Synopses & Reviews
This acclaimed series, winner of numerous World Fantasy Awards, continues its tradition of excellence with scores of short stories from such writers as Michael Bishop, Edward Bryant, Angela Carter, Terry Lamsley, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, A.R. Morlan, Robert Silverberg, Michael Swanwick, Jane Yolen, and many others. Supplementing the stories are the editors' invaluable overviews of the year in fantastic fiction, Edward Bryant's witty roundup of the year's fantasy films, and a long list of Honorable Mentions-all of which adds up to an invaluable reference source, and a font of fabulous reading.
Review
"Editors Datlow and Windling should be congratulated for selecting a delightful blend that shows the variety of work created in both genres without compromising quality." --
Publishers Weekly"Indispensable." --Kirkus Reviews
"The most extensive and reliable guide to the field available," --Realms of Fantasy
About the Author
Ellen Datlow has edited numerous anthologies, including
Blood Is Not Enough, Alien Sex, Little Deaths, Off Limits, and the forthcoming
Twist of the Tale. The longtime fiction editor of
Omni magazine, she lives in New York City.
Terri Windling is a five-time winner of the World Fantasy Award and a consulting fantasy editor for Tor Books. She has edited many anthologies, including The Armless Maiden, she has also written fiction for children and adults; including most recently The Wood Wife. She lives in Devon, England and Tucson, Arizona.