Widely regarded as the essential book for every science fiction fan, THE YEAR'S BEST SCIENCE FICTION continues to uphold its standard of excellence with more than two dozen stories from the previous year. This year's volume includes Michael Swanwick, Geoff Ryman, Allen Steele, Nancy Kress, Robert Reed, Michael Cassott, Charles Stross and many other bright talents of science fiction, as well as the usual thorough summations of the year and a recommended reading list.