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2003 Arthur C. Clarke Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 2003 Arthur C. Clarke Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

The Arthur C. Clarke Award is a juried award for science fiction novels published in the United Kingdom. It supplies a different perspective from fan and professional voting. Clarke records in this catalog are novels, not a separate novella prize. Official award site ↗

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The Separation by Christopher Priest, book cover

The Separation

by Christopher Priest

Novel · 2001

Clarke winner

The Separation is a novel by British writer Christopher Priest, published in 2002. It is an alternate history revolving around the experiences of identical twin brothers during the Second World War, during which one becomes a pilot for the RAF, and the other, a conscientious objector, becomes an ambulance driver for the Red Cross.

Kiln People by David Brin, book cover

Kiln People

by David Brin

Novel · 2002

Clarke recognitionHugo recognitionLocus recognition

"Thanks to the new technology of imprinting, people in a near-future America can copy their personalities into animated clay bodies (called "dittos" or "golems"), which last a single day.

Light by M. John Harrison, book cover

Light

by M. John Harrison

Novel · 2002

Clarke recognition

Light is a science fiction novel by M. John Harrison published in 2002. It received the James Tiptree, Jr. Award and a BSFA nomination in 2002, and was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2003. The Guardian ranked Light #91 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.

The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon, book cover

The Speed of Dark

by Elizabeth Moon

Novel · 2002

Nebula winnerClarke recognitionLocus recognition

In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made.

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