The Geffen Awards are presented by the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy, and are named after the late Amos Geffen, one of the first editors and translators of sci-fi in Israel. In many ways, Amos Geffen’s work shaped the field of SF&F in Israel, and his influence is still indelible. The award is presented each year at the Israeli SF&F convention, known as ICon, and is voted on by the participants of the convention. The Geffen is currently awarded in five categories: 1. Best translated Science Fiction book 2. Best translated Fantasy book 3. Best original short story 4. Best original novel or short fiction collection 5. Best Translated Young Adult or Children SF&F Book (This category was added in 2013)
Geffen Award Winners, 2014
Best Translated Science Fiction Book:
The Devil’s Alphabet / Daryl Gregory Translated by Didi Chanoch, Graff publising
Best Translated Fantasy Book:
Going Postal / Terry Pratchett Translated by Vered Tochterman, Opus press
Best Translated YA Book:
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents / Terry Pratchett Translated by Yonatan Bar, Sial Publishing
Best Original Hebrew SF&F Short Story:
Whiskey in a Jar / Rotem Baruchin Published in “Once upon a future”
Best Original Hebrew Book:
Every Story is a Sudden Cat / Gabriella Avigur, Rotem Kinneret Zmora Bitan Publishing
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