The International Society for Contemporary Legend Research has established an annual book prize in honor of Brian McConnell. The purpose of the award is to encourage scholarship in the field, to recognize and inspire standards of excellence in contemporary legend publications and to commemorate the life and work of Brian McConnell, a long time member of ISCLR, celebrated crime reporter, author and legend scholar.
The prize is for a book receiving its first publication in the period 1st April to the following 31st March, for award the following summer. Only books published during the proceeding twelve months will be considered. Eligible books will include original material or new scholarly editions of previously published texts, but excludes reprints.
Three copies of each book submitted for the award should reach the judges, c/o the Society’s President, by 30th April 2025. Books submitted for the award will not be returned. The winner will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of ISCLR. The main prize will be the award itself, but the winning author (or authors) will also be presented with $250 (US).
There will be three judges appointed by the Society’s Council. The judges may, at their discretion, consider books which have not been formally submitted for the prize. The winning book will be that which, in the opinion of the judges made the most distinguished contribution to the study of contemporary legend in the year in question.
Books to be considered for the McConnell Award should be sent in triplicate to:
Virginia Siegal
Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts
MULN 425
365 North Mcllroy Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701-4002
USA
isclr.secretary@gmail.com or vdsiegal@uark.edu
Previous winners
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