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A collection of the best fantasy prose written in 2004, by some of the genre's greatest writers, and selected by two of SF's most respected editors.

A collection of the best science fiction prose written in 2004, by some of the genre's greatest writers, and selected by two of SF's most respected editors. Best Sci Fi '03 had more Nebula and Hugo finalists than competing Dozois and Hartwell books!

Eine der großen Ideen der Science Fiction lag Matrix, dem erfolgreichsten SF-Film der letzten Jahre, zugrunde: die virtuelle Simulation unserer Welt. Rechtzeitig zum Kinostart der beiden Fortsetzungen „Matrix Reloaded“ (Frühjahr 2003) und „Matrix Revolutions“ (Winter 2003) versammelt nun ein einzigartiger Essayband im Stile von Tolkiens Zauber internationale Spitzenautoren mit ihren ganz persönlichen Anmerkungen zu diesem Thema.

Sixteen leading authors of contemporary fantasy-writing - including Ursula Le Guin, Raymond E. Feist and Terry Pratchett - share their thoughts on, and reveal the influence of, the master myth-maker and creator of "Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien.

In desperate need of crucial repairs, the "Starship Voyager" TM has come to Sardalia, a planet blessed with great natural beauty and apparently friendly inhabitants. The Sardalians welcome "Voyager" enthusiastically, but Captain Janeway soon grows suspicious. The Sardalians seem almost too eager to help. Janeway fears they are hiding some secret agenda. When Tom Paris and Harry Kim disappear while visiting the planet, the captain and her crew find themselves caught in the middle of a planetary war -- and faced with an agonizing moral dilemma.

The story explores the fragile acceptance of mutants in human society, highlighting their journey after years of struggle. However, a new wave of uncertainty emerges when mysterious events in the New Mexican desert spark renewed fears and questions about mutants' place in the world. As tensions rise, the narrative delves into the complexities of acceptance, prejudice, and the unknown challenges that lie ahead for both mutants and humans.

The story revolves around mutants who possess extraordinary powers and have concealed their identities due to fear of persecution. As tensions escalate, the emergence of a mutant in a significant political position offers a glimmer of hope for their community in the twenty-first century, suggesting a potential shift in societal acceptance and the struggle for equality.

The emergence of mutants into society marks a pivotal moment as they seek acceptance among non-mutants. The narrative explores the challenges of overcoming deep-seated fears and suspicions, raising questions about coexistence and the possibility of harmony between the two groups. As tensions rise, the story delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle for equality in a world on the brink of transformation.

An uneasy peace has emerged between ordinary humans and psychic mutants with golden eyes following the events of The Mutant Season. As tensions simmer, the story explores the complexities of coexistence and the challenges both groups face in a transformed world. The narrative delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle for harmony in a society marked by division.