Best Short Story, 1970
Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones
Samuel R. Delany
Also on the ballot
- PassengersRobert SilverbergOrbit #4, 1968
- Not Long Before the EndLarry NivenF&SF Apr 1969
- Deeper Than the DarknessGregory BenfordF&SF Apr 1969
- Winter’s KingUrsula K. Le GuinOrbit #5, 1969