Festival 42

One of the most exciting moments of Festival 42 has always been its awards ceremony. To top off Friday 7 November, ten prizes for published works will be given out, in line with the Ictineu, Ignotus, Kelvin and Hugo awards. The winners, who will take home trophies designed by Tono Cristòfol, have been chosen by two panels, made up of prestigious figures on the fantasy scene: Miquel Codony, Tatiana Dunyó, Aissata M’ballo and Cristina Xifra in Catalan and Borja Bilbao, Leticia Lara, Laura S. Maquilón and Carla Plumed in Spanish. The awards will recognise the best original work in Catalan, the best original work in Spanish, the best work translated into Catalan, the best work translated into Spanish, the best classic translated into Catalan, the best breakthrough work of the year in Catalan and the best breakthrough work of the year in Spanish. The Alba 42 Award for the best young adults’ fantasy book – a category that was added to the festival in 2022 – and the equivalent award in Spanish will also be given out, as well as the Honorary Prize. Don’t miss it!