The Kurd-Laßwitz-Preis (=KLP) is an annual German science-fiction award. It is named after the author Kurd Laßwitz, who is also known as “the father of German science-fiction”. The award has a tradition back until 1980. In two ballots persons who are specialists on science-fiction like authors, editors, publishers and journalists vote for the best works that have been published in the previous year. Nominations are for works in German language only (the nationality of authors and other nominees is irrelevant) or for translations into German.
Now here are the winners for 2016 – note that the last word mentioned is the name of the publishing house:
Best Novel:
Andreas Brandhorst: “Das Schiff” (Piper)
Best Short Prosaic Work:
Karsten Kruschel: “Was geschieht dem Licht am Ende des Tunnels?” (published in: “Nova” 23, Amrûn)
Best Foreign Work (translated into German in 2015):
Neal Stephenson: “Amalthea” (Manhattan) [original title: “Seveneves”]
Best Translation:
Eva Bauche-Eppers for the translation of China Miéville: “Das Gleismeer” (Heyne) [original title: “Railsea”]
Best Cover Picture /Illustration:
Dirk Berger for the cover of “Nova” 23 (Amrûn)
Best Radioplay:
“Sale” by Georg Heinzen (WDR)
Special Award for Extraordinary Achievements (One time):
Hannes Riffel & Sascha Mamczak & the Golkonda-Team for continuing their science-fiction yearbook
Special Award for Extraordinary Achievements (Over years):
Roger Murmann & Christian de Ahna & Birgit Fischer & Kurt Zelt for 30 years of Buchmessecon
