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An (almost) First for Chabon

February 22nd, 2008 by Editors

Over at GalleyCat Ron Hogan notes that Michael Chabon has become the first writer ever to be nominated for an Edgar and a Nebula for the same book.

Update: Or not. As per the comments, Jeff Ford’s The Girl in the Glass did the same thing last year (and won the Edgar).

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9 Responses to “An (almost) First for Chabon”

  1. on 22 Feb 2008 at 10:41 pm1 Michael Walsh

    Er … no.

    Jeffrey Ford for THE GIRL IN THE GLASS, and it won an Edgar too.

  2. on 23 Feb 2008 at 11:39 am2 Terry Finley

    That is great. Congrats.

  3. on 23 Feb 2008 at 10:15 pm3 jeff ford

    This is pretty funny. When Girl in the Glass did this last year, no one gave a shit. It was chopped liver. Now that Chabon does it, it’s history making. LOL! Still, I hope Yiddish Policeman’s Union wins. It was one of my favorite books of the year. Thanks, Mike.

  4. on 24 Feb 2008 at 1:52 pm4 Cheryl

    I am, of course, hugely embarrassed about this. The Girl in the Glass was one of my favorite books from 2006. I really ought to have know that. Sorry Jeff.

  5. on 24 Feb 2008 at 9:03 pm5 jeff ford

    Cheryl: Really, no biggie. I’m not upset about it at all, and I don’t think you should have known more than anyone else. I posted because I think the scenario really points out an interesting aspect of the world of publishing. That was my only reason. Besides, the distinction is rather obscure, and you know I love you anyway.

  6. on 24 Feb 2008 at 9:04 pm6 Ron Hogan

    I, too, am mortified by my oversight. Sorry, Mr. Ford!

  7. on 24 Feb 2008 at 10:01 pm7 jeff ford

    Ron: No sweat. All is well.

  8. on 25 Feb 2008 at 9:13 am8 Cheryl

    Jeff, us journos have a responsibility to get the news right. As it happens, I have a Google watch on “nebula award”, and I have already found one person passing on the story without correction. The good news is that every time I find such a person I create another online plug for your fine book.

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