<p>Acclaimed as one of the most original voices in modern literature, Raphael Aloysius Lafferty has been awarded and nominated for a multitude of accolades over the span of his career, including the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.<br><br>This collection contains 22 unique tall tales, including:<br><br><b>Hugo Award-winning</b><br>''Eurema''s Dam'' - introduced by Robert Silverberg<br><br><b>Hugo Award-nominated</b><br>''Continued on the Next Rock'' - introduced by Nancy Kress<br>''Sky'' - introduced by Gwenda Bond<br><br><b>Nebula Award-nominated</b><br>''In Our Block'' - introduced by Neil Gaiman<br><br>And more stories introduced by other modern masters of SF who acknowledge <br>R.A. Lafferty as a major influence and force in the field.</p>