The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume 6 by Jonathan Strahan

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume 6

Jonathan Strahan, Neil Gaiman, E. Lily Yu

Night Shade · Paperback · March 27, 2012

In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before.

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A compact yearly sampler for moving through short fiction without getting lost.
Genres
Sci-Fi Short Stories, Fantasy Anthologies, Short Story Anthologies
Published
Night Shade, March 27, 2012

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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?

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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! The science fiction and fantasy fields continue to evolve, setting new marks with each passing year. For the sixth year in a row, master anthologist Jonathan Strahan has collected stories to captivate, entertain, and showcase the very best the genre has to offer. Critically acclaimed, and with a reputation for including award-winning speculative fiction, The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year is the only major “best of” anthology to collect both fantasy and science fiction under one cover. Jonathan Strahan has edited more than thirty anthologies and collections, 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.

Curated Sampler

A compact yearly sampler for moving through short fiction without getting lost.

Come here for

  • curated short-fiction sampling
  • SF/fantasy range with classroom-friendly framing

Expect

  • multiple voices in one volume
  • easy-to-enter, assignment-ready reading

Where it sits

Fantasy Anthologies86%
Short Story Anthologies62%
Sci-Fi Short Stories43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Epic Fantasy
  • Paranormal Fantasy
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Military Fantasy
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  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Hard Sci-Fi
  • Sci-Fi Short Stories
  • Military Sci-Fi
Authors
Jonathan Strahan, Neil Gaiman, E. Lily Yu
Publisher
Night Shade
Published
March 27, 2012
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Epic Fantasy