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We’ve just received distributor returns — thirty copies of Caitlin R. Kiernan’s out-of-print Two Worlds and In Between. We’re planning a second volume in 2014, so don’t miss this chance to pick up a copy of the first volume.

Our pal Harlan Ellison, through his personal imprint, Edgeworks Abbey, recently dropped a few new titles into the world. We recommend them most heartily.

• Harlan 101: The Sound of a Scythe and Three Brilliant Novellas — This one includes a longer (by 25%), revised version of the early titular novel, as well as a trio of Harlan’s exemplary novellas: “Mephisto in Onyx”, “All the Lies That Are My Life”, “The Resurgence of Miss Ankle-Strap Wedgie”
• Brain Movies, Volume 2 — Collected here are a number of Harlan’s teleplays, from shows including “The Cimarron Strip” and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E” I mentioned to Harlan that they’re detailed enough, and great fun, and I read them as though they’re unpublished novellas. He laughed at me.
• Encountering Ellison 101: Volume One — A bunch of classic stories here, the titles of which every reader should know. The kicker for Ellison fans are the rarities, including “Snake in the Crypt”, the tale which would eventually morph into “The Deathbird”, and “Shoppe Keeper”, a heartbreaker that appears for the first time in any Ellison collection.

The long-awaited Signed Limited Edition of Steven Erikson’s Deadhouse Gates has just been sent to the printer. J. K. Drummond has continued on grandly from Michael Komarck’s previous work in the series, providing a full color covers for the two editions, as well as a number of full-color interiors.

Stock is dropping rapidly. We’re down to fewer than fifty copies remaining, so if you want to be first in line to pick up a copy of Memories of Ice, now’s the time to order Deadhouse Gates.

Collectors, please note: Deadhouse Gates will not be available via wholesalers or large online retailers.

A bookstore had Patrick Rothfuss and Nate Taylor in to sign The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle last year, and recently returned 25 copies. They’re second printings, but signed by both. We have no plans to reprint this again, so now’s a great chance to pick up a copy.

The trade paperback of Cherie Priest’s elusive Clockwork Century novel, Clementine, is in stock and shipping. We’ve seen copies of the hardcover going for over $100 on the secondary market. The ebook (Kindle|Nook) has been available for some time, but we’re happy to make it available in an ultra-affordable print edition.

As a reminder, Clementine was much-lauded when it first appeared:

“Explosive battle scenes, riveting action, and a sharp-eyed examination of the mistrust between Croggon’s all-black crew and very white, very Southern Maria play out in a desperate race against the clock.” (Publishers Weekly)

“This book is a straight-up spy thriller, and it’s a blast to read… The characters, the actions, the settings, feel so real and tangible that at times I wanted to do some research about Civil War era airships.” (Tor.com)

“…the moral complexity of the novel elevates it above pure escapism, and adds depth to the chase adventure. The stakes are high for everyone, and this tension is continually tightened all the way to the end. Priest has once again constructed a fascinating and fun-as-hell narrative, a worthy addition to her Clockwork Century.” (SF Site)

For a very limited time, we’re offering FREE US SHIPPING on this title.

We’ve locked in a very few copies of the latest Charnel House limited edition — 77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz.

If haunted house novels are your thing, this gorgeous edition, limited to only 150 copies signed by the author, is sure to please. Check out the book’s page for the full production details.

First, all copies of Dan Simmons’ masterful early novel, Phases of Gravity, are en route to customers. Customers should find copies in their mailboxes, on doorsteps, and occasionally in the bushes over the next few weeks. Thanks to everyone who made the book such a success.

Second, we’ve just started shipping Connie Willis’ new screwball sf novella, All About Emily. Those familiar with her recent novellas, Inside Job, and All Seated on the Ground, know the joy that awaits them in Emily’s pages. The rest of you? Please get your order in so you don’t miss out. We’re down to a 100 or so copies of the limited edition, and far fewer copies of the trade hardcover. The latter will likely be out of print in the next few weeks, if not sooner.

As PW noted of All About Emily, “Willis (Blackout/All Clear) works sweet, sentimental magic in this charming novella… This low-key paean to intergenerational collaboration and passionate ambition, stuffed with film and theater references, will appeal to Willis fans, drama buffs, and anyone who likes having their heartstrings tugged.”

Here’s a first look at Vincent Chong’s cover for our upcoming edition of Jim Butcher’s Side Jobs, which collects short stories and novellas set in the world of the Dresden Files. Vinny is at work on the interior illustrations, and Jim has the signature pages. As soon as those elements are in house, it’s off to the printer for this long-awaited title.

Speaking of Jim, we’re also working on a couple of other books by him: a very small limited edition of his epic fantasy, Furies of Calderon, and the next Dresden Files novel, Death Mask. More on those as they progress.

While we were assembling it, The Best of Kage Baker quickly became a favorite around here at the office, so we’re in full agreement with Locus feelings about the collection: “Plus, there are stories that are outliers, like ‘Plotters and Shooters’, which is about adolescent power dynamics and meteors. The last few stories, ‘The Ruby Incomparable’, ‘Bad Machine’, and the heartbreaking ‘The Carpet Beds of Sutro Park’ show the writer that Baker was becoming, one full of both melancholy and wit.”

Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale’s 400+ page gathering of weird western screenplays, Shadows West, is done and will be shipping soon. You can add Locus magazine to those praising the trio of scripts: “In Lansdale’s weird westerns, extravagant gore leavened by raunchy humor is a virtual trademark… If the Wild West had grindhouse theaters or drive-in movie screens, cinematic realizations of these three screenplays would be a perfect triple-feature.”