1951 International Fantasy Award Nominees

Like many other things about the 1951 International Fantasy Awards, the ballot is a mystery. The only thing that is known for certain is that Earth Abides by George R. Stewart and The Conquest of Space by Willy Ley and Chesley Bonestell won the awards in the two categories that year, but who the other nominees were, or even if there were other nominees, is unknown.

 Given that the awards handed out this year were the first science fiction or fantasy awards bestowed, it seems critical in retrospect that they be handed to deserving works, and on that score the International Fantasy Award voters seem to have done a good job. Both Earth Abides and The Conquest of Space were good selections, and seem to have weathered the tests of time fairly well.

Best Fiction Book

Winner:
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

Other Nominees:
None

Best Non-Fiction Book

Winner:
The Conquest of Space by Willy Ley and Chesley Bonestell

Other Nominees:
None

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