The Other Change of Hobbit

New Books received May 2006

New Books received 20 - 26 May 2006

[2000 AD] Scanlon, Mitchel. Anderson PSI Division 2: Red Shadows. $7.99.

Paperback comic-book-based sf adventure. Cover art by Ashley Wood.

Alten, Steve. Domain 2: Resurrection. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover afterlife thriller.

Anderson, Kevin J. The Saga of Seven Suns 4: Scattered Suns. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Cover art by Steve Youll.

'Appleton, Victor'. Tom Swift, Young Inventor 2: The Robot Olympics. $4.99.

Digest paperback young adult sf adventure. Cover art by Craig Phillips.

Armstrong, Kelley. Women of the Otherworld 1: Bitten. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 hardcover werewolf romance; sixth printing, new price.

Ash, Sarah. The Tears of Artamon 3: Children of the Serpent Gate. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover epic fantasy. The Tears of Artamon 3: sequel to Lord of Snow and Shadows ($7.50) and Prisoner of the Iron Tower (). Cover art by Stephen Youll

Bechdel, Alison. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic. $19.95.

Hardcover graphic memoir.

Bell, Hilari. The Wizard Test. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Bray, Patricia. The Chronicles of Josan 1: The First Betrayal. $6.99.

Paperback epic fantasy. Wraparound cover art by Steve Stone.

Catanese, P. W. Further Tales 1: The Thief and the Beanstalk. $2.99.

Bargain digest paperback reprint 2005 digest paperback young adult fairy tale continuation. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Catanese, P. W. Further Tales 4: The Mirror's Tale. $4.99.

Digest paperback young adult fairy tale continuation. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

[City of Heroes] Laws, Robin D. City of Heroes 2: The Freedom Phalanx. $6.99.

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

[Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures] Mariotte, Jeff. Marauders 3: Dawn of the Ice Bear. $6.99.

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

[Dark Future] Swallow, James. Dark Future 3: Jade Dragon. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark science fantasy. Cover art by Jaime Jones.

Davidson, MaryJanice. Undead and Unreturnable. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover vampire romance. Cover art by Chris Long.

[DC Comics] Wolfman, Marv. Superman Returns. $6.99.

Paperback novelization of screenplay by Michael Doughtery & Dan Harris.

[DC Comics] Grayson, Devin. DC Universe 2: Inheritance. $6.99.

Paperback comic-book-based sf adventure, featuring Batman, Green Arrow, and Aquaman. Cover art by James Jean.

Doctorow, Cory. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover technopunk. Cover art by Dave McKean.

Douglass, Sara. The Troy Game 4: Druid's Sword. $27.95.

Hardcover historical (WWII London, very post-Fall of Troy) fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by [Luis] Royo.

Downer, Ann. Hatching Magic. $2.99.

Bargain digest paperback reprint 2003 hardcover young adult dragon fantasy. Cover and interior art by Omar Rayyan.

Etchemendy, Nancy. The Power of Un. $4.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2000 hardcover sf; fifth printing, new price.

Farren, Mick. Kindling 2: Conflagration. $27.95.

Hardcover gonzo dark fantasy. Sequel to Kindling ().

Fawcett, Bill, Michael Laine and Tom Nugent, Jr., editors. Liftport: Opening Space to Everyone. $16.95.

Trade paperback anthology, with 37 essays and stories about space elevators by Anderson (Kevin J.), Brin, Clarke, Helfers, Kare, Keith, Resnick & Crilley, Robinson (Kim Stanley), Sheffield, Wurts, and others. Wraparound cover art by David Mattingly.

Fisher, Catherine. The Oracle Prophecies 2: The Sphere of Secrets. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Nenad Jaksevic.

Fisher, Catherine. The Oracle Prophecies 3: Day of the Scarab. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover (as The Scarab) young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Nenad Jaksevic.

Foster, Alan Dean. The Taken Trilogy 2: The Light-Years Beneath My Feet. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Sequel to Lost and Found (). Cover art and design by David Stevenson.

[Friday the 13th] Hand, Stephen. Friday the 13th 5: Carnival of Maniacs. $7.99.

Paperback movie-related horror.

Hunt, Walter H. The Dark Crusade. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover military sf. Cover art by David Seeley.

James, Betsy. The Seeker Chronicles 3: Listening at the Gate. $16.95.

Hardcover young adult silkie fantasy. Woodblock style chapter headings by the author. Jacket design by Debra Sfetsios incorporates photography by Rebecca Floyd.

Jones, Diana Wynne. The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Volume I: Charmed Life/The Lives of Chri. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 paperback omnibus ; unstated new printing, new price.

[King, Stephen] Wiater, Stanely, ChristopherGolden&HankWagnr. The Complete Stephen King Universe: A Guide to the Worlds of Stephen Ki. $21.95.

Trade paperback literary companion.

[Kipling, Rudyard] Namm, Diane. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Moves in. $3.95.

Digest paperback young reader's adaptation by Namm. Cover and interior art by Jim Madsen.

[Krentz, Jayne Ann as] 'Jayne Castle'. Harmony 3: Ghost Hunter. $7.99.

Paperback futuristic romance. Cover art by Franco Accornero.

Larbalestier, Justine, editor. Daughters of Earth: Feminist Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century. $65.00.

Hardcover anthology, with 11 stories by Butler, Fowler, Jones, Murphy, Tiptree, Tuttle, Wilhelm, and othes, accompanied by critical essays.

Lee, Sharon and Steve Miller. Balance of Trade: A Liaden Universe Novel. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover space opera. Cover art by Donato Giancola.

L'Engle, Madeleine. The Arm of the Starfish. $5.50.

Paperback reprint 1965 hardcover young adult science fantasy; 34th printing, new price.

L'Engle, Madeleine. Dragons in the Water. $5.50.

Paperback reprint 1976 hardcover young adult science fantasy; 26th printing, new price.

L'Engle, Madeleine. A Swiftly Tilting Planet. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1978 hardcover young adult science fantasy; 62nd printing, new price.

L'Engle, Madeleine. The Young Unicorns. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 1968 hardcover young adult science fantasy; 30th printing, new price.

Lewis, C. S. Narnia 6[1]: The Magician's Nephew: Special Read-Aloud Edition. $15.99.

Turtleback picture book-sized large print reprint 1955 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes are better seen in these enlarged reproductions.

Lindskold, Jane M. Child of a Rainless Year. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover contemporary Southwestern fantasy. Cover art by Gary Kelley.

Llywelyn, Morgan. The Greener Shore: A Novel of the Druids of Hibernia. $24.95.

Hardcover Celtic fantasy. Sequel to Druids (). Jacket art by John Jude Palencar.

Lupoff, Richard A. Terrors. $16.95.

Trade paperback collection 16 comic horror stories. Introduction by Chappell; Afterword by Lupoff. Cover art by Steven Gilberts.

Massey, Brandon R. Twisted Tales. $6.99.

Paperback collection 14 horror stories.

McCaffrey, Anne. Harper Hall 1: Dragonsong. $2.99.

Bargain digest paperback reprint 1976 hardcover young adult Pern fantasy; 11th printing, new price. Cover art by Greg Call.

Melling, O. R. The Chronicles of Faerie 4: The Summer King. $16.95.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. Jacket art by Cliff Nielsen.

MacHale, D. J. Pendragon 1: The Merchant of Death:. $2.99.

Bargain digest paperback reprint 2002 digest paperback young adult science fantasy. Cover art by Victor Lee.

Modesitt, L. E., Jr. The Hammer of Darkness. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1985 paperback sf. Cover art by Greg Call.

Moning, Karen Marie. Highlander 7: Spell of the Highlander. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover Scottish fantasy romance. Highlander 7. Cover art by Franco Accornero.

Napoli, Donna Jo. Ugly. $14.99.

Hardcover young adult ugly duckling retelling set in Tasmania. Jacket and interior art by Lita Judge

[Necromunda] McDermott, Will. Necromunda 6: Cardinal Crimson. $7.99.

Paperback game-based cyberpunk. Cover art by Clint Langley

Niven, Larry. Scatterbrain. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover collection of odds and ends, some essays, some fiction, some excerpts, some collaborations.

Niven, Larry. Three Books of Known Space. $16.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1996 trade paperback omnibus; eighth printing, new price.

Norton, Andre and Lyn McConchie. Hosteen Storm 5: Beast Master's Quest. $24.95.

Hardcover sf adventure. Jacket art by Julie Bell.

Novik, Naomi. Temeraire 3: Black Powder War. $7.50.

Paperback reprint Napoleonic Wars dragon fantasy. Cover art by Dominic Harman.

O'Day-Flannery, Constance. Yellow Brick Road Gang 1: Best Laid Plans. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal romance.

[Perfect Dark] Rucka, Greg. Perfect Dark: Initial Vector. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 trade paperback xbox360-game-based cyberpunk.

Pournelle, Jerry, editor. 1001 Computer Words You Need to Know. $19.95.

Hardcover dictionary. The Ultimate Guide to the Language of Computers.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 8: Guards! Guards!. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1989 British hardcover comic fantasy; 13th printing, new price.

Reed, Kit. The Baby Merchant. $24.95.

Hardcover adoption sf thriller. Jacket art and design by Shelley Eshkar.

Reeve, Philip. The Hungry City Chronicles 3: Infernal Devices. $16.99.

Hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover science fantasy. Jacket art by David Frankland.

Reynolds, Alastair. Century Rain. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover sf. Jacket art by Chris Moore.

Robins, Madeleine E. Sarah Tolerance 2: Petty Treason. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover historical (Regency England) woman private investigator. Cover art by John [sic] J. Muth.

Rowe, Rosemary. Libertus 8: A Roman Ransom. $24.95.

British hardcover historical (188 AD Roman Britain) mystery.

Sagara West, Michelle. The Sundered 2: Children of the Blood. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 paperback fantasy. Cover art and design by Monolithic Studios Inc.

Sanderson, Brandon. Elantris. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Stephan Martiniere.

Sarrantonio, Al. Haydn of Mars 3: Queen of Mars. $6.99.

Paperback sf adventure. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

Saylor, Steven. Roma Sub Rosa 11: A Gladiator Dies Only Once. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover collection nine historical mystery stories. The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder. Includes Chronology of the Gordianus stories and novels, plus historical notes. Cover design by David Baldeosingh rotst

Schatzing, Frank. The Swarm. $24.95.

Hardcover translation by Sally-Ann Spencer of 2004 German (as Der Schwarm) hardcover marine alien invasion thriller. Jacket design by Evan Gaffney Design.

Showalter, Gena. Alien Huntress 2: Enslave Me Sweetly:. $13.00.

Trade paperback bondage science fantasy. Cover design by Anna Dorfman incorporates photography by Burke Heffner.

Solitaire, Jenna. Daughter of Destiny 3: Keeper of the Flames. $6.99.

Paperback young adult contemporary fantasy. Cover art by Larry Rostant.

[Star Wars] Allston, Aaron. Star Wars: Legacy of the Force 1: Betrayal. $25.95.

Hardcover movie-related sf adventure. Jacket art by Jason Felix.

Ullman, Barb Bentler. The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood. $15.99.

Hardcover young reader's fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by August Hall.

Varley, John. Mammoth. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover Heinlein-style young adult sf. Cover art by Matt Stawicki.

[Warhammer] Gascoigne, Marc and Christian Dunn, editors. The Cold Hand of Betrayal. $7.99.

Paperback original anthology, with nine game-based dark military fantasy stories by McNeil, Savile, and others. Cover art by Jeff Johnson.

[Warhammer 40,000] Goto, C S. Deathwatch 2: Warrior Coven. $7.99.

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

[Warhammer 40,000] Ralphs, Matt, editor. The Warhammer 40,000 Quiz Book. $6.99.

Digest paperback game-based quiz book. Cover art by Karl Kopinski.

[Warhammer 40,000] McNeill, Graham. The Ultramarines Omnibus. $10.99.

Trade paperback omnibus reprint three game-based dark military science fantasy novels: Nightbringer (2002), Warriors of Ultramar (2003), and Dead Sky, Black Sun (2004). Cover art by Karl Kopinski.

Westerfeld, Scott. Pretties. $7.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 digest paperback young adult fantasy; 10th printing, new price.

Wishart, David. Marcus Corvinus 11: Food for the Fishes. $9.99.

British paperback reprint 2005 British hardcover historical (1st century AD Rome) mystery.

Wright, John C. The War of the Dreaming 2: Mists of Everness. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover fantasy. sequel to The Last Guardian of Everness (). Cover art by Justin Sweet.

Zahn, Timothy. Blackcollar [3]: The Judas Solution. $25.00.

Hardcover military sf. Jacket art by David Mattingly.

Zahn, Timothy. The Cobra Trilogy. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover omnibus, reprinting three novels: Cobra (1985), Cobra Strike (1986), and Cobra Bargain (1988). Cover art by Kurt Miller.

Zahn, Timothy. Dragonback Adventure 3: Dragon and Slave. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult science fiction adventure, about a boy and his dragon. Cover art by Jon Foster.

Zahn, Timothy. Dragonback Adventure 4: Dragon and Herdsman. $17.95.

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

New Books received 13 - 19 May 2006

Akunin, Boris. Erast Fandorin 3: The Turkish Gambit. $12.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover translation by Andrew Bromfield of 1998 Russian historical (1877 Europe) mystery. Cover collage by Cliff Nielsen.

Allen, Angela C., editor. Dark Thirst. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 trade paperback original anthology, with six African-American vampire stories by Addison, Allen, Brockenbrough, Hill, Jackson, and Tyree. Cover design by Min Choi.

Moesta, Rebecca and Kevin J. Anderson. Crystal Doors [1]. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult fantasy. First of a trilogy. Jacket design by Alex Ferrari.

Asimov, Janet. Notes for a Memoir on Isaac Asimov, Life, and Writing. $25.00.

Hardcover memoir.

Bailey, Dale and Jack Slay, Jr. Sleeping Policemen. $24.95.

Hardcover horror. Wraparound jacket art by John Picacio.

Brom. Plucker: An Illustrated Novel. $24.95.

Hardcover art book fantasy novel. Jacket and interior art by the author.

Carmody, Isobelle. The Gateway Trilogy 1: Night Gate. $6.50.

Digest paperback reprint 2000 Australian paperback young adult fantasy (then as Billy Thunder and the Night Gate). Cover art by Greg Spalenka.

Carmody, Isobelle. The Gateway Trilogy 2: Winter Door. $16.95.

Hardcover reprint 2003 Australian paperback young adult fantasy (then as The Winter Door). Jacket art by Greg Spalenka.

Cash, Steve. The Meq 2: Time Dancers. $14.95.

Trade paperback fantasy. Sequel to The Meq (). Cover design by David Stevenson.

Churchill, Caryl. A Number. $11.95.

Trade paperback one-act play about clones.

Conroy, Robert. 1862. $6.99.

Paperback alternate historical (what if Britain sided with the Confederacy).

Coville, Bruce. Moongobble and Me 3: The Evil Elves. $3.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover kid's fantasy. Cover and interior art by Katherine Coville.

de Lint, Charles. Widdershins. $27.95.

Hardcover Newford fantasy. Wraparound jacket art by John Jude Palencar.

DeNiro, Alan. Skinny Dipping in the Lake of the Dead: Stories. $16.00.

Trade paperback collection 16 stories, three original to this volume. Cover images by Ellen Klages and Jupiter Images.

[Dragonlance] [Weis, Margaret and Tracy Hickman] Dabb,Andrew. Chronicles 1: Dragons of Autumn Twilight. $17.95.

Trade paperback graphic novelization by Dabb. Sequential art by Steve Kurth and Stefano Raffaele. Cover art by Kurth and Blond.

Drake, David, Eric Flint, and Jim Baen, editors. The World Turned Upside Down. $15.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 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. Cover art by Tom Kidd.

[Doctor Who] Wood, Tat and Lawrence Miles. About Time: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who 1963-66 Seasons 1 to 3. $19.95.

Trade paperback episode guide. Cover art by Jim Calafiore.

Engdahl, Sylvia Louise. Journey Between Worlds. $17.99.

Hardcover young adult sf. Jacket art by Craig Phillips.

Farmer, Nancy. The Sea of Trolls. $8.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult Celtic-Viking fantasy. Cover art by Tim O'Brien.

Garcia y. Robertson, R. Firebird. $24.95.

Hardcover fairy tale. Jacket art by Kinuko Y. Craft.

Gideon, Melanie. Pucker. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult contemporary coming-of-age in an alternate world fantasy.

Gingrich, Newt and William R. Forstchen. Never Call Retreat: Lee And Grant: The Final Victory. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover alternate historical novel. Cover art by Don Troiani.

Goodwin, Jason. Investigator Yashim 1: The Janissary Tree. $25.00.

Hardcover historical (19th century Istanbul) mystery. Jacket design by Susan Mitchell.

Greenburg, Dan. Secrets of Dripping Fang 4: Fall of the House of Mandible. $9.95.

Hardcover young adult comic dark fantasy. Cover and interior art by Scott M. Fischer. Issued without dustjacket.

Heide, Florence Parry. The Treehorn Trilogy:. $19.95.

Hardcover omnibus, reprinting The Shrinking of Treehorn (1971), Treehorn's Treasure (1981), Treehorn's Wish (1984). Jacket and interior line drawings by Edward Gorey.

Hoobler, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler. The Monsters: Mary Shelley and the Curse of Frankenstein. $24.95.

Hardcover biography. Jacket design by Allison J. Warner incorporates painting by Henry Fuseli.

Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Dark-Hunter 9: Dark Side of the Moon. $19.95.

Hardcover dark fantasy romance. Jacket art by Craig White.

King, Stephen. The Dark Tower 6: Song of Susannah. $9.99.

Premium paperback reprint 2004 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen. Illustrations by Darrel Anderson.

Malmont, Paul. The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril:. $24.00.

Hardcover pulp novel, in which Walter Gibson and Lester Dent investigate the murder of H. P. Lovecraft.

Manzarek, Ray. Snake Moon. $23.95.

Hardcover Civil War horror, based on screnplay by Rick Valentine and Ray Manzarek. Jacket art by Mike Mignola.

Meyer, Kai. The Wave Walkers 1: Pirate Curse. $15.95.

Hardcover translation by Elizabeth D. Crawford of 2003 German hardcover young adult pirate fantasy adventure (as Die Wellenlaufer). Jacket art by Rick Sardinha.

McHugh, Maureen F. Mothers and Other Monsters: Stories. $16.00.

Trade paperback augments reprint 2005 hardcover collection 13 stories, one original to this volume. Adds a Reading Group Guide, with an essay, interview, and talking points.

Newman, Kim. The Man from the Diogenes Club. $15.95.

Trade paperback collection eight related stories, one original to this volume. Cover art by John Picacio.

Nimmo, Jenny. Children of the Red King 5: Charlie Bone and the Hidden King. $9.95.

Turtlebound reprint 2006 British hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Chris Sheeban.

Papademetriou, Lisa. The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls from Jersey. $8.99.

Trade paperback young adult comic fantasy. Wraparound cover art by Rick Sardinha.

Passarella, John. Kindred Spirit:. $7.99.

Paperback horror. Cover design and art by Retinal Graphics.

Peel, John. Diadem 10: Book of Doom. $4.99.

Digest paperback young adult fantasy. Cover art by Bleu Turrell.

Pohl, Frederik. The Day the Martians Came. $17.95.

On demand trade paperback reprint 1988 hardcover collection; retains ISBN of the 1989 mass market paperback reprint. No discount.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 19: Feet of Clay. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 British hardcover comic fantasy; 19th printing, new price.

Resnick, Mike. Penelope Bailey 2: Oracle. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 paperback sf. Cover art by Jim Burns.

Roberson, Chris. Paragaea: A Planetary Romance. $15.00.

Trade paperback sf adventure. Cover art by Jon Foster.

Roberson, Chris. Paragaea: A Planetary Romance. $25.00.

Hardcover sf adventure. Jacket art by Jon Foster.

Roberts, John Maddox. SPQR X: A Point of Law. $23.95.

Hardcover historical (Republican Rome) mystery. Jacket design by David Baldeosingh Botstein.

Saberhagen, Fred. Ardneh's Sword. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy, connecting the Empire of the East to the Swords series. Jacket art by Raymond Swanland.

Saberhagen, Fred. Rogue Berserker. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover sf. Cover art by Kurt Miller.

Sagan, Nick. Everfree. $25.95.

Hardcover cyberthriller. Completes trilogy begun in Idlewild () and Edenborn (). Jacket design by Andrea Ho.

Savile, Steven and Alethea Kontis, editors. Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology. $13.95.

Trade paperback benefit original anthology, with 23 Stories of Science Fiction and Fantasy by Aldiss, Carey, Dietz, Drake, Flewelling, Friesner, Gerrold, Haldeman, Herbert & Anderson, Hoffman, Kenyon, Lebbon, Marilier, Mitchell, Niven, Nylund, Pavlou, Roberts, Shinn, Smith (Michael Marshall), Wells, Williams & Dix, and Wurts. Introduction by Clarke. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Foundation. Wraparound cover art by Michael Whelan.

Savile, Steven and Alethea Kontis, editors. Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology. $24.95.

Hardcover benefit anthology. Simultaneous with the trade paperback. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Foundation. Wraparound jacket art by Michael Whelan.

Schiefelbein, Michael. Victor Decimus 3: Vampire Transgression. $23.95.

Hardcover gay vampire. Jacket design by Keith Hayes.

Shan, Darren. The Demonata 2: Demon Thief. $15.99.

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

[StarCraft] Rosenberg, Aaron. StarCraft 4: Queen of Blades:. $7.99.

Paperback game-based space war. Cover art by Glenn Rane.

[Star Trek] Cox, Greg. To Reign in Hell: The Exile of Khan Noonien Singh. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover media-related sf adventure, set between the original series and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Cover art by Keith Birdsong.

[Star Wars] [Dark Horse] Ostrander, John. Star Wars: Honor and Duty. $12.95.

Trade paperback movie-based graphic story collection, reprinting issues 46-48, 78 of Dark Horse's Star Wars: Republic. Art by C. P. Smith (pencils: 46-48), Luke Ross (pencils: 78), and Jasen Rodriguez (inks:46-48). Cover art by Luke Ross and Jason Keith.

Stross, Charles. Merchant Princes 3: The Clan Corporate. $24.95.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Paul Youll

Sullivan, Tricia. Maul. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2003 British trade paperback sf. Cover art by J. K. Potter.

Travers, P. L. Mary Poppins. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1934 hardcover fantasy; new edition. Jacket interior art by Mary Shepard.

Travers, P. L. Mary Poppins Comes Back. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1935 hardcover fantasy; new edition. Jacket interior art by Mary Shepard.

Travers, P. L. Mary Poppins Opens the Door. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1943 hardcover fantasy; new edition. Jacket interior art by Mary Shepard.

Travers, P. L. Mary Poppins in the Park. $12.95.

Hardcover reprint 1952 hardcover fantasy; new edition. Jacket interior art by Mary Shepard.

Turtledove, Harry. Settling Accounts [2]: Drive to the East. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover alternate history. Sequel to Settling Accounts: Return Engagement (). Cover art by Big Dot Design.

Wells, H. G. The War of the Worlds. $4.95.

Paperback augmented reprint 1898 British hardcover sf. A Pocket Books Enriched Classic: includes interpretative notes, critical excerpts, context chronology, and more by Daniel Taravella. Cover art by Mark Burckhardt.

Williams, Paul O. Pelbar Cycle 7: The Sword of Forbearance. $15.95.

Trade paperback photoreprint 1985 paperback fantasy. Cover art by David Burton. No discount.

Wilson, Robert C. Crooked Tree. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1980 hardcover horror. A second, 2005, copyright may indicate revisions.

New Books received 6 - 12 May 2006

[Chin, Brenda, editor]. Perfect Timing. $5.99.

Paperback original anthology, with three time-travel romance novelettes by Julie Kenner, Nancy Warren, and Jo Leigh.

Czerneda, Julie E. Species Imperative 3: Regeneration. $24.95.

Hardcover sf. Wraparound jacket art by Luis Royo.

de Lint, Charles. Triskell Tales: 22 Years of Chapbooks. $25.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 hardcover collection 60 short stories and poems. Cover and interior art by Mary Ann Harris.

Eisner, Will. The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders Of Zion. $14.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover graphic history. Introduction by Umberto Eco. Cover and interior sequential art by Eisner.

Golds, Arlene. From Dream to Dream:. $25.00.

Hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Tom Kidd.

Halam, Ann. Taylor Five. $5.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 British hardcover young adult sf (bioethics of clones).

Heyer, Georgette. False Colours. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1963 British hardcover Regency romance; second printing, new price. No discount.

Hiaasen, Carl. Skinny Dip. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 hardcover Florida comic caper. Cover art by Charles Burns.

Koontz, Dean. Velocity. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover thriller. Cover art by Ashton Franklin.

Ashley, Mike, editor. The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2006 British trade paperback mostly reprint anthology, with three original stories by Baxter, Oltion, and Reed, and 16 reprint stories by Bear, Benford, Cadigan, Egan, Ellison, Kelly, McDonald, Reynolds, Simak, Stross, Sturgeon, a

MacHale, D. J. Pendragon 7: The Quillan Games. $15.95.

Hardcover young adult science fantasy. Jacket art by Victor Lee.

Miller, Walter M., Jr. A Canticle for Leibowitz. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1959 hardcover sf; second American publisher. Cover art by John Picacio.

MacLeod, Ken. Learning the World: A Novel of First Contact. $36.90.

British hardcover reprint 2005 British hardcover sf; second printing, new price. No discount.

Poe, Edgar Allan. The Murders in the Rue Morgue. $8.95.

Trade paperback collection, with the three C. Auguste Dupin mystery stories. Edited with an Introduction by Matthew Pearl.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 29: Night Watch. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2002 hardcover comic fantasy; seventh printing, new price.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 33: Going Postal. $36.90.

British hardcover reprint 2004 British hardcover comic fantasy; third printing, new price. No discount.

Rhodes, Jenna. The Elven Ways 1: The Four Forges. $23.95.

Hardcover epic fantasy. Jacket art by Jody A. Lee.

[Handler, Daniel as] 'Lemony Snicket'. A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Notorious Notations. $9.99.

Turtleback blank book, with quotes from the books and decorations by Brett Helquist.

Solitaire, Jenna. Daughter of Destiny 2: Keeper of the Waters. $6.99.

Paperback young adult contemporary fantasy. Cover art by Larry Rostant.

[Star Trek] [Chronicle Books]. Star Trek: 30 Postcards. $9.95.

Slipcased collection of 30 color postcards with stills from the original series.

[Star Trek] [Chronicle Books]. Star Trek: Fold and Mail Stationery. $8.95.

Tablet of fold-and-mail stationery, illustrated with color stills from the original series.

[Star Trek] [Chronicle Books]. Star Trek [Journal]. $9.95.

Trade paperback blank book, with quotes from the original series shows decorated with uncredited ship blueprint plans.

Vande Velde, Vivian. Now You See It . . .. $6.95.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult fantasy (magic eyeglasses). Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Vande Velde, Vivian. A Well-Timed Enchantment. $6.95.

Digest paperback reprint 1990 hardcover young adult time-travel fantasy. Cover art by Cliff Nielsen.

Yeffeth, Glenn, editor. The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman. $17.95.

Trade paperback anthology of Superman-related essays by Anderson, Castro, Harper, Niven, Roberson, Watt-Evans, Zettel, and others. Cover art by Paul Gilligan.

New Books received 29 Apr - 5 May 2006

Baker, Kage. The Company 3: Mendoza in Hollywood. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2000 hardcover time-travel (1862 Los Angeles) sf. The Company 3: sequel to In the Garden of Iden () and Sky Coyote (currently out-of-print). Cover art by Paul Youll.

Bangs, Nina. A Taste of Darkness. $6.99.

Paperback paranormal romance (vampire and werecat).

Banks, Iain M. The State of the Art. $15.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1991 British hardcover Culture sf collection eight stories; xxth printing, new price. No dsicount.

Cadnum, Michael. Can't Catch Me and Other Twice-Told Tales. $14.95.

Trade paperback collection 18 reworked fairy tales, six original to this volume. Cover art by Ann Monn.

Clements, Andrew. Things Not Seen. $10.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2002 hardcover young adult sf (invisible boy). Includes discussion guide and author interview. Cover design by Christian Funfhausen.

Cooper, Susan. The Magician's Boy. $6.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover children's fantasy. Cover and interior art by Serena Riglietti.

Corman, Avery. The Boyfriend from Hell. $24.95.

Hardcover supernatural thriller. Jacket design by Steve Snider.

Cullin, Mitch. A Slight Trick of the Mind. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 literary novel about Sherlock Holmes in his later years. Cover design by Mark Abrams.

Cullin, Mitch. Tideland. $19.90.

British trade paperback rerpint 2000 hardcover dark contemporary fantasy.

Cushman, Doug. Space Cat. $3.99.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 hardcover picture book. Cover and interior art by the author.

Douglass, Sara. The Wayfarer Redemption 5: Pilgrim. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1997 Australian trade paperback fantasy. Wraparound cover art by [Luis] Royo.

Dunning, John. Deadline. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1981 hardcover mystery; third printing, new price.

Dunnett, Dorothy. Lymond Chronicles 1: The Game of Kings. $15.95.

Trade paperback slightly revised reprint 1961 British hardcover historical romance; 16th printing, new price. Highly recommended by Dave and Tom (and Debbie).

[Eberron] Waggoner, Tim. Blade of the Flame 1: Thieves of Blood. $6.99.

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

Egan, Greg. Diaspora. $13.90.

British paperback reprint 1998 British hardcover sf. No discount.

Fforde, Jasper. Thursday Next 4: Something Rotten. $14.00.

Trade paperback reprint 2004 British hardcover literary detective fantasy. Cover art by Viktor Keon. Illustrations by Maggy and Stewart Roberts.

Flewelling, Lynn. Nightrunner 1: Luck in the Shadows. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback fantasy; 11th printing, new price.

Flewelling, Lynn. Nightrunner 3: Traitor's Moon. $7.50.

Paperback reprint 1999 paperback fantasy; eighth printing, new price.

Gagliani, W. D. Wolf's Trap. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 limited edition trade paperback werewolf horror.

Garner, Alan. Red Shift. $11.90.

British trade paperback reprint 1973 hardcover British hardcover young adult dark science fantasy. Cover art by Paul Young. No discount.

Harrison, Kim. Rachel Morgan 1: Dead Witch Walking. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2004 paperback dark fantasy (bounty hunter witch); 16th printing, new price.

Hearn, Lian. Tales of the Otori 3: Brilliance of the Moon 1: Battle for Maruyama. $6.50.

Mini-paperback reprint first half 2004 hardcover historical (medieval Japan). Cover design by Lori Thorn.

Hearn, Lian. Tales of the Otori 3: Brilliance of the Moon 2: Scars of Victory. $6.50.

Mini-paperback reprint second half 2004 hardcover historical (medieval Japan). Cover design by Lori Thorn. Includes interview with Hearn.

Herbert, Frank. Dune. $29.95.

Hardcover reprint 1965 hardcover sf classic; 13th printing, new price.

Jackson, Ellen. Earth Mother. $16.95.

Hardcover picture book. Jacket and interior art by Leo and Diane Dillon.

James, P. D. The Children of Men. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1992 British hardcover sf. Cover design by Megan Wilson incorporates photograph by Leonid Bogdanov.

Jones, Diana Wynne. Chrestomanci 6: Conrad's Fate. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Dan Craig.

Kavanagh, Herminie Templeton. Darby O'Gill. $5.99.

Paperback 'texutally regularized for modern readers' reprint 1903 hardcover collection Irish-based fairy tales. Great cover art by Charles Vess.

Kaye, Marvin, editor. The Dragon Quintet. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 Science Fiction Book Club hardcover original anthology, five short novels by Card, Lackey, Lee, Moon, and Swanwick. Cover art by Stephen Hickman.

Keene, Brian. The Conqueror Worms. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 limited edition hardcover (as Earthworm Gods) horror.

[Kenyon, Sherrilyn as] 'Kinley MacGregor'. Lords Of Avalon 1: Sword of Darkness. $6.99.

Paperback Arthurian fantasy romance.

Martin, George R. R. A Song of Ice and Fire 4: A Feast for Crows. $37.90.

British hardcover epic fantasy; new import price. No discount.

Masson, Sophie. Snow, Fire, Sword. $15.99.

Hardcover reprint 2004 Australian hardcover young adult Indonesian fantasy. Jacket art by Harvey Chan.

Miller, Walter M., Jr. and Martin H. Greenberg, editors. Beyond Armageddon. $16.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1985 hardcover anthology, with 21 postholocaust stories by Abernathy, Anderson, Ballard, Bradbury, Bryant, Clarke, Ellison, Emshwiller, Moore (Ward), Pangborn, Sheckley, Shepard, Spinrad, Swanwick, Tenn, Wyndham, Zelazny, and others. New Postscript by Greenberg to the original Miller Introduction. Cover art and design by R. W. Boeche.

Nagata, Linda. Memory. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2003 hardcover Cover art by David Bowers.

Norton, Andre. The Magic Books 3: Fur Magic. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 1968 (despite erroneous 1965 copyright) hardcover young adult fantasy. Cover art by Tristan Elwell.

Norton, Andre. Moonsinger. $25.00.

Hardcover omnibus, reprinting two sf adventure novels: Moon of Three Rings (1966) and Exiles of the Stars (1971). Jacket art by Alan Pollack.

Norton, Andre. Quag Keep. $13.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1978 hardcover game-based fantasy. The first Dungeons-and-Dragons novel. Cover art by Justin Sweet.

Osborne-McKnight, Juilene. Song of Ireland. $24.95.

Hardcover Celtic fantasy. Jacket art by Julie Bell.

Petrucha, Stefan. Timetripper 2: Inrage. $5.99.

Paperback young adult sf. Cover design by Matt Dorlman incorporates photograph by Patrick Sheandell O'Carroll.

Piccirilli, Tom. A Lower Deep. $6.99.

Paperback reprint 2001 paperback horror; unstated new printing, new price.

Pinkwater, Daniel. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency 3: The Artsy Smartsy Club. $15.99.

Hardcover young adult 266-pound chicken novel. Jacket and interior art by Jill Pinkwater.

Pratchett, Terry. Discworld 18: Maskerade. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1995 British hardcover comic fantasy; 14th printing, new price.

Scieszka, Jon. The Time Warp Trio 14: Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci. $4.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2004 hardcover young adult time-travel. Cover and interior art by Adam McCauley.

Shelley, Mary. The Last Man. $16.95.

Trade paperback reprint 1826 British three-volume hardcover sf. Introduction by Judith Tarr. Cover design by R. W. Boeche.

Shinn, Sharon. The Dream-Maker's Magic. $16.99.

Hardcover young adult young adult fantasy. Concludes trilogy begun in The Safe-keeper's Secret () and The Truth-Teller's Tale (). Jacket art by Matt Mahurin.

Steig, William. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. $4.99.

Trade paperback reprint 1969 hardcover picture book donkey fable. Cover and interior art by Steig. Winner Caldecott Medal.

Stross, Charles. Merchant Princes 2: The Hidden Family. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 2005 hardcover fantasy. Cover art by Paul Youll

Swainston, Steph. Year of Our War 2: No Present Like Time. $19.90.

British hardcover fantasy. Sequel to Year of Our War (). Jacket design by Emma Wallace. No discount.

Swainston, Steph. The Year of Our War. $19.90.

2004 British hardcover fantasy. Jacket art by Edward Miller. No discount.

Thompson, Ronda. The Wild Wulfs of London 2: The Untamed One. $6.99.

Paperback Regency werewolf romance.

Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings [boxed set]. $146.90.

Boxed set four British hardcovers. New import price. No discount.

Vinge, Vernor. Rainbows End: A Novel with One Foot in the Future. $25.95.

Hardcover sf. Jacket art by Stephan Martiniere.

[Warhammer 40,000] Mitchell, Sandy. Ciaphas Cain 3: Traitor's Hand. $7.99.

Paperback game-based dark military science fantasy. Cover art by Clint Langley.

[Sagara, Michelle] as 'Michelle West'. Hunter's Death. $7.99.

Paperback reprint 1996 paperback fantasy; fourth printing, new price.

Westerfeld, Scott. The Uglies Trilogy 3: Specials. $15.95.

Hardcover young adult science fantasy. Sequel to Uglies ($6.99) and Pretties (). Jacket photograph by Howard Pyle. Recommended by Tom.

Wilson, F. Paul. Repairman Jack 10: Harbingers. $66.00.

Hardcover paranormal thriller. Jacket art by Harry O. Morris.

Wolfe, Gene. Starwater Strains: New Science Fiction Stories. $15.95.

Trade paperback reprint 2005 hardcover collection 25 stories. Introduction by Wolfe. Cover photos by Joseph van Os.

Yep, Laurence. The Tiger's Apprentice 2: Tiger's Blood. $5.99.

Digest paperback reprint 2005 hardcover young adult fantasy. Sequel to The Tiger's Apprentice (). Jacket art by Greg Call.

Zebrowski, George. Black Pockets and Other Dark Thoughts. $24.95.

Hardcover collection 19 stories. Foreword by Howard Waldrop. Wraparound jacket art by Bob Eggleton.

Audio/video received May 2006

[dvd] [Babylon 5] Straczynski, J. Michael. Babylon 5: The Complete Second Season: The Coming of Shadows. $59.98.

Reissue six-DVD boxed set; new price.

[dvd] [Babylon 5] Straczynski, J. Michael. Babylon 5: The Complete Third Season: Point of No Return. $59.98.

Reissue six-DVD boxed set; new price.

[dvd] Boll, Uwe. Bloodrayne. $26.99.

2005. Two-DVD set. 99 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack; English and Spanish soundtracks. Director commentary and interview; storyboards; trailer; complete video game on second DVD.

[dvd] [Brand, Christianna] Jones, Kirk. Nanny McPhee. $29.98.

2005. 99 minutes. 2.35:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English, French, and Spanish soundtracks; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Gag reel; deleted scenes; behind-the-scenes featurette; more.

[dvd] Gilliam, Terry. Time Bandits. $24.98.

1981. Two-DVD set. 116 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround English soundtrack. Gilliam career retrospective with interviews; trailers; screenplay on DVD-ROM; more.

[cd] Guthrie, Woody. This Land Is Your Land. $12.98.

2006. 76:38, 26 tracks originally recorded 1940-47. Includes the Dust Bowl Ballads.

[dvd] [Jacques, Brian]. Redwall: Season Two: Mattimeo. $29.98.

2000. Two-DVD set. 260 minutes; 13 episodes. Dolby Digital 2.0 English soundtrack. Includes featurettes on the Characters and Artwork of Redwall.

[cd] [Oates, Joyce Carol] The Goblin Market. Haunted. $19.98.

2005. Australian CD. 53:46. 12 songs inspired by stories by Oates.

[dvd] [Pullman, Philip]. Inside His Dark Materials. $24.95.

2006. 124 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. Dolby Digital 5.1 English soundtrack. Scripted by Nicholas Tucker. Includes interview with Pullman, a childhood friend, and one of his teachers.

[dvd] [Red Dwarf]. Red Dwarf VIII: The Original and Extended Series. $44.98.

1999. Three-DVD set. 240 minutes: eight episodes. 1.33:1 screen. English soundtrack; closed captioned. Cast commentary; deleted scenes; making-of featurettes; storyboards; trailers; more.

[dvd] [Roddenberry, Gene] [Earth: Final Conflict]. Earth: Final Conflict: Season 3: No Refuge. $39.98.

1999-2000. Six-DVD set. 1100 minutes. 1.85:1 widescreen. Dolby Digital English soundtrack. Behind-the-scenes featurette; cast and crew interviews; gallery; more.

[dvd] Sorkin, Aaron. The West Wing: The Complete Sixth Season. $59.98.

2004-05. Four-DVD boxed set. 949 minutes, 22 episodes. 1.77:1 widescreen. English Dolby Digital surround stereo soundtrack; English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Commentary on three episodes; interviews with stars and creative team

[dvd] Wilson, Robert Anton. Maybe Logic. $19.95.

2003. 82 minutes. 1.33:1 fullscreen. English soundtrack. 'The final secret of the Illuminati revealed.'

Magazines received May 2006

[Fantasy and Science Fiction] Van Gelder, Gordon, editor. F&SF. Volume 111, Number 1, Whole Number 652. July 2006. $3.99.

Digest. Fiction by Bisson, Garcia y Robertson, Hughes, Popkes, and others. Book reviews by de Lint and Sallis. Film review by Maio. Cover art by Ron Miller.

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