Think of this volume as a rather thick magazine. It has articles, awards, and short stories. The last is the best part, though I did enjoy reading about Science Fiction Films of 1996. [a:Jack Dann|142717|Jack Dann|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1223870077p2/142717.jpg] acted as editor, and I wonder if he influenced the choice of Time Travel stories (my favorite genre) for this volume.

Unfortunately Jack Dann's story "DaVinci Rising" is the one I liked least. Most impactful was the very short "A Birthday" by [a:Esther Friesner|14541713|Esther Friesner|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]. Will keep an eye out for more by her.

This slightly dog-eared book has been riding around in my car since February, and I am glad to replace it with another short story collection for the summer.