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2019 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Posted at 10:34 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Theory of Bastards 84K

The winner of the 2019 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2018 in the U.S.A. is: Theory of Bastards by Audrey Schulman (Europa). Special Citation was given to 84k by Claire North (Orbit).

The PKD Award was presented Friday, April 19, 2019 at Norwescon 42, in SeaTac, Washington.

Our congrats to the winners and all the nominees.

2019 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Posted at 4:37 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Time Was The Body Library 84K Alien Virus Love Disaster Theory of Bastards Ambiguity Machines and Other Stories

The 2019 Philip K. Dick Award nominees have been announced:

The award is presented annually to a distinguished work of science fiction originally published in paperback form in the United States from the previous calendar year. The winner and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Norwescon 42 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac WA.

Have you read any of these? What looks good to you on the list?

2018 Philip K. Dick Award Winner Posted at 3:09 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Bannerless After the Flare

The winner of the 2018 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2017 in the U.S.A. is: Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn (Mariner). Special Citation was given to After the Flare by Deji Olukotun (Unnamed Press).

The PKD Award was presented Friday, March 30, 2018 at Norwescon 41, in SeaTac, Washington.

Our congrats to the winners and all the nominees.

 

2016 Philip K. Dick Award Winner! Posted at 7:00 AM by Dave Post

Dave Post

The Mercy Journals Unpronounceable

The winner of the 2016 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2016 in the U.S.A. is: The Mercy Journals by Claudia Casper.  Special Citation was given to Unpronounceable by Susan diRende.

The PKD Award was presented at Norwescon 39 on March 26.  Here’s a link to a video recording of the event: PKD Award ceremony – 2016

Our congrats to the winner and all the nominees.

2016 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Posted at 1:46 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Consider Hwarhath Stories The Mercy Journals Unpronounceable Graft Super Extra Grande

The 2016 Philip K. Dick Award nominees have been announced:

The award is presented annually to a distinguished work of science fiction originally published in paperback form in the United States from the previous calendar year.  First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 14, 20176 at Norwescon 40 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, Washington.

Have you read any of these? What looks good to you on that list?

2015 Philip K. Dick Award Winner! Posted at 10:11 AM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Apex Archangel

The 2015 Philip K. Dick Award winner was announced Friday, March 25, at Norwescon 39.  The winner is Apex by Ramez Naam.  The Special Citation went to Archangel by Marguerite Reed.  Our congrats to Ramez and Marguerite and to all the nominees.

2015 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Posted at 6:05 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Edge of DarkAfter the Saucers Landed(R)evolutionApexWindsweptArchangel

The 2015 Philip K. Dick Award finalists have been announced:

First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Norwescon 39 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, Washington.

Have you read any of these? What looks good to you on that list?

2014 Philip K. Dick Award Winner! Posted at 5:16 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

The Book of the Unnamed Midwife Elysium

The 2014 Philip K. Dick Award winner was announced Friday, April 3, at Norwescon 38, in SeaTac, Washington.  The winner is The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison.  The Special Citation went to Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett.  Our congrats to Meg and Jennifer and to all the nominees.

2014 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Posted at 11:30 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

ElysiumThe Bullet-Catcher's DaughterThe Book of the Unnamed MidwifeMemory of WaterMaplecroftReach for Infinity

The 2014 Philip K. Dick Award nominees have been announced:

First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Norwescon 38 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, SeaTac, Washington.

Have you read any of these?  What looks good to you on that list?

2013 Philip K. Dick Award Winner! Posted at 6:02 PM by Dave Post

Dave Post

Countdown City Self-Reference Engine

The 2013 Philip K. Dick Award winner was announced Friday, April 18, at Norwescon 37, in SeaTac, Washington.  The winner is Countdown City by Ben H. Winters.  The Special Citation went to Self-Reference Engine by Toh EnJoe.  Our congrats to Ben and Toh and to all the nominees.