What type of authors are Alfred Bester and Iain Banks?
Alfred Bester Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books. Though successful in all these fields, he is best remembered for his science fiction, including "The Demolished Man", winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.
Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award The Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award is a British literary award for a single short story open to any novelist or short story writer from around the world who is published in the UK or Ireland. The winner receives £30,000, and the five shortlisted writers each receive £1,000. A longlist of 16 is also announced. The award was established in 2010 by "The Sunday Times" newspaper with backing by EFG Private Bank. It has been called the richest prize in the world for a single short story.