I really feel sorry for those that have to judge those.
Having to choose between Heinlein's "Farmer in the Sky", E.E. Smith's "First Lensman", Asimov's "Pebble in the Sky", and "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis" for best 1950 novel? Between "Scanners Live in Vain" by Cordwainer Smith, "Okie" by Blish, and "The Little Black Bag" by Kornbluth for Novellette? Which two short stories to throw out of "Coming Attractions" by Leiber, the delightful "The Gnurrs Come from the VoodVork Out" by Reginald Bretnor, and Damon Knight's "To Serve Man"?
As for Dramatic Presentation, well, when I look at the list I find five superb choices too (And I include Rabbit of Seville).
I really feel sorry for those that have to judge those.
Having to choose between Heinlein's "Farmer in the Sky", E.E. Smith's "First Lensman", Asimov's "Pebble in the Sky", and "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis" for best 1950 novel? Between "Scanners Live in Vain" by Cordwainer Smith, "Okie" by Blish, and "The Little Black Bag" by Kornbluth for Novellette? Which two short stories to throw out of "Coming Attractions" by Leiber, the delightful "The Gnurrs Come from the VoodVork Out" by Reginald Bretnor, and Damon Knight's "To Serve Man"?
As for Dramatic Presentation, well, when I look at the list I find five superb choices too (And I include Rabbit of Seville).
SF has gone downhill...