The classic companion to the most essential science fiction anthology ever published. 46 original stories edited with introductions by Harlan Ellison. Featuring: John Heidenry Ross Rocklynne Ursula K. Le Guin Andrew J. Offutt Gene Wolfe Ray Nelson Ray Bradbury Chad Oliver Edward Bryant Kate Wilhelm James B. Hemesath Joanna Russ Kurt Vonnegut T. L. Sherred K. M. O'Donnell (Barry N. Malzberg) H. H. Hollis Bernard Wolfe David Gerrold Piers Anthony Lee Hoffman Gahan Wilson Joan Bernott Gregory Benford Evelyn Lief James Sallis Josephine Saxton Ken McCullough David Kerr Burt K. Filer Richard Hill Leonard Tushnet Ben Bova Dean R. Koontz James Blish and Judith Ann Lawrence A. Parra (y Figueredo) Thomas M. Disch Richard A. Lupoff M. John Harrison Robin Scott Andrew Weiner Terry Carr James Tiptree, Jr.