Sunday, September 07, 2008

2008 Hugo Awards

The biggest action in Denver last month may have been the Democratic National Convention, but Hugo Awards were announced August 9th at the 66th World SciFi Convention--called Denvention, of course. Two of my favorite authors now have shiny phallic statues:

  • Michael Chabon for the the novel, The Yiddish Policemen's Union,
  • Connie Willis for the novella "All Seated on the Ground"
  • Ted Chiang for the novelette "The Merchant and the Alchemists' Gate"

Do we all know the difference between a novella and a novelette? Me neither.

Continuing:

  • Elizabeth Bear for the short story "Tideline"
  • Stardust for best dramatic presentation, long form
  • Dr. Who "Blink" for best dramatic presentation, short form.

Connie Willis has been a favorite since Doomsday Book and probably has more Hugos than most aliens have digits.

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