Donald A. WollheimScience Fiction · Fiction·1914–1990
DAW Books' Annual World's Best SF
DAW Books' Annual World's Best SF
Ongoing series · 2 booksAbout this series
This annual anthology series collects top science fiction stories from the previous year. Each volume offers a curated selection of the genre's best short fiction, showcasing a range of styles and ideas.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the reading order for DAW Books' Annual World's Best SF series?
Each volume in the Annual World's Best SF series is a standalone anthology of short science fiction stories from various authors, making it unnecessary to read them in any particular order. Readers can pick up any volume and enjoy the collection independently.
How does this series relate to other "Best Of" science fiction anthologies?
This series, edited by Donald A. Wollheim, was one of several prominent annual "best of" science fiction anthologies published during its era, often competing with similar collections from other editors and publishers to showcase the year's top short science fiction.