The Big Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy — Ellen Datlow

Ellen Datlow is the queen of anthology editors in America.—Peter StraubFrom multi-award–winning anthologist Ellen Datlow, The Big Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy features groundbreaking works from some of the most distinctive voices in speculative fiction.Set in far futures, the near past, or alternate realities; infused with elements of horror, mystery, and mysticism; and featuring aliens, ghosts, and people from history, these imaginative and innovative tales explore the human condition in a variety of situations that reflect the society of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.Stories include:The Elephant Ironclads by Jason StoddardArdent Clouds by Lucy SussexGather by Christopher RoweSonny Liston Takes the Fall by Elizabeth BearNorth American Lake Monsters by Nathan BallingrudAll Washed Up While Looking for a Better World by Carol EmshwillerSpecial Economics by Maureen F. McHughAka St. Mark's Place by Richard BowesThe Goosle by Margo LanaganShira by Lavie TidharThe Passion of Azazel by Barry N. MalzbergThe Lagerstätte by Laird BarronGladiolus Exposed by Anna TambourDaltharee by Jeffrey FordJimmy by Pat CadiganPrisoners of the Action by Paul McAuley and Kim NewmanDeclaring that short stories are the heart and soul of fantastical fiction, prolific and venerable editor Datlow collects 16 impressive original stories in this unthemed anthology. —Publishers WeeklyThe book emphasizes [Datlow's] embrace of the widest possible assortments of voices and ideas. —BooklistDatlow's keen eye for talent results in a sumptuous and engaging collection of narrative gems from speculative fiction's cutting edge —Booklist **Previously published as The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy.