The 1987 Annual World's Best SF

The introduction is short, talking mostly about the world situation, as opposed to SF noting sales were decent, that is about it. Another Wollheim Year's Best that isn't so great, only 3.50 for this one, with Lucius Shepard the obvious standout. A decent book though, heading to 3.75 territory. Donald Wollheim 16 : Permafrost - Roger Zelazny Donald Wollheim 16 : Timerider - Doris Egan Donald Wollheim 16 : Pretty Boy Crossover - Pat Cadigan Donald Wollheim 16 : R & R - Lucius Shepard Donald Wollheim 16 : Lo How an Oak E'er Blooming - Suzette Haden Elgin Donald Wollheim 16 : Dream in a Bottle - Jerry Meredith and D. E. Smirl Donald Wollheim 16 : Into Gold - Tanith Lee Donald Wollheim 16 : The Lions Are Asleep This Night - Howard Waldrop Donald Wollheim 16 : Against Babylon - Robert Silverberg Donald Wollheim 16 : Strangers on Paradise - Damon Knight Leopard stiff story. 3 out of 5 Darkwings recruit. 3.5 out of 5 Nancy dancers a dime a dozen. Data dude? Now, that's new. 4 out of 5 Soldier trio separation shock. 4.5 out of 5 Indestructible, with acorns. 3 out of 5 Starship brain jar jinn Ancient Mariner breakout coaxing reality worries. 4 out of 5 Fire woman not to blame. 3 out of 5 Play kid. 3 out of 5 Flaming alien wifenappers. 3.5 out of 5 Immortal rabbit madness. 3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5

what good about this collection is that it's not "anual awards" collection, which can't have really remarkable good stories (especcially in the last 2 decades), and is very biased.also the collection follow a line of classic science fiction stories from the golden era of science fiction (i.e 60's-70's), especcialy intended for those who can't stand today's "self aware" science fiction, or fantasy literarture elements.also we have here great stories from grand masters of science fiction like the late poul anderson, fredrik pohl, and more.recomended for classic science fiction devoters.