Gunzo Newcomer Long Novel Award
ぐんぞうしんじんちょうへんしょうせつしょう
Open submission newcomer long novel award hosted by Kodansha's literary magazine 'Gunzo' from 1978 to 1982.
- Established
- 1978
- Organizer
- Kodansha
- Category
- Pure Literature
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
Established in 1978 by the literary magazine 'Gunzo' published by Kodansha, this open call award for newcomer long novels was held annually for five years until 1982. The winning work was published in the December issue of 'Gunzo', and the winner received a prize of 300,000 yen.
Prize
- Main Prize
- 300,000 yen prize money and publication in the December issue of 'Gunzo'
- Cash Prize
- 300,000 JPY
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges (1st–3rd editions) | Shun Akiyama, Taeko Kono, Hiroshi Noma, Shōtarō Yasuoka | — | — |
| Judges (4th–5th editions) | Shun Akiyama, Minako Ōba, Senji Kuroi, Motoichi Sasaki | — | — |
Related Awards
- Gunzo Newcomer Literary Award
Official Resources
http://shop.kodansha.jp/bc/books/bungei/gunzo/Past Winners
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