Anthologies

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edgeofinfinity

Edge of Infinity. (ed Jonathan Strahan, Solaris Books 2012).

Stories sent in a humanity constrained to the solar system, but the stories are (perhaps because of that) almost all really good stories about humans, their desires, wishes and challenges. Buy the book!

solaris1point5

Solaris Rising 1.5 (ed Ian Whates, Solaris 2012)

An excellent collection, more than whetting the appetite for Solaris Rising 2, due Spring 2013.

hartwellcramer17

Year’s Best SF 17. (ed David G. Hartwell, Kathryn Cramer. Harper Voyager, 2012.)

A good range of sources covered, with three of the four major magazines getting a look in (no Analog), a couple of anthologies, and a range of online sources. Buy a copy for your bookshelf.

strahan6

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Six (ed Jonathan Strahan, Nightshade Books, 2012)

First of the Year’s Best volumes to find its way into my clutches in 2012. amazon.com | amazon.co.uk

panverse3

Panverse Three. (ed Dario Ciriello, Panverse Publishing 2011).

Five original novellas, from Don D’Ammassa, Ken Liu, Tochi Onyebuchi, Gavin Stoddard, and Jason Stoddard, with Liu the standout.

solarisrising

Solaris Rising. (ed Ian Whates. Solaris, 2011.)

With an editor, publisher, and collection of authors whose pedigree is beyond reproach, a book to be bought straight away : amazon.com | amazon.co.uk

trsf

trsf : The Best New Science Fiction. (Technology Review 2011).

An attractive magazine with a new Chris Foss cover, and some really good stories – Doctorow, Cadigan, Macleod and Di Filippo of particular note.

triangulationendoftherainbo

Triangulation : End of the Rainbow. (PARSEC Ink, 2010).

The 2010 edition of a high quality small press annual anthology.

furtherconflicts

Further Conflicts. (ed Ian Whates, NewCon Press 2011).

A stronger volume than its predecessor, with more stories of a higher standard. Lots of fast-paced action, with a variety of settings, to make for an adrenaline-rush of a read. amazon.co.uk hb | amazon.co.uk kindle

engineeringinfinity

Engineering Infinity. (ed Jonathan Strahan, Solaris Books, 2011).

I’d be surprised if there’s a stronger anthology in 2011. amazon.com | amazon.co.uk