Anthologies

In honor of the thirtieth anniversary of DAW Books, an anthology of original short fiction features works by some of fantasy's most important authors, including Melanie Rawn, Ian Watson, Mercedes Lackey, Michael Shea, and Larry Dixon.

Box Set contains both DAW 30th Anniversary Anthologies, the Science Fiction and the Fantasy volumes. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of DAW Books, editors Betsy Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert asked each and every author published by DAW thoughout its history if they would like to contribute a new story for a special commemorative anthology. The response was overwhelming. So overwhelming, in fact, that the contributions will be published in not one but two volumes—one for the fantasy stories and one for the science fiction—featuring the most acclaimed, award-winning, best-selling names in any genre. Contents - Fantasy Introduction by Elizabeth R. Wollheim Introduction by Sheila E. Gilbert Sow's ear—silk purse by Andre Norton The rebuke by Michael Shea Persian eyes by Tanith Lee Coronach of the bell by Christopher Stasheff Ending and beginning by Jennifer Roberson After midnight by Mercedes Lackey Nightfall's promise by Mickey Zucker Reichert We two may meet by Tanya Huff The sacrifice by Melanie Rawn Heart-healer by Deborah J. Ross A perfect day in Valdemar by Larry Dixon Draconis ex machina by Irene Radford The hamlet by Marjorie B. Kellogg Moonlover and the fountain of blood by Jane S. Fancher The memory of stone by Michelle Sagara West The huntsman by Fiona Patton Linked, on the lake of souls by Kristen Britain It's about squirrels by Lynn Abbey The home front by Brian Stableford Aboard the beatitude by Brian W. Aldiss Odd job #213 by Ron Goulart Agamemnon's run by Robert Sheckley Grubber by Neal Barrett Jr. The Sandman, the tinman, and the BettyB by C.J. Cherryh The big picture by Timothy Zahn A home for the old ones by Frederik Pohl Not with a Whimper Either by Tad Williams The black wall of Jerusalm by Ian Watson Station ganymede by Charles L. Harness Downtime by C.S. Friedman Burning bridges by Charles Ingrid Words by Cheryl J. Franklin Read only memory by Eluki Bes Shahar Sunseeker by Kate Elliott The heavens fall by S. Andrew Swann Passage to Shola by Lisanne Norman Prism by Julie E. Czerneda

This collection of irreverent and surprising essays about the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer includes pieces by leading science fiction and fantasy authors. Contributors include bestselling legend David Brin, critically acclaimed novelist Scott Westerfeld, cult-favorite vampire author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and award-winner Sarah Zettel. The show and its cast are the topics of such critical pieces as Lawrence Watt-Evans's "Matchmaking in Hellmouth" and Sherrilyn Kenyon's "The Search for Spike's Balls." An informed introduction for those not well acquainted with the show, and a source of further research for Buffy buffs, this book raises interesting questions concerning a much-loved program and future cult classic.

The constellation of characters and themes created in Angel , the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, are explored in this collection of essays. A vampire author, a sex expert, a TV critic, a science fiction novelist, and Buffy writer Nancy Holder provide essays examining the different issues relating to the series, including Angelus as the prototypical high school bully, Angel as victim, Wesley's many transformations, how Spike fits into Angel , the takeover of Wolfram & Hart, and Lindsey's moral center.

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is a digest-size sci-fi pulp magazine.

Paranormal crime stories by bestselling fiction writers like Kelley Armstrong, Anne Perry, Simon R. Green, Patricia Briggs, and more. A massive, monumental volume of paranormal crime fiction by bestselling authors. Gripping tales of mayhem include both novellas and short stories like “Stalked by,” by Kelley Armstrong, “The Judgment” by worldwide bestselling author Anne Perry, “Appetite for Murder” by Simon R. Green, “, “Road Dogs” by Norman Partridge, “The Hex Is In” by Mike Resnick, “Doppelgangster” by Laura Resnick, the chilling “If Vanity Doesn’t Kill Me” by Michael A. Stackpole, and many, many, more. Compiled and edited by the world’s most prolific anthologist—the award-winning Martin H. Greenberg—this is the biggest paranormal crime book on the market and the ultimate collection for crime lovers, ghost hunters, and thrill seekers everywhere. Also included are multiple stories by New York Times bestselling authors. The Best Paranormal Crime Stories Ever Told is a new book in the series, which includes The Best Hunting Stories Ever Told and The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told .

Happily Ever After is a star-studded book of fairy tales, featuring an introduction by Bill Willingham (Fables) and stories by Gregory Maguire, Susanna Clarke, Karen Joy Fowler, Charles de Lint, Holly Black, Garth Nix, Kelly Link, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, and many other fantasy luminaries.

NOVELETS Watching the Cow – Alex Irvine Devil or Angel – Matthew Hughes The Blue Celeb – Desmond Warzel Ten Lights and Darks – Judith Moffett SHORT STORIES Night Train to Paris – David Gerrold A Brief History of the Trans-Pacific Tunnel – Ken Liu This Is How You Disappear – Dale Bailey A Haunting in Love City – Albert E. Cowdrey Among Us – Robert Reed DEPARTMENTS Books to Look for – Charles de Lint Musing on Books – Michelle West Plumage From Pegasus: Truth is Danger to Fiction – Paul Di Filippo Films: Intelligence for Dummies – Lucius Shepard Science: The Great Atmospheric Escape – Pat Murphy & Paul Doherty Coming Attractions – Curiosities – Stefan Dziemianowicz CARTOONS Bill Long, J.P. Rini, Arthur Masear. COVER Chris Piccinetti for "Watching The Cow"

NOVELLAS The Queen of Eyes Rachel Pollack NOVELETS Hhasalin Susan Palwick The Collectors Albert E. Cowdrey Bemused Marc Laidlaw SHORT STORIES Myphone20 Robert Grossbach Un Opera Nello Spazio Oliver Buckram The Shore at the Edge of the World Eugene Mirabelli Affirmative Auction James Morrow After the Funeral Daniel Marcus The Game Room KJ Kabza Rosary and Goldenstar Geoff Ryman Half as Old as Time Rob Chilson DEPARTMENTS Books to Look for Charles de Lint Musing on Books Michelle West Films: Beam Me Up, J.J. Lucius Shepard Coming Attractions Curiosities Douglas A. Anderson CARTOONS: Arthur Masear, Arthur Masear, Bill Long, Bill Long, J.P. Rini. COVER: DAVID A. HARDY FOR "THE SHORE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD"

Welcome to the most massive, monumental volume of paranormal crime stories by bestselling fiction writers ever compiled. Featuring everything from supernatural con artists and shape-shifters to werewolves and motorcycle-riding ninja rats, these gripping tales of magic, murder, and suspense are sure to send a shiver up the spine of any fan of ghost stories or crime fiction. If it’s creepy and mysterious, it’s in here. Included are works by: Anne Perry Kelley Armstrong Patricia Briggs Simon R. Green Steve Perry And many more! Compiled and edited by the world’s most prolific anthologist—the award-winning Martin H. Greenberg—this is the biggest paranormal crime book on the market and the ultimate collection for crime lovers, ghost hunters, and thrill seekers everywhere. Also included are multiple stories from New York Times bestsellers and an introduction by renowned author of paranormal fiction John Helfers.

NOVELLAS What Has Passed Shall In Kinder Light Appear Bao Shu NOVELETS A Residence for Friendless Ladies Alice Sola Kim The Mantis Tattoo Paul M. Berger SHORT STORIES Things Worth Knowing Jay O'Connell La Héron Charlotte Ashley This Is the Way the Universe Ends: with a Bang Brian Dolton Last Transaction Nik Constantine Little Girls in Bone Museums Sadie Bruce A Small Diversion On the Road to Hell Jonathan L. Howard How to Masquerade as a Human Before the Invasion Jenn Reese A User's Guide to Increments of Time Kat Howard Bilingual Henry Lien DEPARTMENTS Publisher's Note Gordon Van Gelder Editorial C.C. Finlay Books to Look for Charles de Lint Musing on Books Michelle West Films: The Faults in Our Stars and Ourselves Kathi Maio Coming Attractions Curiosities Paul Di Filippo CARTOONS: Bill Long, Mark Heath. COVER BY DAVID A. HARDY FOR "WHAT HAS PASSED SHALL IN KINDER LIGHT APPEAR"

NOVELLAS Gypsy Carter Scholz NOVELETS Hob's Choice Tim Sullivan Tomorrow Is a Lovely Day Lisa Mason SHORT STORIES The Winter Wraith Jeffrey Ford The Thirteen Mercies Maria Dahvana Headley Her Echo KJ Kabza The Fabulous Follicle Harvey Jacobs DreamPet Bruce McAllister Cleanout Naomi Kritzer It's All Relative at the Space-Time Café Norman Birnbach The City of Your Soul Robert Reed POEMS Phases Sophie White DEPARTMENTS Books To Look For Charles de Lint Musing on Books Michelle West Films: You Are Me and We Are All Together Kathi Maio Books Elizabeth Hand Competition #90 Coming Attractions Index To Volumes 128 & 129 Curiosities Douglas A. Anderson CARTOONS: Arthur Masear, J.P. Rini, Joseph Farris, Bill Long. COVER: "Bhen" By David Hardy

NOVELLAS The Liar John P. Murphy NOVELETS The Ghost Penny Post Marc Laidlaw Red in Tooth and Cog Cat Rambo The Language of the Silent Juliette Wade And Sheila Finch A Mother's Arms Sarina Dorie SHORT STORIES Belief Nancy Kress Nanabojou and the Race Question Justin Barbeau Diamond Chris Devito The Silver Strands of Alpha Crucis-d N.J. Schrock Golden Gate Blues James L. Cambias DEPARTMENTS Books to Look For Charles De Lint Musing on Books Michelle West Films: The Potato Farmer Who Worked the Problem Kathi Maio Plumage From Pegasus: The Prince and the Pulpster Paul Di Filippo Coming Attractions Curiosities Douglas A. Anderson CARTOONS: Danny Shanahan, Arthur Masear, Arthur Masear, Joseph Farris, S. Harris, Mark Heath. COVER: Jason Van Hollander for "The Ghost Penny Post"

NOVELETS Those Shadows Laugh Geoff Ryman SHORT STORIES Talking to Dead People Sarah Pinsker The Green-Eyed Boy Peter S. Beagle The Voice in the Cornfield, the Word Made Flesh Desirina Boskovich A Melancholy Apparition Ian Creasey Anything for You Lisa Mason Cupid's Compass Leah Cypess The Sweet Warm Earth Steven Popkes SPECIAL DAVID GERROLD SECTION The Amazing Mr. Gerrold Kristine Kathryn Rusch The Further Adventures of Mr. Costello David Gerrold The Dunsmuir Horror David Gerrold My Life in Science Fiction David Gerrold POEMS The Dragon Aimee Ogden DEPARTMENTS Editorial C.C. Finlay Books to Look for Charles de Lint Musing On Books Michelle West Films: Animal Husbandry Kathi Maio Coming Attractions Curiosities Robert Eldridge CARTOONS: Arthur Masear, Arthur Masear, Danny Shanahan, S. Harris. COVER by David A. Hardy

NOVELLAS Freezing Rain, a Chance of Falling – L.X. Beckett NOVELETS Visible Cities – Rachel Pollack Broken Wings – William Ledbetter SHORT STORIES The Phobos Experience – Mary Robinette Kowal The Prevaricator – Matthew Hughes The Queen of the Peri Takes Her Time – Corey Flintoff The Adjunct – Cassandra Rose Clarke Bedtime Story – James Sallis Morbier – R.S. Benedict Hainted – Ashley Blooms POEMS Red Rising – Mary Soon Lee DEPARTMENTS Books to Look For – Charles de Lint Musing on Books – Michelle West Science: Why Do Kites Fly? – Jerry Oltion Films: In the Queue – David J. Skal Coming Attractions – Curiosities – Paul Di Filippo CARTOONS Nick Downes, Bill Long, Danny Shanahan, . COVER "Big Mars" By Bob Eggleton

NOVELETS The Bahrain Underground Bazaar – Nadia Afifi La Regina Ratto – Nick Dichario How to Burn Down the Hinterlands – Lyndsie Manusos The Glooms – Matthew Hughes A Tale of Two Witches – Albert E. Cowdrey A Civilized and Orderly Zombie Apocalypse per School Regulations – Sarina Dorie SHORT STORIES The Homestake Project – Cylin Busby On Vapor, Which the Night Condenses – Gregor Hartmann The Silent Partner – Theodore McCombs Skipping Stones in the Dark – Amman Sabet POEMS Least Weird Thing of All – Beth Cato Mended – Mary Soon Lee Space Isn't Like the Vids – Beth Cato DEPARTMENTS Books to Look For – Charles de Lint Musing on Books – Michelle West Films: Three Degrees of Shirley Jackson – David J. Skal Science: Is Math Real? – Jerry Oltion Competition #100 – Coming Attractions – Index to Volumes 138 & 139 – Curiosities – Paul Di Filippo CARTOONS Mark Heath, Kendra Allenby, Bill Long. COVER David A. Hardy for "Skipping Stones in the Dark"