World Fantasy Award for Best Novel

This World Fantasy Award is given to the fantasy novel or novels voted best by a panel of judges, and presented each year at the World Fantasy Convention. The 1975 WFC, held in Providence, Rhode Island, was chaired by Kirby McCauley. Judges were Ramsey Campbell, Edward L. Ferman, David G. Hartwell, Fritz Leiber and Gahan Wilson. The 1976 WFC, held in New York, New York, was chaired by Thom Anderson. Judges were Charles Collins, Basil Copper, Gord... more

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  • 1975

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World Fantasy Convention

The World Fantasy Convention is an annual convention of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of fantasy. It places emphasis on literature and art, while de-emphasizing dramatic presentation, gaming, masquerade, and the like. The World Fantasy Award is presented at the event...

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