A compilation of short science fiction and fantasy from Elizabeth Bear¿tales of myth and mythic resonance, fantasies both subtle and epic in tone; hard science fiction and speculations about an unknowable universe. This collection, showcasing Bear's unique imagination and singular voice, includes her Hugo- and Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award-winning story "Tideline" and Hugo-winning novelette, "Shoggoths in Bloom," as well as an original, never-published story. Recipient of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, a World Fantasy and Philip K. Dick nominee, Bear is one of speculative fiction's most acclaimed, respected, and prolific authors.
