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The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror -- seventeenth annual collection

The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror -- seventeenth annual collection

Seventeenth Annual Collection
Several booksFantasyFolklore
Pages
672
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This seventeenth annual collection brings together the finest fantasy and horror stories of the year. Featuring a diverse array of authors, the anthology explores realms of the imagination, from the subtly strange to the overtly terrifying. Readers will discover new voices and revisit established masters in this essential volume for genre enthusiasts.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Horror Mythology

Authors

E
Ellen Datlow

Ellen Datlow is a leading editor in horror and science fiction, known for anthologies like Final Cuts, Christmas and Other Horrors, and Echoes: The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories. She also edited The Second Omni book of science fiction and the Women Destroy Horror! special issue of Nightmare Magazine.

Frequently asked questions

  • What makes this anthology unique compared to other 'best of' collections?

    This particular volume is notable for its inclusion of stories translated from other languages, offering a broader international perspective on fantasy and horror than many contemporary English-language anthologies. It also features a significant number of stories from smaller literary magazines and journals, highlighting emerging voices alongside established authors.

  • Does this collection lean more towards fantasy or horror?

    The collection is carefully balanced, with Ellen Datlow curating the horror selections and Kelly Link handling the fantasy. This dual editorship ensures that both genres receive equal attention and depth, rather than one overshadowing the other, providing a comprehensive overview of the year's best in both fields.