Compton Crook Award
こんぷとん・くるっくしょう
Literary award presented annually by BSFS to the best English-language debut novel (SF/fantasy/horror).
Debut full-length novelSpeculative fictionScience fictionFantasyHorror
- Established
- 1983
- Organizer
- Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS)
- Category
- Genre Fiction
- Selection Method
- Vote
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
The Compton Crook Award (also known as Compton Crook/Stephen Tall Award) is presented by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS), which selects the best English-language debut novel (science fiction, fantasy, horror) of the year through voting by BSFS members and honors it at the annual Balticon (Memorial Day weekend). Established in 1983. Winners receive $1,000 cash and a plaque, with Balticon attendance support provided for 2 years. The nominee list is published in the club's monthly newsletter, and members read and vote.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Winners receive $1,000 cash, a plaque (commemorative plaque), and attendance support for Balticon (for 2 years).
- Cash Prize
- 1,000 USD
- Plaque (commemorative plaque)
- Balticon attendance support (for 2 years)
- Opportunity in the second year to present the award to the next winner (winner presents to the subsequent winner)
- Professional networking opportunities at Balticon
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominee list creation | Baltimore Science Fiction Society (nominee list created by operations and editing) | Unknown | The nominee list is published in BSFS's monthly newsletter. |
| Member voting (final selection) | Voting by BSFS members | Unknown | The final winner is announced at Balticon (Memorial Day weekend). |
Nominee list creation
Judges
Baltimore Science Fiction Society (nominee list created by operations and editing)
Pass Rate
Unknown
Announcement
The nominee list is published in BSFS's monthly newsletter.
Member voting (final selection)
Judges
Voting by BSFS members
Pass Rate
Unknown
Announcement
The final winner is announced at Balticon (Memorial Day weekend).
Criteria
- Must be an English-language debut full-length novel (first novel)
- Genre must be science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- Literary quality (writing skill, structure, characters, etc.)
- Originality and contribution to the genre
- Support from BSFS members (voting results)
Application Tips
Dos
- 英語で書かれたデビュー長編であることを確認する。
- 作品がサイエンスフィクション、ファンタジー、またはホラーの範疇にあることを明確にする。
- 出版社や著者は、作品情報がBSFSの候補リストに掲載されるよう必要な書誌データを提供する（該当する場合）。
- BalticonやBSFSのニュースレター／公式案内を定期的に確認して応募・候補の手続きや締切を把握する。
- 受賞後の機会（Balticonでのプレゼンやネットワーキング）を見越して作者プロフィール・連絡先を整備する。
Don''ts
- 短編や既に刊行済みの長編でデビュー作でないものを対象と考えない。
- ジャンル要件（SF/ファンタジー/ホラー）に合致しない作品を無理に当てはめようとしない。
- 公式ルールや発表方法を確認せずに行動しない。
- 会員投票の性質（読者・会員による投票）を無視して宣伝のみを重視しない。
Related Awards
- Astounding Award for Best New Writer
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award
- Philip K. Dick Award
- Nebula Award
- Hugo Award
- Arthur C. Clarke Award
- Andre Norton Award
- Locus Award
- BSFA Award
- Aurealis Award
Official Resources
http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsccw.htmPast Winners
P. Djèlí Clark
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Micaiah Johnson
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Arkady Martine
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R. F. Kuang
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Nicky Drayden
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Ada Palmer
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Fran Wilde
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Myke Cole
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Wen Spencer
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Syne Mitchell
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James Stoddard
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Katie Waitman
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Doranna Durgin
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Mary Rosenblum
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Holly Lisle
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Carol Severance
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Josepha Sherman
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Elizabeth Moon
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Christopher Hinz
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Sheila Finch
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David R. Palmer
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Donald Kingsbury
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