Joe Abercrombie, 'Tough Times all Over' (Russian: 'Жить всё труднее') Win.Best Translated Novella or Short Story:.Best Russian Novel / Best Collection by Russian writer:.Michael Swanwick, 'The Best of Michael Swanwick'.Brandon Sanderson, ' The Hero of Ages' (Russian: 'Герой веков') Win.Best Translated Novel / Best Collection by foreign writer:.The awards are split into 9 categories.īest Translated book / Best book by foreign writerīest Russian book / Best book by Russian writerīest Translated Novel / Best Collection by foreign writerīest Russian Novel / Best Collection by Russian writerīest Literary SF Criticism Review/ArticleĪward winners 2007-2015 2015 nominees Award winners are chosen based on vote count.

There are no written rules as to which works qualify as science fiction or fantasy, and the decision of eligibility in that regard is left up to the voters. Works are eligible for an award if they were published in Russian in the prior calendar year. In 2007 as popularity of the site grew and when number of daily visitors reached 4 thousand a day, site decided to implement a voting system that allowed nomination of popular and best reviewed books.įantLab's Book of the Year Award is given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the previous year. Over the years that the award has been given, the categories presented have changed currently FantLab Awards are given in 9 categories, and include works published on websites.įor lists of winners and nominees for each category, see the list of award categories below. They were first given in 2007, and have been awarded every year since. It is organized and overseen by society of reader's registered at FantLab site, the awards are given each year. The awards are named after FantLab web site.

The FantLab's book of the year award ( Russian: Книга года по версии Фантлаба) are a set of awards given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works published in Russia during previous year. The best science fiction or fantasy works published during previous calendar year

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