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World Fantasy Award—Novel. The World Fantasy Awards are given each year by the World Fantasy Convention for the best fantasy fiction published in English during the previous calendar year. The awards have been described by book critics such as The Guardian as a "prestigious fantasy prize", [1] and one of the three most prestigious speculative ...
World Fantasy Award nominees and winners are decided by judges and attendees of the World Fantasy Convention. A ballot is posted in June for attendees of the current and previous two conferences to determine two of the finalists, with the two most-nominated selected, and a panel of five judges adds three or more nominees before voting on the overall winner.
The awards have been described by sources such as The Guardian as a "prestigious fantasy prize", [1] and as one of the three most renowned speculative fiction awards, along with the Hugo and Nebula Awards (which cover both fantasy and science fiction). [2][3] The World Fantasy Award—Life Achievement is given each year to individuals for their ...
The World Fantasy Awards are given each year by the World Fantasy Convention for the best fantasy fiction published in English during the previous calendar year. The awards have been described by book critics such as The Guardian as a "prestigious fantasy prize", [1] and one of the three most prestigious speculative fiction awards, along with ...
Nifft the Lean won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1983. [2]Dave Langford reviewed Nifft the Lean for White Dwarf #42, and stated that "In this garish hell, people suffer grotesque transformations and torments, described with vast relish and elaboration; the visceral variety of Shea's unpleasantness never flags, and the gaudy landscapes infect your dreams.
World Fantasy Award—Short Fiction. The World Fantasy Awards are given each year by the World Fantasy Convention for the best fantasy fiction published in English during the previous calendar year. The awards have been described by book critics such as The Guardian as a "prestigious fantasy prize", [1] and one of the three most prestigious ...
48. Inaugurated. October 31, 1975. (1975-10-31) Website. www.worldfantasy.org. The World Fantasy Convention is an annual convention of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of fantasy. The World Fantasy Awards are presented at the event. [1] Other features include an art show, a dealer's room, and an autograph reception.
1983 World Fantasy Award, Novel (Nifft the Lean) 2005 World Fantasy Award, Novella (The Growlimb) [12] His works have also been highly ranked, or one of a few finalists or nominees, for several other major awards. [1] 1975 August Derleth Award (best novel), British Fantasy Society (A Quest for Simbilis) 1980 Nebula Award, Novelette (The Angel ...