Finalist, Best Novella, 1973
The Gold at the Starbow’s End
Frederik Pohl (opens in a new tab)
Astronauts sent to a distant star discover that their mission was a lie, and do something remarkable with their time.
The ballot
- The Word for World is ForestUrsula K. Le GuinAgain, Dangerous Visions, 1972Winner
- The Fifth Head of CerberusGene WolfeOrbit #10, 1972
- HeroJoe HaldemanAnalog Jun 1972
- The MercenaryJerry PournelleAnalog Jul 1972