A collection of 14 science fiction/fantasy short stories by Brian W. Aldriss, Ursula K. LeGuin, Gene Wolfe, Kate Wilhelm, others.

Contents:

Shark, shortstory by Edward Bryant
Direction of the Road, shortstory by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Windows in Dante's Hell, shortstory by Michael Bishop
Serpent Burning on an Altar, shortstory by Brian W. Aldiss
Woman in Sunlight with Mandoline, shortstory by Brian W. Aldiss
The Young Soldier's Horoscope, shortstory by Brian W. Aldiss
Castle Scene with Penitents, shortstory by Brian W. Aldiss
The Red Canary, shortstory by Kate Wilhelm
What's the Matter with Herbie?, novelette by Mel Gilden
Pinup, shortstory by Edward Bryant
The Genius Freaks, shortstory by Vonda N. McIntyre
Burger Creature, shortstory by Steve Chapman
Half the Kingdom, shortstory by Doris Piserchia
Continuing Westward, shortstory by Gene Wolfe
Arcs & Secants, essay by uncredited