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Books Received, Oct 16th - Nov 17th 2006

Posted in: Books Received on 17th November 2006 by UKSFBN admin

UK SF Book News has received the following books during the second half of October and first half (ish) of November 2006 (once again, many thanks to the publishers concerned for bringing these titles to our attention). Do check out the list, just in case there's anything there that might have slipped under your radar.

100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels by Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison

Publisher: A&C Black (UK)
Date: September 29th 2006
Format: Pocket Paperback
Price: £5.99
About the Book: Stephen E. Andrews and series editor Nick Rennison present their guide to the 100 must-read science fiction novels; more a road map to the best places to start reading science fiction than any sort of definitive 'best of'.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Publisher: Atom (UK)
Date: October 5th 2006
Format: Compact Hardback
Price: £7.99
About the Book: A repackaged edition of the classic Terry Brooks fantasy saga, aimed at a younger audience, hence published under Orbit's Atom imprint. Rather nicely packaged, though; this edition should appeal to adult fans of the Shannara books as well as younger readers new to the series.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Publisher: Atom (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Compact Hardback
Price: £7.99
About the Book: Repackaged second volume of the original Shannara series, once again released under Orbit's Atom imprint for younger readers. That's the spirit, get 'em hooked while they're young...
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Whitemantle by Robert Carter

Publisher: Voyager (UK)
Date: November 6th 2006
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
About the Book: Book 3 of The Language of Stones. A fantasy-laced re-imagining of the Wars of the Roses, as a sorcerer is convinced that a young boy is the reincarnation of King Arthur and is the only one who can save the realm from civil war.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Hinterland by James Clemens

Publisher: Orbit (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Large paperback
Price: £11.99
About the Book: "He was cast out from his order and branded a Godslayer, but now Tylar is a Shadowknight once more..." Second part of the Godslayer epic fantasy series from the author of The Banned and the Banished.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

The Darkening Garden by John Clute

Publisher: Payseur & Schmidt (US)
Date: October 2006
Format: Pocket Hardback
Price: $45.00
About the Book: From the Payseur & Schmidt website: "Author, critic, and scholar John Clute has assembled exclusively for Payseur & Schmidt this dictionary of horror motifs. Thirty entries unravel the hidden meanings and dark secrets of horror literature. In addition, each entry is accompanied by a brand new illustration by one of thirty hand-picked artists, including Jay Ryan, Tara McPherson, and Steven Weissman. Cover and endpapers illustrated by Jason Van Hollander."
More Info: Payseur & Schmidt

Postcards of Doom by Various Artists

Publisher: Payseur & Schmidt (US)
Date: October 2006
Format: Postcard Set
Price: $20.00
About the Item: A collection of postcards bearing the full set of black and white illustrations from John Clute's The Darkening Garden. Keep them or send them. Available only from the Payseur & Schmidt website or from selected dealers in the US.
More Info: Payseur & Schmidt

Postscripts #8 ed. by Peter Crowther & Nick Gevers

Publisher: PS Publishing (UK)
Date: October 2006
Format: Digest Paperback
Price: £6.00
About the Book: The eighth issue of the award-winning Postscripts magazine features short fiction from Michael Swanwick, Robert Edric, Robert T. Jeschonek, Gene Wolfe, Matthew Hughes, Brian A. Hopkins, Darrell Schweitzer, Tony Richards, Scott William Carter, K.W. Jeter and Terry Bisson (who also guests for the introduction).
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Trouble Magnet by Alan Dean Foster

Publisher: Del Rey (US)
Date: November 28th 2006
Format: Hardback
Price: $24.95
About the Book: A new Pip and Flinx adventure from the veteran sci-fi scribe. Pip is on a mission to track down a gargantuan, sentient weapons system and persuade it to knock out the monstrous evil that is hurlting through space intent on destroying the Commonwealth.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

When True Night Falls by Celia Friedman

Publisher: Orbit (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
About the Book: Part two of the dark fantasy Coldfire Trilogy. Damien Vrycs has renewed his alliance with the immortal sorcerer, Gerlad Tarrant, in order to seek out and destroy the fae-borne evil that is threatening the world of Enna.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Phantom by Terry Goodkind

Publisher: Voyager (UK)
Date: December 4th 2006
Format: Large Paperback
Price: £12.99
About the Book: Tells the story of Kahlan Amnell, one of the central characters in Goodkind's truly epic Sword of Truth series. She has been wiped from the memories of all but her husband, and now finds herself wandering the world as little more than a ghost.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Fat by Rob Grant

Publisher: Gollancz (UK)
Date: December 26th 2006
Format: Hardback
Price: £9.99
About the Book: UK proof of the new comic novel from Red Dwarf writer Rob Grant. Decribed as "a hilarious satire on our readiness to devour 'facts' and dodgy science along with our doughnuts, and an unexpectedly moving story of the true cost of our obsession with how we look."
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Nova Swing by M. John Harrison

Publisher: Gollancz (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Hardback
Price: £17.99
About the Book: The space-noir sequel to the hugely acclaimed Light. Parts of the Kafahuchi Tract have begun to fall to earth and suddenly life in the Galaxy has taken on a totally bizarre new dimension, one that the likes of Vic Serotonin are eager to exploit for their own gain.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Desperate Moon by R. Andrew Heidel

Publisher: PS Publishing (UK)
Date: October 2006
Format: Hardback
Price: £25.00
About the Book: A triptych of short story collections - Beyond the Wall of Sleep, Angry Sunflowers and Weep - Desperate Moon showcases the best of rising talent R. Andrew Heidel's short fiction to-date.
More Info: PSPublishing.co.uk

You Don't Have to be Evil to Work Here, but it Helps by Tom Holt

Publisher: Orbit (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Paperback
Price: £6.99
About the Book: When demonic forces are brought in to turn around his father's failing firm, it's up to reluctant hero Colin Hollinghead to save the day in the latest novel of comic capers from veteran humourist Tom Holt.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Terry Pratchett's Hogfather - The Illustrated Screenplay by Vadim Jean

Publisher: Gollancz (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Coffee Table Hardback
Price: £20.00
About the Book: Does exactly what it says on the tin - presents the full shooting script of the Hogfather movie, illustrated throughout with a selection of stills from the film and concept line drawings.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Command Decision by Elizabeth Moon

Publisher: Del Rey (US)
Date: February 27th 2007
Format: Hardback
Price: $24.95
About the Book: A new novel in the Vatta's War military space opera saga. Ky Vatta tries to restore herself to a position of power and influence following the brutal slaying of her family in an attempt to wipe out their stellar trading empire.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

A March Into Darkness by Robert Newcomb

Publisher: Del Rey (US)
Date: January 30th 2007
Format: Hardback
Price: $26.95
About the Book: Volume two of The Destinies of Blood and Stone epic fantasy series. Brother and Sister, Prince and Princess, must woprk together to use the magical power of their blood to oppose the evil that threatens the land. Etc.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Winterbirth by Brian Ruckley

Publisher: Orbit (UK)
Date: October 5th 2006
Format: Hardback
Price: £12.99
About the Book: The first part of Brian Ruckley's debut fantasy series is a saga of love, loss, honour, revenge. Ancient feuds spilling over into all-out warfare as the Bloods of the Black Road seek to even the score against their sworn enemies.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Lurulu by Jack Vance

Publisher: Voyager (UK)
Date: November 6th 2006
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
About the Book: A novel of the Gaean Reach, written in 2004, first UK publication (paperback original). A space-drifter sets out to discover his lurulu - the achievement of his heart's desire.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Midnighters: Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld

Publisher: Atom (UK)
Date: November 2nd 2006
Format: Paperback
Price: £6.99
About the Book: Third in the YA fantasy series about a group of children who know the secret of the midnight magic. The walls between the secret hour and real time are crumbling and it's up to the Midnighters to prevent the dark creatures from breaking through and devouring the world.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Empires of the Imagination by Alec Worley

Publisher: McFarland (UK)
Date: 2006
Format: Outsize Hardback
Price: £31.50
About the Book: A critical survey of fantasy cinema from Georges Méliès to Lord of the Rings, covering everything from early silent movies to the latest, mega-SFX Hollywood blockbusters.
Buying: Amazon.co.uk

Star Wars: Allegiance by Timothy Zahn

Publisher: Del Rey (US)
Date: January 30th 2007
Format: Hardback
Price: $25.95
About the Book: US Proof of a brand new classic-era Star Wars adventure starring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and introducing a young Mara Jade. A team of stormtroopers has gone rogue, deciding to hand out Imperial justice in their own fashion...
Buying: Amazon.co.uk