Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997)
International Fantasy Award
Tagged: Award.
UK award, created at the 1951 annual British Science Fiction Convention by Leslie Flood, John Wyndham, G Ken Chapman and Frank A Cooper, all of whom were prominent figures in UK sf/fantasy fandom. The International Fantasy Award – whose jury included the four founders as well as various professionals in the field – was the first significant award given for literature of the fantastic, and maintained a remarkably high standard over the few years it was given. Except where noted, the award was given for the best book published during the previous year. [JC]
1951: Earth Abides (1949) by George R Stewart
1952: Fancies and Goodnights by John Collier
1953: City by Clifford D Simak
1954: More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon
1955: A Mirror for Observers by Edgar Pangborn
1956: no award
1957: The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955) by J R R Tolkien
links