David Higham Prize for Fiction
デイヴィッド・ハイアムしょう（フィクション）
Literary award for debut novels or short story collections established in 1975. For citizens of the Commonwealth etc., discontinued in 1999.
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- Established
- 1975
- Organizer
- David Higham
- Category
- General Fiction and Popular Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
Literary award established in 1975 to commemorate David Higham's 80th birthday. Awarded annually to debut novels or short story collections by citizens of the Commonwealth, Republic of Ireland, Pakistan, and South Africa. Discontinued in 1999 on the grounds that 'the winner did not receive sufficient attention.' Winners from 1975 to 1998 include Jane Gardam (1975), Jim Crace (1986), Vikram Chandra (1995), etc.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Award honoring debut novels or short story collections
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and winner determination (once a year) | Selection committee (details unknown) | — | Winners announced each year |
Selection and winner determination (once a year)
Judges
Selection committee (details unknown)
Announcement
Winners announced each year
Criteria
- Debut novel or short story collection
- Entrants (eligible recipients) must be citizens of the Commonwealth, Republic of Ireland, Pakistan, or South Africa
- Literary value (literary quality)