The Very Best of the Best: 35 Years of the Year's Best Science Fiction - Paperback

The Very Best of the Best: 35 Years of the Year's Best Science Fiction

A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY

This landmark anthology represents the pinnacle of science fiction short story collections, curated from thirty-five years of the most widely read science fiction series of its kind. Legendary editor Gardner Dozois, fifteen-time Hugo Award winner, has assembled the finest short fiction from decades of the acclaimed Year's Best Science Fiction series into one definitive volume.

Award-Winning Science Fiction Collection

This comprehensive anthology features exceptional short stories from some of the genre's most celebrated authors, including Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and numerous other masters of science fiction. Each story represents the absolute best of its year, carefully selected by one of the genre's most respected authorities.

Edited by Science Fiction Hall of Fame Inductee

Gardner Dozois (1947-2018) stands as one of the most acclaimed editors in science fiction history. During his twenty-year tenure as editor of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, he shaped the direction of modern science fiction. His editorial work earned him the Hugo Award for Best Editor an unprecedented fifteen times. As a writer, Dozois won the Nebula Award for best short story twice and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2011, receiving the Skylark Award for Lifetime Achievement.

The Ultimate Science Fiction Short Story Collection

For readers seeking the finest examples of science fiction short fiction, this anthology delivers unparalleled quality and breadth. The collection showcases the evolution of science fiction over three and a half decades, featuring stories that defined their respective years and continue to resonate with readers today. This volume serves as both an essential reference for science fiction enthusiasts and an ideal entry point for newcomers to the genre.

The paperback edition from St. Martin's Griffin makes this prestigious collection accessible to all readers who appreciate masterfully crafted speculative fiction. Whether you're a longtime fan of the annual Year's Best Science Fiction series or discovering these stories for the first time, this anthology represents the gold standard in science fiction short story collections.