays by Auden, Bradley, Chance, Kocher, Lewis, Shippey (previously unpublished), and others.

[Warhammer 40,000] Swallow, James. Blood Angels 2: Deus Sanguinius. $6.99.

Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Phillip Sibbering.

[Warhammer 40,000] [Garnett, David S. as] 'David Ferring'. The Konrad Saga. $9.99.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint three dark military fantasy novels: Konrad (1989), Shadowbreed (1990), and Warblade (1993). Cover art by David Gallagher.

[Warhammer] McIntosh, Neil. Stefan Kumansky 3: Keepers of the Flame. $7.99.

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

Weber, David. Heirs of Empire. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback sf adventure; fifth printing, new price.

Weber, David. Heirs of Empire. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback sf adventure; fifth printing, new price.

[Wells, H. G.] Yeffeth, Glenn, editor. The War of the Worlds: Fresh Perspectives on the H. G. Wells Classic. $17.95.

Trade paperback anthology, adding to the 1898 novel, 13 essays by Baxter, Gerrold, Lackey, Resnick, Saberhagen, Sargent, Watson, Watt-Evans, Williamson, Willis, Wilson, Zebrowski, and Zindell. Introduction by Silverberg.

Westlake, Donald E. 361. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1962 hardcover hard-boiled detective. Cover art by R. B. Farrell.

Youmans, Marly. Adantis 2: Ingledove. $16.00.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art and frontispiece by Renato Alarcao.

Zindel, Paul. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1970 playscript; first mass market paperback.

Audio/video received May 2005

[dvd] [Bradley, Marion Zimmer] Edel, Uli. The Mists of Avalon. $14.97.00.

Reissue at new lower price.

[dvd] [Capp, Al] Frank, Melvin. Li'l Abner. $14.99.

1959. 113 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital English mono soundtrack; English subtitles.

[dvd] Curtiz, Michael. The Sea Hawk. $19.97.00.

1940. 127 minutes. 1.33:1 full screen. Dolby Digital mono English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Errol Flynn, Claude Raines. Screenplay by Howard Koch & Seton I. Miller. Score by Korngold. Trailer; newsreel; cartoons; new featurette.

[dvd] [Disney] [Verne, Jules] Fleischer, Richard. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. $19.99.

Reissue at new price.

[dvd] Gondry, Michel. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. $19.98.

2004. 108 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround French soundtrack; French and Spanish subtitles. Director and writer commentary; deleted scenes; making-of featurette; more.

[cd] [Monty Python] Idle, Eric. Spamalot. $19.98.

51:59. 24 tracks. Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. Musical based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

[dvd] [Sabatini, Rafael] Curtiz, Michael. Captain Blood. $19.97.00.

1935. 119 minutes. 1.33:1 full screen. Dolby Digital mono English and French soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone. Score by Korngold. Trailer; newsreel; cartoon; new featurette.

[dvd] Snyder, Zack. Dawn of the Dead. $19.98.

2004. 1 hour 41 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; French and Spanish subtitles. Deleted scenes; featurettes; director and producer commentary; more.

[dvd] Sondheim, Stephen. Sondheim Sings: Volume 1: 1962-72. $18.98.

50:32. 19 tracks. High-fidelity amateur demo/home recordings made of early versions of songs from Sondheim's shows.

[cd] Sondheim, Stephen. Pacific Overtures. $18.98.

2005. 79:15. First 17 tracks are of the 2004 Roundabout Theatre cast performance, and and 18th features a demo recording by Sondheim and Prince of a song cut from the show.

[dvd] Thompson, Richard. Live From Austin TX. $19.98.

2001. 89 minutes. 16 songs from concert of 2 July 2001. 1.33:1 fullscreen. DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

[dvd] [Troma Team Release] Rundle, Robert/Christopher Romero. Troma Sci-Fi Double Feature Vol. 1: Cybernator/The Digital Prophet. $14.95.

1991/1995. Approximately three hours. 1.33:1 full screen. English soundtrack. Coming Distractions; music video; more extras. No region coding.

[dvd] [Voltaire] Bernstein, Leonard. Candide. $24.99.

2004. 116 minutes. 1.78:1 widescreen. DTS 5.1 surround and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo soundtracks. Patti Lupone, Kristin Chenoweth; New York Philharmonic; Marin Alsop.

[dvd] Wright, Edgar. Shaun of the Dead. $19.98.

2004. 1 hour 40 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English captions; French and Spanish subtitles. Cast and crew commentary; outtakes and deleted scenes; and more.

Magazines received May 2005

[Science Fiction Chronicle] Lapine, Warren, editor. Chronicle, Volume 27, Number 4, Issue 258, April 2005. $5.95.

SF Cinema by Rovin; book reviews by D'Ammassa and Jones. Cover art by Tim Mullins.

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