New Titles – w/e 25th January 2014

in large format:

Simon Ings – Wolves near future tale set in the media and advertising worlds

Simon R. Green – Once in a Blue Moon the latest Hawk and Fisher novel, although it also appears to be volume 4 of the Forest Kingdom series. But it’s been a long time anyway, however you count it.

McSweeney’s #45 – Hitchcock and Bradbury Fistfight in Heaven consisting mainly of short stories culled from anthologies edited by Bradbury and Hitchcock. Plus 4 modern stories from the likes of China Mieville. Some excellent looking stuff.

in ‘B’ format:

C. Robert Cargill – Dreams and Shadows present day fantasy involving changelings, and much more. A bit like John Crowley; I really liked the h/c last year
Andrzej Sapkowski – Time of Contempt latest in the fantasy series that began with The Last Wish. Translated from Polish by David French

Tanya Huff – The Enchantment Emporium unemployed Alice inherits a junk shop far away from her constricting family…
Christopher Brookmyre – Bedlam Ross volunteers to test some new tech for his employer but finds himself trapped in a VR game…

Tim Lebbon – Out of the Shadows a brand new authorised Alien novel!
Greig Beck – Dark Rising ancient artifact thriller featuring Alex Hunter; sequel to Beneath the Black Ice

Andy Frankham-Allen – Companions: An Unofficial Guide 50 years of Doctor Who assistants. Feels very comprehensive and includes Expanded Universe references, but, sadly, no pictures. Or index; it’s all listed by Doctor.

in paperback:

Alex Archer – Treasure of Lima the 46th adventure featuring the Rogue Angel
James Axler – Siren Song the 69th post-apocalyptic adventure in the Death Lands

art, etc:

Peyo – The Smurfs Anthology vol 2 full colour hardcover. It should have arrived before Christmas…

magazines:

Black Static – #38, cover date Jan?Feb 2014. Fiction and reviews

audio:

Doctor Who – Afterlife Big Finish adventure  #181, with Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred
Doctor Who – The King of Sontar the latest Fourth Doctor adventure (#3.10) from Big Finish. With Tom Baker and Louise Jamieson