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The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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WHITE, T(erence) H(anbury) (stories) (continued)

• * _The Once and Future King (Fontana 0-00-615310-0, Dec ’87, £4.95, 638pp, tp) [_Once and Future King_] Reissue (Collins 1958) fantasy omnibus.
• * _The Once and Future King (HarperCollins UK 0-00-221601-9, Jun ’91, £14.99, 677pp, hc) [_Once and Future King_] Reissue (Collins 1958) fantasy novel.
• * _The Once and Future King (HarperCollins UK 0-00-615310-0, 1994 [Jan ’95], £7.99, 638pp, tp) [_Once and Future King_] Reprint (Collins 1958) Arthurian fantasy omnibus.
• * _The Once and Future King (Ace 0-441-00383-4, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $16.95, 677pp, tp) [_Once and Future King_] Reprint (Collins 1958) classic Arthurian fantasy.
• * * The Once and Future King (HarperCollins UK 0-00-648301-1, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], £7.99, 825pp, tp, cover by John Howe) [_Once and Future King_] Fantasy omnibus of the 5 Arthur books. The first edition to include The Book of Merlyn. Adds an Afterword by Sylvia Townsend Warner. (Contents)
• * _The Sword in the Stone (Lions 0-00-674200-9, 1994 [Feb ’95], £3.99, 298pp, tp) [_Once and Future King_] Reissue (Collins 1938) fantasy novel: first in the Arthurian series known collectively as The Once and Future King. This is the undated 28th printing.

WHITE, TED; [i.e., Theodore Edward White] (1938- ) (stories)

• * _Forbidden World (with David F. Bischoff) (Popular Library/Questar 0-445-20017-0, May ’85 [Apr ’85], $2.95, 224pp, pb) Reprint (Fawcett/Popular Library 1978) sf novel. Since this was originally a Fawcett/Popular Library book and is now Warner/Popular Library/Questar, it’s hard to decide if we should call it a reprint or a reissue....

WHITE, TIM(othy) (1952- ) (stories)

• * * Chiaroscuro (Dragon’s World 1-85028-072-X, Jan ’89, £7.95, 144pp, tp) Marvellous collection of Tim White’s recent book covers, with an extended section about the creation of the cover for Weaveworld. Recommended. (PSP) Also announced in hardcover (-071-1, £14.95) but not seen.
• * _The Science Fiction and Fantasy World of Tim White (Paper Tiger 1-85028-057-6, May ’88 [Apr ’88], £7.95, 143pp, tp) Reissue (Paper Tiger 1981) collection of Tim White’s art, now somewhat dated. Also available in hc (-058-4) for £12.95.
• * _T.W. (Paper Tiger 1-85028-275-7, Aug ’94 [Sep ’94], £3.99, 43pp, hc, cover by Tim White) Miniature (100mm x 75mm) art book of 20 paintings from Chiaroscuro.

WHITE, WILLIAM A(nthony) P(arker) (1911-1968); see pseudonym Anthony Boucher (stories)

WHITEFORD, WYNNE (Noel) (1915-2002) (stories)

• * +Breathing Space Only (Ace 0-441-07288-7, Jan ’86 [Dec ’85], $2.75, 152pp, pb) Reprint (Cory & Collins 1980) sf novel, first U.S. edition.
• * * The Hyades Contact (Ace 0-441-35446-7, Sep ’87 [Aug ’87], $2.95, 249pp, pb) Sf novel of Earthlings kidnapped by aliens. Parts of the book previously appeared in Australian anthologies.
• * * Lake of the Sun (Ace 0-441-46991-4, May ’89 [Apr ’89], $3.50, 249pp, pb) Alien-invasion sf novel with Martian heroes and human invaders.
• * +Sapphire Road (Ace 0-441-74962-3, Apr ’86 [Mar ’86], $2.95, 236pp, pb) Sf novel of a race for matter transmutation. Reprint of an Australian book (Cory & Collins 1982), first U.S. edition.
• * * The Specialist (Ace 0-441-77789-9, Jun ’90 [May ’90], $3.95, 246pp, pb, cover by Angus McKie) Sf novel of an alien conspiracy in a Martian colony.
• * +Thor’s Hammer (Ace 0-441-80755-0, Nov ’85 [Oct ’85], $2.75, 138pp, pb) Reprint (Cory & Collins 1983), first U.S. edition; short sf novel about troubleshooters vs. a rebellious asteroid miner.

WHITEHEAD, COLSON (A.) (1970- )

• * * The Intuitionist (Doubleday/Anchor 0-385-49299-5, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $19.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Jane Yeomans) Literary fantasy novel of politics and race, with deadpan satirical elements. A black female Elevator Inspector who can Intuit mechanical problems is caught in a conspiracy over plans for the perfect, world-changing elevator. A first novel.

WHITEHEAD, VICTORIA (1944- )

• * * Chimney Witch Chase (Orchard 1-85213-063-6, Oct ’87 [1987], £6.95, 144pp, hc) [_Chimney Witches_] Young adult fantasy novel. [Not seen]
• * +Chimney Witch Chase (Franklin Watts/Orchard 0-531-05772-0, Sep ’88 [Oct ’88], $12.95, 104pp, hc) [_Chimney Witches_] Children’s fantasy novel of a mischievous witch boy and an enchanted wood, sequel to The Chimney Witches. Illustrations by Linda Fay North. First U.S. edition (Orchard 1987).

WHITELAW, STELLA (1941- ) (stories)

• * +Grimalkin’s Tales (with Judy Gardiner & Mark Ronson) (St. Martin’s 0-312-35057-0, Sep ’85, $10.95, 160pp, hc) Reprint (U.K. 1983) original anthology of 12 stories, 4 by each author, dealing with cats; the tales include sf and fantasy. (Contents)

WHITFIELD, STEPHEN E.; pseudonym of Stephen Edward Poe, (1937?-2000)

• * _The Making of Star Trek (with Gene Roddenberry) (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34019-1, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $5.99, 414pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reissue (Ballantine 1968) non-fiction book on Star Trek; 27th printing.
• * _The Making of Star Trek (with Gene Roddenberry) (Titan 1-85286-363-3, Nov ’91, £5.99, 363pp, tp) [Star Trek] Reprint (Ballantine 1968) book about the making of the cult TV series.

WHITMAN, JOHN

• * * Disturbing Behavior (Bantam 0-553-57139-7, Aug ’98 [Sep ’98], $4.99, 188pp, pb) Novelization of the SF horror movie about brain-altered teens. Includes eight unpaginated pages of photos. Copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
• * _Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear: Book 6: Army of Terror (Bantam UK 0-553-50657-9, Dec ’97, £3.50, 127pp, tp, cover by Steve Chorney) [_Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear_] Reprint (Bantam 1997) young-adult Star Wars novelisation. [First U.K. edition]

WHITMORE, ANDREW (stories)

• * * The Fortress of Eternity (Avon 0-380-75744-3, Nov ’90 [Oct ’90], $3.50, 251pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) Fantasy novel of three outcasts determined to free their four kingdoms from the evil Waiting God. A first novel.

WHITMORE, CHARLES (Stanleigh) (1949- )

• * _Winter’s Daughter (Avon 0-380-70117-0, Dec ’86 [Nov ’86], $3.50, 220pp, pb) Reprint (S&S/Timescape 1984) post-holocaust sf novel.
• * * Winter’s Daughter: The Saying of Signe Ragnhilds-Datter (Simon & Schuster 0-671-49984-X, Oct ’84 [Sep ’84], $14.95, 220pp, hc) Near-future novel set after a limited nuclear war. A first novel.

WHITNEY, PHYLLIS A(yame) (1903-2008)

• * * Rainbow in the Mist (Doubleday 0-385-24954-3, Mar ’89, $18.95, 310pp, hc) Romantic suspense novel with a psychic heroine.
• * _Rainbow in the Mist (Fawcett Crest 0-449-21742-6, May ’90 [Apr ’90], $5.95, 329pp, pb) Reprint (Doubleday 1989) romantic suspense novel with a psychic heroine.
• * * The Singing Stones (Doubleday 0-385-41221-5, Mar ’90 [Apr ’90], $19.95, 301pp, hc) Romantic suspense novel with fantasy elements.

WHITNEY, ROSS

• * _Dragon’s Teeth (with Patricia Lucas-Morris) See entry under Patricia Lucas-Morris.

WHITTEN, LESLIE H(unter, Jr.) (1928- ) (stories)

• * _The Alchemist (Zebra 0-8217-1865-7, Jul ’86, $3.95, 432pp, pb) Reprint (? 1983) horror novel.
• * * The Fangs of Morning/The Alchemist (Leisure 0-8439-3685-1, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 317pp, pb) Omnibus of a previously published horror novel The Alchemist (1973) plus a new one, The Fangs of Morning, a vampire novel set in Washington D.C. (Contents)
• * * Moon of the Wolf/Progeny of the Adder (Leisure 0-8439-3295-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.99, 188/189pp, pb) Omnibus of two horror novels, Moon of the Wolf (Doubleday 1967) and Progeny of the Adder (Doubleday 1965). (Contents)

WHITTINGTON, DON

• * * Dark Charm (Avon Flare 0-380-78090-9, Sep ’96 [Oct ’96], $3.99, 122pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel. A blind hillbilly boy with special powers moves to Texas, where evil follows.

WHITTINGTON GRIFFIN, JANE

• * _Dark Valley Destiny: The Life of Robert E. Howard (with L. Sprague de Camp & Catherine Crook de Camp) See entry under L. Sprague de Camp.

WHYTE, CHRISTOPHER

• * _Euphemia MacFarrigle and the Laughing Virgin (Indigo 0-575-40038-2, Nov ’96 [Jan ’97], £5.99, 208pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 1995) literary fantasy novel.
• * * The Warlock of Strathearn (Gollancz 0-575-06506-0, Sep ’97 [Oct ’97], £9.99, 256pp, tp, cover by Gary Day-Ellison) Magic realism novel.
• * _The Warlock of Strathearn (Gollancz/Indigo 0-575-40122-2, Jul ’98, £5.99, 256pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 1997) magic realism novel.

WHYTE, JACK (chron.)

• * +The Eagles’ Brood (Tor/Forge 0-312-85289-4, Sep ’97, $25.95, 412pp, hc) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, third book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. Merlyn and Uther defend Britain from invaders. First US edition (Viking Canada 1994).
• * _The Eagles’ Brood (Tor/Forge 0-812-55140-0, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $6.99, 623pp, pb, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1994) historical Arthurian novel, third book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.
• * +The Saxon Shore (Tor/Forge 0-312-86596-1, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $26.95, 496pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, fourth book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. Colony leader Merlyn Britannicus adopts his orphaned baby cousin, Arthur. First US edition (Viking Canada 1995).
• * _The Saxon Shore (Tor 0-812-54416-1, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $6.99, 716pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1995) historical Arthurian novel, fourth book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.
• * +The Singing Sword (Tor/Forge 0-312-85292-4, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $23.95, 383pp, hc, cover by Edmund Nagele) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, second book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. Roman soldiers in Britain try to keep civilization going after the fall of Rome. First US edition (Viking Canada 1993).
• * _The Singing Sword (Tor 0-812-55139-7, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $6.99, 542pp, pb) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1993) historical Arthurian novel, second book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.
• * +The Skystone (Tor/Forge 0-312-86091-9, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $22.95, 352pp, hc, cover by John Howe & Paul Stinson) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, first book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. Roman soldiers in Britain retire there to build a fortress against the fall of Rome. First US edition (Viking Canada 1992).
• * _The Skystone (Tor 0-812-55138-9, Oct ’96, $6.99, 494pp, pb, cover by John Howe & Paul Stinson) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1992) historical Arthurian novel, first book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.

WIATER, STANLEY (Steven) (1953- ) (stories) (chron.)

• * _Comic Book Rebels: Conversations with the Creators of the New Comics (with Stephen R. Bissette) (Underwood Books 1-887424-32-6, May ’97, $65.00, 319pp, hc) Reprint (Fine 1993) associational non-fiction, a critical look at recent trends in comics, covering writers and artists including Neal Gaiman, Dave McKean, and Alan Moore. A new afterword covers developments in the field since 1993. This is a slipcased edition limited to 750 copies, signed by eight contributors. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945.
• * * Dark Dreamers: Conversations with the Masters of Horror (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-100-9, Jul ’90 [Aug ’90], $125.00, 206pp, hc) Non-fiction collection of 24 interviews with horror writers, all conducted by Wiater. This is a signed and numbered limited edition of 405 copies. The first 297 copies were signed by considerably more authors than the rest.
• * _Dark Dreamers: Conversations with the Masters of Horror (Avon 0-380-75990-X, Oct ’90 [Sep ’90], $7.95, 227pp, tp, cover by Peter Mueller) Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1990) non-fiction; reference book of interviews with 24 horror writers plus an interview with Wiater.
• * * Mysteries of the Word (Crossroads Press no ISBN, Jun ’94, $10.00, 16pp, ph) Lovecraftian short story, with illustrations by Gahan Wilson and an introduction by Jack Ketchum. This is a 250-copy signed numbered limited edition. Availalbe postpaid from Crossroads Press, PO Box 10433, Holyoke MA 01041.

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• * * After the Darkness (Maclay & Associates 0-940776-28-6, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $50.00, 239pp, hc) Original anthology of 17 horror stories, with an introduction by the editor. This is a signed slipcased 750-copy limited edition. Available from Maclay & Associates, PO Box 16253, Baltimore MD 21210. (Contents)
• * * Dark Thoughts: On Writing (Underwood Books 1-887424-30-X, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], $13.00, 205pp, tp) Non-fiction compilation of quotes and comments about writing horror, subtitled Advice and Commentary from Fifty Masters of Fear and Suspense. Contributing authors include Clive Barker, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Anne Rice. Some material was previously collected in Dark Dreamers (Avon 1990), Dark Visions (Avon 1992), and Comic Book Rebels, co-authored with Stephen R. Bissette (Fine 1993). Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945.
• * * Night Visions VII (Dark Harvest 0-913165-50-6, Oct ’89 [Nov ’89], $19.95, 241pp, hc, cover by Charles Lang & Wendy Snow-Lang) Original anthology of eight stories, four by Richard Laymon, three by Chet Williamson, and one novella by Gary Brandner. There is an introduction by Wiater, mini-interviews with each author, and illustrations by Charles Lang and Wendy Snow-Lang. (Contents)

WIDDER, WILLIAM J. (1926-2004) (assoc.)

• * * The Fiction of L. Ron Hubbard: A Comprehensive Bibliography & Reference Guide to Published and Selected Unpublished Works (Bridge 0-88404-936-1, Jun ’94, $55.00, 373pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. A complete bibliography of Hubbard’s work, including Bridge/Author Services books that haven’t appeared yet. Includes much ephemera and a selection of photos. [Hubbard]

WIDMER, KINGSLEY (1925- )

• * * Counterings: Utopian Dialectics in Contemporary Contexts (UMI 0-8357-1861-1, May ’88 [Sep ’88], $44.95, 196pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study of utopian literature from Plato to Le Guin.

WIDNER, JAMES F.

• * * Science Fiction On Radio: A Revised Look at 1950-1975 (with Meade Frierson, III) (AFAB 0-9639544-4-X, 1996 [Apr ’96], $15.00, 194pp, spiral bound) Non-fiction guide to SF radio programs, both in the US and UK. Portions appeared previously in limited circulation works. Available from AFAB, PO Box 130969, Birmingham AL 35213-0969; orders 888-967-3437; postage is included in price.

WIECK, STEWART, ed. (stories)

• * * The Beast Within (White Wolf 1-56504-086-4, Apr ’94 [Jul ’94], $4.99, 410pp, tp) Original anthology of 13 vampire stories based on the “Vampire: The Masquerade” game, with interior illustrations by Timothy Bradstreet. (Contents)
• * _Death and Damnation (with Staley Krause) See entry under Staley Krause.
• * * The Essential World of Darkness (with Anna Branscome) (White Wolf 1-56504-864-4, Sep ’97 [Aug ’97], $15.99, 719pp, tp, cover by Omaha Perez) [_World of Darkness_] Omnibus of five novelizations based on the “World of Darkness” role-playing games. One is a reprint: Vampire Diary: The Embrace by Robert Weinberg and Mark Rein-Hagen (1995). The remainder are original to this edition: Shaman Moon by Owl Goingback, Lightning Under Glass by Scott Ciencin, Except You Go Through Shadow by David Niall Wilson, and Playing With Fire by Esther Friesner. Copyrighted by White Wolf. (Contents)
• * * The Quintessential World of Darkness (with Anna Branscome) (White Wolf 1-56504-880-6, Nov ’98, $15.99, 718pp, tp, cover by Kathleen Ryan) [_World of Darkness_] Omnibus/anthology of three novelizations, one original, and two apparently original stories based on the “World of Darkness” role-playing games: The Silver Crown by William Bridges (1995), Mister Magick by Edo van Belkom, Beyond the Shroud by Rick Hautala (1996), and stories by Kevin Andrew Murphy and Jody Lynn Nye. Copyrighted by White Wolf. (Contents)
• * * When Will You Rage? (White Wolf 1-56504-087-2, Jun ’94 [Jul ’94], $4.99, 446pp, tp) Original anthology of 19 werewolf stories based on the “Werewolf: The Apocalypse” game, with interior illustrations by various artists. (Contents)
• * _The World of Darkness: City of Darkness: Unseen (with Erin E. Kelly) See entry under Erin E. Kelly
• * _World of Darkness: Strange City (with Staley Krause) See entry under Staley Krause.
• * _World of Darkness: Truth Until Paradox (with Staley Krause) See entry under Staley Krause.

WIELER, DIAN

• * +RanVan: A Worthy Opponent (Groundwood Books 0-88899-271-8, Sep ’97 [Dec ’97], $16.95, 185pp, hc, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [_RanVan_] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in a trilogy. This is the first hardcover edition, but the previous Canadian paperback edition was not seen; this appears to be the first US edition (Groundwood Books Canada 1995).
• * +RanVan: The Defender (Groundwood Books 0-88899-270-X, Sep ’97 [Dec ’97], $16.95, 171pp, hc, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [_RanVan_] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in a trilogy about a boy obsessed with video games who starts developing strange powers of his own. This is the first hardcover edition, but the previous Canadian edition was not seen; this appears to be the first US edition (Groundwood Books Canada 1993).

WIELER, DIANA

• * _RanVan: A Worthy Opponent (Groundwood Books 0-88899-219-X, Oct ’98, $7.95, 185pp, pb, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [_RanVan_] Reprint (Groundwood Books Canada 1995) young-adult fantasy novel, second in a trilogy.
• * +RanVan: Magic Nation (Groundwood Books 0-88899-317-X, Apr ’98 [Aug ’98], $14.95, 230pp, hc, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [_RanVan_] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy about a boy obsessed with video games who starts developing strange powers of his own. At 18, Rhan begins to realize the adult world is no game. This is the first hardcover edition, but the previous edition was not seen; this appears to be the first US edition (Groundwood Books Canada 1997).
• * _RanVan: The Defender (Groundwood Books 0-88899-184-3, Oct ’98, $7.95, 171pp, pb, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [_RanVan_] Reprint (Groundwood Books Canada 1993) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a trilogy.

WIESNER, DAVID

• * * Free Fall (Lothrop Lee & Shepard 0-688-05583-4, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], $13.95, unpaginated, hc) Fantasy art. Beautifully illustrated Escher-style children’s book — no words.

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