The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received November 2005

New Books received 19 - 25 Nov 2005

[Aeon Flux] Mark Mars and Eric Singer. Aeon Flux: The Herodotus File. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 trade paperback, based on the MTV video snippets, produced by Melcher Media. Cover art by creator Peter Chung

Anderson, Douglas A., editor. Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover/trade paperback anthology, reprinting 21 stories by Baum, Buchan, Cabell, Dunsany, Haggard, Hodgson, Lang, MacDonald, Machen, Merritt, Morris, Nesbit, Stockton, and others, and one play by Lindsay. Author notes and commentary by Anderson. Cover art by John Howe.

Baxter, Stephen. Destiny's Children 3: Transcendent. $25.95.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art and design by David Stevenson.

Bear, Elizabeth. Jenny Casey 3: Worldwired. $6.99.

Paperback military sf. Cover art by Paul Youll.

Brin, David. The Uplift Storm 3: Heaven's Reach. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 hardcover sf; seventh printing, new price.

Card, Orson Scott. Women of Genesis 3: Rachel and Leah:. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical biblical fiction. Cover art by Lord Frederick Leighton.

Chester, Deborah. Mandria 7: The King Imperiled. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy. Cover art by Aleta Rafton.

[Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures] York, J. Steven. Anok, Heretic of Stygia 3: The Venom of Luxur. $6.99.

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

Cook, Dawn. The Decoy Princess. $7.99.

Paperback fantasy. Cover art by Patrick Faricy.

Dann, Jack and Gardner Dozois, editors. Beyond Singularity. $7.99.

Paperback anthology, reprinting 14 hard sf stories by Aldiss, Benford, Doctorow, Egan, Kelly, McAuley, Rosenblum, Stross, Swanwick, Williams (Walter Jon), and others. Cover art by Ben Gibson.

Farris, John. Phantom Nights. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover paranormal thriller. Cover design by Howard Gorssman incorporated photograph by Veronique Decruk.

[Forgotten Realms] Salvatore, R. A. Dark Elf 1/The Legend of Drizzt 1: Homeland. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1990 paperback game-based fantasy; new edition. Now as The Legend of Drizzt 1. Wraparound cover art by Todd Lockwood.

[Forgotten Realms] de Bie, Erik Scott. The Fighters 2: Ghostwalker. $6.99.

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

Frankowski, Leo. Conrad Stargard Omnibus 2: Conrad's Lady. $25.00.

Hardcover omnibus reprint three crosstime novels: The Flying Warlord (1989), Lord Conrad's Lady (1990), and Conrad's Quest for Rubber (1998). Jacket art by Gary Ruddell.

Goodkind, Terry. The Sword of Truth 9: Chainfire. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover epic fantasy. Cover art by Keith Parkinson.

Grafton, Sue. Kinsey Millhone 17: Q is for Quarry. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover mystery; fifth printing, new ISBN, same price.

[Winkelman, Betty J. as] 'Lauren Haney'. Lieutenant Bak 4: A Curse of Silence: A Mystery of Ancient Egypt. $6.50.

Paperback reprint 2000 paperback historical mystery; second printing, new price.

Hogan, James P. Catastrophes, Chaos and Convolutions. $7.99.

Paperback mixed collection of fiction, essays, web articles. Cover art by David Mattingly.

Jecks, Michael. West Country/Knights Templar 19: The Butcher of St. Peter's. $9.99.

British paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover historical (1323 Exeter) mystery. Cover art by Chris Moore.

Kerner, Elizabeth. The Tale of Lanen Kaelar 3: Redeeming the Lost. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. The Tale of Lanen Kaelar 3: Sequel to Song in the Silence ($6.99) and The Lesser Kindred ($7.99). Cover art by Stephen Hickman.

Lackey, Mercedes. The Fairy Godmother. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy romance.

Lackey, Mercedes. The Last Herald-Mage 1: Magic's Pawn. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 paperback Valdemar fantasy; 26th printing, new price.

Norton, Andre. The Magic Books 2: Octagon Magic. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1967 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell.

Pampellonne, Terese. The Unwelcome Child. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Penman, Sharon Kay. Justin de Quincy 3: Dragon's Lair. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover historical (1193 England) mystery. Cover design by Allison Saltzman.

Powers, Tim. Last Call. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1992 hardcover fantasy; second printing, new price.

Pratt, Tim. The Strange Adventures of Rangergirl. $12.00.

Trade paperback cowpunk neowestern. Cover art by Michael Koelsch.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 6: Wyrd Sisters. $7.50.

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

Ringo, John. Edmund Talbot 2: Emerald Sea. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover military science fantasy. sequel to There Will be Dragons (). Cover art by Clyde Caldwell.

Rucker, Rudy. The Lifebox, the Seashell, and the Soul. $35.00.

Hardcover nonfiction. What Gnarly Computation Taught Me About Ultimate Reality, the Meaning of Life, and How to Be Happy.

Ryan, C. J. Gloria VanDeen 2: Glorious Treason. $6.99.

Paperback sf adventure romance. Sequel to Dexta (). Cover art by Paul Youll.

Sherman, David and Dan Cragg. Starfist 10: A World of Hurt. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover military sf. Cover art by Mark Harrison.

Shwartz, Susan. Hostile Takeover. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Cover art by Stephan Martiniere.

Silverberg, Robert, editor. Far Horizons: All New Tales from the Greatest Worlds of Science Fiction. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 hardcover original anthology, with stories by Bear, Benford, Brin, Card, Haldeman, Kress, Le Guin, McCaffrey, Pohl, Silverberg, and Simmons. Cover art by Bob Keck.

Sims, Kassandra. The Midnight Work. $6.99.

Paperback Christmas vampire romance.

Steele, Allen. Coyote Rising: A Novel of Interstellar Revolution. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf. Sequel to Coyote (). Cover art by Ron Miller.

[Terminator 3] Allston, Aaron. Terminator 3 3: Terminator Hunt. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover movie-related sf adventure.

Turtledove, Harry. Crosstime Traffic 2: Curious Notions. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult alternate history. Cover art by Kazuhiko Sano.

Turtledove, Harry. Videssos 12: Bridge of the Separator. $24.00.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Tom Kidd.

[WarCraft] Knaak, Richard A. War of the Ancients Trilogy 2: The Demon Soul. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 paperback game-based fantasy; fourth printing, new price.

White, Steve. Demon's Gate. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Clyde Caldwell.

Wilder, Cherry and Katya Reimann. The Wanderer. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy, set in Wilder's The Rulers of Hylor world, completed by Reimann. Wraparound cover art by John Howe.

New Books received 12 - 18 Nov 2005

Ashley, Mike. The History of the Science Fiction Magazine 1: Time Machines. $28.50.

Trade paperback revised reprint 1974 nonfiction. The Story of the Science-Fiction Pulp Magazines from the beginning to 1950. Cover art by Leo Morey.

[Battlestar Galactica] Hatch, Richard and Brad Linaweaver. Battlestar Galactica, Second Series 8: Redemption. $22.95.

Hardcover tv-related sf. Publication of the seventh in the series in hardcover was cancelled, with paperback due later in 2005. Jacket art by Bob Larkin.

Cacek, P. D. Night Prayers. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 trade paperback vampire.

Clement-Davies, David. Telling Pool. $19.95.

Hardcover young adult Arthurian fantasy. Jacket art by Dan Craig.

Davies, Robertson. The Deptford Trilogy. $21.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1983 trade paperback omnibus three novels (The Fifth Business, The Manticore, and World of Wonders); 33rd printing, new price.

[Eisner, Will] Andelman, Bob. Will Eisner: A Spirited Life. $14.95.

Trade paperback biography.

Fraser, George MacDonald. Flashman 11: Flashman on the March. $24.00.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover comic historical pastiche. From The Flashman Papers, 1867-8. Jacket art by Ruth Marten.

Giron, Sephera. Mistress of the Dark. $6.99.

Paperback horror.

Haber, Karen. Crossing Infinity. $14.95.

Hardover young adult gender-shifting science fantasy. Jacket art by Dennis Calero.

Hesse, Hermann. The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse. $16.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1995 hardcover collection; 14th printing, new price.

Howard, Robert E. Conan the Cimmerian 1: The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian. $29.95.

Hardcover reprint 2002 British hardcover collection 13 stories, plus fragments, early drafts, essays, and notes, preserving Howard's original texts with as little editorial 'correction' as possible. Jacket art and illustrations by Mark Schultz.

Howard, Robert E. Conan the Cimmerian 3: The Conquering Sword of Conan. $15.95.

Trade paperback collection five Conan stories, including 'Red Nails', early drafts and essays. Cover and interior art by Gregory Manchess.

Kearney, Paul. The Sea Beggars 1: The Mark of Ran. $12.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover searfaring fantasy. Wraparound cover art by Steve Stone.

Killough, Lee. Killer Karma. $23.95.

Hardcover ghost detective. Jacket art by Hoang Nguyen.

King, Stephen. Carrie. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1974 hardcover horror; new publisher. Cover art and design by Lisa Litwack.

King, Stephen. Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover collection 14 stories, new publisher. Cover art by Mark Sturzman.

King, Stephen. From a Buick 8. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover auto horror; new publisher. Cover art by Tom Hallman.

King, Stephen. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 British hardcover dark baseball fantasy; new publisher. Cover art by Lisa Litwack.

King, Stephen. The Green Mile. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 trade paperback omnibus reprint six 1996 paperbacks; new publisher. Cover art by Lisa Litwack. Illustrations by Mark Geyer.

King, Stephen. Pet Sematary. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1983 hardcover horror; third American paperback publisher. Cover art by Lisa Litwack.

[Lewis, C. S.] Hooper, Walter, editor. The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis 1: Family Letters. $34.95.

Hardcover collection of letters. 1905-1931. Jacket design by Jim Warner.

[Lovecraft, H. P.] Joshi, S. T. A Dreamer and a Visionary: H. P. Lovercraft in His Time. $30.00.

Trade paperback biography.

[Martin, George R. R.] Wood, Brian, editor. The Art of A Song of Ice and Fire. $29.95.

Hardcover art book, from the games based on Martin's books. Artists include Burns, Giancola, Gianni, Howe, Maitz, Nasmith, Schoenherr, Stone, Targete, Vess, Youll, and others. Foreword by Martin.

McCabe, Patrick. The Butcher Boy. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover suspense; 12th printing, new price.

McKillip, Patricia A. Something Rich and Strange. $11.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1994 hardcover fantasy. Originally part of Brian Froud's Faerielands, but noted as such here. Cover art by Froud.

Moore, Richard. Boneyard Volume 1. $9.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 trade paperback graphic story collection; second printing, new price.

O'Brian, Patrick. The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels. $150.00.

Boxed set five hardcovers, reprinting the 20 novels and the fragment of the 21st.

Paolini, Christopher. Inheritance Books 1 and 2: Eragon/Eldest. $39.95.

Boxed set two hardcovers.

Pierce, Tamora. Circle of Magic 2: Tris's Book. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 hardcover young adult fantasy; 15th printing. New series cover art by Jonathan Barkat.

Pierce, Tamora. Circle of Magic 4: Briar's Book. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1999 hardcover young adult fantasy; 15th printing, new price. New series cover art by Jonathan Barkat.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 1: The Color of Magic. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1983 British hardcover comic fantasy (as The Colour of Magic); 23rd printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 3: Equal Rites. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1987 British hardcover comic fantasy; 16th printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 13: Small Gods. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover comic fantasy; 18th printing, new price.

Rankin, Robert. The Witches of Chiswick. $9.99.

British paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover comic fantasy; new import price.

Roberts, Nora. In the Garden Trilogy 3: Red Lily. $7.99.

Paperback paranormal romance.

Sagan, Carl. Contact. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1985 hardcover sf; 24th printing, new price.

Smith, Alexander McCall. The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency [boxed set]. $64.75.00.

Boxed set five trade paperbacks. Includes preview chapter of the forthcoming seventh novel.

Spinner, Stephanie and Terry Bisson. Be First in the Universe. $4.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2000 hardcover young adult sf; fourth printing, new price.

[Star Wars] Bisson, Terry. Boba Fett 1: The Fight to Survive. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2002 hardcover young adult movie-related sf; eighth printing, new price.

[Star Wars] Bisson, Terry. Boba Fett 2: Crossfire. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2002 hardcover young adult movie-related sf; eighth printing, new price.

[Star Wars] Sansweet, Stephen J. and Pablo Hidalgo. Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels. $150.00.

Boxed hardcover crown folio art book photo catalogue of people, places, and things from the first three movies.

[Star Wars] Luceno, James. Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. $25.95.

Hardcover movie-related sf adventure. Sequel to Revenge of the Sith. Jacket design by David Stevenson.

Tiernan, Cate. Balefire 2: A Circle of Ashes. $5.99.

Paperback young adult fantasy (New Orleans witches). Cover design by teorema studio.

[Tolkien, J. R. R.] Chance, Jane and Alfred K. Siewers, edit. Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages. $65.00.

Hardcover anthology critical essays. Jacket art by Ted Nasmith. No discount.

Truss, Lynne. Talk to the Hand. $20.00.

Hardcover nonfiction on manners and modern civilization. The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door.

Vance, Jack. The Dragon Masters. $11.95.

Trade paperback reissue 2003 trade paperback collection, reprinting the title novel (1962) and one novella, 'The Last Castle' (1966). This is the first printing, reissued with a new ISBN sticker; same price.

[Wallace, Edgar and Merian C. Cooper] Falconer, Daniel. The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island. $35.00.

Hardcover art book, featuring the work of the Weta Workshop. Foreword by Peter Jackson. Jacket art by Gus Hunter.

Weyn, Suzanne. The Night Dance. $5.99.

Paperback young adult fairy tale reworking of 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' with Arthurian legend. Cover art by Kinuko Y. Craft.

Williams, Conrad. London Revenant. $24.95.

Hardcover London Underground dark fantasy. Jacket art by Caniglia.

New Books received 5 - 11 Nov 2005

Asimov, Isaac [Ardai, Charles, editor]. Black Widowers 6: The Return of the Black Widowers. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 hardcover collection 19 stories, reprinting 11 from earlier volumes, collecting six for the first time, adding one homage by William Brittain, and 'The Last Story' pastiche by the editor. Foreword by Harlan Ellison®.

[Asimov, Isaac] Irvine, Alexander C. Asimov's Robot Mystery 4: Have Robot, Will Travel. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover sf mystery, set in Asimov's robot future. Cover art by Luis Royo.

Banks, Iain. Complicity. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1993 British hardcover thriller; 14th printing, new price. Cover design by Keenan.

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

Trade paperback episode and character guide to the mini-series and first season. 16 pages color photos.

Blackford, Russell. Kong Reborn. $7.99.

Paperback unlicensed sequel. Cover design by M. Postawa.

[Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Wilcox, Rhonda. Why Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. $14.95.

Trade paperback nonfiction.

Cian, David. Megawar. $6.99.

Paperback contemporary sequel to Wells' War of the Worlds. Originally solicited as Megawar of the Worlds.

Cornwell, Bernard. Thomas of Hookton/The Grail Quest 1: The Archer's Tale. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover (as Harlequin) historical (1343 France). Cover art by Chris Moore.

[Doctor Who] Parkin, Lance. The Eighth Doctor 73: The Gallifrey Chronicles. $7.99.

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

[Doctor Who] Richards, Justin. Doctor Who: Monsters and Villains. $12.99.

Trade paperback photo reference guide.

[Exalted] Rosenberg, Aaron. Exalted 6: The Carnelian Flame. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by UDON.

Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, editors. Spectrum 12: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. $29.95.

Trade paperback art book. Front cover art by David Bowers, back cover art by Manchu.

Harris, Charlaine. Southern Vampire Mystery 1: Dead Until Dark. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 paperback vampire mystery (Louisiana); 14th printing, new price.

Harris, Charlaine. Southern Vampire Mystery 2: Living Dead in Dallas. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback vampire mystery; 10th printing, new price.

Kelly, James Patrick. Burn. $19.95.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art by John Picacio.

Lansdale, Joe R. and Don Coscarelli. Bubba Ho-Tep. $13.95.

Trade paperback anthology, collecting Lansdale's story and Coscarelli's screenplay. Introductions by both authors.

Lawrence, Caroline. The Roman Mysteries 5: The Dolphins of Laurentum. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover young adult historical (79AD Rome) mystery. Cover art by Tim Jessell.

[Lewis, C. S.] White, Michael. C. S. Lewis: Creator of Narnia. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover biography. Eight pages of black-and-white photos.

Lewis, C. S. The Chronicles of Narnia boxed set. $55.93.

Boxed set seven trade paperbacks; new price. Box and cover art by Chris Van Allsburg.

Mackay, Scott. Tides. $25.00.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art by Brian W. Dow.

Martin, George R. R. A Song of Ice and Fire 1: A Game of Thrones. $28.00.

Hardcover reprint 1996 British hardcover epic fantasy; fourth printing, new price.

Miyazaki, Hayao. Howl's Moving Castle 4. $9.99.

Trade paperback English adaptation by Yuji Oniki of 2004 Japanese movie still manga.

Partridge, Norman. Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales. $40.00.

Hardcover collection 20 stories. Foreword by Edward Bryant. Jacket art by Tim Truman.

Pierce, Meredith Ann. Waters Luminous and Deep: Shorter Fictions. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover collection seven stories, three original to this volume. Cover art by Patrick Arrasmith.

Plakcy, Neil S. Mahu. $19.95.

Trade paperback gay men's mystery. Cover art by John Lutz.

Pullman, Philip. His Dark Materials 1: The Golden Compass. $6.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover young adult fantasy; 12th printing, new price.

Roberts, Rachel. Avalon: Quest for Magic 4: Heart of Avalon. $5.99.

Digest paperback young adult fantasy. Cover art by Jim Carroll.

[Romero, George] Niles, Steve. George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. $22.55.

Trade paperback graphic novel adaptation of the 1978 zombie movie. Cover and sequential art by Chee. Introduction by Romero.

[Rowling, J. K.]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Book Of Creatures: Create And Trac. $3.99.

Trade paperback coloring book, with tracing sheets.

[Rowling, J. K.]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Coloring Book. $3.99.

Trade paperback coloring book, with four collector's cards.

Fiona, Simpson (EDT). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Deluxe Sticker Book. $6.99.

Trade paperback sticker book.

[Rowling, J. K.]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Movie Poster Book. $5.99.

Trade paperback poster book, with full-page color stills and biographies of the younger cast members.

Shinn, Sharon. The Safe-Keeper's Secret. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Matt Mahurin.

Smith, Alexander McCall. The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1998 Scottish paperback contemporary (Botswana) mystery; 33rd printing, new price.

[Star Wars] [Blondell, Judy as] 'Jude Watson'. The Last of the Jedi 3: Underworld. $5.99.

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

Suzuki, Koji. Ring Trilogy 3: Loop. $24.95.

Hardcover translation by Glynne Walley of 1998 Japanese horror novel. Jacket and binding design by Chip Kidd.

Tiernan, Cate. Balefire 3: A Feather of Stone. $5.99.

Paperback young adult fantasy (New Orleans witches). Copyright held by Gabrielle Charbonnet. Cover design and art by square zero studio.

Turtledove, Harry. Days of Infamy. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover alternate history (what if Japan took Hawaii in 1941). Uncredited cover art by Steve Stone.

[Vallejo, Boris and Julie Bell] Suckling, Nigel. Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Collection. $29.95.

Hardcover art book.

[Wallace, Edgar and Merian C. Cooper] DeVito, Joe. Kong: King of Skull Island. $19.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover illustrated novel, conceived and illustrated by DeVito. Written by Brad Strickland with John Michlig. Both a prequel and sequel to Lovelace's novelization of Wallace and Cooper's screenplay.

Zeddies, Ann Tonsor. Jayne Taylor 1: Blood and Roses. $14.95.

Trade paperback historical (1920s) sf spy adventure. Cover by Zuccadesign.

New Books received 29 Oct - 4 Nov 2005

Anthony, Piers. Apprentice Adept 4: Out of Phaze. $6.50.

Paperback reprint 1987 hardcover fantasy; later printing (not first as misstated on copyright page), new price. Cover art by Darrell K. Sweet.

Anthony, Piers. Apprentice Adept 5: Robot Adept. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1988 hardcover fantasy; tenth printing, new price. Cover art by Darrell K. Sweet.

Asprin, Robert and Jody Lynn Nye. MythAdventures 16: Class Dis-mythed. $24.95.

Hardcover comic fantasy. Several weeks later than the supposed simultaneous trade paperback. Cover and interior art by Phil Foglio.

Barker, Cicely Mary. Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal. $19.99.

Hardcover Lady Cottington's style interactive album, using Barker's flower fairies.

Bisson, Terry. Numbers Don't Lie. $14.95.

Trade paperback sf novel, fixed-up from three novellas. First hardcopy edition, previously available as a 2001 e-book. Cover art by Cory and Catska Ench.

[Massie, Elizabeth as] 'Chris Blaine'. Abbadon Inn 1: Twisted Branch. $6.99.

Paperback haunted hotel. Cover art by Steven Ferlauto; interior art by Cortney Skinner.

Butcher, Jim. The Dresden Files 4: Summer Knight. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 paperback occult mystery; ninth printing, new price.

Chabon, Michael. The Final Solution: A Story of Detection. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover classic detective short novel. Cover design by Jan Ryan and Jason Harvey.

Cherryh, C. J. Cyteen. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1988 hardcover sf; eighth printing, new price.

Cherryh, C. J. Foreigner 5: Defender. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover sf; fourth printing, new price.

[City of Heroes] Weinberg, Robert. City of Heroes 1: The Web of Arachnos. $6.99.

Paperback game-based fantasy. Cover art by George Perez.

Crichton, Michael. State Of Fear. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover thriller. Cover art by Will Staehle.

DuBois, Pierre. The Complete Encyclopedia of Elves, Goblins, and Other Little Creatures. $39.95.

Hardcover fairy encyclopedia. Jacket and interior art by Claudine and Roland Sabatier.

Erikson, Steven. Malazan Book of the Fallen 3: Memories of Ice. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2001 British hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Gardens of the Moon () and Deadhouse Gates (). Wraparound cover art by Todd Lockwood.

Erikson, Steven. Malazan Book of the Fallen 3: Memories of Ice. $27.95.

Hardcover reprint 2001 British hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Gardens of the Moon () and Deadhouse Gates (). Wraparound jacket art by Todd Lockwood.

Garcia Marquez, Gabriel. Memories of My Melancholy Whores. $20.00.

Hardcover translation by Edith Grossman of 2004 Spanish hardcover (as Memoria de mis putas tristes). Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

Henson, Jim [Henson, Cheryl, editor]. It's Not Easy Being Green and Other Things to Consider. $16.95.

Hardcover collection quotes and drawings.

Herbert, Brian and Kevin J. Anderson. Dune: House Corinno. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover sf; fifth printing, new price.

Holly, Emma. Catching Midnight. $6.99.

Paperback erotic historical vampire (1349 Scotland); fourth printing, new price.

Iggulden, Conn. Emperor [3]: The Field of Swords. $25.00.

Hardcover historical (early life of Julius Caesar). Jacket photograph by Tom Hallman.

Koontz, Dean. Life Expectancy. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover supernatural thriller. Cover art by Tom Hallman. Title page art by Phil Park.

Lackey, Mercedes and Larry Dixon. Owlsight. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1998 hardcover Valdemar fantasy; tenth printing, new price.

Lee, Sharon and Steve Miller. Beneath Strange Skies 1: Sword of Orion. $14.95.

Trade paperback non-Liaden sf.

[Lewis, C. S.] Lyle W. Dorsett and Marjorie Lamp Mead, edito. The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis 2: Books, Broadcasts and the War. $34.95.

Hardcover collection of letters. 1931-1949. Jacket design by Jim Warner.

[Lewis, C. S.] Hooper, Walter, editor. The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis. $39.95.

Boxed set two trade paperbacks, reprinting two 2004 hardcovers collecting letters from 1905-1949.

Lewis, C. S. Space Trilogy 1: Out of the Silent Planet. $13.00.

Trade paperback reprint 1938 hardcover sf; ninth printing, new larger former, new price. Cover art by Kinuko Craft.

Lisle, Holly. Last Girl Dancing. $6.99.

Paperback romantic suspense.

Martin, George R. R. A Song of Ice and Fire 4: A Feast for Crows. $28.00.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover epic fantasy. Jacket art by Stephen Youll.

McGarry, Terry. Eiden Myr 3: Triad. $27.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Illumination () and The Binder's Road (). Jacket art by Julie Bell.

McKean, Dave. The Alchemy of Mirrormask. $34.95.

Hardcover movie art book. Commentary by Neil Gaiman. Introduction by Lisa Henson.

MacLeod, Ken. Learning the World: A Novel of First Contact. $24.95.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover sf. Jacket art by John Harris.

Niffenegger, Audrey. The Three Incestuous Sisters. $27.95.

Hardcover 'visual' novel, as the author-artist wishes not to have it considered the graphic novel that it is. Issued without dust jacket.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 12: Witches Abroad. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1991 British hardcover comic fantasy; eighth printing, new price.

Rice, Anne. Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt. $25.95.

Hardcover fictional autobiography of a major religious figure. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson.

Stirling, S. M. The Peshawar Lancers. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover alternate near-future history; third printing, new price.

Stone, Jeff. The Five Ancestors 1: Tiger. $15.95.

Hardcover young adult historical (1650AD China) martial arts adventure. Jacket art by Richard Cowdrey.

Stone, Jeff. The Five Ancestors 2: Monkey. $15.95.

Hardcover young adult historical (1650AD China) martial arts adventure. Jacket art by Richard Cowdrey.

Weis, Margaret. The Dragonvarld 3: Master of Dragons. $24.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. The Dragonvarld 3: sequel to Mistress of Dragons ($7.99) and The Dragon's Son (). Jacket art by Stephen Youll.

Wells, Martha. The Fall of Ile-Rien 3: The Gate of Gods. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy. The Fall of Ile-Rien 3: sequel to The Wizard Hunters ($7.99) and The Ships of Air (). Wraparound jacket art by Donato Giancola

Wurts, Janny. To Ride Hell's Chasm. $17.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 British hardcover quest fantasy. Cover art, frontispiece, and interior illustration by the author.

Zelazny, Roger. The Great Book of Amber: The Complete Amber Chronicles 1-10. $23.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1999 trade paperback omnibus; 18th printing, new price.

Audio/video received November 2005

[cd] Adams, Douglas. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Quandary Phase. $24.95.

2005. 2 hours 23 minutes. US two-CD release of full-cast BBC dramatisation of So Long and Thanks for All the Fish. Includes 30 minutes not previously broadcast.

[dvd] [Aeon Flux] Chung, Peter. Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection. $38.99.

1991-95. Three-DVD boxed set. 224 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 surround English soundtrack. Includes MTV Liquid Television pilot and shorts; director and cast commentary; making-of featurettes; production art; and more.

[dvd] [Baum, L. Frank] Fleming, Victor. The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition. $49.92.

1939. Three-DVD boxed set. 103 minutes. New Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack. Includes five documentaries; 1925 silent version; 1939 memorabilia; Kodachrome color stills; more.

[dvd] Burton, Tim. Big Fish. $19.94.

2003. Boxed set previously issued DVD, now with 24-page small hardcover. 125 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; Dolby surround French soundtrack; English and French subtitles. Director commentary; many making-of featurettes

[dvd] [Dahl, Roald] Burton, Tim. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. $28.98.

2005. 115 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Includes trailer; 'Becoming Oompa-Loompa' and 'Oompa-Loompa Dance' featurettes.

[dvd] [Disney] Mitchell, Mike. Sky High. $29.99.

2005. 100 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; French subtitles. Includes making-of featurette; bloopers; alternate opening; music video; more.

[dvd] [Disney] Verbinski, Gore. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. $19.99.

2003. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Crockett, John. Doctor Who 6: The Aztecs. $19.98.

1964. 98 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Susan. Teleplay by John Lucarotti. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 23 May - 13 Jun 1964.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Martin, Richard. Doctor Who 10: The Dalek Invasion of Earth. $29.98.

1964. Two-DVD set. 147 minutes: six episodes. Full-frame. Features the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Susan. Teleplay by Terry Nation. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 21 Nov - 26 Dec 1964.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Maloney, David. Doctor Who 45: The Mind Robber. $24.98.

1968. 99 minutes: five episodes. Full-frame. Features the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe. Teleplay by Peter Ling and Derrick Sherwin. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 14 Sep - 12 Oct 1968.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Ferguson, Michael. Doctor Who 57: The Claws of Axos. $24.98.

1971. 96 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Third Doctor, the Brigadier, and Jo. Teleplay by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 13 Mar - 3 Apr 1971.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Letts, Barry. Doctor Who 67: Carnival of Monsters. $19.98.

1973. 98 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Third Doctor and Jo. Teleplay by Robert Holmes. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 27 Jan - 17 Feb 1973.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Maloney, David. Doctor Who 91: The Talons of Weng-Chiang. $29.98.

1977. Two-DVD set. 142 minutes: six episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Leela. Teleplay by Robert Holmes. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 26 Feb - 2 Apr 1977.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Russell, Paddy. Doctor Who 92: Horror of Fang Rock. $24.98.

1977. 94 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Leela. Teleplay by Terrance Dicks. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 3 - 24 Sep 1977.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Roberts, Pennant. Doctor Who 99: The Pirate Planet. $19.98.

1978. 102 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor, Romana, and K9. Teleplay by Douglas Adams. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 30 Sep - 21 Oct 1978.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Blake, Darrol. Doctor Who 100: The Stones of Blood. $19.98.

1978. 96 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Teleplay by David Fisher. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 28 Oct - 18 Nov 1978.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Hayes, Michael. Doctor Who 101: The Androids of Tara. $19.98.

1978. 98 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Teleplay by David Fisher. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 25 Nov - 16 Dec 1978.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Stewart, Norman. Doctor Who 102: The Power of Kroll. $19.98.

1978-79. 91 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Teleplay by Robert Holmes. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 23 Dec 1978 - 13 Jan 1979.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Hayes, Michael. Doctor Who 105: City of Death. $34.98.

1979. Two=DVD set. 100 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor and Leela. Teleplay by David Fisher, Douglas Adams and Graham Williams. Actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, more. Originally broadcast 29 Sep - 20 Oct 1979.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Bickford, Lovett. Doctor Who 110: The Leisure Hive. $24.98.

1980. 86 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fourth Doctor, Romana, and K9. Teleplay by David Fisher. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 30 Aug - 20 Sep 1980.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Moffatt, Peter. Doctor Who 130: The Five Doctors. $19.98.

1983. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Robinson, Matthew. Doctor Who 134: Resurrection of the Daleks. $19.98.

1984. 100 minutes: two episodes. Full-frame. Features the Fifth Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough. Teleplay by Eric Saward. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 8 - 15 Feb 1984.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Harper, Graeme. Doctor Who 136: The Caves of Androzani. $19.98.

1984. 99 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Last arc to feature the Fifth Doctor and Nicola. Teleplay by Robert Holmes. Includes commentary by Harper, Peter Davison, and Nicola Bryant, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 8 - 16 Mar 1984.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Jones, Ron. Doctor Who 139: Vengeance on Varos. $19.98.

1985. 89 minutes: two episodes. Full-frame. Features the Sixth Doctor and Peri. Teleplay by Philip Martin. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 19 - 26 Jan 1985.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Morgan, Andrew. Doctor Who 152: Remembrance of the Daleks. $19.98.

1988. 93 minutes: four episodes. Full-frame. Features the Seventh Doctor and Ace. Teleplay by Ben Aaronovitch. Includes commentary by Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 5 - 26 Oct 1988.

[dvd] [Doctor Who] Wareing, Alan. Doctor Who 157: Ghost Light. $24.98.

1989. 71 minutes: three episodes. Full-frame. Features the Seventh Doctor and Ace. Teleplay by Marc Platt. Includes actor and director commentary, notes, gallery, and more. Originally broadcast 4 - 18 Oct 1989.

[cd] [The Goon Show]. The Goon Show 6: Have a Gorilla. $24.40.

1955-58. Includes Rommel's Treasure (1955), Illustrations by Met by Goonlight (1957), I Was Monty's Treble (1958), and The Seagoon Memoirs (1958).

[cd] Kantner, Paul. Blows Against the Empire. $12.98.

2005. 69:56. 15 tracks. 1971 Hugo Award nominee. Adds five bonus demo and live tracks to the original album. Dave and Tom recommend, but skip the first four tracks (the first side of the LP).

[dvd] [Nesbit, E.] Fox, Marilyn. Five Children And It and The Return of It. $39.95.

2005. Two-DVD boxed set. 291 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Stereo English soundtrack; English subtitles. The 1991 and 1993 BBC miniseries, adapted from works by Nesbit.

[dvd] Niccol, Andrew. Gattaca. $14.94.

1997. 106 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen and 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 English soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles.

[cd] [Rowling, J. K.] Doyle, Patrick. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. $18.98.

75:45. 24 tracks.

[dvd] [Star Wars] Lucas, George. Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. $29.98.

2005. Two-DVD set. 140 minutes. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; Dolby Digital 2.0 surround English, French and Spanish soundtracks; English subtitles. Director and crew commentary; six deleted scenes; making-of documentaries; trailers; gallery; mor

[dvd] [Stargate Atlantis]. Stargate Atlantis: The Complete First Season. $59.95.

2004-05. Three-DVD boxed set. 873 minutes; 20 episodes. 1.78:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English and Dolby surround Portuguese and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. Commentaries, featurettes, galleries, and more

[cd] [Stargate: Atlantis] Goldsmith, Joel. Stargate: Atlantis: Original Television Soundtrack. $18.98.

2005. 42:18. 16 tracks.

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

2004. Three-DVD boxed set. 285 minutes; 13 episodes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital stereo English and French soundtracks. Includes teleplays, character gallery, and artwork gallery.

[dvd] [Troma Team Release] Rundle, Robert/Christopher Romero. Troma Sci-Fi Double Feature Vol. 1: Cybernator/The Digital Prophet. $14.98.

1991/1995. Reissue at slightly new price.

[dvd] Twohy, David. The Chronicles of Riddick. $19.98.

2004. Reissue at new price.

[dvd] Vadim, Roger. Barbarella, Queen of the Galaxy. $14.99.

1968. 98 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 2.0 English and French soundtracks. Includes trailer.

[dvd] [Van Allsburg, Chris] Johnston, Joe. Jumanji. $19.94.

1995. Two-DVD Deluxe Edition. 105 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; French, Portuguese, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. Crew commentary; many featurettes; board game sleeve;more

[dvd] [Warner Brothers]. Looney Tunes: Golden Collection: Volume 3. $64.92.

Four-DVD boxed set. 442 minutes. 60 restored, uncut cartoons. 1.33:1 fullscreen. English, French and Spanish soundtracks and subtitles. Includes behind-the-scenes featurettes; commentaries; 'Chuck Amuck' documentary; more.

[dvd] Whedon, Joss. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Collection. $199.98.

1997-2003. 40-DVD boxed set; all seven seasons and one bonus DVD. 6480 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital surround English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English and Spanish subtitles. Cast and crew commentaries; lots of behind-the-scenes featu

[dvd] [Wells, H. G.] Haskin, Byron. The War of the Worlds. $14.99.

1953. 85 minutes. 1:33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 2.0 surround English and mono English and French soundtracks. Directory and cast commentary; 1939 Mercury Theatre broadcast; trailer; making-of documentary; more.

Magazines received November 2005

[Cemetery Dance] Morrish, Robert, editor. Cemetery Dance 53. $5.00.

Fiction by Cadnum, Castro, King, O'Neill, Wright, and others. Interviews with McCammon, Tem, and others. Media column by Mike Marano. Cover art by Chad Savage.

[Fantasy and Science Fiction] Van Gelder, Gordon, editor. F&SF. Volume 110, Number 1, Whole Number 646. January 2006. $3.99.

Digest. Fiction by Hughes, McAllister, Reed, Roessner, and others. Book reviews by de Lint and Hand. Film review by Maio. Cover art by Max Bertolini.

Calendars received November 2005

[calendar] Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 2006 Calendar [Mini-Wall]. $7.99.

Mini-wall. Paintings based on images from the movie.

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