1991 in science fiction
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The year 1991 was marked, in science fiction, by the following:
Events
- The first Ignotus Prizes, for Spanish science fiction and fantasy, are awarded
- The 49th annual Worldcon, Chicon V, was held in Chicago, USA
Births and deaths
Deaths
Literary releases
Novels
- Gojiro, by Marc Jacobson
- He, She and It, by Marge Piercy
- Sarah Canary, by Karen Joy Fowler
- Synners, by Pat Cadigan
- Xenocide, by Orson Scott Card
Movies
- The Rocketeer, dir. by Joe Johnston
- Roujin Z, dir. by Hiroyuki Kitakubo
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day, dir. by James Cameron
Television
Video games
Awards
Hugos
- Best novel: The Vor Game, by Lois McMaster Bujold[1]
- Best novella: The Hemingway Hoax, by Joe Haldeman[1]
- Best novelette: "The Manamouki", by Mike Resnick[1]
- Best short story: "Bears Discover Fire", by Terry Bisson[1]
- Best related work: How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy, by Orson Scott Card[1]
- Best dramatic presentation: Edward Scissorhands, dir. by Tim Burton; screenplay by Caroline Thompson; story by Tim Burton and Caroline Thompson[1]
- Best professional editor: Gardner Dozois[1]
- Best professional artist: Michael Whelan[1]
- Best Semiprozine: Locus, ed. by Charles N. Brown[1]
- Best fanzine: Lan's Lantern, ed. by George "Lan" Laskowski[1]
- Best fan writer: Dave Langford[1]
- Best fan artist: Teddy Harvia[1]
Nebulas
- Best novel: Stations of the Tide, by Michael Swanwick[2]
- Best novella: Beggars in Spain, by Nancy Kress[2]
- Best novelette: "Guide Dog" by Mike Conner[2]
- Best short story: "Ma Qui" by Alan Brennert[2]
Other awards
- BSFA Award for Best Novel: The Fall of Hyperion, by Dan Simmons
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel: The Fall of Hyperion, by Dan Simmons
- Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "1991 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Award. Archived from the original on 21 August 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "1991 Nebula Awards". The Nebula Awards. Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
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