The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume Seven - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1597804592 ISBN 13: 9781597804592

Publisher: Night Shade, 2013

Synopsis

In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics?

Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today’s dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year’s edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they’re looking for!

Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.

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About the Author

Jonathan Strahan has edited numerous acclaimed anthologies, including The Locus Awards (with Charles N. Brown), The New Space Opera (with Gardner Dozois), and Swords and Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery (with Lou Anders

Reviews

In his seventh-edition introduction, Strahan remarks that 2012 has been a period of self-examination for speculative fiction, as writers experimented with redefining the genre while remaining true to its principles, and publishers sought innovative ways to distribute content. Certainly this collection of 32 stories represents a stunning range of styles and themes from authors established and new, evidence of a vital field with engaged advocates. “Fade to White,” Valente’s ironic advertisement-fueled world of domestic bliss, is a multiple-award nominee. “Mono No Aware,” another award nominee by Liu, is a poignant tale about a man’s heroic sacrifice, informed by a significant game of Go. Many stories edge into horror, such as Hopkinson’s original take on werewolves in “The Easthound” or Link’s haunted space voyage in “Two Houses,” and some are wryly humorous, like Klages’ tale of sibling rivalry in “The Education of a Witch.” Some defy easy description, such as Johnson’s disquieting “Mantis Wives” or Gloss’ naturalist-inspired “The Grinnell Method.” Like previous anthologies, this is a must-read for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and short stories in general. --Krista Hutley

Edition details

• Publisher: Night Shade
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1597804592
• ISBN 13: 9781597804592
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 640
• Editor: Strahan Jonathan