The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror Series by Stephen Jones, Neil Gaiman, Stephen Gallagher, Tanith Lee, Michael Shea, Michael Marshall Smith, Tim Lebbon, Glen Hirshberg, Poppy Z. Brite, Jay Russell, Kelly Link, Kim Newman, Iain Rowan, Dale Bailey, Lisa Tuttle, Brian Keene, Ramsey Campbell, Tina Rath, Leslie What, L.H. Maynard, M.P.N. Sims, Christa Faust, Basil Copper, Joe Hill, James Van Pelt, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Graham Joyce, Jeff VanderMeer, China Miéville, Paul McAuley, David J. Schow, Nicholas Royle, Brian Hodge, Don Tumasonis, Steve Rasnic Tem, Thomas Tessier, Graham Masterton, Michael Marano, F. Paul Wilson, Gene Wolfe, David Case, James Herbert, Peter Straub, T.E.D. Klein, Gemma Files, Terry Lamsley, Joel Lane, Roberta Lannes, D.F. Lewis, Marni Griffin, Mark Chadbourn, Iain Sinclair, Thomas Ligotti, Gregory Frost, Christopher Fowler, Scott Edelman, Karl Edward Wagner, Douglas Clegg, Norman Partridge, Cherry Wilder, Richard Christian Matheson, Storm Constantine, Donald R. Burleson, John Farris, Scott Emerson Bull, Mark Samuels, C.C. Finlay, Christopher Barzac, Steve Nagy, Joyce Carol Oates, Mike O'Driscoll, Simon Clark, Michael Chislett, Marc Laidlaw, Pauline E. Dungate, Susan Davis, Jay Lake, Ian R. MacLeod, Dave Smeds, Patrick Thompson, Manly Wade Wellman, Alan Brennert, Jane Dixon Rice, Terry Dowling, David A. Sutton, Douglas E. Winter, Brian M. Stableford, Charlee Jacob, Dennis Etchison, Mark Morris, Kathe Koja, Mick Garris, Kathryn Ptacek, Geoffrey Warburton, Kim Antieau, Garry Kilworth, Jean-Daniel Brèque, J.L. Comeau, K.W. Jeter, Gahan Wilson, Elizabeth Hand, Elizabeth Massie, Jonathan Carroll, Harlan Ellison, Ray Garton, Melanie Tem, Holly Phillips, Adam Nevill, David Herter, David Morrell, Clive Barker, Brian Lumley, Carol Emshwiller, Liz Williams, Emma Bircham, Max Schaefer, Tim Pratt, Peter Atkins, Daniel Fox, Sally Roberts Jones, Chet Williamson, S.P. Somtow, Barry N. Malzberg, Martin Plumbridge, Edward Bryant, Rick Cadger, Charles L. Grant, Sarah Smith, Helen Marshall, Clair Massie, Reggie Oliver, Evangeline Walton, Stephen Volk, Alison Littlewood, Robert Shearman, Joe R. Lansdale, Simon Kurt Unsworth, Lynda E. Rucker, Thana Niveau, Mark Valentine, Michael Kelly, Richard L. Tierney, Karina Sumner-Smith, Angela Slatter, Albert E. Cowdrey, Kirstyn McDermott, John Langan, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Robert Bloch, Geoffrey A. Landis, Esther M. Friesner, M. John Harrison, Al Sarrantonio, Michael Lawson Bishop, F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre, Geoff Ryman, John Gordon

The first annual collection of the world's best horror stories and short novels showcases fiction from every part of the field--from terror to supernatural chills--and features the talents of Ian Watson, Stephen Gallagher, Ramsey Campbell, and others.

A collection of the best horror and dark fantasy stories published in 1990.Contents: * Introduction: Horror in 1990 by Stephen Jones & Ramsey Campbell * The First Time by K. W... moreA collection of the best horror and dark fantasy stories published in 1990.Contents: * Introduction: Horror in 1990 by Stephen Jones & Ramsey Campbell * The First Time by K. W. Jeter * A Short Guide to the City by Peter Straub * Stephen by Elizabeth Massie * The Dead Love You by Jonathan Carroll * Jane Doe #112 by Harlan Ellison * Shock Radio by Ray Garton * The Man Who Drew Cats by Michael Marshall Smith * The Co-op by Melanie Tem * Negatives by Nicholas Royle * The Last Feast of Harlequin by Thomas Ligotti * 1/72nd Scale by Ian R. MacLeod * Cedar Lane by Karl Edward Wagner * At a Window Facing West by Kim Antieau * Inside the Walled City by Garry Kilworth * On the Wing by Jean-Daniel Brèque (translated by Nicholas Royle) * Firebird by J. L. Comeau * Incident on a Rainy Night in Beverly Hills by David J. Schow * His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood by Poppy Z. Brite * The Original Dr. Shade by Kim Newman * Madge by D. F. Lewis * Alive in Venice by Cherry Wilder * Divertimento by Gregory Frost * Pelts by F. Paul Wilson * Those of Rhenea by David Sutton * Lord of the Land by Gene Wolfe * Aquarium by Steve Rasnic Tem * Mister Ice Cold by Gahan Wilson * On the Town Route by Elizabeth Hand * Necrology: 1990 by Stephen Jones & Kim Newman less

This new edition of the premiere collection of the year's finest horror stories continues its tradition of riveting tales of terror from some of the best-known contemporary writers. Contributors include Peter Straub, Clive Barker, Lisa Tuttle, Thomas Ligotti, Karl Edward Wagner, and Kim Newman.

This premier collection of the year's finest horror stories contains fear-filled tales from some of the best contemporary writers, such as Brian Hodge, Joel Lane, Ian McLeod, Kim Newman, and others.

The internationally acclaimed annual collection of the bloodcurdling best in horror and dark fantasy, showcasing the very best writers working in the genre today.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1995 by Stephen JonesTirkiluk by Ian R... moreThe internationally acclaimed annual collection of the bloodcurdling best in horror and dark fantasy, showcasing the very best writers working in the genre today.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1995 by Stephen JonesTirkiluk by Ian R. MacLeodThe Most Boring Woman in the World by Christopher FowlerExtinctions in Paradise by Brian HodgeFood Man by Lisa TuttleMore Tomorrow by Michael Marshall SmithGoing Under by Ramsey CampbellSurvivor by Dave SmedsThe Stones by Patrick ThompsonBack of Beyond by Cherry WilderA Hundred Wicked Little Witches by Steve Rasnic TemThe Finger of Halugra by Manly Wade WellmanThe Toddler by Terry LamsleyNot Here, Not Now by Stephen GallagherThe Bungalow House by Thomas LigottiCradle by Alan BrennertThe Sixth Dog by Jane RiceScaring the Train by Terry DowlingLa Serenissima by David SuttonThe Bars on Satan's Jailhouse by Norman PartridgeThe Bone-Carver's Tale by Jeff VanderMeerQueen of Knives by Neil GaimanThe True History of Doctor Pretorius by Paul J. McAuleyThe Grey Madonna by Graham MastertonLoop by Douglas E. WinterThe Hunger and Ecstasy of Vampires (novella version) by Brian StablefordLacuna by Nicholas RoyleNecrology: 1995 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses (essay) by Stephen Jones less

The internationally acclaimed annual collection of the bloodcurdling best in horror and dark fantasy, showcasing the very best writers working in the genre today.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1996 by Stephen JonesWalking the Dog by Terry LamsleyMussolini and the Axeman's Jazz by Poppy Z... moreThe internationally acclaimed annual collection of the bloodcurdling best in horror and dark fantasy, showcasing the very best writers working in the genre today.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1996 by Stephen JonesWalking the Dog by Terry LamsleyMussolini and the Axeman's Jazz by Poppy Z. BriteAn Eye for an Eye by Norman PartridgeUnforgotten by Christopher FowlerThe Curse of Kali by Cherry WilderThe Film by Richard Christian MathesonOf a Cat, But Her Skin by Storm ConstantineHopscotch by Donald R. BurlesonGhost in the Machine by Steve Rasnic TemThe Moon Never Changes by Joel LaneButcher's Logic by Roberta LannesKites and Kisses by D. F. LewisLast Train to Arnos Grove by Marni GriffinThe King of Rain by Mark ChadbournHardball by Iain SinclairGas Station Carnivals by Thomas LigottiGhost Music: A Memoir by George Beaune by Thomas TessierThat Blissful Height by Gregory FrostSkin Deep by Nicholas RoyleHell Hath Enlarged Herself by Michael Marshall SmithUnderworld by Douglas CleggA Plague on Both Your Houses by Scott EdelmanFinal Cut by Karl Edward WagnerThe Break by Terry LamsleyNecrology: 1996 (essay) by Kim Newman and Stephen JonesUseful Addresses (essay) less

The internationally acclaimed annual collection of the bloodcurdling best in horror and dark fantasy, showcasing the very best writers working in the genre today.

A collection of the best horror stories of 1998 showcases the work of such award-winning authors as Peter Atkins, Kathe Koja, Chaz Brenchley, Stephen Laws, Kim Newman, Caitlin R. Kiernan, and Tanith Lee.

Now in its eleventh year, this winner of the World Fantasy Award and the International Horror Critics Guild Award again showcases the finest talents writing contemporary horror fiction - established masters as well as new voices - and presents its lively review of the past year in the field of fear and terror.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1999 by Stephen JonesHalloween Street by Steve Rasnic TemOthers (excerpt) by James HerbertGrowing Things by T. E. D. KleinUnhasped by David J... moreNow in its eleventh year, this winner of the World Fantasy Award and the International Horror Critics Guild Award again showcases the finest talents writing contemporary horror fiction - established masters as well as new voices - and presents its lively review of the past year in the field of fear and terror.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 1999 by Stephen JonesHalloween Street by Steve Rasnic TemOthers (excerpt) by James HerbertGrowing Things by T. E. D. KleinUnhasped by David J. SchowThe Emperor's Old Bones by Gemma FilesThe Entertainment by Ramsey CampbellHarlequin Valentine by Neil GaimanThe Stunted House by Terry LamsleyJust Like Eddy by Kim NewmanThe Long Hall on the Top Floor by Caitlín R. KiernanLulu by Thomas TessierThe Ballyhooly Boy by Graham MastertonWelcome by Michael Marshall SmithBurden by Michael MaranoNaming the Dead by Paul J. McAuley (as by Paul McAuley)Aftershock by F. Paul WilsonA Fish Story by Gene WolfeJimmy by David CaseWhite by Tim LebbonPork Pie Hat by Peter StraubTricks & Treats: One Night on Halloween Street by Steve Rasnic TemNecrology: 1999 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses (essay) by Stephen Jones less

The acclaimed collection of contemporary horror fiction, this year s Best New Horror again showcases the talents of the finest writers working the field of terror. Sifting through the year in horror, award-winning editor Stephen Jones has chosen the year s best stories by the old masters and new voices alike... moreThe acclaimed collection of contemporary horror fiction, this year s Best New Horror again showcases the talents of the finest writers working the field of terror. Sifting through the year in horror, award-winning editor Stephen Jones has chosen the year s best stories by the old masters and new voices alike. The latest volume of the Best New Horror series features stories by Ramsey Campbell, Dennis Etchison, Tim Lebbon, Kim Newman, and horror movie director Mick Garrick (adapter of the upcoming film of Stephen King s Desperation), among many writers. As a bonus, there is Jones s always-informative overview of the year in horror, making this a truly state-of-the-dark-art annual.Contents:Introduction: Horror in 2000 by Stephen JonesCastle in the Desert by Kim NewmanThe Keeper of the Rothenstein Tomb by Iain SinclairForever Gramma by Mick GarrisAt Home in the Pubs of Old London by Christopher FowlerIn the Water Works (Birmingham, Alabama 1888) by Caitlín R. KiernanBone Orchards by Paul J. McAuleyNo Strings by Ramsey CampbellThe Grotto by Kathryn PtacekMerry Roderick by Geoffrey WarburtonClimbing Down from Heaven by Terry LamsleyEmpty Stations by Nicholas RoyleFlesh of Leaves, Bones of Desire by Charlee JacobThe Repulsion by Tim LebbonThe Detailer by Dennis EtchisonComing Home by Mark MorrisThe Hunger of the Leaves by Joel LaneXenos Beach by Graham JoyceAt Eventide by Kathe KojaPareidolia by Steve Rasnic TemI Have a Special Plan for This World by Thomas LigottiThe Handover by Michael Marshall SmithThe Other Side of Midnight by Kim NewmanNecrology: 2000 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman less

The fourteenth volume in this series is going strong, and with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, it again earns "merits" from Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R... moreThe fourteenth volume in this series is going strong, and with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, it again earns "merits" from Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jay Russell, Glen Hirshberg and many more, the hairraising tales in this edition hold nightmares for travelers in alien lands, unveil the mystery and menace lurking in our everyday reality, explore the terrors of the supernatural, and honor horror's classic tradition. As always, editor Stephen Jones provides an illuminating and engaging overview of the past year in horror fiction, as well as an affecting necrology and a guide to contacts among publishers, organizations, booksellers, and magazines in the eerier fields of fiction.Contents:AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Horror in 2001 by Stephen JonesMark of the Beast by Chico KiddCrocodile Lady by Christopher FowlerAll for Sale by Ramsey CampbellThe Two Dicks by Paul J. McAuley (as by Paul McAuley)By Her Hand, She Draws You Down by Douglas SmithO' Death, Where Is Thy Spatula? by Poppy Z. BriteGot to Kill Them All by Dennis EtchisonNo More A-Roving by Lynda E. RuckerFirst, Catch Your Demon by Graham JoycePump Jack by Donald BurlesonOutfangthief by Gala BlauThe Lost District by Joel LaneSimeon Dimsby's Workshop by Richard A. LupoffOur Temporary Supervisor by Thomas LigottiWhose Ghosts These Are by Charles L. GrantShite-Hawks by Muriel GrayOff the Map by Michael ChislettMost of My Friends Are Two-Thirds Water by Kelly LinkCity in Aspic by Conrad WilliamsWhere All Things Perish by Tanith LeeStruwwelpeter by Glen HirshbergCleopatra Brimstone by Elizabeth HandCats and Architecture by Chico KiddNecrology: 2001 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses (essay) less

The fourteenth volume in this series is going strong, and with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, it again earns "merits" from Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R... moreThe fourteenth volume in this series is going strong, and with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, it again earns "merits" from Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jay Russell, Glen Hirshberg and many more, the hairraising tales in this edition hold nightmares for travelers in alien lands, unveil the mystery and menace lurking in our everyday reality, explore the terrors of the supernatural, and honor horror's classic tradition. As always, editor Stephen Jones provides an illuminating and engaging overview of the past year in horror fiction, as well as an affecting necrology and a guide to contacts among publishers, organizations, booksellers, and magazines in the eerier fields of fiction.Contents:AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Horror in 2002 by Stephen JonesOctober in the Chair by Neil GaimanDetails by China MiévilleThe Wretched Thicket of Thorn by Don TumasonisThe Absolute Last of the Ultra-Spooky, Super-Scary Hallowe'en Horror Nights by David J. SchowStandard Gauge by Nicholas RoyleLittle Dead Girl Singing by Stephen GallagherNesting Instincts by Brian HodgeThe Two Sams by Glen HirshbergHides by Jay RussellThe Unbeheld by Ramsey CampbellIll Met By Daylight by Basil CopperCatskin by Kelly Link20th Century Ghost by Joe HillEgyptian Avenue by Kim NewmanThe Boy Behind the Gate by James Van PeltNor the Demons Down Under the Sea by Caitlín R. KiernanThe Coventry Boy by Graham JoyceThe Prospect Cards by Don TumasonisThe Cage by Jeff VanderMeerDr. Pretorius and the Lost Temple by Paul J. McAuley (as by Paul McAuley)Necrology: 2002 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses (essay) by Stephen Jones less

This edition of The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror comes with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, earning acclamations from the likes of Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R... moreThis edition of The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror comes with another generous sampling of the past year's best horror fiction, earning acclamations from the likes of Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly. With contributions from such favorites as Ramsey Campbell and Kim Newman, along with the talented likes of Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Graham Joyce, Paul McCauley, Stephen Gallagher, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jay Russell, Glen Hirshberg and many more, the hair-raising tales in this edition hold nightmares for travelers in alien lands, unveil the mystery and menace lurking in our everyday reality, explore the terrors of the supernatural, and honor horror's classic tradition. Like all of the other volumes in this series, award-winning editor Stephen Jones once again brings us the best new horror, revisiting momentous events and chilling achievements on the dark side of fantasy in 2004.Contents:AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Horror in 2003 by Stephen JonesFear the Dead by Ramsey CampbellThe Hanged Man of Oz by Steve NagyMara by Michael ChislettCell Call by Marc LaidlawIn the Tunnels by Pauline E. DungateHunger: A Confession by Dale BaileySeven Feet by Christopher FowlerThe Centipede by Susan DavisThe Goat Cutter by Jay LakeMaybe Next Time by Michael Marshall SmithStory Time with the Bluefield Strangler by John FarrisHunter Lake by Gene WolfeMr. Sly Stops for a Cup of Joe by Scott Emerson BullThe Bereavement Photographer by Steve Rasnic TemKissing Carrion by Gemma FilesThe White Hands by Mark SamuelsWaycross by Caitlín R. KiernanLucy, In Her Splendor by Charles Coleman FinlayDead Boy Found by Christopher BarzakThe Haunting by Joyce Carol OatesDancing Men by Glen HirshbergBitter Grounds by Neil GaimanChild of the Stones by Paul J. McAuley (as by Paul McAuley)The Silence of the Falling Stars by Mike O'DriscollExorcizing Angels by Simon Clark and Tim LebbonNecrology: 2003 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses(essay) by Stephen Jones less

This is the latest edition of the world's foremost annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. Here are some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's finest exponents of horror fiction—including Kim Newman, Neil Gaiman, Paul McAuley, Glen Hirshberg, Ramsey Campbell and Tanith Lee. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 16 also contains the most comprehensive overview of horror around the world during the year, lists of useful contact addresses and a fascinating necrology... moreThis is the latest edition of the world's foremost annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. Here are some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's finest exponents of horror fiction—including Kim Newman, Neil Gaiman, Paul McAuley, Glen Hirshberg, Ramsey Campbell and Tanith Lee. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 16 also contains the most comprehensive overview of horror around the world during the year, lists of useful contact addresses and a fascinating necrology. It is the one book that is required reading for every fan of macabre fiction.Contents:AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Horror in 2004 by Stephen JonesForbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Nameless House of the Night of Dread Desire by Neil GaimanLilies by Iain RowanBreaking Up by Ramsey Campbell"The King", in: Yellow by Brian KeeneA Trick of the Dark by Tina RathThe Mutable Borders of Love by Leslie WhatFlour White and Spindle Thin by L. H. Maynard and M. P. N. SimsTighter by Christa FaustRestraint by Stephen GallagherIsrabel by Tanith LeeThe Growlimb by Michael SheaThis Is Now by Michael Marshall SmithRemnants by Tim LebbonSafety Clowns by Glen HirshbergThe Devil of Delery Street by Poppy Z. BriteApocalypse Now, Voyager by Jay RussellStone Animals by Kelly LinkSoho Golem by Kim NewmanSpells for Halloween: An Acrostic by Dale BaileyMy Death by Lisa TuttleThe Problem of Susan by Neil GaimanNecrology: 2004 (essay) by Stephen Jones and Kim NewmanUseful Addresses (essay) by Stephen Jones less

Here is the latest edition of the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. This collection features some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre — including such writers as Neil Gaiman, Glen Hirshberg, tanith Lee, ramsey Campbell and Charles Coleman Finlay... moreHere is the latest edition of the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. This collection features some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre — including such writers as Neil Gaiman, Glen Hirshberg, tanith Lee, ramsey Campbell and Charles Coleman Finlay. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror also features the most comprehensive yearly overview of horror around the world, lists of useful contact addresses, and a fascinating necrology. It is the one book that is required reading for every fan of macabre fiction. less

Here is the latest edition of the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark, fantasy fiction, from a series that has won the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, and the International Horror Guild Award. It features some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre — including Neil Gaiman, Glen Hirshberg, Tanith Lee, Ramsey Campbell, and Charles Coleman Finlay... moreHere is the latest edition of the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark, fantasy fiction, from a series that has won the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, and the International Horror Guild Award. It features some of the very best short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre — including Neil Gaiman, Glen Hirshberg, Tanith Lee, Ramsey Campbell, and Charles Coleman Finlay.Contents: Summer / Al Sarrantonio --Digging deep / Ramsey Campbell --Night watch / John Gordon --Luxury of harm / Christopher Fowler --Sentinels / Mark Samuels --Saffron gatherers / Elizabeth Hand --What nature abhors / Mark Morris --Last reel / Lynda E. Rucker --American dead / Jay Lake --Between the cold moon and the earth / Peter Atkins --Sob in the silence / Gene Wolfe --Continuity error / Nicholas Royle --Dr. Prida's dream-plagued patient / Michael Bishop --Ones we leave behind / Mark Chadbourn --Mine / Joel Lane --Obsequy / David J. Schow --Thrown / Don Tumasonis --Houses under the sea / Caitlín R. Kiernan --They / David Morrell --Clockwork horror / F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre --Making cabinets / Richard Christian Matheson --Pol Pot's beautiful daughter (Fantasy) / Geoff Ryman --Devil's smile / Glen Hirshberg --Man who got off the ghost train / Kim Newman --Necrology: 2006 / Stephen Jones & Kim Newman. less

This collection features the most comprehensive yearly overview of horror around the world in all its incarnations, an impressively researched necrology, and a list of indispensable contact addresses for the dedicated reader and budding writer alike. This is the very best of new short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre... moreThis collection features the most comprehensive yearly overview of horror around the world in all its incarnations, an impressively researched necrology, and a list of indispensable contact addresses for the dedicated reader and budding writer alike. This is the very best of new short stories and novellas by today's masters of the macabre. Contributors include such names as Neil Gaiman, Gene Wolfe, Brian Keene, Michael Marshall Smith, Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Elizabeth Massie, Glen Hirshberg, Peter Atkins, and Tanith Lee. This is required reading for any fan of ghoulish fiction. less

This annual collection of exceptional horror and dark fantasy fiction stories is the essential must-have for horror buffs. The 20th edition of this showcase of horror includes a comprehensive overview of international selections, an impressively researched necrology, and a list of indispensable contact addresses for the dedicated horror fan and aspiring writer of true horror.

This is the world's premier annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction, representing the most outstanding new short stories and novellas. It remains the world's leading anthology dedicated solely to presenting the best in contemporary horror fiction.

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror series continues to be the world’s leading annual anthology dedicated solely to showcasing the best in contemporary horror fiction. The latest volume is comprised of more than 20 of the most outstanding new short stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers.

This new anthology represents the most outstanding new short stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers. The award-winning series offers a chilling overview of this year in horror.

For nearly twenty-five years The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror has been the world's leading annual anthology dedicated solely to showcasing the best in contemporary horror fiction... moreFor nearly twenty-five years The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror has been the world's leading annual anthology dedicated solely to showcasing the best in contemporary horror fiction. Comprising the most outstanding new short fiction by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers, this multiple award-winning series also offers an overview of the year in horror, a comprehensive necrology of recent obituaries, and an indispensable directory of contact details for dedicated horror fans and writers.The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror remains the world's leading annual anthology dedicated solely to presenting the best in contemporary horror fiction. less

Best New Horror combines dozens of the best and grisliest short stories of today. For twenty-five years this series has been published in the United Kingdom as The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, and now comes to the US to delight and terrify thriller enthusiasts. This has been the world’s leading annual anthology dedicated solely to showcasing the best in contemporary horror fiction... moreBest New Horror combines dozens of the best and grisliest short stories of today. For twenty-five years this series has been published in the United Kingdom as The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, and now comes to the US to delight and terrify thriller enthusiasts. This has been the world’s leading annual anthology dedicated solely to showcasing the best in contemporary horror fiction. This newest volume offers outstanding new writing by masters of the genre, such as Joan Aiken, Peter Atkins, Ramsey Campbell, Christopher Fowler, Joe R. Lansdale, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Robert Silverberg, Michael Marshall Smith, Evangeline Walton, and many others! less

This 26th edition of Best New Horror showcases some of the very best short stories and novellas published in 2014. So get ready to spread your wings and take a bite out of this latest anthology of agony. And don’t forget to tell your fellow fiends about our new series of Best New Horror reprints. Just let them know who sent you . . .

In this latest edition of the world's longest-running annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy you will find cutting edge stories by such authors as Ramsey Campbell, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Alison Littlewood, Graham Masterton, Michael Marshall Smith, Damien Angelica Walters, Reggie Oliver, and Thana Niveau, amongst many others. You'll also find the usual Introduction: Horror in 2018 and a Necrology of those who have left us. Contents:The House - Peter Bell.Smiling Man - Simon Kurt Unsworth... moreIn this latest edition of the world's longest-running annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy you will find cutting edge stories by such authors as Ramsey Campbell, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Alison Littlewood, Graham Masterton, Michael Marshall Smith, Damien Angelica Walters, Reggie Oliver, and Thana Niveau, amongst many others. You'll also find the usual Introduction: Horror in 2018 and a Necrology of those who have left us. Contents:The House - Peter Bell.Smiling Man - Simon Kurt Unsworth.Holiday Reading - Rosalie Parker.Resonant Evil - Graham Masterton.Redriff - Michael Chislett.The Blink - Nicholas Royle.The Deep Sea Swell - John Langan.Sisters Rise - Christopher Harman.The Run of the Town - Ramsey Campbell.The Marvellous Talking Machine - Alison Littlewood.Who's Got the Button? - James Wade.The Typewriter - Rio Youers.The Keepers of the Lighthouse - Ken Mackenzie.The Hungry Grass - Tracy Fahey.Ghostly Studies, Dr. Grace, and The Diodati Society - Daniel McGachey.It Never Looks Like Drowning - Damien Angelica Walters.The Window of Erich Zann - Michael Marshall Smith.Posterity - Mark Samuels.Octoberland - Thana Niveau.Porson's Piece - Reggie Oliver.He Sings of Salt and Wormwood - Brian Hodge.Virginia Story - Caitlin R. Kiernan.The Virgin Mary Well - Peter Bell.Necrology - Stephen Jones & Kim Newman. less

This twentieth anniversary showcase includes a single story from each of the Best New Horror annual anthologies.Contents: 1989. No sharks in the Med / Brian Lumley --1990. The man who drew cats / Michael Marshall Smith --1991. The same in any language / Ramsey Campbell --1992. Norman Wisdom and the Angel of Death / Christopher Fowler --1993. Mefisto in onyx / Harlan Ellison --1994. The temptation of Dr. Stein / Paul J. McAuley --1995. Queen of knives / Neil Gaiman --1996... moreThis twentieth anniversary showcase includes a single story from each of the Best New Horror annual anthologies.Contents: 1989. No sharks in the Med / Brian Lumley --1990. The man who drew cats / Michael Marshall Smith --1991. The same in any language / Ramsey Campbell --1992. Norman Wisdom and the Angel of Death / Christopher Fowler --1993. Mefisto in onyx / Harlan Ellison --1994. The temptation of Dr. Stein / Paul J. McAuley --1995. Queen of knives / Neil Gaiman --1996. The break / Terry Lamsley --1997. Emptiness spoke eloquent / Caitlin R. Kiernan --1998. Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff / Peter Straub --1999. White / Tim Lebbon --2000. The other side of midnight: Anno Dracula, 1981 / Kim Newman --2001. Cleopatra Brimstone / Elizabeth Hand --2002. 20th century ghost / Joe Hill --2003. The white hands / Mark Samuels --2004. My death / Lisa Tuttle --2005. Haeckel's tale / Clive Barker --2006. Devil's smile / Glen Hirshberg --2007. The church on the island / Simon Kurt Unsworth --2008. The New York Times at special bargain rates / Stephen King. less