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The Best of Science Fiction

abstract:The 2002 Nebula Prizes, sponsored by the Science Fiction Writers Association, were awarded to five works. At the same time, the 2003 Hugo Award nominees, sponsored by the World Science Fiction Society, were announced.

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April 29, 2003 —  

The 2002 Nebula Prize Award Winners:

Novel

American Gods, by Neil Gaiman

Novella

"Bronte's Egg", by Richard Chwedyk (published in magazine)

Novelettes

"Hell Is the Absence of God", by Ted Chiang

Short Story

 "Creature", by Carol Emshwiller

Script

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, by Frances Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Peter Jackson (unavailable)

For a complete list of award winners and nominees for 2002 and previous, visit the Nebula Awards website.

Nominees for the 2003 Hugo Awards:

• Bones of the Earth, by Michael Swanwick
• Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer
• Kiln People, by David Brin
• The Scar, by China Mieville
• The Years of Rice and Salt, by Kim Stanley Robinson

For a complete list of award winners and nominees for 2002 and previous, visit the Hugo Awards website.