Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for almost forty years. She was the fiction editor of Omni magazine and Sci Fiction,and has edited about ninety anthologies. Datlow has also won lifetime achievement awards from three prominent genre organizations, and currently acquires short fiction for Tor.com. She lives in New York City.
Praise for Ellen Datlow and The Best Horror of the Year Series:
“Even with the overall high quality of the latest of Datlow's
anthology series, there are some remarkable highlights. . . . this
excellent anthology demonstrates that Datlow's reputation as one of
the best editors in the field is more than
well-deserved.”—Booklist, starred review for The Best Horror of the
Year, Volume Eleven
“Datlow has drawn her selections from a wide variety of sources
that even the most dedicated fans may have overlooked, and her
comprehensive introductory overview of the year in horror will
uncover still more venues for great scares. This is an
indispensable volume for horror readers.”—Publishers Weekly,
starred review for The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eleven
“Delivers chill after thrill. . . . Read these stories and feel the
pulse of the horror genre.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Best Horror of
the Year, Volume Eleven, from "The 7 Best Science Fiction, Fantasy,
& Horror Books to Read This September"
[A] veritable feast of horror short fiction . . . a book no
horror fan should miss."—Hellnotes, reviewed by Mario Guslandi
"To consolidate a year’s worth of horror fiction into 20 plus
stories must be nothing short of a Herculean task. It’s a good
thing we have Ellen Datlow. . . . Ellen Datlow doesn’t put out
bad anthologies. With her annual anthology, you are guaranteed to
get a buffet of horrors both loud and quiet. If you have the cash
for one horror anthology, this is a worthy purchase."—High Fever
Books, 4/5 Stars for The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eleven
“Edited by the venerable queen of horror anthologies, Ellen Datlow
. . . The stories in this collection feel both classic and
innovative, while never losing the primary ingredient of great
horror writing: fear.”
—The New York Times on The Best of the Best Horror of the Year
“A survey of some of the best horror writing of the last decade. .
. . highly recommended for anyone interested in contemporary horror
and dark fantasy, as well as anyone looking for a collection of
some of the best and most horrifying short fiction currently
available.”
—Booklist(starred review for The Best of the Best Horror of the
Year)
“A stunning and flawless collection that showcases the most
terrifyingly beautiful writing of the genre. Datlow’s palate for
the fearful and the chilling knows no genre constraint,
encompassing the undead, the supernatural, and the cruelty
perpetrated by ordinary humans. Exciting, literary, and utterly
scary, this anthology is nothing short of exceptional."
—Publishers Weekly(starred review for The Best of the Best Horror
of the Year)
“A decade of celebrating the darkest gems of the genre as selected
by Hugo-winning editor Ellen Datlow, whose name, by this point, is
almost synonymous with quality frights . . . [and] contributed by a
murderer’s row of horror authors. . . . Essential.”
—B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog, “Our Favorite Science Fiction &
Fantasy Books of 2018”
“With the quality ranging from very good, to fantastic, to sublime,
there just isn’t the space to discuss them all.... If I need to
make a pronouncement?based on Datlow’s fantastic distillation of
the genre?it’s that horror is alive, well, and still getting under
people’s skin. If you have even a vague interest in dark fiction,
then pick up this book.”
—Ian Mond, Locus
“Datlow’s survey of the first decade of her Best Horror of the Year
series is also an argument about the field’s major talents and
trends. Its contents make a compelling case for the robustness of
the field, a condition Datlow herself has done much to
nourish.”—Locus, “Horror in 2018” by John Langan
“Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow has assembled a tasty collection
of twenty one terrifying and unsettling treats. In addition to
providing excellent fiction to read, this is the perfect book for
discovering new authors and enriching your life through short
fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews
“For more than three decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center
of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying
stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror
fans crave. . . . and the anthologies just keep getting better and
better. She's an icon in the industry.”—Signal Horizon
“Datlow’s The Best Horror of the Year series is one of the best
investments you can make in short fiction. The current volume is no
exception.”—Adventures Fantastic
“As usual, Datlow delivers what she promises, ‘the best horror of
the year,’ whether it’s written by the famous (Neil Gaiman) or the
should-be famous (Laird Barron and many others).”—Washington
Post
“You just can’t have a list of recommended speculative anthologies
without including an Ellen Datlow anthology. It’s. Not. Possible.
The line-up in The Best Horror of the Year Volume Eight is
absolutely stupendous, featuring the most frighteningly talented
authors in horror fiction.”—Tor.com
"Once again, [Ellen Datlow supplies] an invaluable book, featuring
excellent short fiction and, in addition, providing as always
precious information about what happened in the horror field last
year.”—Mario Guslandi, British Fantasy Society
Praise for Ellen Datlow and The Best Horror of the Year Series:
“Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow has assembled a tasty collection
of twenty one terrifying and unsettling treats. In addition to
providing excellent fiction to read, this is the perfect book for
discovering new authors and enriching your life through short
fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews
“For more than three decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center
of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying
stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror
fans crave. . . . and the anthologies just keep getting better and
better. She's an icon in the industry.”—Signal Horizon
“Datlow’s The Best Horror of the Year series is one of the best
investments you can make in short fiction. The current volume is no
exception."—Adventures Fantastic
“As usual, Datlow delivers what she promises, ‘the best horror of
the year,’ whether it’s written by the famous (Neil Gaiman) or the
should-be famous (Laird Barron and many others).”
—Washington Post
“You just can’t have a list of recommended speculative anthologies
without including an Ellen Datlow anthology. It’s. Not. Possible.
The line-up in The Best Horror of the Year Volume Eight is
absolutely stupendous, featuring the most frighteningly talented
authors in horror fiction.”—Tor.com
"Once again, [Ellen Datlow supplies] an invaluable book, featuring
excellent short fiction and, in addition, providing as always
precious information about what happened in the horror field last
year.”—Mario Guslandi, British Fantasy Society
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