User talk:Don Erikson/Archive 11

Science Fiction: The Best of 2002

Changes to this publication: introduction is x pages not ix, date is March not February according to the copyright page. --Vasha 20:28, 3 July 2017 (EDT)

Mars, We Love You

Changes to this publication (based on a copy at hand): some notes; in the contents, replaced the NOVEL record The War of the Worlds with "War of the Worlds (excerpt)"; added a record for the introduction to the excerpt from Double Star; changed the author credit of "Report on Canali" from G. V. Schiaparelli to Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli; and the foreword to Jane W. Hipolito. --Vasha 23:03, 3 July 2017 (EDT)

The New Women of Wonder

Added roman-numeral introduction to the page numbers; moved external identifiers. --Vasha 12:30, 4 July 2017 (EDT)

2020 Vision (1980 edition)

Changes: Made page numbers consistently be for the introductions to the stories rather than the start of the stories, and added a note about that; capitalization fix and moving external identifiers. --Vasha 12:54, 4 July 2017 (EDT)

Stellar #2

Added note about subtitle of the volume; moved external identifiers. --Vasha 13:31, 4 July 2017 (EDT)

Intended change to The Harriers

Although this book is in the DB as simply The Harriers, the title page reads The Harriers: Book One: Of War and Honor. OK to change it? Also, unlike what the notes say (evidently a typo), the copyright page reads "First Printing, April 1991." --Vasha 15:32, 4 July 2017 (EDT)

The Prophet of Lamath

Replaced the Amazon cover art for The Prophet of Lamath with a scan of my copy, also added the Copyright statement. I've indicated that the LCCN is not valid. --AndyjMo 08:13, 6 July 2017 (EDT)

The Wizard in Waiting

Replaced the Amazon Cover art for The Wizard in Waiting with a scan of my copy, also added the Copyright statement. --AndyjMo 08:22, 6 July 2017 (EDT)

The Power and the Prophet

Replaced the Amazon Cover art for The Power and the Prophet with a scan of my copy, also added the Copyright statement. --AndyjMo 08:33, 6 July 2017 (EDT)

Gladiator

Hi, Don. Could you have a peek [here] when you get back? Thanks. --~ Bill, Bluesman 16:08, 6 July 2017 (EDT)

Singapore Science Fiction

Hi Don, I found a copy of Singapore Science Fiction in the Singapore National Library today. Two changes I think we should make to the record: each story is certainly a short story, and "Adan and Eve" is actually "Adam and Eve".

PS. If you ever want to offload this title from your collection, I'd be more than happy to help out! Cheers. PeteYoung 03:27, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Found publication date for this pub as [2008] at WorldCat. And have a look at Amazon, where the back cover image is shown. --Zapp 17:41, 18 July 2017 (EDT)

2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America

Added notes and cover scan to your verified 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America.SFJuggler 00:53, 21 July 2017 (EDT)

The War of the Worlds (Abridged)

You have the only verified copy of the Moby Illustrated Classic Editions, in this pub. I had a couple of questions. As a point of verification - my copy has on the title page - Illustrations by Brendan Lynch - against your credit to the cover artist Al Leiner. My other questions are: Why did you choose to add "(Abridged)" to the title; why did you not credit Malvina G. Vogel as an author; and why did you choose the publisher as Moby instead of Moby / Playmore? The unverified publications here and here differ in their approach. I think that the latter is actually the same publication as yours, except they have Brendan doing interior and cover.

If I'm going to enter about 20 of these, I'd like them consistent and prefer the approach of your possible duplicate except I'd have put simply Moby as you had. I feel comfortable updating the existing one's, as they are not verified. I'd appreciate your comments, as you are the only one to admit having one. Doug H 20:21, 27 July 2017 (EDT)

Sorry for not waiting. I've entered my pub so you could see what I mean. Doug H 22:50, 31 July 2017 (EDT)

Burroughs books

Hi, Don! I've picked up a number of later printings of ERB books that have printing histories in them, so can update quite a few with current 0000-00-00 dates. I'll put notes in for the sources. And I'll make just one list here in this post, to keep them together.

[The People that Time Forgot]

[The People that Time Forgot]

[Beyond the Farthest Star]

[The Lost Continent]

[The Lost Continent]

--~ Bill, Bluesman 13:06, 28 July 2017 (EDT)

Runestaff

I've replaced the cover art of Runestaff with a scan of my copy, also updated the Printing History. --AndyjMo 11:31, 2 August 2017 (EDT)

Danse Macabre

Replaced Amazon cover art of Danse Macabre with a scan of my copy, added Copyright statement and moved OCLC. --AndyjMo 12:36, 3 August 2017 (EDT)

Danse Macabre

Replaced Amazon cover art of Danse Macabre with a scan of my copy, added Copyright statement and moved OCLC. --AndyjMo 12:36, 3 August 2017 (EDT)

Sorry, computer was slow and I pressed Return key too many times. --AndyjMo 12:37, 3 August 2017 (EDT)

The Paradise Game

We have this publication dated in July 1974. However, user Hifrommike65 noted that his copy states June 1974 (see here). Could you check your copy? The July statement must have come from somewhere. Thanks, --Willem 04:02, 4 August 2017 (EDT)

No response after a week, so I changed the record. Please check your copy when you have the time. Thanks, --Willem 14:31, 10 August 2017 (EDT)

First, You Fight

I credited the cover of First, You Fight to R.S Brown with a note about the initials signing the cover. MOHearn 11:21, 4 August 2017 (EDT)

Page length

Hello Don, perhaps is it time to archive your talk page ;-). Hauck 14:02, 4 August 2017 (EDT)

The Long Tomorrow

Hi, Don! I'm a little confused by [this] record. I have a copy with the same ISBN and date but it says Second Printing and there's no sign of the SBN recorded in the notes. Could you have a quick look? Thanks --~ Bill, Bluesman 20:35, 9 August 2017 (EDT)

I was confused too. I think this entry is a mistake and unverified it.Don Erikson 14:50, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Thanks! Welcome back. --~ Bill, Bluesman 16:52, 12 October 2017 (EDT)

B. W. Clough

In accordance with discussion on Moderator Board, I changed the canonical name of B. W. Clough to Brenda W. Clough, which affected this, this, and this verified publication of yours. --Vasha 02:21, 12 August 2017 (EDT)

To Kill a Shadow

I credited the cover of To Kill a Shadow to R. S. Brown and noted his signature. MOHearn 10:09, 14 August 2017 (EDT)

All the Lovely Bad Ones

http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?307297 seems damaged in the notes part. First printing? thanks. gzuckier 14:38, 15 August 2017 (EDT)

Castle Roogna

Castle Roogna: I've updated the Printing History - the copyright statement does say First Edition not First Printing. The LCCN is as listed on the copyright statement but the web site says it is invalid. --AndyjMo 14:11, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

If I Pay Thee Not in Gold

Replaced Amazon cover art for If I Pay Thee Not in Gold with a scan of my copy, updated the Printing History, added Canadian price, added source of the Cover Artist and moved the OCLC. --AndyjMo 12:37, 18 August 2017 (EDT)

Artist credit for Red Sonja (2) Demon Night

In the notes for this pub of Demon Night, it says the artist is Vallejo without a doubt but is unsigned. My copy credits Boris on the back cover. Is it the same for yours or do I have something different? (Same note posted with Bluesman) Doug H 23:58, 18 August 2017 (EDT)

Bluesman claims he never looked. This pub has been updated to reflect the credit. Doug H 16:36, 19 August 2017 (EDT)

Var the Stick

Updated the Printing History for Var the Stick (added statement about Corgi edition and Copyright statement). The OCLC number listed is for a 1975 edition by Transworld Publishers. There seem to be a number of records for this edition in WorldCat e.g. 877355538, which gives the ISBN and lists Corgi as the publisher. Should this be the link? --AndyjMo 10:35, 19 August 2017 (EDT)

On a Pale Horse

I've added the First Hardcover Edition date to On a Pale Horse. I've removed the LCCN identifier as this refers to the 1983 hardcover edition here.--AndyjMo 12:31, 19 August 2017 (EDT)

The Source of Magic

Updated Printing History, added source of the Cover Artist and LCCN to The Source of Magic. --AndyjMo 16:59, 20 August 2017 (EDT)

Yon Ill Wind

Updated Printing History for Yon Ill Wind. The LCCN on the copyright page is for the 1996 hardcover edition. --AndyjMo 11:43, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Pet Peeve

Updated Printing History for Pet Peeve, included the source of the cover artist and include the excerpt. I’ve replaced the Amazon cover art with a scan of my copy. --AndyjMo 09:06, 22 August 2017 (EDT)

Gears and Levers 1: A Steampunk Anthology (Volume 1)

Hi, I've entered the content of your verified Gears and Levers 1: A Steampunk Anthology (Volume 1).--Dirk P Broer 10:24, 22 August 2017 (EDT)

Shivers V

When you have a moment, could you please double check the title of Steve Vernon's story "The Forever Long Snake of Olan Walker" in your verified Shivers V? It has been reprinted (in a chapbook) as The Forever Long Road of Olan Walker, which is currently set up as a variant title. TIA! Ahasuerus 19:18, 25 August 2017 (EDT)

Never mind, the title has been confirmed by another verifier :) Ahasuerus 10:41, 9 September 2017 (EDT)

Step to the Stars

Added the Copyright statement to Step to the Stars. I’ve removed the LCCN from the External IDs list as it only relates to the hardcover edition. --AndyjMo 11:54, 29 August 2017 (EDT)

Valentina - Soul in Sapphire

Updated the Printing History for Valentina, added the source of the Cover Artist and added the LCCN. --AndyjMo 11:59, 29 August 2017 (EDT)

Beyond the Beyond

Updated the Printing History for Beyond the Beyond. Changed the OCLC to a more exact entry. --AndyjMo 17:44, 29 August 2017 (EDT)

Three Hearts and Three Lions

Updated the Printing History for Three Hearts and Three Lions. Added the source of the cover artist. --AndyjMo 10:16, 30 August 2017 (EDT)

Fellowship of the Ring (Canadian printing)

You verified this third Canadian printing. If it is Canadian, the currency should be C$. I've updated the second, fourth and fifth, as well as the sixth which I can also verify. I don't know if you were the one generating the entries based on the 45th printing (the note is also in your third but that proves nothing), but you're the only one who left a name anywhere. When I updated the sixth, the publication date listed in the book was off by a month from what the 45th had. Doesn't make it more accurate, but I left the note about the difference from later printings. Anyway, the first printing has two entries - one generated by whoever did the 45th printing and one by Bluesman who verified a copy with a one-month difference in the dates. I've told him. I don't know if there are later Canadian printings generated by the 45th. EOBD (End of Brain Dump). Doug H 16:41, 30 August 2017 (EDT)

This was probably my mistake. Maybe a cut & paste error. Ballantine didn't do any Canadian printings, Methuan did. Ive removed the Canadian reference to the notes.Don Erikson 15:01, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Between Planets

Turns out there were two printings of the title under the same catalog #. Notes explain the one difference. [1] and [2] --~ Bill, Bluesman 15:05, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

The Making of the Trek Conventions

I've added the cover artist to your verified pub. --TracyPoff 14:27, 5 September 2017 (EDT)

Some updates to The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 23

Some corrections based on a copy (first printing): The first and last story in the volume are switched; the title on the title page is printed The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror: Volume 23; page numbers changed from 589 to xv+589. --Vasha 01:06, 6 September 2017 (EDT)

Bored of the Rings

Updated the Printing History and added the source of the cover artist to Bored of the Rings. --AndyjMo 17:19, 6 September 2017 (EDT)

Victor Valla

Please see this discussion. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 21:57, 6 September 2017 (EDT)

Possible typos in What If?

In the record for What If? The World's Foremost Military Historians Imagine What Might Have Been, there are two possible typos: "D Day Fails: Atomic Alternatives in Europe" on p. 341, and "A Qiagmire Avoided?" on p. 393. Could you check if those are right? --Vasha 21:43, 8 September 2017 (EDT)

Sorry for the delay. If it's the absence of a hyphen in "D Day Fails: Atomic Alternatives in Europe" then that is how it appears in the book. I added a "u" to quagmire.Don Erikson 14:39, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Adding notes, synopses, to Wilkie Collins

I have been going through The Wilkie Collins Information Pages and adding some of their very detailed information to the database. This affects some publications you verified. I have not changed anything you originally entered, only added things. --Vasha 14:29, 10 September 2017 (EDT)

"mrs. bullwinkle"

I have added a synopsis to "Mrs Bullwinkle" in Terror! and marked it nongenre. --Vasha 15:52, 10 September 2017 (EDT)

A Wizard in Midgard

I have replaced the Amazon cover image with a scanned image for this pub. Doug H 23:56, 10 September 2017 (EDT)

Pigs Don't Fly

Updated the Printing History and added the source of the cover artist to Pigs Don’t Fly. --AndyjMo 12:45, 11 September 2017 (EDT)

Chains of the Sea

Hi, I found the cover artist for your verified copy of the 2nd edition of Chains of the Sea it is Gervasio Gallardo, who also did the 1st edition (which you also verified).--Dirk P Broer 15:44, 11 September 2017 (EDT)

The Immortals of Science Fiction

I've submitted contents (interior art) to this publication, based on external artist credits, such as tonyrobertsart.co.uk (The Illustrated Man), comicsvalue.com and again for Terry Oakes, and isfdb entries such for covers by Richard Clifton-Dey, Alan Craddock, Stuart Hughes and Les Edwards. Horzel 09:09, 14 September 2017 (EDT)

Lighthouse Horrors

I have acquired a copy of Lighthouse Horrors, which you verified, and intend to move the non-speculative stories in it from the contents to the notes. Is that all right with you? The affected stories would be "The Disturber of Traffic," "The End of the Reef," "Ghost Island Light," "Madhouse Light," "Three Skeleton Key," and "All the Way Home." --Vasha 14:30, 19 September 2017 (EDT)

Sorry for the delay. I have no problem with the changes.Don Erikson 14:31, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers and Other Stories from Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine

Corrected title on Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers and Other Stories from Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine and added cover artist credit.SFJuggler 22:47, 19 September 2017 (EDT)

T Zero

Hi, I've imported content for T Zero.--Dirk P Broer 17:42, 24 September 2017 (EDT)

2nd Foundation: Galactic Empire

Hi, I've imported content for 2nd Foundation: Galactic Empire.--Dirk P Broer 18:06, 24 September 2017 (EDT)

The Edge of Things

Hi, I've imported content for The Edge of Things.--Dirk P Broer 02:56, 25 September 2017 (EDT)

The Cauldron

Removed "(excerpt)" from "The Cauldron" in Northern Stars; not needed because it isn't an excerpt from something titled "The Cauldron" (as per a R&S discussion). I do have a question, though. In the 2017 edition the author's name is give as "Donald M. Kingsbury." Is it so in your earlier edition also? Vasha 12:03, 25 September 2017 (EDT) be

There is a initial "M" both on the story page and the table of content.Don Erikson 14:30, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Fat Chance

Replaced the Cover Image for Fat Chance and updated the Printing History. --AndyjMo 16:50, 26 September 2017 (EDT)

Babel-17

The cover artist of Babel-17 is Vicente Segrelles, see his site, image CF_289. Horzel 06:46, 27 September 2017 (EDT)

Great Ghost Stories in Large Print

Hi, I changed the page numbers from 390 to x+390 after consulting OCLC. I came across another OCLC record for this book, where it is mentioned as part of the G.K. Hall large print book series.--Dirk P Broer 07:34, 27 September 2017 (EDT)

Conjure Wife

Hi, Conjure Wife may have Norman Walker as cover artist. I added it to the notes.--Dirk P Broer 12:20, 27 September 2017 (EDT)

Orbit Science Fiction Yearbook Two

Cover artist of Yearbook Two is Brian Waugh, according to Sztuka Science Fiction Art. Horzel 08:12, 28 September 2017 (EDT)

Query about cover of The Darker Mask

In your verified copy you have the cover credited to Jamie Stafford-Hill. But I have looked at this book (different edition, same cover) and the cover art is by Tomer Hanuka. Are you sure of your information? --Vasha 18:57, 28 September 2017 (EDT)

It is Hanuka. I fixed it.Don Erikson 14:28, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

The Past Through Tomorrow

Cover artist of this is Carl Lundgren, see carllundgren.com. Horzel 04:34, 6 October 2017 (EDT)

Seveneves

Updated notes in this pub to correct Weta Workshops (from Wetta) and added Canadian price. Doug H 14:05, 7 October 2017 (EDT)

"Out of My Sight, Out of My Mind" author credit

Hi Don, an editor wants to change the author credit on "Out of My Sight, Out of My Mind" in your verified In the Shadow of the Towers from David D. Friedman to David W. Friedman. Would you check? Thanks. --MartyD 11:50, 8 October 2017 (EDT)

It is "W" on the story page. Th Tale of content gives no initial though.Don Erikson 14:26, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Ok, thanks. I will accept the submission, then (story's title page wins) and I'll add that note about the TOC having no initial while I'm at it. --MartyD 06:43, 11 October 2017 (EDT)

The Satan Bug deletion

Sorry Don to inform you that your verified edition / printing of Alistair MacLean's novel has been deleted due to a moderator's error. You may want to re-enter it and read about the background here. Good to have you back! Christian Stonecreek 14:49, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

An Army of One

I accepted your addition of An Army of One. However, the ISBN provided was missing a digit so I updated it based on Amazon. Please double check. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 17:11, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction

I have your addition of "How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction" on hold. This appears to be the same publication as this one since your publication note states first printing. It is likely that Locus1 had the wrong price. Unless I'm missing something, please cancel this edit and update the other publication instead. You can keep the date and include a note that the date is per Locus1. Otherwise, let me know if I'm missing something. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 17:15, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

My copy has a price of $14.99 not $12.95. I think they are different. (Unless I somehow entered the wrong price, I'm a little outta practice here.) What's more likely, that Locus is wrong by more than $2 or theirs is a 3rd printing? Another clue is publishers dropped the $X.95 prices and went to $X.99 ones later. I could be wrong but I think it isn't the same.Don Erikson 17:41, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

I accepted your edit. OCLC is showing a 1987 edition with that same ISBN. However, they may be confusing it with this version. Undated seems the best approach for now unless you find something more. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 17:59, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six

I approved your clone of "The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six". However, I removed the date since your note states this is a second printing and the publication date was still the same as the original printing. If you have a source for the second printing date, you can add it back, but the source needs to be provided in the publication notes. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 17:17, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

Planets by Otto Binder

Is this the cover of the book you have? ···日本穣 · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 19:46, 10 October 2017 (EDT)

The cover art is the same but some of the lettering is different. I'll be making a scan and add it later.Don Erikson 14:34, 12 October 2017 (EDT)

"Probe", as credited to Margaret Wander Bonanno

I've proposed a change to the author of this book, a copy of which you have verified, and request that you review my justification on the Community Portal. Chavey 04:29, 11 October 2017 (EDT)

When Evil Wakes

Cover artist of this is Les Edwards, according to Tourist's Guide to Transylvania. See also L'Autre Race. Horzel 08:48, 12 October 2017 (EDT)

The Elfin Ship

Updated the Printing History and added the source of the cover artist to The Elfin Ship. Added the LCCN. Replaced the Amazon Cover art with a scan of my copy. --AndyjMo 09:17, 14 October 2017 (EDT)

The Disappearing Dwarf

Updated the Printing History and added the source of the cover artist to The Disappearing Dwarf. Added the LCCN. Replaced the Amazon Cover art with a scan of my copy. --AndyjMo 10:04, 14 October 2017 (EDT)

A Guide to Barsoom

Added LCCN from copyright page to A Guide to Barsoom. Doug H 12:24, 14 October 2017 (EDT)

The Return

I accepted your edit to The Return, but changed your note of "Source of cover credit unknown" to "Cover credit per first Pocket hc edition". It is showing the same cover as Bluesman's verified version. -- JLaTondre (talk) 18:43, 15 October 2017 (EDT)

The Outer Fleet

Cover artist of this is George Alvara. His signature is visible on some copies of this edition, and it's also the same art as on Star Giant. Horzel 06:26, 17 October 2017 (EDT)

Also same art on your verified The Gladiator now credited to Alvaro. Horzel 06:43, 17 October 2017 (EDT)

Victorian Ghost Stories by Eminent Women Writers

In your verified publication, the paperback edition of Victorian Ghost Stories by Eminent Women Writers, you have the author of "The Last House in C-- Street" as Dinah Maria Mulock, of "The Cold Embrace" as Mary Elizabeth Braddon, and of "The Vacant Lot" as Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, but in the hardcover edition it is Dinah M. Mulock, Mary E. Braddon, and Mary E. Wilkins respectively. Please recheck and correct if necessary. Thanks! --Vasha 20:34, 22 October 2017 (EDT)

They all do use the middle initial. I'll fix it.Don Erikson 17:33, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

Well I was going to edit it but I don't remember how to edit an already verified name. I'll see what info I can find.Don Erikson 17:46, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

Best thing to do is to use the remove-title and import-content tools to take out the wrong record and put in the correct one. --Vasha 17:54, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

BTW it would be a matter of opinion whether to interpret the book's "Mary E. Wilkins (Freeman)" as "Mary E. Wilkins" or "Mary E. Wilkins Freeman." In similar cases in the past, experienced users have told me to omit the part in parentheses, so it would be "Mary E. Wilkins." --Vasha 17:56, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

Swords Against Death IV

Hi, Don. You have both Zebra editions of [this]. I just picked up a Canadian one with the same artwork and found a signature on it. Horse on the front cover, follow its left rear leg to edge of the art. Looks like six letters, possible ZESMER but that seems weird and matches nothing. Can you see anything more/different? Thanks! --~ Bill, Bluesman 15:34, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

Under magnification it looks to me to say SHERMAN. Of the three Shermans on ISFDB who are artist none seem to fit the style or timeline for this cover. The H could be an L and the A an O or it may not be writing at all.Don Erikson 17:39, 23 October 2017 (EDT)

Thanks for checking. It occurred to me that SAD V has similar art and might have a better sig? --~ Bill, Bluesman 15:59, 24 October 2017 (EDT)

While I thought before that this might be a David Ireland cover, a bit of searching among other Zebra covers has led me to the idea that this might be a Luis Bermejo cover, see Master of Boranga, and that one appears to be signed too. Horzel 08:54, 25 October 2017 (EDT)

Yes, the cover of Swords Against Darkness IV is by Luis Bermejo, see todocollection.net! I also found the Bermejo original for V here. Horzel 06:13, 2 November 2017 (EDT)

The Birth of Flux & Anchor

The Birth of Flux & Anchor: The publication date in this record is “1985-12-00” which matches the copyright page in my copy “First printing: December 1985”. However the Notes say “First Printing: October 1986”. Is this a mistype or are there 2 First Editions? --AndyjMo 09:16, 27 October 2017 (EDT)

Stalker from the Stars

I credited the cover of Stalker from the Stars to Bob Larkin and noted his credit on the copyright page. (A post of the original art on Al Bigley's blog shows the signature was cropped from the cover.) MOHearn 10:23, 27 October 2017 (EDT)

2010: Odyssey Two

2010: Odyssey Two: my copy matches this record but has “Special overseas edition” on the copyright page. Does your copy contain this line, if not then I will create a new record? --AndyjMo 18:04, 29 October 2017 (EDT)

It has been decided that a new record should be created. --AndyjMo 12:26, 30 October 2017 (EDT)

Iceworld

Iceworld: my copy matches this record apart from the copyright page which states “Printed in Canada” (Back cover states “Cover printed in the U.S.A.”). Does this indicate a Canadian issue (the price just says 95c) or is it just that some copies were actually printed in Canada? --AndyjMo 12:25, 30 October 2017 (EDT)

I've created a new record for my copy. --AndyjMo 18:10, 30 October 2017 (EDT)

The Death Master

Cover art of The Death Master is probably not by Paul Lehr, I'd rather say it's in the style of Jack Faragasso, see Secret of the Red Spot or When the Sky Burned (Popular Library 1974!). Horzel 08:58, 1 November 2017 (EDT)

I agree. I've changed it.Don Erikson 19:33, 16 January 2018 (EST)

The Best SF Stories from New Worlds #2

Cover artist of this is Paul Lehr, see In de oceaan van de nacht. Horzel 09:23, 1 November 2017 (EDT)

Roald Dahl's non-genre stories

I have been looking into Roald Dahl's stories and am about to mark some of them non-genre. The ones that occur in publications you verified are "The Visitor," "The Great Switcheroo," and "The Last Act" in Switch Bitch; "Taste" in Stories of Suspense; "The Hitchhiker" in Duel and Other Horror Stories of the Road. Please let me know if you disagree. --Vasha 15:51, 5 November 2017 (EST)

End of the Dream

Hi, Don. Could you have a look at [this] post? Thanks. --~ Bill, Bluesman 13:44, 6 November 2017 (EST)

Shadows 6

Hi, Don. I have added the cover artist for [Shadows 6] by Charles L. Grant as well as a corresponding note. JLochhas 14:46, 8 November 2017 (EST)

Deals with the Devil

The title page for this pub says 'Twelve Stories from Deals with Devil'. I think the title of the entry should be changed as well.TAWeiss 20:54, 12 November 2017 (EST)

I have changed the title according to the submission by TAWeiss. Please rechange if that was not correct (and please check als the 1966 edition of this anthology). Christian Stonecreek 02:32, 13 November 2017 (EST)

And I did the same according to the same editor for the 1961 edition of Finney's Body Snatchers. We do assign titles by titlle pages (beginning pages for content items). Christian Stonecreek 05:15, 14 November 2017 (EST)

Non-genre stories

I have looked through Tales for a Rainy Night which you verified and marked all but four stories non-genre. Also "The Whitechapel Wantons", in Red Jack and "The Hound" in Hounds of Hell.. --Vasha 12:43, 15 November 2017 (EST)

The 3rd Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories

re The 3rd Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories: There is some confusion in the notes regarding the various editions of this pub. Would you mind double checking the title page of your edition to see if it's "3rd" or "Third"? The cover shows "Third" and there is not a note regarding the title page being different. Thanks. -- JLaTondre (talk) 19:11, 16 November 2017 (EST)

Is "Third" throughout. Fixed.Don Erikson 19:30, 16 January 2018 (EST)

The Phantom Detective

I discovered today that the author Robert Wallace of the Phantom Detective series, is actually a house pseudonym. Consequently, I made variant titles of those titles in the database. At the same time, I noticed that almost all of the titles in this series were of the form "The Phantom Detective: <story title>". Our policy is to omit the series title in the title field for individual title records, even when it appears on the title page. I recall that there was a post to this effect several years ago, possibly in the Rules and Standards forum. I have thus updated all the titles to remove "The Phantom Detective:" from the individual title records, for all the titles in the series except those that you have verified. I'd be happy to update those as well, but I wanted to check with you first. I have gone ahead and made variants of these, giving them the title as they originally appeared in The Phantom Detective magazine. Let me know if you agree. Thanks. --Ron ~ Rtrace^Talk 10:35, 18 November 2017 (EST)

Brak the Barbarian Versus The Mark of the Demons

Cover artist of this is Michael Leonard (I), see michaelleonardartist.com (use the slider). Horzel 06:35, 22 November 2017 (EST)

Time Untamed

I added the cover artist and a note about the source to Time Untamed. --Willem 14:56, 23 November 2017 (EST)

Operation Ares

User Horzel found proof of the cover artist of Operation Ares (Paul Lehr as we suspected). I added the credit and a note about the source. --Willem 15:11, 23 November 2017 (EST)

Gog

According to Heritage auctions, the cover to Gog is by 'Stephen Miller'. The entry in ISFDB says 'Steve Miller'. I'm not clear if source of the artist is from the book or another online source. Can you check? Thanks TAWeiss 22:31, 25 November 2017 (EST)

Don, as you have not been active, I've gone ahead and approved the change (plus added the source to the pub notes). If it turns out the pub actually used 'Steve Miller', it will need to be disambiguated from the author with the same name and a pseudonym established. Please check when you get back and let me know. I'll make any necessary corrections. -- JLaTondre (talk) 20:02, 20 December 2017 (EST)

Spacehawk, Inc

Spacehawk, Inc; after a query from a Moderator and posting a question on the Help pages it has been agreed that the page number of the drawing at the front of the book should be 2 – without the square brackets. The actual novel starts at Page 5 so square brackets would only be applied if the drawing was more than 4 pages before that. --AndyjMo 12:12, 27 November 2017 (EST)

I did make the change as stated but another Moderator changed it back to [2]. --AndyjMo 11:52, 9 January 2018 (EST)

Jim Sternako should be Jim Steranko

This record is likely a typo and should point to this record. TAWeiss 20:32, 27 November 2017 (EST)

O-Zone

http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?24646 Added '"ABOUT THE AUTHOR" on page [536].' to notes. thanks. gzuckier 15:52, 7 December 2017 (EST)

Harkfast: The Making of a King

Hi, the cover artist of this is Melvyn Grant, his signature is on the front cover, in purple characters among the skulls. Horzel 18:05, 7 December 2017 (EST)

Science Fiction from China

Added cover scan and notes to Science Fiction from China.SFJuggler 04:33, 9 December 2017 (EST)

Science Fiction from China

Added cover scan and notes to Science Fiction from China.SFJuggler 04:38, 9 December 2017 (EST)

Internet connection glitched. Duplicate message.SFJuggler 04:39, 9 December 2017 (EST)

Tomorrow and Tomorrow

http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?450487 Added note re acknowledgments to notes. thanks. gzuckier 16:42, 12 December 2017 (EST)

Nightshade

There is an error in your verified recird for Nightshade: "The Happy Autumn Fields" should be by Elizabeth Bowen. --Vasha 06:37, 17 December 2017 (EST)

I have gone ahead and made the change based on the Amazon Look Inside of the TOC. Don, please double check this whenever you return. If it turns out that the publication mistakenly credited the story to Max Beerbohm on the title page, let us know and I will make the necessary corrections. -- JLaTondre (talk) 11:49, 17 December 2017 (EST)

Bowen is correct.Don Erikson 19:16, 16 January 2018 (EST)

Non-genre Koontz

Hello Don. I have marked Koontz's Shattered as non-genre, as there is absolutely no speculative element in this novel. Hope you don't mind… Linguist 04:16, 24 December 2017 (EST).

"Amaranth", by Nella Benson

You verified this book, by Nella Benson. Unfortunately, you spelled her name incorrectly, as "Nelia". Chavey 04:43, 26 December 2017 (EST)

There used to be an easy way to edit an authors name but it seems to have been changed and I can't find it. I will keep looking.Don Erikson 19:12, 16 January 2018 (EST)

Fixed (I think).Don Erikson 19:24, 16 January 2018 (EST)