Premiere issue of Fangoria (late July/Aug. 1979; $1.95) with the landmark feature “Twenty-Five Years with Godzilla” by Ed Godziszewski, plus Alien photo preview, Christopher Lee interview, Tom Savini profile, Creature from the Black Lagoon retrospective, and FantasticArt: Don Maitz—signed by Maitz at his section. Giant color Godzilla centerfold poster present/attached.....

New York: Tom Doherty Associates (TOR), 1985. First paperback printing. Dialogue with Darkness gathers eight stories spanning Anderson’s long engagement with scientific speculation and moral inquiry. These pieces, originally published between 1949 and 1970 in venues such as Astounding Science Fiction, Analog, and Worlds of If, explore time, responsibility, alien.....

[Burton, MI]: Subterranean Press, 2014. Illustrated by Xaviere Daumarie, Limited Edition #485 of 1526 copies. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Kelley Armstrong’s 'Women of the Otherworld' series is a cornerstone of 21st-century urban fantasy, notable for its grounded approach to supernatural beings living in a modern context. 'Bounty Hunt'.....

New York: Tor Science Fiction, 2009. Ben Bova was a major figure in American science fiction, serving as editor of Analog and Omni while also producing a substantial body of socially grounded speculative fiction. The Immortality Factor reflects his long-standing interest in science policy, ethics, and near-term technological change. There.....

Burton, MI: Subterranean Press, 2001. Limited Edition of 1500. HISTORICAL CONTEXT / SIGNIFICANCE —Issued during a period of renewed interest in small-press horror publishing, this edition reflects Subterranean Press’s role in shaping the collectible market for contemporary dark fiction. Provenance from D. Douglas Fratz places the volume within a documented.....

Lake Geneva, WI: New Infinities, 1989. Richard Lee Byers is well-known for his extensive contributions to the 'Forgotten Realms' and 'World of Darkness' universes. Deathward is an early example of his work, showcasing the atmospheric, horror-tinged fantasy that would become his trademark.The imprint, New Infinities, is of particular interest to.....

New York: Ballantine Books, 1971. Cover Art by Brian Froud. First Ballantine Printing March, 1972. A Comedy of Woman-Worship (1913) is a fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell, set in the imaginary French province of Poictesme during the second half of the 13th century.Brian Froud is considered the pre-eminent fairy/fantasy.....

New York: Baen, 1985. First Baen Printing, January 1985. Three original novellas of first contact and future war: “The Scapegoat” (Cherryh—Hugo finalist), “Seasons” (Haldeman), and “Cordon Sanitaire” (Zahn). Edited by Elizabeth (Betsy) Mitchell for Baen, 1985; first printing credited with Rick Sternbach cover art. A tight, focused showcase from three.....

New York: Warner Books, 1992. Cover Art by Daniel Horne. First Printing, April, 1992. Illustrated Wraps. The bestselling author of two Forgotten Realms novels presents a new dark fantasy saga. In the magical world of Autumn, wolves and humans have both evolved. When the elemental gods are imprisoned, both wolves.....

New York, Berkley Pub Group, 1984. Second Printing, January 1984. Illustrated Wraps. Cradled in swords, the war-child comes October. When the leaves turn blood and the wind turns bone: a time for doings dark and strange. The princess bears a child to the winged thing and the cries are heard.....

New York: Doubleday & Co., 1980. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Jack Dann emerged as one of the important literary voices of modern speculative fiction, helping expand the genre beyond traditional adventure narratives into psychologically complex and experimental territory.The stories in Timetipping blend science fiction, fantasy, mysticism, and surrealism.....

New York: Ace Books, A-17, 1965. Historical SignificanceMid-20th century anthology series like this played a critical role in shaping modern science fiction readership. Ace paperback editions made influential stories widely accessible, helping define the genre’s shift from pulp entertainment to literary and conceptual exploration.The Best From Fantasy and Science Fiction.....

New York: Davis Publications, 1982. Cover Art by Marc Yankus. Illustrated Wraps. ‘War of Independence’ is a field-expedition/first-contact novelette about autonomy and interference on a frontier world. The in-story title spread (see photos) shows human explorers and shaggy, hominid natives amid a touchdown scene—framing the conflict implied by the title.....