Finalist, Best Novella, 1989
The Calvin Coolidge Home for Dead Comedians
Bradley Denton (opens in a new tab)
An aspiring comedian goes to an afterlife for comedians, and has to fight his way out.
The ballot
- The Last of the WinnebagosConnie WillisAsimov’s Jul 1988Winner
- The Scalehunter’s Beautiful DaughterLucius ShepardZiesing, 1988; Asimov’s Sep 1988
- Journals of the Plague YearsNorman Spinrad
- SurfacingWalter Jon WilliamsAsimov’s Apr 1988