Chesley Awards

The Chesley Awards were presented by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA) at ReConStruction on August 6. The Chesleys recognize excellence in speculative fiction art.

• Cover Illustration, Hardcover: Matthew Stewart, Valley of Shadow
• Cover Illustration, Paperback: Scott Altmann, The Mysterious Mr. Spines: Flight
• Cover Illustration, Magazine: John Picacio, Asimov’s, September 2009
• Interior Illustration: Gary Lippincott, “On Turtles, On Hares” from Come to the Fairies’ Ball
• Unpublished Color Work: Raoul Vitale, Unrequited
• Unpublished Monochrome Work: Justin Gerard, Steampunk Wizard of Oz
• Three-Dimensional Work: Vincent Villafranca, The Switching Hour
• Product Illustration: Matthew Stewart, Battle Under the Mountain
• Gaming-Related Illustration: Lucas Graciano, Silverwing
• Art Director: Irene Gallo of Tor Books
• Contribution to ASFA: Ingrid Nielson, for 20+ years helping with the Chesleys
• Lifetime Artistic Achievement: Greg Hildebrandt

(edited to add art director award)

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