Prix ​​Bob Morane

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The Prix ​​Bob Morane is a French literary prize that has been awarded since 1999. The award goes back to an initiative by Marc Bailly. The name of the award refers to the character of Bob Morane , who first experiences his adventures in the novels of Henri Vernes in the border areas and intersections of science fiction, fantasy, fantasy, thriller and spy novel. Accordingly, the Prix ​​Bob Morane is awarded for works in these genres. Since Bob Morane was the hero of a well-known comic series in addition to the novels and television series , the prize was also awarded for comics at times .

Awards are given in the following categories:

  • French novel (Roman francophone)
  • Translated novel (Roman traduit / Roman étranger)
  • Short story (Nouvelle): Short stories and collections of short stories, both original French editions and translations
  • Comic (Bande dessinée)
  • Special price (Coup de coeur / Prix spécial)

List of award winners

2019
  • French novel: Estelle Faye for Les Nuages ​​de Magellan
  • Translated novel: Ben H. Winters for Underground Airlines (translated by Eric Holstein)
  • Short story: Neil Gaiman for Signal d'alerte (translated by Patrick Marcel)
  • Special prize: anthology SOS terre et mer
2018
2017
2016
  • French novel: David Calvo for Sous la colline
  • Translated novel: Ann Leckie for La Justice de l'ancillaire (translated by Patrick Marcel )
  • Short story: Li-Cam for Asulon
  • Special price: Jadis
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the prize, the following additional prizes were awarded:

  • best French author of the last 10 years (meilleur auteur francophone des 10 dernières années): Pierre Bordage
  • best translated author in the last 10 years (meilleur auteur traduit des 10 dernières années): Stephen Baxter

In addition, the best of the winners of the last 10 years were named:

2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
  • French novel: Xavier Mauméjean for La Ligue des héros ou Comment lord Kraven ne sauva pas l'empire
  • Translated novel: Neil Gaiman for American gods
  • Short story: Colin Marchika for Aux portes d'Aleph-deux
  • Comic: Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira for L'Expédition (Les Mondes d'Aldébaran, Cycle de Bételgeuse, Volume 3)
  • Special prize: Autres mondes book series , edited by Denis Guiot at Mango jeunesse
2002
2001
2000
1999

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