Most Popular Books by Gardner Dozois

A collection of stories--by such celebrated authors as Ursula K. Le Guin, Pat Cadigan, Lucius Shepard, Mary Rosenblum, and others--probes two of life''s greatest mysteries--love and death. Reprint.

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois''s (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped - or misshaped - by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human...some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory. In these pages, seventeen of today''s top fantasy writers - including award-winners K. J. Parker (The Two of Swords), Megan Lindholm (The Windsingers), John Crowley (The Deep), Tim Powers (Last Call), Liz Williams (Snake Agent), Elizabeth Bear (Eternal Sky Trilogy), George R.R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire), Kate Elliott (The Court of Fives Trilogy), Scott Lynch (The Republic of Thieves), and more - cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever...and as near as next door.

Far and away the best yearbook of this or any other genre, Gardner Dozois''s annual pick of the top science fiction of the year has collected a string of awards, including the Locus Award for the best anthology and the Hugo Award for the best editor.

Qu’ils soient dignes de confiance, retors ou avides de pouvoir, les sorciers façonnent la magie à leur image. Parfois dangereux, souvent fascinants, ils intimident toujours les foules. Mais, peu importe leurs pouvoirs, ils ne sont pas sans failles. Des magiciens bienveillants aux sorciers les plus machiavéliques, Gardner Dozois a rassemblé dans cette anthologie dix-sept textes des plus talentueux auteurs de la fantasy contemporaine. Envoûteurs, chamanes, enchanteurs, devins et invocateurs... Découvrez le quotidien de ces personnages hors du commun qui n’utilisent pas toujours leurs talents à bon escient. Avec : K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, John Crowley, Matthew Hugues, YsabeauS. Wilce, Rachel Pollack, Eleanor Arnason, Tim Powers, Liz Williams, Garth Nix, Elizabeth Bear, Lavie Tidhar, Greg Van Eekhout, George R. R. Martin, Aandy Duncan, Kate Elliott, Scott Lynch.

La fantasy est un univers d’une richesse parfois insoupçonnée. La veine la plus épique, dont Tolkien est l’auteur emblématique, est à l’honneur dans cette anthologie inédite. Créatures étranges, pouvoirs surnaturels, guerrières et combattants féroces frôlant la mort à chaque coup d’épée et de formule magique sont réunis dans ces nouvelles. Comme dans Dangerous Women ou Vauriens, Gardner Dozois a choisi, pour illustrer cette thématique forte, les plus talentueux auteurs contemporains du genre, dont George R.R. Martin, Robin Hobb et Scott Lynch. Ils en parlent : « La fantasy épique est à l''honneur dans cette anthologie inédite de 16 nouvelles. » BIBLIOTECA MAGAZINE

Crapules, escrocs, canailles, voleurs, tricheurs, coquins... Parfois héros, parfois non, ces personnages nous fascinent. Quels que soient l’époque, le lieu ou le genre dans lesquels ils prennent place, Gardner Dozois et George R.R. Martin les adorent autant que les bonnes histoires. Ils ont donc sollicité les plus grands auteurs de best-sellers pour créer les meilleurs bad guys de la littérature, sans restriction de genre. Découvrez ces vingt et une nouvelles inédites, pleines de rebondissements, de plans machiavéliques et de surprises. Tout le monde aime les vauriens... même si nous finissons par le regretter. Cette anthologie comprend une nouvelle inédite dans l’univers du Trône de Fer. Joe Abercrombie - Gillian Flynn - Matthew Hugues - Joe R. Lansdale - Michael Swanwick - David W. Ball - Carrie Vaughn - Scott Lynch - Bradley Denton - Cherie Priest - Daniel Abraham - Paul Cornell - Steven Saylor - Garth Nix - Walter Jon Williams - Phyllis Eisenstein - Lisa Tuttle - Neil Gaiman - Connie Willis - Patrick Rothfuss - George R. R. Martin

Atenção: Não se atravesse no caminho destas mulheres! Se gostou de Mulheres Perigosas, vai querer ler estas histórias de ficção científica, fantasia, magia e mistério sobre mulheres fortes, decididas, independentes e que não olham a meios para defenderem os seus ideais. Aqui encontrará personagens carismáticas e mulheres implacáveis que deixaram para trás o papel de vítima e assumiram o seu destino como líderes. Com organização de George R. R. Martin e de Gardner Dozois, esta é uma antologia que cruza géneros literários e mistura todos os tipos de ficção, desde Diana Gabaldon a Sherrilyn Kenyon. Se é fã de personagens femininas fortes, vai adorar este livro.

A Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Stories, columns and more. Includes an interview with Catherine Asaro and stories by Joe Haldeman. Columns by Robert J. Sawyer and Gregory Benford.

Über 1000 Seiten – eine Anthologie der Extraklasse Jeder mag Schurken, dabei sind sie oft käuflich, handeln moralisch fragwürdig oder sind politisch inkorrekt. Und gerade deswegen stellen Schurken den eigentlichen Helden so häufig in den Schatten. Denn was wäre Star Wars ohne Han Solo oder Game of Thrones ohne Tyrion Lennister? George R.R. Martin und Gardner Dozois haben einundzwanzig Stories zusammengetragen – unter anderem von Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie und Scott Lynch –, die sich den beliebtesten Charakteren aller Genres widmen: den Schurken.

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

Now in its fifteenth successful yearl; Once again this annual offering of the best SF includes the work of established masters of the form and of bright new talents, including Stephen Baxter, M. Shayne Bell, Greg Egan, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Paul J. McCauley, Severan Park, Brian Stableford, Michael Swanwick, Robert Charles Wilson, and many more. Gardner Dozois has won the Hugo Award for Best Editor a staggering eleven times, just proving that his is simply the most comprehensive and entertaining SF collection around. It embraces every aspect of the genre - soft, hard, cyberpunk, cyber noir, anthropological, military and adventure, and every year thousands of fans eagerly await his latest selection.

Spade e sortilegi sono sempre armi a doppio taglio. E conoscerne i segreti può significare la salvezza. O la dannazione. Ecco il filo sottile che percorre questa ricca e variegata antologia di "Sword and Sorcery" che comprende le firme più celebri e le nuove promesse del fantasy, tutte capaci di spingere il genere ai suoi estremi confini e mescolarlo al western, alla commedia nera, all''odissea picaresca. Da Robin Hobb a Scott Lynch, da Garth Nix a Ken Liu, ci addentriamo in palazzi sfarzosi e galeoni corsari, sudice taverne e tane di draghi sputafuoco, custodi di tesori inimmaginabili. A incontrare spadaccini e guerriere, ladri e regine, cavalieri impazziti e stregoni, demoni e divinità. Una raccolta che farà la gioia di tutti gli appassionati, un omaggio a J.R.R. Tolkien e Michael Moorcock, Fritz Leiber e Stephen King, da chi, grazie a loro, ha imparato a sognare e scrivere. Sedici gemme del fantastico contemporaneo, che comprendono anche una splendida e fosca narrazione di George R.R. Martin, ambientata nel mondo complesso e imprevedibile de "Il Trono di Spade", fenomeno mondiale amato da milioni di lettori. Molti secoli prima di Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister e Jon Snow, il Trono di Spade infatti incombeva già sui Sette Regni, suscitando rivalità e bramosie. I Targaryen cavalcatori di draghi hanno imposto il loro dominio con fuoco e sangue, ma non tutti sono disposti ad accettare i loro usi, che sembrano sfidare al tempo stesso uomini e dèi. Corvi recano messaggi imperiosi. Le ombre sussurrano parole rivoltose. In segreto si affilano le spade. E anche tra i figli del Conquistatore c''è chi tragicamente vorrebbe solo essere amato, e chi invece è pronto a essere odiato e temuto, pur di ottenere ciò che vuole. La guerra incombe, ed è il momento che i draghi si alzino ancora in volo.

Gefährliche Frauen aller Art – Kriegerinnen, Königinnen, Zauberinnen und viele mehr – sind das Thema dieser spannenden Anthologie. Sie enthält 21 bislang unveröffentlichte Erzählungen von Bestsellerautoren wie Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson und Diana Gabaldon – die eine brandneue Outlander-Story beisteuert. Kernstück und Höhepunkt dieser Sammlung ist ein Kurzroman aus der Feder von George R.R. Martin über den »Tanz der Drachen«, jenen großen Bürgerkrieg, an dem der Kontinent Westeros zweihundert Jahre vor den Ereignissen in der Saga Das Lied von Eis und Feuer beinahe zerbrochen wäre.

This hugely acclaimed collection is now in its 14th successful year, and Gardner Dozois''s selection for 2001 maintains its high standards of excellence with more than 25 SF stories from contemporary talents such as John Kessel, Ursula K Le Guin, Nancy Kress, Paul J. McAuley, Alastair Reynolds, Brian Stableford, Stephen Baxter, Greg Egan, Charles Stross, Ian McDonald and many other bright stars of SF, as well as the usual thorough summation of the year and recommended reading lists.

Για να γλιτώσει από τη φτώχεια και τη μιζέρια, ο Ραμόν Εσπέχο επιβιβάζεται σε ένα από τα μεγάλα διαστημόπλοια των παράξενων και αποκρουστικών Ινάι και φεύγει οριστικά από τη Γη. Αλλά η ζωή που βρίσκει στον μακρινό πλανήτη Σάο Πάουλο δεν είναι καλύτερη από εκείνη που εγκατέλειψε. Έπειτα, μια νύχτα, ο θυμός του και το πολύ αλκοόλ παίρνουν το πάνω χέρι. Η βίαιη κατάληξη τον αναγκάζει να δραπετεύσει στις ερημιές του ανεξερεύνητου βορρά. Επιτέλους ολομόναχος –μακριά από τη θορυβώδη, αποπνικτική ανθρώπινη κυψέλη που τη σιχαίνεται σε βαθμό αντικοινωνικής μανίας– ο άτυχος Ραμόν, κατ’ επάγγελμα ανιχνευτής κοιτασμάτων, μπορεί τώρα να ψάξει ελεύθερα για τη μεγάλη φλέβα που θα τον κάνει πλούσιο. Αλλά, αντί για φλέβα, ανακαλύπτει τυχαία μια άγνωστη υπερεξελιγμένη φυλή εξωγήινων πλασμάτων: απελπισμένοι φυγάδες, όπως αυτός, που ζουν κρυμμένοι σε έναν δικό τους κόσμο. Κάτοχος ξαφνικά ενός ισχυρού επικίνδυνου μυστικού και εγκλωβισμένος σε ένα απίθανο ανθρωποκυνηγητό στις ερημιές ενός απρόβλεπτου και εχθρικού πλανήτη, ο Ραμόν πρέπει πρώτα να δραπετεύσει… κι έπειτα, με κάποιον τρόπο, να επιζήσει. Και ο πιο θανάσιμος εχθρός είναι ο εαυτός του.

For decades now Gardner Dozois has been presenting his annual selection of the very best of recently published SF stories, both byoutstanding up-and-coming writers and undisputed masters of the genre. It has been voted Year''s Best Anthology by the readers of Locus magazine an unparalleled eighteen times and remains the definitive anthology for both diehard sci-fi fans and newcomers to the genre. Without fail, Dozois pinpoints the previous year''s most exciting and ambitious science fiction, showcasing truly exceptional contemporary writing. Contributors include: Pavel Amnuel; Paolo Bachigalupi; Jessica Barber; Elizabeth Bear; Lauren Beukes; Chaz Brenchley; Karl Bunker; Jérôme Cigut; D. J. Cockburn; Aliette de Bodard; Cory Doctorow; Greg Egan; Timons Esaias; Paul Graham Raven; James Patrick Kelly; Ellen Klages; Nancy Kress; Jay Lake; Rich Larson; Ken Liu; Ian McDonald; Mary Anne Mohanraj; Susan Palwick; Gareth L. Powell; Robert Reed; Alastair Reynolds; Adam Roberts; Karl Schroeder; Vandana Singh; Allen M. Steele; Michael Swanwick; Rachel Swirsky; Lavie Tidhar; Peter Watts; The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 28 includes, as ever, Dozois''s extensive recommended reading guide and his illuminating and incisive summation of the year in science fiction. Praise for previous editions: ''Quantity as well as quality . . . every piece is a treasure.'' The Times ''For more than a quarter century, Gardner Dozois''s Mammoth Book of Best New SF has defined the field. It is the most important anthology, not only annually, but overall.'' Charles N. Brown, publisher of Locus ''The most respected editor in the field.'' George R. R. Martin ''New authors rub shoulders with old hands, and strong work from relative novices Hannu Rajaniemi and Lavie Tidhar suggest that SF''s future is as bright as ever.'' Financial Times ''This annual compilation of the previous year''s best short stories and novellas, together with a comprehensive summation of the state of the genre and an extensive "honourable mentions" list, has become an institution over the past three decades.'' Guardian

Cu Dahlia femeia-vampir facem cunostinta la un ospat tinut in cinstea creaturilor noptii. Cu anumite farmece periculoase patrundem in „locuri unde nimeni n-ar trebui sa se aventureze“. Detectivul John Taylor obisnuit cu fantomele are de rezolvat cel mai straniu caz: o vrajitoare si-a pierdut inima si o vrea inapoi. Iar un vanator de stafii descopera ca unele naluci sunt mai greu de vanat decat altele... In aceste Strazi Intunecate enigmele primejdiile si amenintarile pandesc la fiecare pagina. George R.R. Martin si Gardner Dozois au realizat o antologie de citit pe nerasuflate care a cucerit milioane de cititori. „Fie ca esti un fan al romanului politist al genului urban fantasy al horrorului sau al SF-ului ar trebui sa gasesti in aceste pagini cativa dintre scriitorii tai preferati... si alti scriitori de care n-ai auzit dar care credem ca-ti vor placea cel putin la fel de mult. Vino asadar pe aceste strazi intunecate alaturi de noi si hai sa vedem unde vom ajunge.“ George R.R. Martin Detectivii din marile orase trebuie sa se deprinda cu situatiile in care se confrunta cu ucigasi toxicomani si tarfe. Dar categoric cand ai de-a face cu demoni stacheta se ridica. Insa nu numai demonii ci si serpii pot ucide si nu te poti apara de ei decat atunci cand descoperi amenintarea ceea ce descopera si Decius Caecilius unul dintre personajele din volum. Lordul John un alt personaj se confrunta cu o revolta a sclavilor din Jamaica sumbra insula paradiziaca unde se intalneste cu zombi canibali si alte creaturi ucigase. Si nici umbra lui Sherlock Holmes nici mitul dublului nu lipsesc din aceasta antologie de proza scurta aleasa de maestrii George R.R. Martin si Gardner Dozois. „Cativa autori de top din genul urban fantasy (Charlaine Harris Patricia Briggs) stau alaturi de unii dintre cei mai buni autori de suspans istoric din zilele noastre (Laurie R. King Steven Saylor) in aceasta antologie excelenta care cuprinde 16 povestiri originale.“ Publishers Weekly "

In this the twenty-fourth edition of his celebrated annual Mammoth Book of Best New SF (its 28th as The Year''s Best SF in the United States), award-winning editor Gardner Dozois presents 33 of 2010''s most outstanding pieces of short science fiction, along with his typically informative notes on each author. Many are the work of award-winning writers, but there are also some surprising newcomers. The collection is prefaced, as ever, by Dozois''s Summation of 2010 in SF, a review of the year''s highlights in publishing and film - including non-fiction, media and awards - obituaries and an insightful look at emerging trends.

"L''inferno non conosce una furia violenta quanto quella di una donna offesa" recita un celebre proverbio inglese. E le eroine di La ragazza nello specchio e nuove storie di donne pericolose mostrano che davvero non è mai una buona idea deludere una signora. Questo volume completa l''edizione italiana dei lunghi racconti che compongono Dangerous Women, la pluripremiata antologia americana curata dal grande editor di fantasy e fantascienza Gardner Dozois e da George R.R. Martin, lo scrittore fantasy più amato e letto al mondo. Come nel caso del primo volume, la qualità dei testi e degli autori raccolti in questa seconda (e conclusiva) parte del libro è elevatissima. Tra loro Lev Grossman che, nel racconto che dà il titolo all''edizione italiana della raccolta, torna alla Brakebills Academy, la scuola di magia dove è ambientato il suo romanzo Il Mago (Rizzoli) che lo ha fatto conoscere e amare in tutto il mondo. O Diana Gabaldon, la regina del romanzo storico americano, che regala ai suoi fan un nuovo prequel alla "Saga di Claire Randall" (edita in Italia da Corbaccio), da cui è tratta la serie televisiva "Outlander". O ancora Brandon Sanderson, una delle nuove stelle del fantasy mondiale, l''autore dei libri del ciclo "Mistborn" e delle "Cronache della Folgoluce" (pubblicati da Fanucci). Una lettura imperdibile per tutti gli appassionati di George R.R. Martin e per chi vuole conoscere alcuni dei più importanti autori americani di narrativa thriller, fantasy e fantastica.

In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Mammoth Book of Best New Science Fiction 23 the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. With an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre. Praise for Gardner Dozois: ''Dozois''s definitive must-read short story anthology takes the pulse of science fiction today'' Publishers Weekly ''For more than a quarter century, Gardner Dozois''s The Mammoth Book of Best New SF has defined the field. It is the most important anthology, not only annually, but overall.'' - Charles N. Brown, publisher of Locus Magazine

Join twenty-eight of today''s finest writers for a host of imaginative tours through worlds as fabulous as the farthest galaxy and as strange as life on earth can be. Among the talented story tellers in this volume are: Stephen Baxter, James P. Blaylock, Tony Daniel, Gregory Feeley, Gwyneth Jones, Jonathan Lethem, Robert Reed, Michael Sanwick, Cherry Wilder, Walter Jon Williams, Gene Wolfe, Steven Utley, and many more of tomorrow''s leading imaginations. Gardener Dozois''s summary of the year in science fiction and a long list of honorable mentions round out this volume, making it the one book for anyone who''s interested in SF today.

Widely acclaimed as the benchmark annual anthology for science fiction fans, The Mammoth Book of Best New SF is now in its 22nd successful year. Best SF 22 comprises over two dozen fantastic new pieces from the world''s best writers of science fiction. This collection encompasses every aspect of the genre: soft, hard, cyberpunk, cyber noir, anthropological, military, and adventure. As ever, a bonus extra is an insightful review of the year''s best books and an extensive list of recommended reading. Gardner Dozois is the world''s leading SF anthologist, and has won the Hugo Award for Best Editor fifteen times.

Dans les entrailles d’un paquebot transformé en palace, deux hommes pleurent la mort d’un de leurs amis en écoutant le douzième album des Beatles... qui n’a jamais existé. À l’atterrissage de son avion, Buddy Holly ne sait pas qu’il va participer au plus grand concert de sa vie. Elvis le rouge restera dans les mémoires comme l’un des plus grands chanteurs de rock et l’un des syndicalistes les plus charismatiques. Revenu d’entre les morts, Jimi Hendrix se paye une dernière virée avec un de ses roadies. Difficile de trouver un boulot quand on s’appelle John Lennon et qu’on a quitté un groupe qui a, par la suite, connu un certain succès : les Beatles. Stephen Baxter, Gardner Dozois, Jack Dann, Michael Swanwick, Walter Jon Williams, Michael Moorcock et Ian R. MacLeod nous offrent cinq nouvelles où le rock’n’roll est roi, cinq textes mettant en scène des icônes de la musique du XXe siècle, cinq alternatives à notre triste réalité.

Ramon Espejo est un dur à cuire, un homme qu''on ne pousse à bout qu''à ses risques et périls. L''ambassadeur européan en a fait l''amère expérience et l''a payé de sa vie, contraignant Ramon à s''enfuir. Pour échapper à la police, celui-ci s''enfonce au cour d''une région encore inexplorée de la planète São Paulo et fait une découverte qui pourrait avoir des répercussions à l''échelle de la galaxie. Il est alors entraîné bien malgré lui dans une course-poursuite d''un genre très particulier. Un roman d''aventure intelligent et surprenant écrit par une triade d''écrivains dont le talent n''est plus à démontrer, comptabilisant à eux trois un nombre de prix record.

Um livro fascinante que reúne os melhores contos de grandes nomes da literatura fantástica. Inclui conto de George R. R. Martin passado no mundo de A Guerra dos Tronos. “Todas as histórias são extraordinárias. Só o sumário já é suficiente para deixar os fãs de todos os gêneros literários com água na boca.” – Library Journal Se você é fã de literatura fantástica, irá se deliciar com esta antologia de contos organizada por George R. R. Martin e Gardner Dozois. Obras inéditas dos melhores autores do gênero irão surpreendê-lo com enredos ardilosos e reviravoltas intrigantes. O próprio George R. R. Martin apresenta uma nova história do apaixonante e violento mundo de A Guerra dos Tronos, introduzindo um dos personagens mais canalhas de Westeros. Acompanhe grandes autores, como Gillian Flynn, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch e muitos outros, nesta coletânea emocionante sobre vigaristas, mercenários e ladrões.