Neil Clarke is an editor specialising in science fiction anthologies. His 'The Best Science Fiction of the Year' series curates the strongest contemporary SF across diverse approaches—from hard technological speculation to character-driven explorations of how scientific change affects individuals. Through his editorial selections, Clarke demonstrates commitment to showcasing the field's full breadth. His anthologies serve as both a snapshot of current SF and a gateway to new voices. Readers seeking a curated introduction to contemporary science fiction or looking to track the field's significant output in any given year will find his collections reliable and substantive.

The Best Science Fiction of the Year (4)

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Book 1 The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One Amy Tallmadge, Jeremy Arthur

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Book 2 The Best Science Fiction of the Year, Volume 2 Jay Aaseng, Lauren Baldwin, Michael Braun, Ron Butler, Barbara Caruso, MiMi Chang, Ramon De Ocampo, Fiona Hardingham, John Keating, Elizabeth Liang, Rich Miller, Soneela Nankani, Thom Rivera, Jill Tanner

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Book 5 The Best Science Fiction of the Year, Volume 5 Catherine Ho, Jennifer O'Donnell, Lisa Renee Pitts, Michael Braun, Sneha Mathan, Christopher Salazar, Tony Tambi

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Book 6 The Best Science Fiction of the Year, Volume 6 Neil Shah, Sneha Mathan, Ronald Peet, Jasmin Walker, Avi Roque, Nikki Massoud

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The Final Frontier Tim Campbell, James Anderson Foster, Mary Robinette Kowal, Karen Cass, James Langton

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