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Overview: For more than a decade, readers have turned to The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror to find the most rewarding fantastic short stories. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling continue their critically acclaimed and award-winning tradition with another stunning collection of stories. The fiction and poetry here is culled from an exhaustive survey of the field, nearly four dozen stories ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror, from magical realism to dark tales in the Grand Guignol style. Rounding out the volume are the editors' invaluable overviews of the year in fantasy and horror, a new Year's Best section, on comics, by Charles Vess, and on anime and manga, by Joan D. Vinge, and a long list of Honorable Mentions, making this an indispensable reference as well as the best reading available in fantasy and horror.Contents: Summation 1997: Fantasy • essay by Terri Windling Summation 1997: Horror • essay by Ellen Datlow Horror and Fantasy in the Media: 1997 • essay by Edward Bryant Comics: 1997 • essay by Seth Johnson Obituaries: 1997 • essay by James R. Frenkel The Tale of the Skin (1997) / short story by Emma Donoghue Beauty and the Beast (1997) • poem by Jaimes Alsop Gulliver at Home (1997) / novelette by John Kessel It Had to Be You (1997) / novelette by Nancy Pickard The Skull of Charlotte Corday (1995) / short story by Leslie Dick I Am Infinite; I Contain Multitudes (1997) / short story by Douglas Clegg Coffee Jerk at the Gates of Hell (1997) • poem by Christopher Jones Riding the Black (1997) / novelette by Charles L. Grant In the Fields (1997) / short story by Christopher Harman Mbo (1997) / short story by Nicholas Royle Winner Take All (1997) / short story by Jeffrey Shaffer Safe (1997) / novella by Gary A. Braunbeck El Castillo de la Perseverancia (1995) / novelette by Howard Waldrop The Sin-Eater's Tale (1997) / short story by Brennen Wysong A Visit (1997) / short story by Steven Millhauser A Globe of Glass (1997) / short story by Sonia Gernes The Fall of the Kings [The World of Riverside] (1997) / novelette by Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman Coyote and the White Folks (1997) • poem by Bill Lewis Sheela Na Gig (1997) • poem by Bill Lewis The Flounder's Kiss (1997) / short story by Michael Cadnum Residuals (1997) / novelette by Paul J. McAuley and Kim Newman The Psychomantium (1997) / short story by Molly Brown In the Black Mill (1997) / short story by Michael Chabon Dust Motes (1997) / short story by P. D. Cacek La Muerte (1997) • poem by Pat Mora Spanky's Back in Town [Spanky] (1997) / novelette by Christopher Fowler Marriage (1997) • poem by Denise Duhamel Kingyo No Fun (1997) / novelette by Nicholas Royle Bucket of Blood (1997) / short story by Norman Partridge Mermaid (1997) • poem by A. Alvarez Estate (1997) / short story by Caitlín R. Kiernan The Sin of Elijah (1997) / short story by Steve Stern Driving Blind [Green Town] (1997) / novelette by Ray Bradbury The Sky-Blue Ball (1997) / short story by Joyce Carol Oates The Black Fairy's Curse (1997) / short story by Karen Joy Fowler The Last Song of Sirit Byar [World of The Innkeeper's Song] (1996) / novelette by Peter S. Beagle Marina's Fragrance (1997) / short story by Mayra Santos-Febres Setting Celestial Signs on Terrestrial Beings (1996) • poem by Emily Warn Rabbit Hole (1997) / short story by Jane Yolen Wild Horses [Newford] (1997) / novelette by Charles de Lint Princess (1997) • poem by Matthew Sweeney Audience (1997) / short story by Jack Womack Merlin (1997) / short story by Robert Clinton The Crawl (1997) / novelette by Stephen Laws The Remains of Princess Kaiulani's Garden (1997) / short story by Katherine Vaz Dharma (1994) / short story by Vikram Chandra Honorable Mentions: 1997 • essay by the editors.

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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Amanda King July 16, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
William Garcia
William Garcia July 21, 2025
I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Mark Gonzalez
Mark Gonzalez July 06, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson April 09, 2024
It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson July 23, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Gary Carter
Gary Carter September 30, 2025
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Linda White
Linda White January 29, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Carol Adams
Carol Adams August 04, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Mark Baker
Mark Baker November 09, 2025
An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
Deborah Nelson
Deborah Nelson August 22, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
John Robinson
John Robinson July 10, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Michael Martinez
Michael Martinez October 17, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Laura Rodriguez
Laura Rodriguez March 13, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Cynthia Campbell
Cynthia Campbell November 16, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Deborah Green
Deborah Green April 16, 2025
I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
John Green
John Green August 01, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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