Living Canon

World Fantasy Awards 2007: Complete list of winners

The 2007 World Fantasy Awards celebrated some of fantasy’s most distinctive voices, with Gene Wolfe’s Soldier of Sidon claiming the prestigious Best Novel award. Wolfe’s continuation of his legendary Book of the New Sun series demonstrated that decades into his career, the author could still captivate judges with his intricate prose and philosophical depth. The World Fantasy Awards, one of the field’s most respected honors since their inception in 1975, have long favored literary sophistication over commercial appeal—a tradition very much on display this year.

Beyond the novel category, the 2007 World Fantasy Awards shortlists revealed a year rich with imaginative storytelling across shorter forms. Jeffrey Ford earned recognition for “Botch Town” in the Best Novella category, while M. Rickert’s “Journey Into the Kingdom” took the Best Short Fiction prize, showcasing the award’s commitment to recognizing excellence at every length. These winners represented the kind of boundary-pushing, character-driven work that has made the World Fantasy Awards essential reading for anyone serious about the genre.

Here’s the complete breakdown of this year’s major winners and finalists:

Best Novel

Best Novella

  • “Botch Town” by Jeffrey Ford

Best Short Fiction