Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Science Fiction and Fantasy Editor, Therese Littleton FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "All Tomorrow's Parties," "Dune: House Atreides," and "Angel Fire East" * And the Kitchen Sink, Too: An interview with Tad Williams * Editor's Favorites: "Science Fiction of the 20th Century" and "Bangs and Whimpers" * Bestselling Science Fiction & Fantasy: "Otherland III: Mountain of Black Glass" and "The New Jedi Order, Vector Prime" * New in Paperback: "Dark Ladies" and "Sir Stalwart: Book One of the King's Daggers" * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "All Tomorrow's Parties" by William Gibson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0399145796/entertainmentsit The wait is over! In "All Tomorrow's Parties," William Gibson builds on his popular novel "Idoru" to tell the story of a man who knows apocalypse is just around the corner. "Dune: House Atreides" by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553110616/entertainmentsit Stepping boldly into his father's footsteps, Brian Herbert presents "Dune: House Atreides," a prequel to Frank Herbert's classic science fiction series, written in collaboration with science fiction veteran Kevin J. Anderson. The story is set decades before "Dune," when a young Baron Harkonnen begins a deadly feud with the Atreides family while the manipulative Bene Gesserit attempts to control the outcome. "Angel Fire East" by Terry Brooks http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345379640/entertainmentsit Can John Ross, Knight of the Word, finally defeat the Void? Terry Brooks finishes up a terrific trilogy with "Angel Fire East." (The first two books in the series are "Running with the Demon" and "A Knight of the Word.") AND THE KITCHEN SINK, TOO: AN INTERVIEW WITH TAD WILLIAMS ********************************************************* Tad Williams is one of the most adored fantastic fiction authors around. Multitudes of fan Web sites attest to the enduring popularity of his Tailchaser's Song fantasy series. On tour for book three of his four-volume virtual reality Otherland series, "Mountain of Black Glass," Williams spoke with us about his inspirations and plans for the story. Read our interview with Tad Williams: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/14428 EDITOR'S FAVORITES ****************** By far the most stylish collection of science fiction words and images ever published, "Science Fiction of the 20th Century" is an illustrated history of the genre destined to become a collector's item. Also this month, for fans of good end-of-the-world yarns, "Bangs and Whimpers" delivers a satisfying collection of story reprints by Asimov, Heinlein, Tiptree, Dick, and more. Find more editor's favorites: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/14434 BESTSELLING SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ************************************* Travel through a complex virtual reality universe and into the future of Star Wars with these two bestsellers. "Otherland III: Mountain of Black Glass" by Tad Williams http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0886778492/entertainmentsit Bestselling author Tad Williams follows a band of misfits trapped in a dangerously lovely cyberworld known as Otherland. "Mountain of Black Glass" is the third book in this thrilling series. "The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime" by R.A. Salvatore http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345428447/entertainmentsit Long after the Empire is defeated, our favorite Star Wars heroes (and their kids) must deal with a terrifying new threat. R.A. Salvatore dives into the Star Wars universe with the first of a new novel series. Find more bestsellers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/11602 NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** Like your fantasy on the dark side, or do you prefer the traditional swordplay epic? Take your pick. "Dark Ladies" by Fritz Lieber http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031286972X/entertainmentsit Dark fantasy master Fritz Lieber's two classic tales of urban horror and witchcraft are bound together in one terrific volume. "Sir Stalwart: Book One of the King's Daggers" by Dave Duncan http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380800985/entertainmentsit Fans of Dave Duncan's King's Blades series will find more action, adventure, and great fantasy writing in "Sir Stalwart," the first of Duncan's new King's Daggers tales. Find more new paperbacks: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=ts/feature/11684 AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Century The 20th century was the best hundred years science fiction and fantasy ever had. We took a look back and found an impressive array of literature spanning human speculation--from mythic fantasy to virtual reality. Take a look at our picks for the top books of the 20th century. Books of the century ****** Give the Perfect Gift, Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-Card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. 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