First of eight volumes. Introductory essays to each story, and afterword, by the editor. Each story is also accompanied by an essay from the author. STORIES:

"Quest of the Gypsy" by Ron Goulart
"Stalker: The Darkstar File" by Archie Goodwin
"Guts" by Byron Preiss
"Rose in the Sunshine State" by Joann Kobin
"Minstrel of Lankhmar" (interview of Fritz Leiber)
"Greatheart Silver in Showdown at Shootout" by Philip José Farmer

Interior art by Alex Nino, David Sheridan, Steranko, Jeff Jones, Tom Sutton