The 2013 John W. Campbell Memorial Award finalists have been named. For those unfamiliar with the award, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, or Campbell Memorial Award, is an annual award presented by the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas to the author of the best science fiction novel published in English in the preceding calendar year. The award is named in honor of John W. Campbell (1910–71), whose science fiction writing and role as editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact made him one of the most influential editors in the early history of science fiction. The award was established in 1973 by writers and critics Harry Harrison and Brian Aldiss “as a way of continuing his efforts to encourage writers to produce their best possible work.” Locus Magazine listed it as one of the “major awards” of written science fiction. Here are the nominees:
The award, for best SF novel, will be presented during the Campbell Conference, to be held June 13-15, 2014 at the Oread Hotel in Lawrence KS.
Jennie Ivins