Widely regarded as the benchmark anthology for every science fiction fan, The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 21 continues to uphold its standard of excellence with over two dozen stories from the previous year.

This year's volume includes many bright young talents of science fiction, as well as a host of established masters. It covers every aspect of the genre - soft, hard, cyberpunk, cyber noir, anthropological, military and adventure.

Also included is a thorough summation of the year and a recommended reading list.

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS

''It's not often you get a book that''s exactly what it says on the spine like this one is. Big, Crammed with the Best. Exactly so. SFX magazine

''Quantity as well as quality... every piece is a treasure'' The Times

''These 30 stories cover a tremendous amount of ground...the stories themselves are the stars.'' 4-star rating! SFX Magazine