Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:10:41 -0500
From: "Michael Walsh" <MJW at press.jhu.edu>
To: <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: 2006 Hugo & Campbell Awards Nominees
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

> kfl at KeithLynch.net 3/22/2006 10:12:04 PM >>>
>In the rec.arts.sf.fandom newsgroup, James Nicoll noted that
>(Capclave
>GOH) Patrick Nielsen Hayden was the editor for three of the five
>Hugo-
>nominated novels, but inexplicably wasn't nominated for best editor.

Two thoughts...

First, looking at the Oscars, lots of films win many awards but not
Best Picture.

Second, lack of knowledge.  Granted Tor, in general, will list the
editor on the copyright page.  But not everyone looks there.  Plus, many
of the voters are still, I believe, thinking Editor = Magazine Editor.

Assuming the Editor hugo split is ratified at LACon we may see more
awareness of the book editors, especially since they will have an
opportunity to actually win a rocket.

>
>I see that Barry sent out emails this evening, but didn't mention the
>Hugo nomination in them.

Hmmm... maybe for his sin he should chair a Capclave.... ?

>
>It might be a good idea to mention the chapbook mailing in
>rec.arts.sf.fandom and rec.arts.sf.written, along with a request that
>any Capclave '05 member who doesn't get it within a week write to
>whoever.

Any takers?

>
>I got my chapbook yesterday.  Ted said he also got his.  Of course
>this doesn't say much about recipients in California, let alone
>Australia.

Oh, I expect we'll hear one way or the other...

mjw