The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2008: 21st Annual Collection (Year's Best Fantasy & Horror (Paperback))

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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2008: 21st Annual Collection

Written by Ellen Datlow
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As in every year since 1988, the editors tirelessly scoured story collections, magazines, and anthologies worldwide to compile a delightful, diverse feast of tales and poems.On this anniversary, the editors have increased the size of the collection to 300,000 words of fiction and poetry, including works by Billy Collins, Ted Chiang, Karen Joy Fowler, Elizabeth Hand, Glen Hirshberg, Joyce Carol Oates, and new World Fantasy Award winner M. Rickert. With impeccably researched summations of the field by the editors, Honorable Mentions, and articles by Edward Bryant, Charles de Lint and Jeff VanderMeer on media, music and graphic novels, this is a heady brew topped off by an unparalleled list of sources of fabulous works both light and dark.Contents: * The Cambist and Lord Iron: A Fairy Tale of Economics by Daniel Abraham * The Gray Boy's Work by M.T. Anderson * Troll (poem) by Nathalie Anderson * The Monsters of Heaven by Nathan Ballingrud * The Forest by Laird Barron * Reversal of Fortune by Holly Black * The House of Mechanical Pain by Chaz Brenchley * The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate by Ted Chiang * Scenes of Hell (poem) by Billy Collins * Toother by Terry Dowling * The Drowned Life by Jeffrey Ford * The Last Worders by Karen Joy Fowler * Monkey (poem) by Eliza Griswold * Up the Fire Road by Eileen Gunn * Winter's Wife by Elizabeth Hand * A Perfect and Unmappable Grace by Jack Haringa * The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change by Kij Johnson * The Boulder by Lucy Kemnitzer * The Hill by Tanith Lee * The Ape Man by Alexander MacBride * Lovers (Jafaar the Winged) (poem) by Khaled Mattawa * Hum Drum by Gary McMahon * A Thing Forbidden by Donald Mead * England and Nowhere by Tim Nickels * Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz Go to War Again by Garth Nix * Valentine, July Heat Wave by Joyce Carol Oates * Mr. Poo Poo by Reggie Oliver * Fragrant Goddess by Paul Park * Holiday by M. Rickert * Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell * Rats by Veronica Schanoes * The Fiddler of Bayou Teche by Delia Sherman * Village Smart (poem) by Maggie Smith * The Tenth Muse by William Browning Spencer * Follow Me Home by Sonya Taaffe * The Swing by Don Tumasonis * Closet Dreams by Lisa Tuttle * The Seven Devils of Central California by Catherynne M. Valente * Splitfoot by Paul Walther * The Hide by Liz Williams

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Published September 30, 2008
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Ellen Datlow is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Ellen Datlow enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
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Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
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Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Jessica Wilson July 29, 2024
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Eric Wright January 26, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
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