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1979 Nebula Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1979 Nebula Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

The Nebulas are selected by eligible members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Award records here retain SFADB ceremony years, which can differ from eligibility years on the official Nebula site. The library focuses on science fiction novels and novellas. Official award site ↗

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Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre, book cover

Dreamsnake

by Vonda N. McIntyre

Novel · 1978

Hugo winnerLocus winnerNebula winner

In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, Snake is a healer. One of an elite band dedicated to caring for sick humanity, she goes wherever her skills are needed.

Blind Voices by Tom Reamy, book cover

Blind Voices

by Tom Reamy

Novel · 1978 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

Blind Voices is a 1978 science fiction novel by Tom Reamy. Reamy's only novel, it was published "posthumously in a complete but not final draft" by Berkley Books.

Kalki by Gore Vidal, book cover

Kalki

by Gore Vidal

Novel · 1978 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Nebula recognition

Is the ex GI posing as Kalki, an ancient Hindu diety, running an international drug ring or bringing about the destruction of the world?

Strangers by Gardner Dozois, book cover

Strangers

by Gardner Dozois

Novel · 1978

Nebula recognition

Strangers is a science fiction novel by American author Gardner Dozois, published in 1978. The novel was expanded from its original form as a novella, which first appeared in New Dimensions IV (edited by Robert Silverberg) in 1974.

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