Finalist, Best Novel, 1964
Dune World
Frank Herbert (opens in a new tab)
Paul Atreides, the son of a duke, is taken to the desert planet Arrakis, where the spice that makes space travel possible is found, in the first appearance of Dune.
The ballot
- Here Gather the Stars (alt: Way Station)Clifford D. SimakGalaxy Jun,Aug 1963Winner
- Glory RoadRobert A. HeinleinF&SF Jul,Aug,Sep 1963; Putnam, 1963
- Witch WorldAndre NortonAce, 1963
- Cat’s CradleKurt Vonnegut, Jr.Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1963