One Million A.D. edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by Peter D. Tillman
This is an anthology of six original novellas of the very far future, commissioned by the Science Fiction Book Club,
in a departure from their usual reprints-only policy. The authors are all well-known:
Robert Reed, Robert Silverberg, Nancy Kress, Alastair Reynolds, Charlie Stross, and Greg Egan. Plus a nice introduction
by super-editor Gardner Dozois. A stellar lineup!
Galileo's Children edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by Mario Guslandi
Theme anthologies are a challenge for fiction editors. If they seek original material they have to rely upon the authors'
ability to properly cope with the subject, whereas if it's a reprint anthology they need a good memory and an extensive
knowledge of the literature addressing that particular issue. No problems there for an experienced editor/writer,
even when the topic (science vs. superstition), although quite intriguing, is far from being a simple one.
The Year's Best Science Fiction, Eighteenth Annual Collection edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by Nick Gevers
It goes without saying that this is an eminently worthwhile book, one of SF's major institutions, now in
its 18th volume. There are many highlights here, selected in spite of certain predictable editorial
pitfalls (such as undue obeisance to established names, and an occasional seeming unawareness of how contrived
and clotted data-dense Hard SF diction can become). Any year's output of short fiction is bound to be beyond
ready summary; perhaps it is best to go by theme, tracing skeins of trend through it.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 17th Annual Collection edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by Charlene Brusso
The selection here is broad ranging enough to satisfy nearly every reading
taste, from the surreal originality of Dave Marusek's Sturgeon Award winner,
"The Wedding Album," to the well-travelled terrain of Fred Pohl's
HeeChee-based "Hatching The Phoenix," from the touching humanity of
James Patrick Kelly's Hugo Award-winning novelette "1016 to 1" to the
powerful chill of Richard Wadholm's "Green Tea."
Isaac Asimov's Solar System edited by Gardner Dozois & Sheila Williams
reviewed by Peter D. Tillman
This anthology takes us on an SFnal tour of our home system, with a story for each planet, plus one for the
Sun. It's a solid collection, with no really weak stories, and a couple of outstanding ones. All are reprinted
from Asimov's SF magazine.
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Isaac Asimov's Werewolves edited by Gardner Dozois and Sheila Williams
reviewed by Georges T. Dodds
The selection of stories presents a wide gamut of stories and approaches to the werewolf.
Certainly for the monster fiction fan this is a keeper, with stories that are both good werewolf stories
and well written literary (as opposed to pulpish) pieces. So pick up a copy and have a howling good read!
The Good Old Stuff edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by John O'Neill
The promising subtitle "Adventure SF in the Grand Tradition"
was all that was necessary to conjure up images of purposeful men in cast iron spaceships, shouting orders
to each other across a steamy engine room as mighty stellar drives propelled them into the dark void. Cool.
Isaac Asimov's Detectives edited by Gardner Dozois and Sheila Williams
reviewed by Kim Fawcett
Remember as a child, hiding under the blankets with a flashlight and
a book, trying to read just one more story before bed? Well,
this anthology is a book that will reawaken that youthful hunger
and keep you reading well past your bedtime.
Roads Not Taken: Tales of Alternate History edited by Gardner Dozois and Stanley Schmidt
reviewed by Mark Shainblum
This is a fine little anthology of American alternate history
stories, all but one originally published within the last 10
years. Mark was quite excited to be able to snag it for review.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fifteenth Annual Collection edited by Gardner Dozois
reviewed by Steven H Silver
This anthology continues to be the leader in the field.
Dozois's insightful summary of the previous year's SF and
an extensive recommended reading list on their own make this book worth buying.
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