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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eleventh Annual Collection

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eleventh Annual Collection

Penned By Ellen Datlow
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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eleventh Annual Collection

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eleventh Annual Collection

Penned By Ellen Datlow
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Editor's Note:
For more than a decade, readers have turned to The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror to find the most rewarding fantastic short stories. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling continue their critically acclaimed and award-winning tradition with another stunning collection of stories. The fiction and poetry here is culled from an exhaustive survey of the field, nearly four dozen stories ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror, from magical realism to dark tales in the Grand Guignol style. Rounding out the volume are the editors' invaluable overviews of the year in fantasy and horror, a new Year's Best section, on comics, by Charles Vess, and on anime and manga, by Joan D. Vinge, and a long list of Honorable Mentions, making this an indispensable reference as well as the best reading available in fantasy and horror.Contents: Summation 1997: Fantasy • essay by Terri Windling Summation 1997: Horror • essay by Ellen Datlow Horror and Fantasy in the Media: 1997 • essay by Edward Bryant Comics: 1997 • essay by Seth Johnson Obituaries: 1997 • essay by James R. Frenkel The Tale of the Skin (1997) / short story by Emma Donoghue Beauty and the Beast (1997) • poem by Jaimes Alsop Gulliver at Home (1997) / novelette by John Kessel It Had to Be You (1997) / novelette by Nancy Pickard The Skull of Charlotte Corday (1995) / short story by Leslie Dick I Am Infinite; I Contain Multitudes (1997) / short story by Douglas Clegg Coffee Jerk at the Gates of Hell (1997) • poem by Christopher Jones Riding the Black (1997) / novelette by Charles L. Grant In the Fields (1997) / short story by Christopher Harman Mbo (1997) / short story by Nicholas Royle Winner Take All (1997) / short story by Jeffrey Shaffer Safe (1997) / novella by Gary A. Braunbeck El Castillo de la Perseverancia (1995) / novelette by Howard Waldrop The Sin-Eater's Tale (1997) / short story by Brennen Wysong A Visit (1997) / short story by Steven Millhauser A Globe of Glass (1997) / short story by Sonia Gernes The Fall of the Kings [The World of Riverside] (1997) / novelette by Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman Coyote and the White Folks (1997) • poem by Bill Lewis Sheela Na Gig (1997) • poem by Bill Lewis The Flounder's Kiss (1997) / short story by Michael Cadnum Residuals (1997) / novelette by Paul J. McAuley and Kim Newman The Psychomantium (1997) / short story by Molly Brown In the Black Mill (1997) / short story by Michael Chabon Dust Motes (1997) / short story by P. D. Cacek La Muerte (1997) • poem by Pat Mora Spanky's Back in Town [Spanky] (1997) / novelette by Christopher Fowler Marriage (1997) • poem by Denise Duhamel Kingyo No Fun (1997) / novelette by Nicholas Royle Bucket of Blood (1997) / short story by Norman Partridge Mermaid (1997) • poem by A. Alvarez Estate (1997) / short story by Caitlín R. Kiernan The Sin of Elijah (1997) / short story by Steve Stern Driving Blind [Green Town] (1997) / novelette by Ray Bradbury The Sky-Blue Ball (1997) / short story by Joyce Carol Oates The Black Fairy's Curse (1997) / short story by Karen Joy Fowler The Last Song of Sirit Byar [World of The Innkeeper's Song] (1996) / novelette by Peter S. Beagle Marina's Fragrance (1997) / short story by Mayra Santos-Febres Setting Celestial Signs on Terrestrial Beings (1996) • poem by Emily Warn Rabbit Hole (1997) / short story by Jane Yolen Wild Horses [Newford] (1997) / novelette by Charles de Lint Princess (1997) • poem by Matthew Sweeney Audience (1997) / short story by Jack Womack Merlin (1997) / short story by Robert Clinton The Crawl (1997) / novelette by Stephen Laws The Remains of Princess Kaiulani's Garden (1997) / short story by Katherine Vaz Dharma (1994) / short story by Vikram Chandra Honorable Mentions: 1997 • essay by the editors.

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Ellen Datlow writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Ellen Datlow lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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Joshua Williams
Joshua Williams August 11, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Linda Gomez
Linda Gomez March 27, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright January 03, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Emily  Davis
Emily Davis May 19, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Jessica Lopez
Jessica Lopez May 26, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
James Rivera
James Rivera December 13, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars."
Daniel Flores
Daniel Flores May 29, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Melissa Williams
Melissa Williams April 23, 2024
"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel."
Joseph Hernandez
Joseph Hernandez October 11, 2025
"A decent, if standard, experience. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson April 11, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
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