Ian Whates
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At a a ceremony on Saturday 22nd March, during this year's Eastercon, Orbital, the winners of this year's British Science Fiction Association Awards were announced, as voted for by BSFA members and convention attendees.
In addition to the usual three categories, there was a special award for 'best novel of 1958' to mark the BSFA's 50th anniversary this year.
Master of ceremonies was John Jarrold, and the awards were presented by the Guests of Honour: Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Tanith Lee, Charles Stross and Rog Peyton.
The winners were:
Best novel: Brasyl -- Ian McDonald
Best Short story: "Lighting Out" -- Ken MacLeod (from disLOCATIONS)
Best Artwork: "Cracked Earth" -- Andy Bigwood (cover of disLOCATIONS)
1958 best novel: Non-Stop -- Brian Aldiss
Obviously, I'm delighted that my own anthology disLOCATIONS picked up two awards, but suspect the big talking point will be Brasyl, winner of the BSFA Award, shortlisted for the Hugo, yet failing the make the Arthur C. Clarke Award shortlist... it's a funny old world.
In addition to the usual three categories, there was a special award for 'best novel of 1958' to mark the BSFA's 50th anniversary this year.
Master of ceremonies was John Jarrold, and the awards were presented by the Guests of Honour: Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Tanith Lee, Charles Stross and Rog Peyton.
The winners were:
Best novel: Brasyl -- Ian McDonald
Best Short story: "Lighting Out" -- Ken MacLeod (from disLOCATIONS)
Best Artwork: "Cracked Earth" -- Andy Bigwood (cover of disLOCATIONS)
1958 best novel: Non-Stop -- Brian Aldiss
Obviously, I'm delighted that my own anthology disLOCATIONS picked up two awards, but suspect the big talking point will be Brasyl, winner of the BSFA Award, shortlisted for the Hugo, yet failing the make the Arthur C. Clarke Award shortlist... it's a funny old world.
