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This is the twentieth anniversary of these collections, originally edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. Terri Windling has since retired from editing and passed the fantasy torch to Kelly Link and Gavin Grant, with Ellen still handling the horror. These collections are really the gold standard for all the other "Best of's" out there. This year's was no exception. Ellen Klages’ wonderful "In the House
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of the Seven Librarians" is here, as is Nebula and Hugo-nominated ‘Pol Pot's Beautiful Daughter’. Of course, Ellen Datlow has been one of my most trusted sources for recommendations for years, and her judgment gets better with time. As for Kelly and Gavin, their 'zine ‘Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet' has been an mainstay of well-written fantastic fiction for years,. Kelly has served, among other things as Ellen's reader, and Gavin has been a World Fantasy judge. What I love about these particular collections is all here-the ever-reliable judgement of the editors, the depth and breadth of them, and the essays about the best in fantastic film, music and comics from some of the best minds in the industry. This really is the best place to find the best of the year 2006 in fantastical short fiction. If you're looking for a lot of great stories in one place, or are looking for a good overview of the field in 2006, this book is your best bet. - Nadine Armstrong
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