Locus Award
Locus Award | |
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Awarded for | The best science fiction, fantasy and horror of the previous year |
Presented by | Locus |
First awarded | 1971 |
Website | www |
TheLocus Awardsare an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazineLocus,a monthly magazine based inOakland, California.[1]The awards are presented at an annual banquet. In addition to the plaques awarded to the winners,publishersof winning works are honored with certificates, which is unique in the field.[2]
Originally a poll ofLocussubscribers only, voting is now open to anyone, but the votes of subscribers count twice as much as the votes of non-subscribers.[3]The award was inaugurated in 1971, and was originally intended to provide suggestions and recommendations for theHugo Awards.[2]They have come to be considered a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature.[4][5]The Encyclopedia of Science Fictionregards the Locus Awards as sharing the reputation of theHugoandNebula Awards.[1]
Gardner Dozoisholds the record for the most wins (43), whileNeil Gaimanhas won the most awards for works of fiction (18).Robert Silverberghas received the highest number of nominations (158).[6]
Frequently nominated
[edit]As of the 2021 awards, the following have had the most nominations:[6]
Person | Nominations | Nominations (fiction) | Wins |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Silverberg | 158 | 88 | 9 |
Gardner Dozois | 133 | 21 | 43 |
Ellen Datlow | 104 | 0 | 16 |
Michael Swanwick | 84 | 74 | 3 |
Ursula K. Le Guin | 80 | 56 | 24 |
Martin H. Greenberg | 80 | 0 | 0 |
Gene Wolfe | 74 | 67 | 6 |
Stephen Baxter | 73 | 67 | 1 |
David G. Hartwell | 73 | 0 | 1 |
Robert Reed | 71 | 67 | 0 |
Lucius Shepard | 70 | 60 | 8 |
Gregory Benford | 69 | 54 | 0 |
Terri Windling | 66 | 1 | 0 |
Frederik Pohl | 65 | 46 | 3 |
Nancy Kress | 64 | 57 | 2 |
George R. R. Martin | 63 | 42 | 16 |
Categories
[edit]- Locus Award for Best Novel(1971–1979)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel(1980–)
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel(1980–)
- Locus Award for Best Horror Novel(1989–90, 1994, 2017–present)[1]
- Locus Award for Best Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel(1991–93, 1996–97)
- Locus Award for Best Dark Fantasy/Horror Novel(1995, 1999)
- Locus Award for Best First Novel(1981–)
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book(2003–)
- Locus Award for Best Novella
- Locus Award for Best Novelette
- Locus Award for Best Short Story,originallyLocus Award for Best Short Fiction(1971–74, 1978)
- Locus Award for Best Magazine
- Locus Award for Best Publisher
- Locus Award for Best Anthology
- Locus Award for Best Collection
- Locus Award for Best Editor
- Locus Award for Best Artist
- Locus Award for Best Non-fiction/Art Book (discontinued)
- Locus Award for Best Illustrated and Art Book[7]
Inactive categories
[edit]There are several categories that no longer receive Locus Awards:[8]
- Locus Award for Best Original Anthology (1972–1975)[9]
- 1972:Universe 1edited byTerry Carr
- 1973:Again, Dangerous Visionsedited byHarlan Ellison
- 1974:Astoundingedited byHarry Harrison
- 1975:Universe 4edited byTerry Carr
- Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection (1972–1975)[10]
- 1972:World's Best Science Fiction: 1971edited byDonald A. WollheimandTerry Carr
- 1973:The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2edited byTerry Carr
- 1974:The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2edited byTerry Carr
- 1975:Before the Golden Ageedited byIsaac Asimov
- Locus Award for Best Fanzine (1971–1977)[11]
- Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue (1971)[12]
- 1971:Locus
- Locus Award for Best Critic (1974–1977)[13]
- 1974: Richard Geis
- 1975:P. Schuyler Miller
- 1976: Richard Geis
- 1977:Spider Robinson
- Locus Award for Best Fan Writer (1971–1973)[14]
- 1971: Harry Warner, Jr.
- 1972: Charlie Brown
- 1973:Terry Carr
- Locus Award for Best Fan Critic (1971)[15]
- 1971: Ted Pauls
- Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover (1975–1976)[16]
- 1975: Science Fiction Book Club
- 1976: Science Fiction Book Club
- Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback (1975–1976)[17]
- 1975:Ballantine
- 1976:Ballantine
- Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist (1971–1973)[18]
- 1971: Leo & Diane Dillon
- 1972: Gene Szafran
- 1973: Frank Kelly Freas
- Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist (1972–1973)[19]
- 1972: Frank Kelly Freas
- 1973: Frank Kelly Freas
- Locus Award for Best Fan Artist (1971–1975)[20]
- 1971: Alicia Austin
- 1972: Bill Rotsler
- 1973: Bill Rotsler
- 1974: Tim Kirk
- 1975: Tim Kirk
- Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist (1971)[21]
- 1971: Bill Rotsler
- Locus Award for Best Convention (1971)[22]
- 1971: Noreascon
References
[edit]- ^abc Langford, David."Locus Award".InClute, John;et al. (eds.).The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction(3rd ed.). Gollancz.RetrievedSeptember 11,2021.
- ^ab"Locus Awards".Science Fiction Awards Database.RetrievedFebruary 21,2021.
- ^"2020 Locus Poll and Survey".Locus.Archived fromthe originalon April 13, 2020.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (June 26, 2018)."Locus Award winners include N.K. Jemisin, Victor LaValle and John Scalzi".The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Flood, Allison (June 27, 2016)."Locus awards go to Ann Leckie, Naomi Novik and other stars".The Guardian.
- ^ab"Locus Awards Tallies".Science Fiction Awards Database.RetrievedMay 11,2022.
- ^"2023 Locus Awards Top Ten Finalists".April 28, 2023.
- ^Locus Award Winners by CategoryArchived2013-10-02 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Awards for Best Original AnthologyArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/CollectionArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best FanzineArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine IssueArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best CriticArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Fan WriterArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Fan CriticArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Publisher - HardcoverArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Publisher - PaperbackArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover ArtistArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Magazine ArtistArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Fan ArtistArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best Fan CartoonistArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
- ^Locus Award for Best ConventionArchived2008-12-01 at theWayback Machineaccessed 14 June 2013
External links
[edit]- Lists of Locus Award winners
- American literary awards
- American speculative fiction awards
- Science fiction awards
- Fantasy awards
- Horror fiction awards
- Culture of Oakland, California
- Locus (magazine)
- Awards established in 1970
- 1970 establishments in California
- Magazine awards
- Anthology awards
- Short story collection awards