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Best of World SF

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2022672 pagesHead of Zeus

Synopsis

Discover a vibrant collection of science fiction stories from around the globe. This anthology brings together diverse voices, offering unique perspectives on the future and beyond. Explore imaginative worlds and thought-provoking concepts from some of the best international authors in the genre.

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Authors

Lavie Tidhar is an author and editor who works across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He is known for editing the Best of World SF series and writing titles such as Of the Flesh and Map of Lost Places. His shorter work has been featured in Clarkesworld and the Sunvault anthology.

Nadia Afifi writes science fiction and fantasy, with stories appearing in Best of World SF and The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2021 Edition. Her work also includes the

Lavanya Lakshminarayan writes smart, engaging science fiction. She is the author of "The Ten Percent Thief" and her work has appeared in "Best of World SF.

Frances Ogamba is a writer known for her science fiction. Her work appears in Best of World SF, where she shares her distinct voice in the genre.

Isabel Yap writes science fiction and fantasy stories. Her work appears in collections like Best of World SF and Year's Best Fantasy, and she is also the author of Never Have I Ever and Hurricane Heels.

Saad Z. Hossain writes science fiction, with works like "Best of World SF" and the novel "Made To Order." His stories often feature inventive ideas and engaging plots.

Yukimi Ogawa is a writer whose work appears in major science fiction and fantasy collections. You'll find her stories in Best of World SF, Year's Best Fantasy, and Clarkesworld magazine, including issues 151 and 123. She's a great author to check out if you enjoy speculative fiction.

For fans of science fiction, He Xing is an author to discover. His stories include "2001 Zhongguo nian du zui jia ke huan xiao shuo" and have been collected in "Best of World SF.

Nalo Hopkinson is a writer whose work often explores Caribbean folklore and culture. Her novel Brown Girl in the Ring is a fantastic example of her imaginative storytelling.

Pan Haitian writes science fiction, with stories featured in "Best of World SF." You can also discover his work in "Clarkesworld Issue 106.

Jacques Barcia is a key voice in science fiction. He's best known for editing Best of World SF, a collection bringing together top speculative fiction from around the globe. It's a great way to discover new authors and stories.

Edmundo Paz Soldán is an author known for his science fiction. His stories appear in collections, including Best of World SF.

Dilman Dila writes speculative fiction. His stories are featured in collections such as The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2021, Best of World SF, and AfroSFv2, and he is also the author of Dominion.

Natalia Theodoridou writes speculative fiction and short stories, including the collection Black Apples and the interactive work Sour Cherry. Her writing is featured in the Best of World SF anthology and covers a range of dark fantasy and horror.

Bef is the editor behind Best of World SF, a collection that brings together top science fiction stories. It's a fantastic starting point for anyone looking to explore the genre.

Mauricio Alberto Martínez Chimal writes across genres, from science fiction to literary essays and various forms of fiction. His works include the anthology Best of World SF, the essay collection La cámara de maravillas

Wole Talabi writes and edits speculative fiction, with his short stories appearing in Best of World SF and other collections. He edited The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2022 and is also the author of Convergence Problems, Mothersound, and Incomplete Solutions.

William Tham Wai Liang writes science fiction, known for his work on "Best of World SF." This collection offers readers a broad look at the genre from around the globe.

Usman T. Malik writes science fiction and horror, with his own work including Final Cuts. His stories are also featured in anthologies such as Best of World SF and The Mammoth Book of Cthulhu. He has been recognized in The Long List Anthology series.

Julie Novakova is a science fiction author whose work can be found in Clarkesworld Issue 137. She is also known for her contributions to Best of World SF.

Cassandra Khaw writes horror, video games, tweets for money, articles about video games, and tabletop RPGs. These are not necessarily unrelated items. Her work can be found in professional short story magazines such as Clarkesworld, Fireside Fiction, Uncanny, and Shimmer. Cassandra's first paranormal rom-com Bearly a Lady releases this year. She hopes no one will be very startled by A Song for Quiet when it follows the month after. This information is taken from Cassandra Khaw's [Goodreads bi...

Bajan speculative fiction author.

Tobias S. Buckell is the author of Dead Man's Hand and the editor of Wastelands--Stories of the Apocalypse. He writes science fiction and fantasy, often exploring themes of survival and societal collapse.

T. L. Huchu is a writer whose work appears in top speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy anthologies. His stories have been featured in collections like The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2021 and Best of World SF. He is a distinctive voice in contemporary genre fiction.

Clelia Farris writes science fiction. Her stories are featured in collections such as Best of World SF.

Agnieszka Halas writes in the science fiction genre. She is known for Best of World SF, a collection showcasing top stories from around the globe.

Samit Basu writes exciting speculative fiction, including the collection Best of World SF and the novel Map of Lost Places. His stories often explore unique worlds and ideas.

Neon Yang is the Hugo-, Nebula- and WFA-nominated author of the Tensorate novellas from Tor.Com Publishing (The Red Threads of Fortune, The Black Tides of Heaven and The Descent of Monsters, and The Ascent to Godhood). They are queer, non-binary, and live in Singapore. Find them on Twitter as @itsneonyang, and otherwise at http://neonyang.com.

Bo-young Kim is a key author in science fiction. Her notable works include "Best of World SF" and "On the Origin of Species and Other Stories.

Known for his powerful short stories and contributions to science fiction, Hassan Blasim is an Iraqi author. He edited Iraq + 100, the first anthology of science fiction from Iraq, and his own collections include The Corpse Exhibition and The Madman of Freedom Square.

K.A. Teryna is a key voice in global science fiction, known for curating the Best of World SF anthology. This collection highlights diverse and exciting stories from around the globe. Readers looking for top-tier international sci-fi will find much to enjoy.

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