Jack Dann (editor), Nebula Awards Showcase 2005

Jack Dann (editor), Nebula Awards Showcase 2005 - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America chose what they considered the year's best that is 2004, from both genres. An interesting short introduction by the editor emphasizing we've come a long way baby sets the tone of this fine anthology. Extracts from Neil Gaiman's winning novella CORALINE and from the triumphant novel THE SPEED OF DARK by Elizabeth Moon (as is the case each year) highlight the collection. Each of the seven short story nominees including the victorious WHAT I DIDN'T SEE by Karen Joy Fowler is included. Finally, the novelette winner, Jeffrey Ford's THE EMPIRE OF ICE CREAM and three of the four other entries are provided. Included is a well-written essay honoring new Grand Master Robert Silverberg followed up by his work "Sundance." An intriguing series of essays on movements in both genres will delight fans. Finally, lists of films (the winner of course is LORD OF THE RINGS) and of the Rhysling Award for SF poetry winners round out a fabulous compilation that showcases the SF and Fantasy genres.

Roc, Mar 2005, $15.95

ISBN: 0451460154

Harriet Klausner