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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror

3 books

About this series

This annual anthology series collects the finest fantasy and horror short fiction. Each volume offers a broad survey of the year's best, showcasing diverse voices and styles within these genres. Readers will find a rich mix of folklore, mythology, and dark fantasy.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who edits The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror series?

    Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling co-edited the series for many years, with Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant joining as co-editors for later volumes.

  • Is there a specific reading order for The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror?

    Each volume is an independent anthology covering a specific year's short fiction, so they can be read in any order without losing continuity.

  • What makes The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror series unique?

    The series is notable for its consistent high quality and its broad, inclusive definition of both fantasy and horror, often featuring literary and experimental works alongside more traditional genre stories.