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Out of the Madhouse


Christopher Golden - 1999
    But even with Buffy providing her unique style of damage control, it's more than one Slayer can handle - especially since the abominations are coming from a centuries-old portal through time and space.https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14963...

The Willow Files, Vol. 1


Yvonne Navarro - 1999
    You're nice, and you're funny and you don't smoke, and okay, werewolf, but that's not all the time. I mean, three days out of the month I'm not much fun to he around, either." -- Willow" When Buffy the Vampire Slayer arrived in Sunnydale, she befriended a bookish, insecure girl named Willow. As a Slayerette, Will uses her computer prowess for good, hacking into electronic government files and researching obscure rituals on the Web. But Willow's love life is severely lacking, consisting of an unfulfilled crush on her friend Xander and a short-lived fling with a deadly demon she met over the Internet.Through her often life-threatening experiences with the Slayer, Willow gains the confidence to just be herself in the peer pressure-filled world of high school. And when her first real boyfriend, Oz, turns out to be a bit..."unusual..".in his own right, Willow is just the girl to prove that love really is blind...and a little scary.

The Power of Three


Eliza Willard - 1999
    Give us the power! Prue, Piper, and Phoebe Halliwell didn't think reading a magical incantation would really work. But it did. Now Prue can move things with her mind, Piper can freeze time, and Phoebe can see the future. They are the Charmed Ones--the most powerful of witches.But being enchanted has a price. There's a warlock who wants to steal their powers. And he'll do it any way he can--even if it means killing them!https://openlibrary.org/books/OL35503...

Sleepy Hollow: A Novelization (Includes the Classic Short Story)


Peter Lerangis - 1999
    In New York City, young Constable Ichabod Crane is eager to use his latest scientific methods and his powers of deduction to solve the most brutal of crimes. But nothing can prepare him for the shocking murders that take him far from the city's cobblestones to the eerie town of Sleepy Hollow.Awaiting him are three beheaded bodies, all apparently victims of a legendary Headless Horseman returned from the grave to exact revenge. With the help of an orphaned child and a beautiful young woman, Ichabod uses reason to confront the horrors of the unexplained.But the reality of Sleepy Hollow's waking nightmare is always before him. A reality where witches cast spells in the darkened woods...trees bleed...and a demon rides at night.

The Xander Years, Vol. 1


Keith R.A. DeCandido - 1999
    But Buffy the vampire slayer's friend Xander seems to find extra trouble with the opposite sex. When he starts dating Cordelia, things seem to be working until she decides he's harming her social standing.

The Mummy


Max Allan Collins - 1999
    His discovery of the Lost City of the Dead is a fluke—but to British librarian Evelyn Carnahan it's the archaeological find of the century. The city contains all the treasures of Egypt and possibly the secrets of life and death. Leading Evelyn's expedition deep into the Sahara isn't exactly easy money, though, as Rick must dodge death traps, escape the jaws of man-eating beetles, and even duel a hook-handed mercenary. And just when he's caught his breath, a long ago evil returns from the grave—with a taste for human flesh...

The Long Night of Centauri Prime


Peter David - 1999
    In this first novel of a new trilogy based on the Hugo Award-winning TV series, the malevolent beings are reshaping the Centauri Republic into a secret seat of power from which to launch deadly strikes against Interstellar Alliance President John Sheridan and the Earth itself.

The Art of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow


Andrew Kevin Walker - 1999
    It is fitting, then, that the companion book to his movie Sleepy Hollow is a big and beautiful hardback, full of images that range from quietly eerie to eye-popping. The book contains Burton's sketches, paintings from production designer Rick Heinrichs and costume designer Colleen Atwood, and dozens of stills from the film itself. All of this is juxtaposed with Andrew Kevin Walker's screenplay of Washington Irving's story. The result is a unique opportunity to see how a film comes together. Bare words on a page result in Burton's quirky roughs, which are fleshed out into more detailed paintings by Burton and the production team. Finally it all comes together in photographs of the end product. In addition to an engrossing screenplay (Careful! It's far from a direct cribbing of the original story, so see the movie before reading too far if you don't want the plot spoiled), the reader gets to see the evolution of Ichabod's binocular glasses and creepy yet strangely charming autopsy instruments. The book as a whole illustrates one of the most interesting aspects of Burton's vision--frightening images are clearly meant to be seen as beautiful at the same time. The Art of Sleepy Hollow is entertaining on several levels: as a good story, as a step-by-step tour of the way a film's design comes together, and as a fascinating picture book for grownups. --Ali Davis

Star Trek: The Spock vs. Q Collection (Gift Set)


Leonard Nimoy - 1999
    When it hits, the impact will result in the end of all life on the planet.Ambassador Spock travels back in time to subtly warn Earth's inhabitants of impending doom while calling into question humanity's priorities. However, before the truth is told, the all powerful being Q appears and reminds Spock that he is prohibited from interfering in Earth's history. Besides, Q doesn't see mankind as something worth saving.This initial encounter between the two legendary characters explodes into a battle of wits as Spock cleverly befuddles Q with his own words. As barbs are exchanged, and humanity's laws and wonders are laid bare, Spock's logic just may convince Q that humans are indeed a species worthy of salvation, but will he be too late?In "Spock Vs. Q, " Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie again bring their characters to glorious life in the most lively and entertaining debate since Nixon vs. Kennedy. Recorded in front of a live audience, "Spock Vs. Q" is a stirring audio program that could only come from Alien Voices.The SequelThe battle of wits and logic is joined againFollowing their debate over the fate of mankind, Spock and Q continue their discussions over a meal. After dining, the two return to the stage to recount their repast, which included encounters with several of Spock's former shipmates.However, at the moment the two verbal sparring partners shake hands, a power surge places them in total darkness. Suddenly, Spock and Q are no longer on stage, but somewhere in deep space.As they struggle to determine what has happened, a curious personality change takes hold. Spock is overcome with giddy delight. Q is much more serious, even...logical.Masterfully performed by Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie, "Star Trek(R) Spock vs. Q: The Sequel" is a fascinating and often hilarious role reversal that reveals previously unknown sides of Spock and Q. It is a program so original it could only come from Alien Voices(R).

Pokemon Origami, Volume 1


Ryoko Nishida - 1999
    Preprinted paper and instructions direct readers in creating three-dimensional figures of Ash Ketchum, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Eevee, Zubat, and other favorite Pokmon, as well as readers' own characters. The Pokmon phenomenon is based on the Nintendo Game Boy adventure, which sets players on a quest to collect all 150 Pokmon creatures - an eclectic assortment of animal, vegetable, mineral, and out-of-this- world characters.

Let's Find Pokemon!


Kazunori Aihara - 1999
    Fans of the Pokaemon television series and video game may search for their favorite pocket monsters among the bustle of the illustrations, find their way through the mazes, and solve other puzzles."

Two Fat Ladies Obsessions


Clarissa Dickson Wright - 1999
    A companion book to their new television series airing this winter. 30 full-color photos.

Pokemon: The Official Collector's Sticker Book


Maria S. Barbo - 1999
    

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Monster Book


Christopher Golden - 1999
    "The Monster Book" looks at how vampires are created on the show. There are interviews with the series creator, Joss Whedon, as well as the writers, make-up and costume artists, stunt men and actors. It explores the mythology surrounding vampires and other ghouls, in other forms of popular culture. Meet the vampires and other Sunnydale hellmouth creatures, safely, in this monster book.

Pokemon Activity Book


Michael Teitelbaum - 1999
    Mazes, puzzles, riddles, and word games for hours of mind-boggling fun.

How To Draw The Legend Of Zelda (troll)


Michael Teitelbaum - 1999
    Valuable tips on drawing styles and techniques makes this bestseller a favorite with both aspiring artist and kids who just want to have fun.

Pikachu's Vacation: Junior Novel (Pokemon Movie #01)


Tracey West - 1999
    Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Togepi and friends head to an amusement park for Pokemon only but a group of bullies break in to disturb the peace.

Pokemon Tales: Fly On Butterfree (Pokemon Tales)


Junko Wada - 1999
    -- Colorful, sturdy board books featuring original stories

How to Become a Pokemon Master: An Unauthorized Guide-Not Endorsed By Nintendo


Hank Schlesinger - 1999
    It's all here. Amaze your friends, astound you parents, and impress your classmates with the valuable expert tips that can turn you into a champion Pokemon player. And you'll get them straight from the source: kids just like you who have played for hours on end and discovered the amazing secrets of this awesome game!Author Hank Schlesinger-an avid video game junkie himself-has interviewed kids who love Pokemon, and thrown in his insights and tips, to create the ultimate Pokemon guide.Learn from the pros-other kids who have aced Pokemon!From raising Pokemon to defeating the most deadly enemies in battle-these are the tips that no serious player can afford to miss. Compete on your own or plug into a friend's Game Boy and share the fun. Either way, you'll want the best hints and strategies-from the best players-for this amazing game of courage, skill...and monsters!With special bonus tips for other game boy games.This book has not been authorized or endorsed by any creator, manufacturer or distributor of Pokemon games of toys, or any creator or producer of the "Pokemon" television show.