This is the only essential annual SF collection. Widely regarded as thebenchmark anthology for every science fiction fan, "The Mammoth Book ofBest New SF 20" continues to uphold its standard of excellence with overtwo dozen stories from the previous year. This year's volume includes manybright young talents of science fiction, as well as a host of establishedmasters. It covers every aspect of the genre - soft, hard, cyberpunk,cyber noir, anthropological, military and adventure. Also included is athorough summation of the year and a recommended reading list.