The mammoth book of The best of best new horror : a twenty-year celebration ; [two decades of dark fiction

For twenty years The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror has been recognized as the world's foremost annual showcase of horror and dark fantasy fiction. Now, with one story from each year in which it has been published, from 1989 to 2008, representing the work of dozens of authors, many of them acknowledged as the foremost practitioners of the genre, multi-award-winning editor Stephen Jones looks back on two decades of superb writing to bring readers the ultimate horror fiction anthology. With names such as Ramsey Campbell, Christopher Fowler, Neil Gaiman, Michael Marshall Smith, Paul J. McAuley and Lisa Tuttle, this collection represents a true landmark in horror fiction publishing. Praise for Stephen Jones:'Horror's last maverick.'-- Christopher Fowler'Stephen Jones... has a better sense of the genre than almost anyone in this country.'-- Lisa Tuttle, The Times Books'The best horror anthologist in the business is, of course, Stephen Jones.'-- Roz Kavaney, Time Out'Edited by Stephen Jones, a member of that tiny band of anthologists whose work is so reliably good that you automatically reach out and grab hold of any new volume spotted if you are wise.'-- Gahan Wilson, Realms of Fantasy'One of the genre's most enthusiastic cheerleaders.'-- Publishers Weekly'Horror readers owe Stephen Jones a lot.'-- Rue Morgue'Edited by the prolific and reliable Stephen Jones.'-- SFX Magazine'Jones performs his usual exemplary job.'-- Starlog (UK)'A new horror anthology from Stephen Jones is always an event'-- Dennis Etchison 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. 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.

This best-of-the-best of exceptional horror and dark fantasy fiction stories is the must-have for horror buffs. The showcase includes the best of the annual anthologies, including international selections, an impressively researched necrology, and a list of indispensable contact addresses for the dedicated fan and aspiring writer of true horror.